Obituaries
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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Charlotte Samida
Jun 23, 2018
Charlotte L. Samida, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born in Oshkosh on January 18, 1931, the daughter of John and Violet (Arthurs) Samida. Employed in the food service industry most of her working career, Charlotte first started at the Checker Board Restaurant, later at Hessers Supper Club (where...
Charles Helsinger
Jun 13, 2018
Charles B. "Bruce" Helsinger, Sr., age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born in Rockford, IL on June 11, 1950, the son of the late John and Virginia (Anderson) Helsinger. On August 21, 1971 he married Sharron Steiner. Bruce worked for KNL Services for many years. Bruce was known to enjoy wood burning and fishing in...
Darrell Rankin
Jun 11, 2018
Darrell A. "Goober" Rankin, age 56, of Oshkosh, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on January 13, 1962, the son of Donald "Dude" and Darlene (Opperman) Rankin, and was raised with pride in Omro. He loved his sports, especially the Packers and Badgers. His boys, Bailey,...
Elwys Knight
Jun 8, 2018
Elwys Arnold Knight "Jack" passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Ruth (Barden) Knight, his loving wife Chestine (Buczek), his brother Gary Knight, and his son Kelly Ryan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was stationed in Alaska. Elwys worked...
Alma Koslucher
Jun 8, 2018
Alma Louise Koslucher, age 66, born October 7, 1951 in Richlands, Virginia to Alma Jean and Thomas Whitt, passed away on June 8, 2018. She graduated from Cascade High School in Clayton Indiana. Louise was a Program Assistant in Admissions at UWO. She was married to Martin E. Koslucher on April 7, 1972. She is survived by her son, Jason...
Milton Bahrke
May 27, 2018
Milton G. "Pudge" Bahrke, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home in Allenville surrounded by family. He was born on March 2, 1925, in Allenville, son of George and Clarice (Helgeson) Bahrke. He lost his mother at the age of 8 and his father at the age of 14. His lifelong appreciation of education was...
Estelle Konetzke
May 25, 2018
Estelle F. Konetzke, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018. Born on September 5, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Cebula) Pas. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Konetzke. Survived by her children: Laura (Rocky) Josza, Carol (Jerry) Weickardt, Robin West, William (Lori) Konetzke and Nancy Heinecke; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Maryanne Lucas. Visitation...
Bruce Dillman
May 25, 2018
Bruce Alan Dillman, age 61, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018. He was born in Oshkosh on October 5, 1956, the son of the late Richard and Emma (Hammond) Dillman. He was proud to serve in the National Guard for 10 years. On April 21, 1984 he married Tammi Murray. Bruce was a Master Electrican. He had many passions...
Lisa Washburn
May 23, 2018
Lisa Rae Perkins Steele Washburn of Oshkosh – Lisa was 52 years young. She passed away on May 23, 2018 at 12:20 a.m. She was born on November 17, 1965 in Madison, WI the daughter of Paula Rae Perkins and Edward Lawrence Vanosdol. Lisa worked for many years at WPS in Madison and had made many life-long friends while working...
Robert Kiefer
May 20, 2018
Robert "Bob" T. Kiefer, age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was born in Neenah on August 4, 1946 the son of the late Robert C. and Mildred (Brogden) Kiefer. On November 4, 1967 he married Joan Hegner and was a loving husband for 50 years. Bob was proud to serve in the U.S. Army from 1964...
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