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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Loren Monroe
Nov 9, 2016
Loren C. Monroe "Skeezie", age 50 of Oshkosh, passed away November 9, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Skeezie was born March 24, 1966, in Oshkosh to Daniel and Janet (Basiliere) Monroe. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School the Class of 1984. He owned and operated Skizee's Plowing Service. Skeezie was loved and...
Kenneth Beck
Nov 7, 2016
Kenneth R. Beck, age 68, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Berlin, Wisconsin on August 16, 1948. He was the son of the late Robert and Linda Beck, who preceded him in death in 1983 and 2013. Ken was a loving father and husband and...
Margaret Troxell
Nov 6, 2016
Margaret Rose "Jackie" Troxell, nee: Dichtl, age 83, of Oshkosh, died on Sunday, November 6, 2016, in the loving presence of her family. She was born on September 28, 1933, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Frank and Rose, nee: Fenzl, Dichtl. A loving and caring daughter, wife, mother, and grandma, Jackie was an extremely hard working person her entire life,...
Waltraut Tschech
Oct 21, 2016
Waltraut Tschech, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2016 at Parkview Health Center with her daughter by her side. She was born in July, 1921 to the late Wilhelm and Hedwig (Deuter) Nahs. She was given the nickname "Wally" by her family and friends. She liked it, so it stuck. Wally lived to be five years...
Lonnie Hershberger
Oct 18, 2016
Lonnie "Pete" G. Hershberger, age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was born in Albia, IA on May 5, 1943 the son of the late Donald and Freda (Stocker) Hershberger. On September 17, 1966 he married Carol Anklam at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oshkosh. She preceded him in death in 2013. On February 28, 2016...
Judith Young
Oct 11, 2016
Judith F. Young, age 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on May 28, 1941 the daughter of the late Clarence and Frances (Cronin) Gall. Judy was a lifelong member of First English Lutheran Church. She will be remembered for her compassion and always putting others' needs...
John Anderson
Oct 9, 2016
John C. Anderson, of Oshkosh, age 66, passed away with his loving wife at his side after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Oshkosh on October 4, 1950 the son of the late Carl and Kathryn (Yost) Anderson. On November 7, 1975 he married Mary Friday in Oshkosh. John retired from Oshkosh Door Company after 27...
Patricia Boettcher
Oct 2, 2016
Patricia Jean Boettcher, 81, of Winneconne, WI, died on October 2, 2016. She was born September 16, 1935, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Teresa (Jamell) Lourie. She graduated from Our Lady of Victory Academy, Waterloo, IA, in 1953. Pat married Dennis R. Boettcher in Waterloo, IA, on February 11, 1961, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. For many...
Goodwin Peterson
Sep 21, 2016
Goodwin W. "Goody" Peterson, age 63, of Oshkosh, passed away Sept. 21, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1953 in Ashland, WI, the son of Edwin and Florence (Gunderson) Peterson. Goody graduated from Marion High School and attended University of WI Stevens Point and Fox Valley Technical College. He enjoyed golfing, music, and attending concerts. Watching...
Leonard Himmler
Sep 17, 2016
Leonard "Lenny" Himmler, age 79, of Oshkosh, went home to his eternal rest on Saturday, September 17, 2016, with his loving wife, Karon, and his best little friend, Snoopy, the rescue dog, at his side. Born May 15, 1937, the son of May Hartwell and Herbert Himmler of Oshkosh, Lenny graduated from St. Peter Catholic School in 1952 and Oshkosh...
Luanne Wuest
Sep 10, 2016
Luanne L. Wuest, age 49, of Weyauwega, passed away on September 10, 2016. She was born in Long Island, NY on April 11, 1967 daughter of the late William and Caroline (Packard) Lenihan. On June 10, 2005 she married John Wuest. Luanne was very good with her hand and eye coordination and excelled at completing adult coloring books. She loved...
Callen Bowe
Sep 6, 2016
Callen "Cal" Bowe, 87, of West Bend passed away peacefully at the Cedar Lake Hospice on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.Cal was born May 17, 1930, a son to Eldred and Florence (Winkler) Bowe. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School,2 then went on to Lawrence College. After graduating, Cal served in the United States...
Harold Stang
Aug 27, 2016
Harold R. Stang, 91, of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Harold was born in Oshkosh on February 26, 1925, to George and Esther (Potratz) Stang. He served his country in the US Army in Europe during WWII, and earned a Bronze Star for his bravery in battle. Upon returning, he married Ruth Edminster. He...
Carol Dellinger
Aug 23, 2016
Carol L. Dellinger, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at her home in Neenah. Carol was born on May 5, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to Kenneth and Barbara (Smith) Beauchamp. She attended Western Michigan University, and was a proud member of the Tri Sigma Sorority. Carol was a night school teacher, a middle school librarian, and also...
Scott Nicolaison
Aug 21, 2016
Scott E. Nicolaison, age 55, of Oshkosh, died August 21, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born October 19, 1960 in Oshkosh, the son of Edwin and Jane Nicolaison. Scott is survived by his wife, Toi Marie; step children, Brian Schaffner, James (Teresa) Sanders, Adam (Ashley) Sanders, Danielle Sanders; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Keontae, Autumn, Rachel & Logan; three sisters, other...
Bernard Burzynski
Aug 20, 2016
Bernard Burzynski, age100, joined his wife Anna in their heavenly home on August 20, 2016.Bernard was born May 13, 1916, in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, the oldest son of Charles and Janena (Goliembeski) Burzynski. He attended grade school and high school in Three Lakes. After graduation, he went on in school attending Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, where he graduated Summa...
Kenneth Derby
Aug 15, 2016
Kenneth W. Derby, age 59, passed away suddenly at Mercy Medical Center on Monday, August 15, 2016. Ken was born in Fairmont, WV, on December, 27, 1956. He was employed at Bethel Home in Oshkosh for many years. Ken enjoyed his children, gardening, football, animals, cooking, friends, and was very passionate about his job and the residents at Bethel Home.Ken...
Norma Ullmann
Jul 23, 2016
Norma E. Ullmann, age 86, passed away Saturday evening, July 23rd 2016 at The Waterford in Oshkosh. She was born on January 14th, 1930 to Ernest and Lizette (Derber) Raddatz, whom both died while Norma was an infant and she was adopted by Walter and Linda Laatsch. Norma was the youngest of four children. She had three brothers; Royal, Homer...
Barbara Kunde
Jul 14, 2016
Barbara A. Kunde, age 82, of Oshkosh, died in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born October 12, 1933, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Charles and Mary Rose (Welton) Kilbey. Barbara married Richard F. Kunde on September 28, 1951 at Peace Lutheran Church. Before her married life as a...
Martha Dufresne
Jul 1, 2016
Martha Ann (Cox) Dufresne, 69, from Oshkosh, WI, died peacefully on July 1, 2016, while hospitalized at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on August 29, 1946 in Carbondale, IL, daughter of Verdie and Ginny Cox. She was raised in Houghton, MI and enjoyed family, friends and sports. She attended Ferris State College and earned a Cosmetology degree...
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