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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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Pamela Nelson

Pamela Nelson

Sep 22, 2017

Pamela L Nelson, 72 of Redgranite, went to join her husband William Nelson and Daughter, Lisa Nelson on August 6, 2017. Pamela is survived by her son, Eric (Faye) Nelson of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and her twin brother Paul Faust of Marana, Arizona. She is also survived by her three granddaughters: Amber (David) Taylor, Lacey (Adam) Harrington, Katia Nelson, her two...

Joyce Footit

Joyce Footit

Sep 19, 2017

Joyce Ann Footit, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born in West Port Township, near Madison, WI on June 24, 1937 where she was raised by her grandma. On July 6, 1957 she married William Footit, Jr. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oshkosh. She worked as a seamstress for Oshkosh B'gosh for about...

Gene Goodwin

Gene Goodwin

Sep 17, 2017

Gene Isom Goodwin, 84, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 of natural causes. Gene was born in Grove, Oklahoma on January 20, 1933, the son of Ira and Ruby Goodwin. Gene graduated from Granger High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Janet Pearce, on September 15th that same year. They celebrated 64 years of marriage together before Janet...

Norman Peters

Norman Peters

Sep 17, 2017

Norman D. Peters, age 72, of Neenah, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Born on June 19, 1945, in Berlin, Wisconsin, the son of Lester and Lydia (Paulsen) Peters, Norman attended Wautoma High School. From 1962-1965, Norman served his country with the U.S. Army in the Tank Division as a gunner and was awarded Expert...

Sha Phelps

Sha Phelps

Sep 10, 2017

Sha Le Marie Phelps, age 24, of Oshkosh, passed away at Theda Care Regional Medical Center on Sunday, September 10, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on April 26, 1993, the daughter of Susan Goggans and Keith Phelps. Sha Le graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2011. She worked for Clarity Care in Oshkosh as a resident caregiver. Reading,...

Deborah Schneider

Deborah Schneider

Sep 9, 2017

Deborah J Schneider left our lives on Saturday September 9th, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. She began her life in Oshkosh on February 18th, 1965 where she was born into a family of five, this is where her journey into life began. Through this period she lived the life of any child of the time, running about and taking her...

Marlyn Stalker

Marlyn Stalker

Sep 7, 2017

Marlyn "Buzz" Stalker, age 82, of Lomira, died Thursday morning, September 7, 2017, under the loving care of Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Born on September 16, 1934, raised in Cambria, Friesland, Wisconsin, the son of Freeman and Eleanor (Sarb) Stalker, Buzz was a long-time employee of Mayville Metal Products prior to his retirement. An avid Chicago...

Richard Koch

Richard Koch

Aug 31, 2017

Richard E. Koch passed away on August 31, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1923. He was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucille (Hielsberg) Koch, daughter, Diane Klitzke (Tom), two sons, Allan (Renae) Koch, and Scott Koch; two sisters, Margaret Stieg and Laura Dickson; grandchildren, Eric (Michele) Klitzke , Christopher and...

Robert Pagel

Robert Pagel

Aug 28, 2017

Robert (Bob) Pagel passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 28th, 2017. Bob was born December 26, 1919 in Oshkosh, WI to George and Leona (Ternes) Pagel.On August 23rd. 1947, he married his "Lolly", Florence Donner. They recently celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary.Bob proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He entered the...

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

Aug 19, 2017

Richard (Rick) M. Lane, age 62, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Rick was born April 18, 1955, in Oshkosh, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Blackwell) Lane. Rick was a 1973 graduate of Omro High School and worked at Leach Co. for over 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Dawn Hinds

Dawn Hinds

Aug 12, 2017

Dawn C. Hinds, age 50, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, unexpectedly at her home. Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, November 23, 1966, she was the daughter of Donald and Mary Hinds of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. Being the first grandchild on both side of the family and the first Hinds girl in 80 years, made her quite a little...

James Holdren

James Holdren

Aug 10, 2017

James L. "Zed" Holdren, age 71, of Oshkosh, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2017. He was born in Oshkosh on September 10, 1945, the son of the late John and Jessie (Weymouth) Holdren. On May 23, 1998 he married Julia Schuhart (Griswold). They had spent 26 wonderful years together. Jim worked at...

Joyce Cross

Joyce Cross

Jul 20, 2017

Joyce L. Cross, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on November 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Howard and Ona (Kellett) Robinson. On May 29, 1952 she married Kenneth Cross. Joyce enjoyed being a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts for 14 years, and...

John Stepanski

John Stepanski

Jul 20, 2017

John (Jack) M. Stepanski, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 20th at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on August 15, 1934 to John and Catherine (Young) Stepanski in Appleton, Wisconsin. On August 25, 1956 he was united in marriage to Edith (Edie) Sheppard. He worked for many years at John Strange Paper Company until his...

Donna Vaughn

Donna Vaughn

Jul 13, 2017

Donna L. Vaughn, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2017, at her home. Born on June 19, 1935, in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Lucille (Last) Robl, Donna married Ralph "Ozzie" Vaughn in January of 1955 and he preceded her in death in December of 1989. Employed by the Oshkosh Area School District in Food Service...

Gordon Wischow

Gordon Wischow

Jul 12, 2017

Gordon "Red" W. Wischow, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was born in Winneconne on February 5, 1936, the son of the late Charles and Marjorie (Cyrtmus) Wischow. On April 26, 1958 he married his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Doemel at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Oshkosh....

Louise Leroy

Louise Leroy

Jul 10, 2017

Louise A. LeRoy, beautiful mother of Pam (Frank) Mezzano and loving grandmother of Murphie (Derek) Walter and MacKensie Mezzano, passed away on July 10, 2017, with her family by her side. Louise was born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, on March 21, 1933, to the late Ronald and Elizabeth (Murphy) Raygo. Louise grew up in Marinette and attended Marinette High School,...

Jerel Mcleod

Jerel Mcleod

Jul 9, 2017

Jerel G. McLeod, age 67, of Oshkosh, died July 9, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Jerel was born June 8, 1950, in Shawano, WI, the son of Wilfred and Lucille (Morrison) McCleod. He attended Central High School in Rapid City, S.D. and later attended U.W. Oshkosh and School of Business in Rapid City, S.D. for a degree in...

Carol Michalski

Carol Michalski

Jul 8, 2017

Carol Ann (Struthers Mentzel) Michalski passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017 with her family by her side and was welcomed into the Lord's arms. She was born September 21, 1937 in Oshkosh Wisconsin to the late Herbert and Violet (Courval) Struthers. She married Lester Mentzel Jr. of Menasha in 1954 who preceded her in death. Carol married Roger Michalski...

Trisha Baniel

Trisha Baniel

Jul 5, 2017

Trisha Dee Baniel, age 36, of Oshkosh, died July 5, 2017.  She was born November 29, 1980.  Trisha was a graduate of Oshkosh West High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her music, family and friends.Trisha is loved and will be missed by her children, Corey Meisel, Taylor Meisel, Jonathan Huser; mother, Diana Baniel; her brother, Chris Wegenke; aunts, uncles,...

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