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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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William Delabrue

William Delabrue

Feb 16, 2018

William Lynn "Bill" Delabrue Sr., age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by love at his Oshkosh home on February 19, 2018. Bill was born January 16, 1955 to Laurine Delabrue and William Lynn Brown. Growing up, Ethal Luebke and Albert Leubke played an important role, seeing him into adulthood and finally, the US Army in 1974. Bill's hobbies included both...

Gerald Wilke

Gerald Wilke

Feb 10, 2018

Gerald Clarence Wilke, age 78, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh on February 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer. Gerald was born on April 15, 1939 in Shawano, Wisconsin to William and Elenora (Rueckert) Wilke. Gerald married Carol Jean Clark On October 27th, 1958. Gerald's first job was at Hott's...

Richard Palmquist

Richard Palmquist

Feb 10, 2018

Richard Lee Palmquist, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 10, 2018 with his family by his side. Rich was born in Menominee, MI on December 15, 1938. Rich had always enjoyed bowling, golf, keeping involved with the church and cheering on his children and grandchildren at all their sporting events. Rich was a faithful follower...

Richard Burns

Richard Burns

Feb 5, 2018

Richard B. Burns, age 85, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2018 at The Meadows of Fond du Lac with his family by his side. He was born on January 22, 1933 in Marinette, WI to George & Alice (O'Clair) Burns. On November 11, 1960 he married the love of his life, Marie and they were blessed with 57 years of...

Joyce Oppermann

Joyce Oppermann

Feb 5, 2018

Joyce Elaine Oppermann, 89, of Neenah, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah. Joyce was born on June 12, 1928 to the late Raymond and Astrid (Holm) Flansburg in Racine, Wisconsin. Joyce enjoyed playing bridge as well as being a member of the Church Choir where she loved to sing. She enjoyed spending time with...

Richard Schlichting

Richard Schlichting

Jan 30, 2018

Richard J. Schlichting, age 73, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born in Oshkosh on July 25, 1944 the son of the late Edward and Ella (Lemke) Schlichting. Dick joined the Navy after high school. On February 15, 1997 he married Linda Walsh in Oshkosh. Dick attended Fox Valley Tech to become a firefighter and...

Carl Becker

Carl Becker

Jan 30, 2018

Carl James Becker died on January 30, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the youngest of August and LaVerne (Martin) Becker. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on September 8, 1939. Carl retired from the United States Army with 21 years of service including time in the U.S. Army, The U.S. Army National...

Reigh Webster

Reigh Webster

Jan 21, 2018

Reigh W. Webster, 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on January 21, 2018. He was born to Thomas and Gertrude (Hinchey) Webster on July 21, 1932. A private family service will take place this summer.

Lisa Gregory

Lisa Gregory

Jan 14, 2018

Lisa Kathryn Gregory, 43, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1974 to Robert and Margaret "Peggy" (Keller) Gregory in Oshkosh, WIsconsin. Lisa is survived by her mother and step-father: Peggy and Russell Losse, her brothers; John Gregory and Michael (Amy) Gregory, her nieces: Sarah and Mia Gregory, her nephew:...

Susan Beahm

Susan Beahm

Jan 13, 2018

Susan F. Beahm, age 74, of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born in Oshkosh on November 17, 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer and Adaline (Kloiber) Ziebell. Susan was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. Shortly after high school, on November 22, 1961 she married Vilas. Susan and Vilas went on to have...

Susan Krueger

Susan Krueger

Jan 10, 2018

Susan J. Krueger, 75, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Susan was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She devoted her life to her family- always putting them first. She was an avid reader and loved going shopping, to the movies, and playing Farkle. She also enjoyed crocheting dish cloths. She brought joy...

Todd Manthe

Todd Manthe

Jan 9, 2018

Todd R. Manthe, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee on August 13, 1959 the son of Thomas Manthe and Barbara (Fultz) Paszkiewicz. Todd will be remembered for his sense of humor and giving and helpful nature. He will be missed by his friends and family. He dearly...

Ralph Kruse

Ralph Kruse

Jan 7, 2018

Ralph F. Kruse Jr., 58, of Neenah, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Ralph was born February 18, 1959 to Ralph Sr. and Delores Kruse in Omro, WI. Throughout his life he was a truck driver and concrete finisher. His free time was spent annoying the children, reading the horrors of Stephan...

Jon Coles

Jon Coles

Jan 3, 2018

Jon Coles, 60, of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Hospital on January 3, 2018 with his family by his side. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Marilyn Kumbalek

Marilyn Kumbalek

Jan 1, 2018

Marilyn Kay (Anhalt) Kumbalek, 78, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Monday, Jan. 1st, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Marilyn was born on Dec. 2nd, 1939 in Valders, WI to the late Henry and Althea (Burkhardt) Anhalt. She grew up in the Manitowoc area and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. She married Wilbur (Bill) Kumbalek in 1959...

Greg Maas

Greg Maas

Dec 27, 2017

Greg T. Maas, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1955 to Robert N. and Beatrice (Kamkes) Maas. Greg battled MS for 24 years and cancer for the past 10 years. He was proud to be alcohol-free the last eight years of his life. Greg was an extremely avid...

Vivian Womaski

Vivian Womaski

Dec 15, 2017

Vivian Womaski, age 103, of Oshkosh, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at her home of 67 years. Born Sept. 29, 1914 in Benton Harbor, MI to Charles and Lucy Miller, the family moved, and she attended high school in Muskegon, MI. Vivian graduated from Michigan State University, with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. On Dec. 21, 1946, she married...

Shirley Graves

Shirley Graves

Dec 8, 2017

Shirley Graves, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away with her family by her side on December 8, 2017. A memorial service for Shirley will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 12:00 pm at Fox Cities Funeral Home. A time of visitation will take place on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 10:00 until the time of the service at 12:00...

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