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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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Leroy Regan

Leroy Regan

May 9, 2025

LeRoy H. Regan, age 85, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 19, 1940, to parents Daniel and Mildred (Zickuhr) Regan, in WI. He graduated from Hartford High School and married his high school sweetheart, Dawn Radke in 1962, in West Bend, WI. Together, they raised three children. LeRoy also proudly served his...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

May 7, 2025

Mary Louise Davis October 17, 1940 – May 7, 2025 Mary Louise Davis, 84, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on October 17, 1940, to Bernice and Rayno Romme, Mary lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She married William "Bill" Davis...

Darlene Kumbier

Darlene Kumbier

May 2, 2025

Darlene Ann (Wilde) Kumbier, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on May 2, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on December 5, 1942, to parents, Alton and Rhea (Jahnke) Wilde in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1960. After high school, she married the love of her life, Robert M. Kumbier on...

Jack Frohn

Jack Frohn

Apr 30, 2025

Jack Edward Frohn, age 88, passed away shortly after his wife, joining her on a higher journey on April 30, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on April 25, 1937, to parents, Charles Edward and Blanche Irene (Nelson) Frohn, in Ladysmith, WI. He graduated from St. Charles high school and worked as a short order cook to put himself...

Howard Rost

Howard Rost

Apr 30, 2025

Howard "Howie" W. Rost, age 81, passed away on April 30, 2025, with his family by his side, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on November 19, 1943, to parents Raymond Edwin and Mildred Bernice (Leet) Rost, in Wisconsin. After high school, he served for three years in the United States Army. While in the military, he met and married...

David Braun

David Braun

Apr 29, 2025

David W. Braun, 68, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Aurora Health Center Oshkosh, WI.  David was born in Racine June 8, 1956 to Charles A. & Lillian M. Braun.  David was a current resident of Necedah, WI and a long-time resident of Racine, WI.  David attended J.I. Case High School, "Class of 1974."  In July of 1975 Dave...

John Gonsalves

John Gonsalves

Apr 28, 2025

John Gonsalves of Neshkoro died April 28, 2025 after a lengthy illness. John, also known as "Gunner" was raised in Winneconne by his amazing foster family, Bea and Al Lippert. John remained close to Bea and Al well into his adult life. John was employed by Square D company of Oshkosh as a machine set up operator for over 20...

Susan Garthwaite

Susan Garthwaite

Apr 28, 2025

Susan K. Garthwaite, age 71, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on September 17, 1953, to parents Robert Lee and Betty Jane (Snell) Burdick, in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School. On July 12, 1975, she married the love of her life, John Garthwaite in the Algoma Boulevard United...

Beth Oesterreich

Beth Oesterreich

Apr 27, 2025

Beth H. Oesterreich , of Omro, Wi. - born on October 9, 1954, in Manitowoc Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 70 in Oshkosh Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was the daughter of Elroy and Donna (Kohl) Rahmlow.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters, as...

Sharon Grayson

Sharon Grayson

Apr 26, 2025

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Tom Strover

Tom Strover

Apr 23, 2025

Tom Strover, 79, died on April 23 of complications from a recent stroke. He was a lifelong resident of the Fox River Valley and could never imagine living anywhere else. Tom was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was the first child of Leone and Glen Strover. Tom enjoyed a childhood of boy scouts, local baseball pick-up games, torturing his younger...

Dorothy Frohn

Dorothy Frohn

Apr 22, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Cottrell) Frohn, age 93, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on March 3, 1932, to parents Arba "Barney" and Florence (Summerton) Cottrell in Casco, WI. Dorothy was the oldest of four children raised on the family farm. She graduated from Merrill high School and then went to Normal School. She then taught...

Shirley Staerkel

Shirley Staerkel

Apr 20, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Shirley Mae (Peters) Staerkel, on April 20, 2025, from complications of heart and lung diseases at the age of 90. She was born on December 2, 1934, in Black Creek, Wisconsin to Lester Harvey Peters and Gurtrude Anne (Geer) Peters. In December 1952, Shirley graduated from Oshkosh High and married her high...

Gary Boreen

Gary Boreen

Apr 20, 2025

Gary Lloyd Boreen, age 82, passed away on April 20, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 8, 1943, to parents, Floyd H. and Doris (Woodworth) Boreen in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated in the last class of Oshkosh High School in 1961. After high school, he went into the National Guard and also worked for...

Kenneth Hands

Kenneth Hands

Apr 20, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" James Hands, age 95, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Omro, Wisconsin. He was born on October 12, 1929, to parents, Clifford and Helen (Wittersheim) Hands, in Melrose Park, Illinois. From April 1948 to April 1952, and during the Korean War, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. On May 8, 1953, he married the...

Lois Robinson

Lois Robinson

Apr 16, 2025

Lois A. Robinson passed away April 16, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on February 27, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI to William G. and Esther E. Pipkorn. On July 1, 1961, she married Charles E. Robinson at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Together they had two boys and shared over 60 years together. Lois worked as a nurse for...

Bruce Folske

Bruce Folske

Apr 15, 2025

Bruce M. Folske, 66, passed away on April 15, 2025, with his love of many years, Peggy Folske by his side. He was born on June 18, 1958, to Alvin and Ruby (Sweetalla) Folske in Wisconsin. Bruce enjoyed Hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He also loved his dogs. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Kim)...

Joshua Edson

Joshua Edson

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joshua Joel Edson, 28, of Oshkosh, WI, on April 14, 2025.Josh was born on September 4, 1996, to Jay and Linda Edson. Those who knew Josh knew he was endlessly kind, soft-hearted, and generous. Josh cherished his family and took immense pride in being an uncle. His...

Andrea Pedersen

Andrea Pedersen

Apr 12, 2025

Andrea Aura Pedersen, age 49, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on April 12, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1976, to parents Robert and Bettye Lou (Purkiss) Thielen in Austin, Texas. After graduating high school at Waukesha South, she went on to become a mother and worked her way through college. She earned two degrees, one as an Administrative...

Robert Denzer

Robert Denzer

Apr 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Denzer, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI after being air flighted from Reedsburg, WI. Bob was born on March 23, 1953, to parents Gordon Albin and Bernice Genevieve (Hansen) Denzer in Wisconsin. Bob enjoyed working with his hands and doing automotive mechanical work. In his free time, he was always...

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