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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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Sandra Jolin

Sandra Jolin

Apr 15, 2018

Sandy (Heyduk) Jolin, mother of Letty, Wesley, Aaron, Lindsy; and wife of Cary Jolin for 50 years, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 from COPD. Sandy did not want a funeral service.

Gloria Miller

Gloria Miller

Apr 11, 2018

Lifetime resident of Oshkosh, Gloria Lucile Miller passed peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, April 11, 2018. She was born April 8, 1936 to William T. and Rosalie L. (Miller) Suckow and graduated Oshkosh High School June 1953. Gloria married Donald G. Miller August 20, 1955 and was later married to Frank C. Olsen May 24, 1973. In her earlier years...

Thomas Swiertz

Thomas Swiertz

Apr 5, 2018

Thomas Swiertz, age 75, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on April 5, 2018. He was born January 19, 2018 and lived in Wild Rose, WI. He was a loyal employee of Neenah Foundry for forty years. He is survived by his son, Thomas Swiertz; grandson, Tyler Martino; and granddaughter, Myranda Swiertz. He was truly a gift to everyone he...

David Domke

David Domke

Apr 5, 2018

David D. "Porky" Domke, age 77, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 5, 2018, in the loving presence of his family. Born on October 20, 1940, in Oshkosh, the son of Bill and Norma (Morsty) Domke, Porky married Doloris Amundson on October 17, 1959 in Omro. Employed at Kraft Foods and Wagner Electric Company, Porky worked with Lois...

Donna Doule

Donna Doule

Mar 30, 2018

Donna J. Doule, age 90, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King on March 30, 2018. She was born in Berkeley, CA on October 22, 1927 the daughter of the late Russell and Catherine (Revland) Frey. She was married to Gordon E. Doule and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 2015. Donna was...

Evelyn Button

Evelyn Button

Mar 29, 2018

Evelyn Elaine Button, age 81, has passed from this world. Evelyn, affectionately known as "Babe", was born December 15, 1936 to Amanda and Clarence Gohlke. Evelyn is survived by her son, Terry; grandchildren, Christopher (Janice) Button, Matthew (Kayla) Button, and Amanda Button; great-grandchildren, Kira, Kendall, Kaden, Hunter, Madison, Karter, and Brooklynne. Evelyn is further survived by her sister, Yvonne; brother,...

Gail Frank

Gail Frank

Mar 28, 2018

Gail L. Frank, age 76, of Omro, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born in Sweetwater, Texas on June 3, 1941 the daughter of the late John and Oleita Condray. She is survived by her children: Dustie (Michael) Roth of Oshkosh and Mark (Lisa) Frank of Omro; grandchildren: Shane (Sarah)...

Bernadeen Luedtke

Bernadeen Luedtke

Mar 18, 2018

Bernadeen A. Luedtke, age 78, passed away peacefully with her three daughters by her side on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was born in Green Bay on May 19, 1939 to the late Anthony and Marie (Rohr) Vande Hei. After graduating from Green Bay West High School, she was in the travel industry as an office manager for most of...

William Brodzeller

William Brodzeller

Mar 17, 2018

William "Billy" R. Brodzeller, age 33, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born in Hartford, WI on September 2, 1984 to Richard and Tina (Reinwald) Brodzeller. Billy attended Wautoma High School. He most recently was employed by Neenah Foundry. He enjoyed playing video games and studied history, as long as it involved mid-evil weapons. Most importantly, his...

William Ziebell

William Ziebell

Mar 15, 2018

William "Bill" C. Ziebell, Jr., age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A quiet man full of love for his family and life. Bill graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1972. He had a love for Rock 'N' Roll music and his impressive drum set. He spent many years playing in local rock bands and listened to his...

Donald Payne

Donald Payne

Mar 11, 2018

Donald D. "Bud" Payne, age 79, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Oakwood Manor. Born on November 18, 1938, in Coloma, Wisconsin, the son of Marvin and Linda (Brietzke) Payne, Don married Alice Olkiewicz on February 27, 1960. Alice preceded Don in death on November 13, 2013. A machinist of 33 years, Don was employed by Rockwell International....

Bruce Berger

Bruce Berger

Mar 8, 2018

Bruce J. Berger, age 72, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 8, 2018 after a year long battle to recover from a surgical procedure. Bruce was a 1964 graduate of Lourdes Academy and served his country shortly after that as a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...

Thomas Messing

Thomas Messing

Mar 7, 2018

Thomas Andrew Messing, 49, passed away on March 7, 2018. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Roger Leroy Messing and his mother, Janet Zastrow Miller Messing. Thomas is survived by his sons: Randy (Kelsey Samida) Messing and Anthony Messing, his partner: Julie Pfalzgraf, his grandchildren: Braydin Messing, Annakah Messing, his siblings: Michael (Beverly) Messing, Kathleen (Peter) Schulze, Jimmy...

Lee Winkler

Lee Winkler

Mar 7, 2018

Lee H. Winkler, 68, passed away on March 7, 2018. He was born on September 3, 1949 to Harold J. Winkler and Grace A. (Longrie) Winkler in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Lee attended Oshkosh High School, class of 1968. After graduation he served his country during the Vietnam War (1969-1971). Lee married Teresa A. Stoinski on September 18, 1976 at (St. Peter's...

Patrick Schrage

Patrick Schrage

Mar 6, 2018

Pat "Mad Dog" Schrage left his earthly home on March 6, 2018. His passing was unexpected. Pat attended Oshkosh public schools, graduating in 1965. Because of his athletic abilities, he continued on to attend Notre Dame and Michigan State University on football scholarships. He was an employee of Leach Company after college, where he worked until the company closed. Pat...

David Conover

David Conover

Mar 2, 2018

David Fox Conover, 90, passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 2, 2018 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wis. He was born in Trenton, N.J. on Jan. 8, 1928 to Emily F. and Norman S. Conover. He served in WWII in the US Army. He earned a bachelor's degree in forestry from Penn State University. David...

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