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.
Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.
Susan Miller
Jun 23, 2025
Susan M. Miller, born on May 11, 1939, to William and Dorothy Norton in Oshkosh, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She married Richard Miller in Arizona and spent most of her life in Tucson. She had two daughters, Lisa (Ruben) Garcia and Jena Miller; grandsons, Eric Garner and Jeremy Morgan; and 6 great-grandchildren, all of Arizona....
Shirley Swinton
Jun 22, 2025
Shirley "Ike" A. Swinton, age 82, passed away on June 22, 2025, at Park View Health Center, Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, Joseph and Ann (Fuchs) Perzentka Sr., in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School; she went straight into the work force. She started at PlusWood and then went over to Buckstaff to finish furniture, until...
Carol Gauger
Jun 21, 2025
Carol Ann Gauger left this world to be reunited with loved ones on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at the age of 74. Carol was born in Oshkosh, WI, on October 10, 1950, to Lawrence and Ruth (Blum) Gauger. She enjoyed working at Paine Lumber, as well as Kmart, and later was a volunteer for Mercy Medical Center. The Gauger family...
Kay Braatz
Jun 20, 2025
Kay Braatz (née Westenberger) August 26, 1947 – June 20, 2025 Kay Braatz, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, with her devoted husband of 55 years, Ronald Braatz, by her side. She was 78. Born on August 26, 1947, in New Holstein, Wisconsin, Kay was the beloved daughter of Virginia (Dumke) Westenberger and Walter Westenberger. Her...
Mark Grzenia
Jun 19, 2025
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mark Grzenia entered into eternal life at the age of 64, he was the dear son of Paul Peter and Marilyn (nee Mikoda) Grzenia. Mark was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked in maintenance and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is survived by his children, Rebecca (nee Grzenia) Leroy and Jacob...
John Piller
Jun 19, 2025
John F. Piller III, age 72, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on March 18, 1953, to parents, John Frank Piller Jr. and Janet Ruth (Gohlke) Piller, in Oshkosh, WI. On September 29, 1979, he married the love of his life, Kathy Rymer, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Together,...
Gary Nolan
Jun 19, 2025
Gary Thomas Nolan, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2025, due to heart failure. Gary was born on March 13, 1949, to his parents, Carroll and Angeline (Rieland) Nolan. He graduated from New London Senior High and pursued a radiology fellowship at Theda-Care-Neenah. For over 20 years, Gary was beloved by patients and...
Marcella Hale
Jun 19, 2025
Marcella "Marcy" (Novotny) Hale, age 90, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Berlin, WI. She was born to parents, Frank and Hilda (Rates) Novotny on the family farm in Borth, WI. The family moved to Oshkosh when she was in middle school. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in June 1952. After high school, she worked for the First...
Dolores Schmude
Jun 18, 2025
Dolores J. Schmude May 16, 1927 – June 18, 2025 Dolores J. Schmude (née Krueger), age 98, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on May 16, 1927, in DeKalb, Illinois, to the late John and Margaret Krueger. On May 13, 1949, Dolores was united in marriage to Eugene E....
Braugeor Zeitler
Jun 18, 2025
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 18th, Braugeor Zeitler succumbed to his self-diagnosis of becoming an old geezer. He passed peacefully in his sleep, on his own terms, at home with Donna, his wife of nearly 59 years, daughter Jancee and son Bradon by his side. Born in Sheboygan on June 3,1937 to Carola and Paul Zeitler, the...
Phyllis Gray
Jun 18, 2025
Phyllis Ruth Gray (Peters) age 81 passed away unexpectedly on June 18,2025 at Cherry Meadows with her family by her side. She was born on Dec.10,1943 and raised by her parents, Herbert and Arlene Peters in Oshkosh. Phyllis married the love her life Richard on November 20, 1964, in Oshkosh and they most recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Together...
James Bochinski
Jun 16, 2025
James "Jim" "Papa" W. Bochinski, age 80, passed away with his family by his side on June 16, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on August 2, 1944, to parents, Joseph J. and Marie (Sipple) Bochinski, in Oshkosh, WI. After attending high school, he married the love of his life, Judith "Judy" Demler, in Oshkosh, WI on July 23,...
Kristin Hartman
Jun 15, 2025
Kristin Kaye Hartman of Oshkosh, WI, age 51, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Aurora Bay Care Hospital, Green Bay, WI. She was born on October 12, 1973, in Tucson, AZ, to parents, David D. and Carla J. (Zager) Hartman. Kristin always had a passion for learning. After high school, she continued with...
Leroy Kation
Jun 9, 2025
Leroy B. Kation Sr., age 84, passed away in the comfort of his own home, on June 9, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on May 28, 1941, to parents. Emanual and Francis (Belkin) Kation, in Chicago, IL. He was born on his own terms, the way he did everything, in a taxi on the Illinois turnpike. Which began...
Thomas Charles
Jun 7, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Lee Charles, age 79, passed away with his family by his side on June 7, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on September 23, 1945, to parents, Melvin and LaVerne (Judkins) Charles, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After high school, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for a four-year term during the Vietnam War era....
Gerald Rawson
Jun 5, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" D. Rawson, 73, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1951 to Ann Hajdu. Jerry had a wonderful sense of humor; he was known affectionately as a prankster. He was always smiling and full of laughter. He was always kind to everyone helping others and dog setting. Jerry loved watching the Packers...
Dawn "Renea" Nichols
Jun 5, 2025
Dawn "Renea" Nichols, 60, passed away on June 5, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1964 to Delmar and JoAnne Teets in Ohio. She is survived by her children, Megan (Michael) Foley, Lindsey Nichols and Tyler Nichols; grandchildren, Jessalyn, Kylie and Briggson; sisters, Linda Kelch and Della Parker; niece, Ruby Teets; and nephew, Corey Parker. Preceding her in death...
Erika Nuck
Jun 4, 2025
Erika Nuck, 60, passed away on June 4, 2025 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents, Josef and Cecilia Nuck on December 31, 1964. Preceding her are her lifelong partner, James Hooper; parents, Josef and Ceclia; nephew, Jason Nuck. Erika loved her family, she went on many adventures with them, from...
Michael Moyer
Jun 3, 2025
Michael 'Mike" D. Moyer, age 77, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to parents, Clarence J. and Elsie M. (Flitcroft) Moyer, on December 9, 1947, in Wisconsin. He was one of 14 children. On November 21, 2014, he married Doris Kruse. Together, they blended their families and became one. They were blessed with over...
Thomas Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
Thomas Gordon Johnson With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon "TJ" Johnson, 83, of Oshkosh. Tom passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 3, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. Born on the family farm in Scandinavia WI, February 4, 1942, to Thomas and Esther Johnson. Tom lived his life defined by his love of...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


