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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Tina Steffen
Aug 25, 2025
Tina L. (Makurat) Steffen, age 64, unexpectedly passed away with family by her side on August 25, 2025. She was born to parents, Norbert and Doris (Donner) Makurat, on February 25, 1961, in Wisconsin. She graduated from Greenfield High School and while on break, she met the love of her life, Gary Steffen. She continued her education and earned a...
Jean Winchester-Fischer
Aug 21, 2025
Jean Winchester-Fischer passed away on August 21 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jean was born on January 11, 1933, to the parents of George and Florence (Allgeyer) Jurgens in Wallace, Michigan. Jean graduated from the Menominee School District (Michigan) in 1951. She married Ray Winchester in 1953. They spent forty-three years together until Ray's passing in 1996. Jean married Gerald Fischer in...
Linda Feutz
Aug 20, 2025
Linda Lou (Marcellis) Feutz 78, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on Wed Aug 20, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side. Linda was born in Oshkosh, WI on March 11, 1947, where she was also raised. She was born the daughter of Clarence Milton Marcellis and Alma Alice "Dolly" (Carpenter) Marcellis. Linda was the loving...
Deborah Romme
Aug 19, 2025
I, Deborah K. (Jero) Romme, went to heaven on August 19, 2025. I was born on February 7, 1951, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arnold (Arnie) and Geraldine (Jerry Comeaux) Jero. I grew up in Oshkosh and remained in the area all my life, surrounded by family and the beauty of Wisconsin's four seasons. I loved our rural homes,...
Rebecca Hazen
Aug 16, 2025
Becky Hazen, age 59, passed away peacefully on August 16th, after a courageous battle with stage 4 renal cancer. She will be remembered for her kind heart, her sense of humor, and the simple joys she cherished in life. She loved playing cards and games with her family, spending time on bingo nights with her friends, and sharing her days...
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