Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

Mar 16, 2018

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...

Mar 11, 2018

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....

Mar 10, 2018

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 27, 2018

Helen Jane Sherburn, 78, of Wild Rose, WI passed away peacefully on February 27th at home with her family by her side. Helen was born Sept. 25,1939 in Oshkosh, WI. This is where she met the love of her life, Earl. They were married 60 years and raised a beautiful family. Helen enjoyed reading, watching old movies and spending time...

Feb 26, 2018

Richard R. Rennert Sr., 87, of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay on February 26, 2018. Richard was born on April 13, 1930 to the late Clarence and Clara (Gomell) Rennert Sr. in Oshkosh. On May 22, 1948 Dick married the love of his life, Lucille O'Neill. They shared almost 70 years together, as well...

Feb 26, 2018

Lois A. Sagmeister, age 89, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at her lake home residence on Monday, February 26, 2018 with her companion, Missy, by her side. She was born on August 13, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Betty (Van Orden) Malkowsky. Lois married Alvin C. Sagmeister on November 18, 1950 and they were married...

Feb 24, 2018

Lyle E. Koch "Tiny", age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Parkview Health Center. He was born to Peter and Erma Koch on June 10, 1931 in Two Rivers, WI. He was married to Doris Heisler on August 25, 1956 in Oshkosh. He worked at Paine Lumber Co. for many years, and went on to work...