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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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Dale Christel

Dale Christel

May 25, 2016

Dale Gene Christel, age 65, of Chilton, passed away on May 25, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Dale was born on July 24, 1950, son of the late Eugene and Elaine (Koeser) Christel. He attended Kiel High School. On July 28, 1970, he married Sandra Schwarz in New Holstein, Wisconsin. They later divorced. Dale was a longtime owner...

Edward Slovick

Edward Slovick

May 21, 2016

Edward Slovick, 90, passed away peacefully on May 21st at home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family.Edward was born in Chicago, Illinois, one of three children, first generation Americans born to Eastern European immigrants Samuel Slovick and Eva (née Posner) Slovick. He was raised in Chicago, attending Chicago public schools, graduating from high school at age 15. While...

Jerry Fischer

Jerry Fischer

Apr 26, 2016

Jerry "Jaws" A. Fischer, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born on September 19, 1940, to the late Donald Fischer and Hazel Larson. On October 23, 1963, he married Patricia Meyer in Neenah, and after over 50 years of marriage, she passed away on March 31, 2014. Jerry was employed at Menasha Utilities. He loved...

Diane Knapp

Diane Knapp

Apr 25, 2016

Diane M. Knapp, age 57, of Wild Rose, died Monday evening, April 25, 2016, at her home. She was born on September 10, 1958 in Ventura, California, the daughter of Eugene and Dolores (Collins) Glasner. After losing her mother very early in her life, Diane came to know Betty Glasner as her mother.Family was an important part of Diane's life...

Martin Muscavitch

Martin Muscavitch

Apr 25, 2016

Martin Lawrence Muscavitch, age 90, of Oshkosh, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 25, 2016. He was born to parents Lawrence and Lillian (Hoger) Muscavitch on November 28, 1925, on his parents' dairy farm in the township of Poygan, Wisconsin. He attended Hill School, and graduated from Omro High School. He then attended Oshkosh Business College....

Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes

Apr 22, 2016

Donna Mae Hayes, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away at Theda Care Regional Medical Center on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born in Larson, WI on May 30, 1941 the daughter of the late Birger and Murna (Stenson) Amundson. On June 15, 1963 she married William J. Hayes at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Berlin. Donna loved gardening, cooking,...

Larry Zink

Larry Zink

Apr 15, 2016

Larry Lee Zink, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Larry was born on December 12, 1940 in Lohrville to Merle and Margaret (Clark) Zink. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He married Virginia "Ginny" Volp on August 1, 1964. He worked and retired from construction for Griese &...

Karen Mcgovern

Karen Mcgovern

Apr 11, 2016

Karen R. McGovern, age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on August 3, 1942 the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Halverson) Olson. The family moved to Black River Falls in 1945 where she resided until 1977 when she moved with her three children to...

Willis Buettner

Willis Buettner

Apr 6, 2016

Willis E. Buettner, born on August 14, 1920, died on April 6, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Rev. Dr. Nanette Mathe; grandchildren: Jody Mathe (Tamara), Brian Mathe (Kelly) and Kate Mathe; and great-grandchildren: Hunter, Gregory, Addison, Noelle and Ryan. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in Mr. Buettner's name to Evergreen...

Kelly Moore

Kelly Moore

Apr 5, 2016

Kelly L. Moore passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Per Kelly's wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be no funeral service.

James Witkowski

James Witkowski

Mar 30, 2016

James F. "Fritz" Witkowski, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was born in Oshkosh on March 8, 1931 the son of the late Harry and Lucille (Radtke) Witkowski. James was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 21, 1954 he married his...

Vernon Foust

Vernon Foust

Mar 26, 2016

Vernon George Foust, "Bucky" died peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh from complications of a stroke he suffered six days earlier. Bucky was born May 9, 1920, in Oshkosh, the son of William Raymond and Ruth Burt (Church) Foust. It is hard to sum up the life of a person who has lived ninety five years....

Nathaniel Young

Nathaniel Young

Mar 21, 2016

Nathaniel Elijah Young, "Than" age 39, passed away peacefully at home from influenza on Monday, March 21, 2016. He was three weeks short of his 40th birthday. Nathaniel battled progressive epilepsy most of his life, but despite that, he was able to experience a lot that life had to offer. He enjoyed traveling, good art, music, decorating, dogs, and a...

James Samuel

James Samuel

Mar 19, 2016

James F. Samuel, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. A memorial service is being planned for later date. A complete obituary will follow announcing the service place and time. A memorial in his name is being established.

Joseph Reynolds

Joseph Reynolds

Mar 16, 2016

Joseph E. Reynolds, age 86, of Oshkosh, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee on December 10, 1929 the son of the late Earl and Kathleen (Riddle) Reynolds. He was proud to serve in the Army as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge he attended Marquette University. Joseph...

Joseph Carriveau

Joseph Carriveau

Mar 15, 2016

Joseph M. Carriveau, age 67, passed away on March 15, 2016, after a brief illness at Mercy Medical Hospital in Oshkosh. He was born in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, on March 1, 1949, to Raymond and Jeanette (Casper) Carriveau. Joe went to Oconto Falls High School and was a member of Key Club, Student Council, Mixed Chorus, and track. He earned...

Sharon Mather

Sharon Mather

Mar 14, 2016

Sharon Marie Mather, aged 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was born to the late Delue and Mildred Lane on July 8, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. Sharon was a real estate agent in Oshkosh for over 25 years, an active member of the community, and former middle school catechism...

Diana Petri

Diana Petri

Feb 25, 2016

Diana L. Petri, age 72, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, February 25, 2016, at her home. Born on December 11, 1943, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ray and Delores Miller Troxell, Diana married Harold Petri Jr. on August 25, 1962, in Oshkosh and he preceded Diana in death on July 12, 2012. First employed by American Excelsior and later a...

Ronald Koenig

Ronald Koenig

Feb 1, 2016

Ronald W. Koenig, age 76, passed away on February 1, 2016. Ron was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 27, 1939, to the late Walter and LaVerne (Selzer) Koenig. He married Nancy (LaBonte) Koenig in 1962. She passed away suddenly in 1994. Ron loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating and building model RC model airplanes. He was a self taught...

Jean Veith

Jean Veith

Jan 30, 2016

Jean E. Veith, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Bella Vista with her daughter by her side. Jean was born in Oshkosh on March 21, 1933 the daughter of the late Claude and Mary (Jungwirth) Boushele. She was the youngest of seven children.She lived in Oshkosh her whole life. Jean was very outgoing and a...

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