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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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