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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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...
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
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
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
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
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....
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