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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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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,...

Carol Arndt

Carol Arndt

Jun 25, 2017

Carol Jean Arndt, age 67, of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Alten Haus Assisted Living. Carol was born on January 8, 1950, daughter of the late Harry and Alma Arndt. She was a member of Christ the Rock Church in Menasha. Carol was a wonderful, loving and caring person who always made time for others. Carol...

Mark Truebenbach

Mark Truebenbach

Jun 16, 2017

Mark P. Truebenbach, age 73, left this earth to walk the streets of gold and worship his Lord and Savior on 06/16/17. Mark lived most of his life in Wisconsin, aside from 19 years in Kentucky where he and his wife Grace served in ministry.Mark was born on June 10, 1944 in Green Bay, WI to parents Norman Truebenbach and...

Patricia Sagmeister

Patricia Sagmeister

May 5, 2017

Patricia C. Sagmeister, age 88, of Oshkosh, left her pain and suffering of this world behind to be with her Creator on Friday, May 5, 2017. "Aunt Pat" lived 65 years at Pummers Point on Lake Butte Des Morts. She loved living there and had many stories to tell about her two brothers and herself, growing up on the lake....

Daniel Reetz

Daniel Reetz

May 2, 2017

Daniel "Boone" Reetz, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away on May 2, 2017 at his home. Daniel was born to Reinhold and Doraine (Kahnitz) Reetz on January 24, 1937 in Oshkosh. "Boone" was a graduate of Winneconne High School class of 1956. After High School, he went on to work for Oshkosh Truck as a mail clerk, where he retired...

Kathy Hauer

Kathy Hauer

Apr 30, 2017

Kathy Ann Hauer, age 67, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 19, 1950, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Marvin and Patricia O'Neil. She lived life to its fullest. Her greatest joy was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. For the last 18 years, she has been with the love...

Darrel Kortbein

Darrel Kortbein

Apr 28, 2017

Darrel K. Kortbein Sr. was born in Oshkosh on November 25, 1950. He was the first child of Raymond O. Kortbein and Clara F. (Neyhard) Kempf. Darrel lived in Oshkosh his entire life. He met and later married the love of his life, Dawn I. Wegner on April 18, 1970. Together they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Darrel was a...

James Delap

James Delap

Apr 18, 2017

James R. Delap, born April 1st, 1969 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017. He leaves behind a son, Ryan; brother, Don (Deb), sisters: Carole and Lori; nieces and nephews, as well as close friends to which he was family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Marion; and sisters: Wendi and Jill. Jim was a...

Michael Wiese

Michael Wiese

Apr 9, 2017

Michael James Wiese, 72, of Oshkosh, WI passed away Apr. 9, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to the late Louis and Natalie (Holtermann) Wiese. Mike conquered many challenging sports throughout his life such as racing cars, motorcycles, boats, bareback bronc rodeo, national status tournament archer, and becoming a pilot. He...

Richard Duwe

Richard Duwe

Apr 4, 2017

Richard M. Duwe, age 49, of Oshkosh, passed away April 4, 2017. He was born March 27, 1968 in Illinois, the son of Mark and Kathleen (Lowe) Duwe. Rick had attended Winneconne High School and later attended U.W.-Fox Valley. He has worked in Sales for many years in various industries. Rick was a family man who was full of life...

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