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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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Kenneth Frank

Kenneth Frank

Oct 15, 2020

Kenneth J. Frank, age 91, passed away in Oshkosh Wisconsin on October 15, 2020. He was born on February 17, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret (Reinert) Frank. He married Florence Miller on August 2, 1963 and together they shared 44 years, they loved to go camping up in Huckleberry. He loved to golf and bowl, to play bingo, he was...

Virginia Lafond

Virginia Lafond

Oct 15, 2020

Virginia "Tia" LaFond, age 103, passed away on October 15, 2020 in Oshkosh, WI. She was born October 2, 1917 in Racine. Tia married Vernon LaFond on February 11, 1939 and together owned a boat dealership business in Racine. Tia and Vern loved motorcycling, bowling, and golfing. They moved to Oshkosh in 1982. Tia had a special place in her...

Tiffany Kools

Tiffany Kools

Oct 1, 2020

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Tiffany. Tiffany Midnight Kools, age 28, passed away on October 1st, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on April 11th, 1992 to Scott Kools and Sara Rudesill in Green Bay, WI. Tiffany will be remembered for her bright personality that would fill a room, along with her...

David Gilchrist

David Gilchrist

Sep 30, 2020

"David Wayne Gilchrist Sr. 67 (1952-2020) Loving Husband, father, and grandfather passed away Wednesday September 30th at his home in Poy Sippi, WI. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marietta Gilchrist and his two children David (37) and Marybeth (36)(Brian Schidlbach). Grandfather to Liana Gilchrist (9), Samantha Schildbach (12), Riley Shildbach (4), and Leia Schildbach (2). He...

Robert Luft

Robert Luft

Sep 29, 2020

Robert "Bob" W. Luft, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on October 20, 1947 the son of the late Edward and Helen (Bucholtz) Luft. On March 20, 1980 he married his wife of 40 years, Sundy Langolf. Bob worked at Mercury Marine, Oshkosh Truck, and Pierce, had a stained glass business, but...

Dawn Hemenway

Dawn Hemenway

Sep 28, 2020

Dawn "Shelley" M. Hemenway, age 58, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, September 28, 2020. She was born on August 26, 1962 the daughter of Michael and Beverly Johnson. She was married to Rodney Hemenway, who preceded her in death in 2001. Shelley has always been the first to help someone out when in need and...

Mary Arnett

Mary Arnett

Sep 19, 2020

Mary Louella Arnett, age 81, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born in Bloomington, IL on October 31, 1938 the daughter of the late Harold and Pauline (Smith) Huston. On May 24, 1959 she married her husband of 61 years, Raymond Arnett. Mary loved to read, sew and crochet, and was known by...

Susan Roberts

Susan Roberts

Sep 9, 2020

Susan M. Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully at Bethel Home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born in Oshkosh on December 22, 1945 the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Jane (Heisler) Lewellyn. On January 6, 1979 she married Paul Roberts in Oshkosh. She graduated from Lourde's Academy in Oshkosh. She went on to work for Badger...

Judith Pfalzgraf

Judith Pfalzgraf

Sep 9, 2020

Judith L. Pfalzgraf, age 75, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She was born in Ripon on November 27, 1944 the daughter of the late Melvin and Lucille (Dehnert) Coles. She married John Pfalzgraf on June 20, 1980 in Duncan, Oklahoma. She worked for Miles Kimball for 27 years. Her interests included...

Charmaine "Char" Beck

Charmaine "Char" Beck

Sep 4, 2020

Charmaine "Char" Beck, age 68, passed away on September 4, 2020 in her home in Oshkosh. She was born to James and Jane (Nimke) Erspamer. She loved to watch the hallmark channel and always enjoyed Little House on the Prairie, she loved spending time with family and friends. Being the matriarch of her family, she always looked out for them...

Bobbie Dilallo

Bobbie Dilallo

Sep 3, 2020

Roberta "Bobbie" M. Dilallo, age 55, passed away September 3, 2020 in Oshkosh. She was born September 16, 1964 in Indiana. Bobbie loved her family and always enjoyed spending time with them, and she was always very devoted to her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, John Dilallo; daughters, Amanda Dilallo, Amber Dilallo, Anna Patri, Ashley Dilallo; grandchildren, Sophia,...

Liam Doberstein

Liam Doberstein

Sep 3, 2020

An Angel wrote in the Book of Life, "Liam James Doberstein was born August 31, 2020 and welcomed into heaven September 3, 2020." The Angel whispered as he closed the book and a tear fell down his cheek, "Too beautiful for Earth." Liam James Doberstein was born at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh, WI to Mason & Jenna (LaFontaine) Doberstein. Three days...

Richard Rates

Richard Rates

Sep 2, 2020

Richard H. Rates Sr., age 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1948 the son of Harvey L. Rates and Margaret (Stadler) Rates. He graduated from Jefferson Elementary and Oshkosh High School and was a son of the southside of Oshkosh that Inky Youngwirth wrote books about. He was a jack of all...

Charles Muinde

Charles Muinde

Aug 29, 2020

Charles Muli Muinde passed away early Saturday morning on 8/29/20 at Century Oakes Assisted Living in Appleton, WI under the care of Ascension Hospice Care after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Machakos, Kenya on 2/8/1950 into the AKamba tribe to Daniel Waita Muinde and Monicah Lois Mbuvi. Charles came to study abroad in the U.S. in...

Gidget Boone

Gidget Boone

Aug 28, 2020

Gidget Boone, age 54, passed away August 28, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1966 to Robert Sr. and Connie (Bourgeois) Truckey. Gidget enjoyed babysitting for her family whenever possible. She also enjoyed camping up north, and generally being outdoors. She enjoyed playing Plinko and scratch offs. Gidget will be remembered for her kind heart, and the way she...

Christopher Marshall

Christopher Marshall

Aug 21, 2020

Christopher J. Marshall, age 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug 21, 2020. The son of Glenn and Carol Marshall, he was born in Rhinelander, WI on November 17, 1960. Chris moved from Rhinelander to Oshkosh, WI to attend the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where he received a bachelor's degree in Business. During his years at UWO, Chris also...

Craig Parfitt

Craig Parfitt

Aug 15, 2020

Craig Parfitt took leave from this life on August 14, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh in February of 1948, the son of Joan and Dale Parfitt. He grew up loving nature and animals, a passion inspired by his mother Joan and his Grandfather Barth. Craig attended Oshkosh High School, where he excelled at art and putting bullies in their...

Harley Wilke

Harley Wilke

Aug 12, 2020

The gates of heaven opened for Harley Wilke, age 86, of Oshkosh, WI and formally from Cudahy, WI passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh where he resided for the past 3 years. Harley was born in Shawano, WI on August 7, 1934 and graduated from Shawano High School. Harley worked and retired from the...

George Weisgerber

George Weisgerber

Aug 10, 2020

George H. Weisgerber, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born in Neenah on April 14, 1936. George was proud to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for over 30 years at Kimberly Clark. George will be remembered for living life on his own terms. George is survived by his son, Mark (Tracey)...

William Lapointe

William Lapointe

Jul 31, 2020

On July 31, 2020, William A. "Buzz" LaPointe Jr., age 44, lost his lifelong battle with epilepsy. No matter what the epilepsy handed him in life he bravely battled it with a smiling face and a love of life. He was born on November 6, 1975 to William A. LaPointe and Sharon Kunde LaPointe. An avid wrestling fan and Minnesota...

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