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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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Karen Bloechl
Jun 21, 2015
Karen Louise Bloechl, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. She was born in Berlin, WI on October 10, 1940 the daughter of the late Kleofos and Barbara (Klinke) Cujak. On April 19, 1958 she married David Bloechl. Karen will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother.Karen is survived by her husband of 57...
Josesh Stratz
Jun 15, 2015
Joseph R. Stratz Jr., age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, June 15, 2015. He was born in Oshkosh on May 7, 1938 the son of Joseph and Amber (Koeck) Stratz. On July 16, 1960 he married Jane Scheibinger at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Joe was a self employed skilled craftsman, building everything...
Charles Oesterreich
Jun 7, 2015
Charles William Oesterreich, age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 7, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born on May 4, 1938 and raised in Antigo, WI, where he graduated from Antigo High School. He moved to Oshkosh, WI, where he joined the National Guard in the 50s. Charles worked 23 years...
Kenneth Krukow
Jun 4, 2015
Kenneth Neil Krukow passed away after a brave battle with cancer on June 4, 2015, at Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh, Bethel Home. Born September 9, 1946, in Oshkosh, the son of Marion and Neil Krukow, he graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1964, where he excelled in football and track. He married Diana Lee Patton on November 26, 1964,...
Helen Kation
May 27, 2015
Helen E. Kation, age 71, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1944, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Fisher) Lemke. Helen is loved and will be missed by her children, Leroy B. (Sheila) Kation, Jr. and Peggy Kation both of Oshkosh.Private family services were held.
Virginia Goyke
May 7, 2015
Virginia M. Goyke, of Oshkosh, age 88, passed away at Park View Health Center on Thursday, May 7, 2015. She was born in Oshkosh on November 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Milton and Della (Stelzner) Grusnick. On June 14, 1947 she married Victor Goyke. Virginia worked for Mueller Potter Drug Store, Christensen's, and the EAA Museum gift shop....
Paul Christy
Apr 8, 2015
Paul H. Christy, age 73, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family at his side on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1942 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Harold "Bud" Christy and Alene (Fleck) Christy. He was united in marriage to Ramona "Natasha" LaBay in 1974 in Iron Mt.,...
Gail Minglis
Mar 22, 2015
Gail A. Minglis, age 59, of Oshkosh, a much loved mother, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away with her family at her side on March 22, 2015. She had bravely confronted and fought lung cancer for 13 months. Gail was born October 20, 1955 in Orange, NJ., the daughter of Lee and Ruth (Price) Suess. She was a graduate of...
Lee Dahlen
Mar 22, 2015
Lee E. Dahlen, age 75, formerly of West Bend and Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015. He was born in Milwaukee on December, 24, 1939 the son of the late Olfer and Doris (Jeske) Dahlen. On October 16, 1965 he married Barbara Kiefer. Lee was proud to serve in the United States Army, Air Force and Navy Reserve....
Patricia Klestinski
Mar 15, 2015
Patricia A. KlestinskiPatricia Ann Klestinski, age 71, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, died on March 15, 2015 at Bethel Home Hospice Care Facility, Oshkosh. Pat was born November 12, 1943 in Portage County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Sophie (Platta) Wiczek.Patricia graduated from Amherst High School and continued her education at UW-Baraboo. She first became employed at...
John Benson
Mar 14, 2015
John Elmer Benson, age 69, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born in Sandwich, IL on November 29, 1945 the son of the late John and Elva (Lyle) Benson. He will be remembered by family and friends as being a hardworking and very caring man. He would do anything for anyone. He will...
Richard Smits
Mar 11, 2015
Richard G. Smits, 80, passed in peace on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. Richard was born June 1, 1934, to George and Bernice (Sager) in Green Bay. He was a graduate of East High School in Green Bay. Before retiring he worked for Paper Converting and Siemens in quality control. He enjoyed golf, fishing, football,...
Thomas Brunover
Feb 24, 2015
Thomas "Tom" H. Brunover, age 79, passed away, surrounded by his family at home, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was born in Oshkosh on August 2, 1935 the son of the late Harold and Margaret (Heppler) Brunover. On September 4, 1965 he married Carola Jean Butzlaff at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Tom worked as a mason for 35...
Ronald Peerenboom
Feb 1, 2015
Ronald "Ronnie" E. Peerenboom, age 65, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born in Oshkosh on December 2, 1949, the son of Harold and LaVerne (Leverance) Peerenboom. Ronnie was proud to serve in and retire from the National Guard after 20 years. He worked for Pomps Tire until retirement. Ronnie loved to hunt, fish and...
Julie Schry
Jan 19, 2015
Julie Ann Schry was granted her angel wings on January 19, 2015, at her home in Oshkosh. Her Christian character was never more plainly displayed that during her time of suffering with cancer. She was never afraid of beginning her new and glorious life in Heaven with her God. Her final days were surrounded by her loving daughter, family, and...
Harriet Kabke
Jan 9, 2015
Harriet Rose Kabke, age 82, of Menasha, died Friday, January 9, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center. She was born in New London on April 10, 1932, the daughter of Harry and Lydia (Schoenheide) Rasmussen. Harriet had worked as a LPN at Sunset Haven Nursing Home in Menasha for a number of years. She married George A. McIlhone and he...
Charlotte Hyler
Jan 7, 2015
Charlotte M. Hyler, age 73, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on September 6, 1941, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Lempi (Hakala) Koivu, Charlotte married Garland Hyler on November 12, 1960, and he preceded her in death in 2006. A 1959 graduate of Wakefield High School in Michigan, Charlotte graduated from...
Corrine Gerster
Jan 2, 2015
Corrine J. (Kerwin) Gerster, age 61, of Oshkosh, went to her eternal resting place January 2, 2015. Corrine was born in Oshkosh on April 25, 1953. This was a very special day as she shared her birthday with her mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Jerome and Betty (Jungwirth) Kerwin. Survivors include special friends Richard Jungck, Daniel Gerster...
Corrine Gerster
Jan 2, 2015
Corrine J. (Kerwin) Gerster, age 61, of Oshkosh, went to her eternal resting place January 2, 2015. Corrine was born in Oshkosh on April 25, 1953. This was a very special day as she shared her birthday with her mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Jerome and Betty (Jungwirth) Kerwin. Survivors include special friends Richard Jungck, Daniel Gerster...
Alan Eckstein
Dec 26, 2014
Alan E. Eckstein, age 68, passed away peacefully Friday, December 26, 2014, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Alan was born August 24, 1946, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Parker) Eckstein. He married the former Trudy Ann Holz-Sitter. Trudy passed away August 8, 2008. Alan enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating and motorcycling. Alan is survived...
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