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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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Kevin Ryzin
Jan 25, 2016
Kevin M. Van Ryzin, age 46, passed away at home on January 25, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Kevin was born in Neenah, WI, on October 15, 1969, to Martin and Kathleen (Drover) Van Ryzin. He married Erin (Harn) on July 2, 2009, in Oshkosh. Kevin had a huge heart, loved being around people, and would do anything...
David Riley
Jan 24, 2016
David James Riley, age 68, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born November 3, 1947, to Donald J. and Dorthy J. (Collins) Riley in Neenah, Wisconsin. David was co-owner and President of RSI Refuse Service Inc., Neenah, Wisconsin, a family owned business. He loved cars, trucks, and motorcycles, especially God...
Michael Wagner
Jan 23, 2016
Michael W. Wagner, 53, Oshkosh, passed away at the Aurora Bay Care Hospital in Green Bay, WI, on Saturday January 23, 2016 peacefully surrounded by his loving family after enduring complications of a massive stroke. Michael was born in Madison, WI on January 12, 1963 to Francis "Bill" and June Wagner. Michael is survived by his wife Cynthia (Brun) Wagner,...
Timothy Hughes
Jan 23, 2016
Timothy M. Hughes, age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on March 27, 1945, to Harry and Claire (Herrmann) Hughes. Timothy married Laura (Veltum) in Illinois, and they shared nearly 50 years together. He was a tool and die maker at Pactiv Corporation, in Wheeling, IL, for more than 25 years, and...
Frederick Colling
Jan 19, 2016
Frederick L. "Fred" Colling, age 54, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday afternoon, January 19, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on September 5, 1961, in Green Bay, the son of Leonard and Alice (Sosha) Colling, Fred married Geraldine Biarnesen on April 18, 2008. He grew up on a farm in the Seymour area before entering the trucking industry. Fred owned and...
Janet Goodwin
Jan 11, 2016
Janet M. Goodwin, 82, died Monday afternoon, January 11, 2016 of natural causes after a brief and unexpected illness. Jan was born in Granger, Washington on April 1st, 1933, the daughter of Clyde and Clara Pearce. She graduated from Ganger High School in 1951 along with her sweetheart Gene Goodwin who she married three short months later. They celebrated 64...
Linda Briese
Jan 6, 2016
On the morning of January 6, 2016, Linda Ann Briese passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by family, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Linda was born in Oshkosh on November 25, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Kotowski) Shea. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1972. On February 3,...
Sandra Thew
Jan 6, 2016
Sandra J. Thew, age 73, passed away at Bethel Home in Oshkosh on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee on February 18, 1942 the daughter of the late Robert G. and Elizabeth J. (Howell) Douglas. On July 12, 1979 she married Edwin Thew in Sussex, WI. Sandy enjoyed travelling and crafts, but most of all, she enjoyed...
Helen Tank
Jan 5, 2016
Helen Juanita Tank (Riesland), age 64, of Omro, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and liver cancer. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on September 5, 1951the daughter of the late Benjamin and Marjorie (Wheeler) Riesland. On September 17, 1982 she married Gary Tank in Oshkosh. Helen loved to go fishing,...
Jean Baker
Jan 3, 2016
Jean A. Baker, age 83, of Oshkosh, passed away at home with her family at her side on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on November 2, 1932 the daughter of the late Abner and Josephine (Unmuth) Barndt. On July 21, 1956 he married Fred Baker in Oshkosh. Jean loved her family and was an excellent homemaker....
Edward Duchna
Dec 30, 2015
Edward Duchna passed away on December 30, 2015, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he had resided since 2006. Edward Frank Duchna, age 97, was born in Albany, New York, on October 29, 1918, to Frank and Catherine (Zaraczynski) Duchna. Ed was raised in Albany and lived there until he went into the U.S. Army Air Force in...
Debra Miller
Dec 23, 2015
Debra J. Miller, age 60, of Oshkosh, died at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Debbie was born September 6, 1955, the daughter of Arthur "Midge" and Natalie (Colby) Miller. She was educated in the Oshkosh School System and was a 1974 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. Debbie will be remembered for...
Mary Miller
Dec 18, 2015
Mary June Miller, age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Friday, December 18, 2015. She was born in Oshkosh on June 28, 1926 the daughter of the late Eugene and Laura (Augustine) Hunt. On October 10, 1989 she married Clyde "Pete" Miller. June was a X-ray receptionist at Mercy Medical Center on Hazel St. for 18...
Kenneth Schneider
Dec 13, 2015
Kenneth Schneider passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Kenneth, or Ken, as most would know him, was born on July 28, 1952, in the midst of the baby boom in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. There he would become the man that his family came to know and love. At the...
Robert Peters
Dec 11, 2015
Robert L. Peters, age 69, passed away at home on December 11, 2015. Per Bob's request, there will be no public service.
Lois Winkler
Dec 10, 2015
Lois M. Winkler, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 10, 2015. She was born on March 12, 1941, the daughter of Wesley and Verna Golliher. She married Robert L. Winkler on August 4, 1956.Lois worked in her earlier years at the UWO Bakery, and then worked at Fisher's Westward Ho for more than 15...
Ronald Twete
Dec 9, 2015
Ronald K. Twete, age 62, passed away at home on December 9, 2015. A service has not been scheduled at this time.
Michael Funk
Dec 5, 2015
Michael L. "ML" Funk, age 60, of Neenah, died Saturday, December 5, 2015. Born on May 14, 1955, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Phyllis (Miller) Bier, ML married Theresa Mason. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Employed at Eagle Nation Cycles in Neenah as a mechanic, ML had a passion for motorcycles....
Donna Brehmer
Dec 2, 2015
Donna M. Brehmer, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Bethel Home. Donna was born July 27, 1933 in Randolph, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Emma (Radtke) Roberts. She married David L. Brehmer in Oshkosh on August 14, 1954. Donna enjoyed baking, reading, collecting strawberries, Polka dancing and all family gatherings. She was an active...
Gerald Hannan
Nov 30, 2015
Gerald P. Hannan, age 68, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at home. Jerry was born in Oshkosh, WI, the son of George and Beatrice (Teela) Hannan, on January 15, 1947. On July 1, 2006, he married Aimee Cartwright on the deck of their home in Oshkosh. Jerry attended Oshkosh High School, and later served his country...
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