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Recent Obituaries in Oshkosh, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Oshkosh, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Diane Locy

Diane Locy

Oct 10, 2025

Following years of Medical setbacks, Diane Marie Locy age 71 passed away at Edenbrook Nursing Home where she had been admitted for medical rehabilitation.  Diane is on a new adventure, a reunion with family, friends and pets that she has not seen in a long time.  Our belief in better things to come guarantees us that Diane is now in...

John Brooks

John Brooks

Oct 10, 2025

John Brooks, age 95, died October 11, 2025, at his home in Oshkosh. Born on the 4 th of July 1930 in Exeter, NH, to Olive and John W.R. Brooks, John graduated from the University of New Hampshire, served 4 years in the US Air Force, and earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He married Jennet...

William Delap

William Delap

Oct 8, 2025

William ( Bill) DeLap, 84, of Fond du Lac, died, Wednesday, October 8,2025 at Edenbrook .He was born December 29,1940, the son of Leon and Lorraine Funk DeLap. Bill was raised by his mother and stepfather Irving Velie. Bill worked at Rueping Leather and was a self-employed painter. He is survived by two daughters, Billiejo and Leann; one brother, Allen...

Gary Mech

Gary Mech

Oct 5, 2025

Gary F. Mech, age 72, passed away with family by his side, on October 5, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on November 14, 1952, to parents, Emil Frank and Mary (Zager) Mech, in Marshfield, WI. He is survived by his sons, Ryan Mech and Josh Mech; and sister, Sandra (Mark) Gabavics; and several other family members and friends....

Sheryl Scott

Sheryl Scott

Oct 4, 2025

Sheryl is survived by her sons, Jim Sawyer and Randy Sawyer; brother, Brian Lyngen; sister, Marylynn (Chris) Stumpf William; 4 grandkids; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.  She is also survived by her stepbrother, Jason; her stepmother, Jenny; dear friends, Christine Monroe and Rose Rivera; and her faithful companion dog, Heidi. She is preceded by father, Marvin Lyngen Sr.; mother, Charlotte...

Craig Reich

Craig Reich

Oct 3, 2025

Craig Robert Reich, age 70, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Craig was born on September 21, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to Emery and Joyce (Herda) Reich. He grew up with his brothers Tim, Todd, Mark, and Kurt, and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1973. In August of 1983, Craig married Marjorie "Peggy" Farrow, with...

Sigrid Bean

Sigrid Bean

Sep 27, 2025

Criss (Sigrid) Cornell Bean, age 83, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born on February 26, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Lee H. Cornell and Gunda Lee Cornell. Criss was a woman defined by her class, elegance, grace, and kindness. Criss began her professional life as a flight attendant for Trans...

Richard Malchow

Richard Malchow

Sep 24, 2025

Richard A. Malchow Richard Arthur Malchow, affectionately known as "Dick," of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1938, the son of Richard J. "Yidda" Malchow and Esther (Shields) Malchow. On August 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marlene (Billington) Malchow at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Richard...

Raymond Joseph "Ray" Sell

Raymond Joseph "Ray" Sell

Sep 21, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Joseph Sell, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2025, at home with his family by his side in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 27, 1950, to parents, Myron Franklin and Margaret Mary (Walker) Sell at St. Mary's, Rochester, MN. After graduating high school at Cason Manorville High, he went on to continue his education. He...

Larry Ruedinger

Larry Ruedinger

Sep 21, 2025

Larry August Ruedinger, 79, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on September 21st, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24 th , 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of August Ruedinger and Lorraine (Dittmer) Ruedinger. Larry graduated from Lourdes Academy in 1963. Larry was drafted into the Army in 1965 during the Vietnam war. He was a...

Richard Paulsen

Richard Paulsen

Sep 15, 2025

On Monday, September 15, Richard J. Paulsen passed away peacefully with his family and close friends by his side, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Heaven gained an incredible angel that day. Richard was born on September 11, 1955, in Oshkosh, WI, to Robert W. (Bob) Paulsen and Marion D. (Kolodzik) Paulsen. He began working with his hands...

Thomas Nelson

Thomas Nelson

Sep 14, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Allen Nelson, passed away with his family by his side on September 14, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on May 19, 1960, to parents, James "Jim" Edward and Mary Ann (Jurstick) Nelson, in Michigan. The youngest of 5- one sister and three brothers. After attending high school in Michigan, he served in the United States Army....

Karon Himmler

Karon Himmler

Sep 8, 2025

Karon "Snoopy Lady" Kay (Evanson) Himmler, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away on September 8, 2025. She was born 20 minutes after her twin sister, Sharon, on May 27, 1941, to parents, Newell and Irean (Tadych) Evanson, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and then married the love of her life. Leonard "Lenny" Himmler on October 22,...

Jimmy Blue

Jimmy Blue

Sep 7, 2025

   Jimmy "Fester" Walter Blue Jr., age 30, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on December 6, 1994, to parents, Jimmy Walter and Angel Clara (Messer) Blue Sr., in Michigan.      He graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 2013. He worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant in the healthcare field and more...

Lisa Darling

Lisa Darling

Sep 5, 2025

Lisa Marie Darling, age 62, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on November 29, 1962, to parents, Franklin and Rose Marie Sierra (Whinrick) Beard Jr., in Pennsylvania. She graduated from San Gabriel High School in California. Her passion was taking care of others as a caregiver. She had two children, Tasia...

Roene Paulson

Roene Paulson

Sep 4, 2025

Roene Jane (Ott) Paulson, wife of Archie, completed her earthly celebration of 96 years on Thursday, September 4. She contributed to her community through her many years as a volunteer at Abelight (Bethesda) Thrift Store, quilting and knitting projects and organized many events. Roene and Archie were active members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neenah. Thank you, Pastors Frost and...

Michael Branham

Michael Branham

Sep 4, 2025

Michael "Mike" Joseph Branham, age 59, passed away after a brave battle with Cancer on September 4, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on an Air Force base in Germany as a dual citizen to parents, Given Houston and Linda Gayle (Guenther) Branham, on January 3, 1966. He was raised mostly in vigorous military installations and cities after they...

Wayne Hinz

Wayne Hinz

Sep 3, 2025

Wayne L. "Wayne-o" Hinz, 78, passed away on September 3, 2025, he was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Edwin and Ruth (Schaefer) Hinz on January 3, 1947. Wayne graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to service in the U.S. Army as Military Police, he then married Violet Hinz on September 23, 1967. He enjoyed spending time at the...

Wayne Stone

Wayne Stone

Sep 2, 2025

Wayne "Stoner" E. Stone, age 67, passed away with his family by his side on September 2, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on March 26, 1958, to parents, Calvin and Mary (Guyant) Stone in Wisconsin. After attending Neenah High School, he met and married the love of his life, Christine Foth, on July 11, 1981. Together, they raised...

Cindy Govani

Cindy Govani

Sep 1, 2025

Cindy Mason Govani died. She grew up poor, died poor and had a great life. She never flew on an airplane, never took a cruise, She loved to work in her yard, loved her dogs, and truly loved her daughter Shaheda. She loved having people over, her wonderful Roosevelt grade school friends, and her neighborhood picnics. She always wore jeans...

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