Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...