Obituaries
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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Kathryn Dallman
Mar 7, 2020
Katy was born on July 20, 1927, and was called to Jesus on March 7, 2020, at Park View Health Center. Mom retired from UWO after 20 years back in 1991. She started out at the Circulation Desk and retired from the Reserve Room. She witnessed to many students and made some very good friends during her time there. Next...
James Chatham
Mar 5, 2020
James H. Chatham Jr. passed away on March 5, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1931 to James and Marie (nee Feldmann) Chatham. James proudly served in this country's Air Force and is a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was also an active member in the Blind Vets of America, the VFW, the DAV, and the...
Beatrice Schrader
Feb 22, 2020
After 95 joyful years, we celebrate Beatrice Mae Schrader as she passed on to her heavenly home on February 22, 2020. She went peacefully in the presence of loved ones, carried by her unwavering faith and dedication to family. Despite her battle with dementia, Beatrice never lost her entertaining sense of humor and spunk, exuding a fullness of life and...
Robert Zier
Feb 22, 2020
Robert W. Zier, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. Born on November 19, 1935, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of William and Helen (Ness) Zier. Bob left his hometown to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving from May 1955 to his honorable discharge in April 1957. Upon his return, Bob met his future wife,...
Donald Johnson
Feb 16, 2020
Donald Frances Johnson died February 16, 2020. He was born February 8, 1925, to Arthur and Theresa (Hunt) Johnson on the family farm in Winneconne, WI. Don grew up in Winneconne, enlisted in the Marines weeks after Pearl Harbor. He married Ethel Mae Peterson on October 26, 1946 and embarked upon a career in telecommunications. He began as a lineman...
Mark Thompson
Feb 11, 2020
Mark T. Thompson, age 62, passed away after a long battle with a lung transplant on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born in Huron, South Dakota on January 24, 1958 the son of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Schuster) Thompson. On September 14, 1996 he married Donna Gillen at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Oshkosh. He graduated from...
Mary Fuller
Feb 11, 2020
Mary Kathleen Fuller (Merk) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2020 at Evergreen Manor. She was born to Hugo and Eleanor (Merten) Merk on October 20th 1928 and was raised on the family farm along with her siblings. Mary attended the one room Wood School, graduated from Oshkosh High School and started her working career at a...
Kerry Kempen
Feb 10, 2020
Kerry "Scot" Kempen, born on November 7, 1989, in Neenah, Wisconsin, was found passed away on February 10, 2020, at age 30. It is believed that his life-long struggle with diabetes is related to his early death. Scot spent much of his free time gaming, reading, and listening to music. He also enjoyed going to concerts, seeing movies in theaters,...
Donald Chapman
Feb 8, 2020
Donald John Chapman, passed away on February 8, 2020 in his home at Island Shores Retirement Home in Neenah WI following a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Celeste Morgan, Colleen (David) Grimmer, Duane Chapman, and Cheryl (Curt) Fritz; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four siblings, and many nieces and nephews. In honoring Dad's wishes, a graveside Celebration of...
Raymond Foelker
Jan 31, 2020
Raymond D. Foelker, age 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born in Racine on February 23, 1931. Ray was a talented carpenter with Carpenters Local Union #955 for over 50 years. He loved to fish for trout on many Wisconsin streams and the occasional trip to the casino. He also enjoyed...
Eleanor Hanson
Jan 30, 2020
Eleanor "Ellie" Brielle Hanson, born December 16, 2008 entered Heaven's Gates proclaiming her arrival at 4:50 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at age 11. She was at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with standing room only surrounded by family and friends as she peacefully passed onto her next great adventure. She is survived by her father, Brian Hanson...
Frank Straveler
Jan 30, 2020
Frank "Louie" Straveler, age 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 30, 2020 in Neenah, WI. He was born in Phillips, WI on March 2, 1935 to the late Loyal and Wilma (nee Weisinger) Eastling-Straveler. Louie was a proud veteran who served in the Air Force on a Bomber Squadron unit during the Korean War. Following...
Gerald Morga
Jan 29, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Gerald Frank Morga. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
William Hodge
Jan 26, 2020
William (Bill) Howard Hodge, age 87, died on January 26, 2020 at Bella Vista Manor in Oshkosh after a long illness. Bill was born in Coffeyville, KS, June 21, 1932 to Howard and Wenonah (nee Lamb) Hodge. In 1972 Bill and family moved to Oshkosh when he started teaching anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after receiving his PhD from...
Elaine Reschenberg
Jan 25, 2020
Elaine Muriel (nee Nelson) Reschenberg, age 85, of Oshkosh, died January 25, 2020 at Oakwood Manor. She was born to Albert and Isabel Nelson on August 25, 1934, in Racine, Wisconsin and was raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin Rapids, and Oshkosh. Elaine graduated from Oshkosh High School, and after began her career as a professional secretary, first working at Coca-Cola, then...
Bridget Holland
Jan 25, 2020
Bridget Holland, 54, passed away Saturday January 25, 2020 in Oshkosh WI from her fight with cancer. Born in Addison, IL (February 28, 1965) of the late Lillie M. and Francis J. Holland, Bridget grew up and attended Driscoll Catholic HS & graduated from Fenton High School. Bridget is survived by her son Jacob Chambers of Bensenville IL from marriage...
Heinz Habermehl
Jan 24, 2020
Heinz Habermehl, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Heinz was born on November 30, 1940 in Asfield, Germany to Karl and Anna Habermehl. He would love to feed the birds and could often be found at Kwik Trip on Jackson, enjoying the company of the staff who knew him. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in Redgranite. Above...
David Raddatz
Jan 23, 2020
David M. "Dave" Raddatz, age 72, of Oshkosh, died peacefully on January 23, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Born on January 29, 1947, in Oshkosh, the son of Carl and Florence Raddatz, Dave married Lisa Lembcke. As a young man, Dave worked with his father installing antennas. Later, Dave became a Medical Technician, before becoming the Bar Manager...
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