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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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Helen Kation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Thomas Mulvey

Thomas Mulvey

Dec 11, 2014

Thomas "Tom" L. Mulvey, age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on January 16, 1932, the son of the late Lloyd and Mabel Mulvey. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. On May 23, 1953 he married his beloved wife of 61 years, Carol Davey. He retired...

Glenn White

Glenn White

Dec 1, 2014

Glenn White, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Monday, December 1, 2014. He was born in Fond du Lac on January 18, 1930, the son of the late Wilbur and Elizabeth (Davies) White. On March 12, 1955 he married Marcella Reilley in Freeport, IL. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. Glenn was an...

Philip Boos

Philip Boos

Nov 19, 2014

Philip "Skip" E. Boos, of Neenah, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Rochelle, IL on December 29, 1947, the son of the late Philip and Ruth (Felvey) Boos. In 1953 his family moved to Fond du Lac and he graduated from Goodrich High School in 1966. That same year he enlisted in the...

Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor

Nov 7, 2014

Michael Wayne O'Connor, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 23, 1961, the son of the late Rodney and Marie (Halinski) O'Connor. Mike worked for many years as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed slot car racing, karaoke, and riding his Harley. He will be remembered for being a free...

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