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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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Lorraine Jameson
Mar 22, 2014
Surrounded by love, Lorraine L. Jameson, age 89, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Evergreen Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, David D. Jameson. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her four children, David L. (Lynda) Jameson, Sue (Brad) Disch, Barbara (George)...
C. Stadler
Mar 20, 2014
C. Bruce Stadler, age 68, of Oshkosh, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1945, in Oshkosh, the son of Clifford and Viola (Murphy) Stadler. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors and in his spare time could be found fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and watching football or baseball. Above all else, the most...
Peter Zuge
Mar 14, 2014
Peter A. Zuge Jr., age 68, of Neenah, died Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born on February 12, 1946, in Waupaca, the son of Peter and Bernice (Duschinski) Zuge Sr. He was a self-employed automotive mechanic and was very much into recycling of resources. A former member of D.C. Eagle Motorcycle Club and present member of Hells Lover Motorcycle...
Michaela Schutzendorf
Mar 11, 2014
Schutzendorf, Michaela B. Michaela Bianca Schutzendorf, passed away peacefully at her home in Oshkosh on March 11, 2014. She was born on July 30, 1973, in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany to Wolfgang and Sigrid Kohler. She married Mark Schutzendorf on July 30, 1999, in Hanau, Germany. She is survived by her husband, Mark Schutzendorf of Oshkosh; her father and...
Marianne Mccaskey
Feb 19, 2014
Marianne McCaskey peacefully passed away Feb. 13, 2014, at the age of 67, with loved ones by her side. She was born Sept. 26, 1946, in LaSalle, IL, the daughter of Ann and Zenon Hybke, M.D. Family summers were spent at their cabin on Fish Lake, in Hancock, where Marianne made life-long friends and memories with her sister and three...
Lorraine Golla
Feb 14, 2014
Lorraine Mary Frank Golla (nee Lemberger), 88, Winneconne, formerly of Oshkosh, was called to be an angel for our Lord on February 10, 2014, following a brief illness. Lorraine was born in Oshkosh, WI, on April 25, 1925, to the late Nathan Peterman and Theresa Lemberger. On May 5, 1945, she married Carl John Frank, who predeceased her on September...
Jerry Janssen
Feb 9, 2014
Jerry F. Janssen, age 77, of Appleton passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 at the Appleton Healthcare Center. He was born on March 22, 1936 in the town of Mason City, Iowa to parents William Henry and Ermina (Simmons) Janssen. On June 8,1958, he married Ruth Fritschel in Iowa. As a young man, he attended Iowa State TeachersÂ' College...
Mary Tauber
Feb 6, 2014
Mary Jane Tauber, age 94, a life-long resident of Oshkosh, died Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Park View Health Center. Born on May 6, 1919, the daughter of John and Teresa Kriz Tauber, Mary Jane's mother died when she and her sister, Rosemary, were very young. Their father subsequently married Teresa's widowed sister, Mary, who raised the girls as her...
Karryn Becker
Feb 3, 2014
Karryn D. Becker, age 68, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly January 25, 2014, at her home. Karryn was born March 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Ralph and Myrel Peterson. Karryn worked various jobs throughout her life, and enjoyed volunteering at the Second Chance thrift store in Oshkosh. Karryn was an avid reader. She also enjoyed gardening and bird watching....
Bill Stelzner
Feb 1, 2014
Private burial services were held for Bill " Fred" Stelzner who died February 1, 2014.
Robert Mahdik
Feb 1, 2014
Robert A. Mahdik, age 89, of Neenah, passed over peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at home surrounded by the love of his family. "Bobby" was born on February 28, 1924, the youngest of seven siblings, the son of George and Katherine. Bob served our country during WWII; an honored veteran. He was particularly proud of his work at SC...
Betty Hayes
Jan 26, 2014
Betty Ann Hayes died January 26, 2014, daughter of William and Susan Chase, born June 22, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI. Married Frank T. Hayes November 24, 1950 in Chicago, IL. Retired from WMHI in 1983. Preceded in death by husband Frank October 27, 2004. Honoring Betty's wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or funeral services.
Glenn Nicholson
Jan 18, 2014
A celebration of Glenn's life will be held at: 2621 County Road JJ, Neenah, WI. 54956. From 5:00 p.m. until ?
Cheryle Thomas
Jan 14, 2014
Cheryle Lynn Thomas (Nilles) passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center. Cheryle was born July 8, 1945, the daughter of Ernest J.P. Nilles and Barbara Nilles (Burke). Cheryle moved to Wisconsin in 1986, and was a resident of Oshkosh until her death. Cheryle's most enjoyable jobs were executive house keeper at the Park Plaza in Neenah,...
Donald Vesperman
Jan 11, 2014
Donald "Sam"Vesperman, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away on January 4, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center with his family by his side. Don was born on February 20, 1941, in Lancaster, WI the son of Oscar and Cora Vesperman. Don worked for UW-Oshkosh. In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, shooting, and spending time with his family. He was actively...
Merlin Halle
Jan 6, 2014
Merlin D. Halle, age 95, died December 15, 2013, in Oshkosh, WI. Merlin was born on October 15, 1918, and grew up on a farm near North Fond du Lac during the Great Depression. After graduating from North Fond du Lac High School, he worked for the Wisconsin Conservation Department in Kettle Moraine and the Capitol building in Madison. Merl...
Nemesio Magbaleta
Jan 5, 2014
Nemesio A. Magbaleta, age 79, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on January 1, 2014. Nemesio emigrated from the Philippines in 2004 to be with his daughter Florabelle and her family. Nemesio will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years Erlinda, his children; Nemelyn(David) Reyes of the Philippines, Florabelle (James)...
Norbert Schry
Dec 28, 2013
Norbert W. Schry, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away on December 22, 2013, surrounded by his wife and children after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 16 years; Julieann and his best buddy-his dog Abby. Norbert was born on February 5, 1949, in Berlin, WI the son of Robert and Juanita...
Richard Paffenroth
Dec 24, 2013
Richard J. Paffenroth, age 58, died December 24, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Rick was born in Oshkosh on May 5, 1955, the son of Richard and Cleo Paffenroth. Rick was a very gregarious person who possessed a great sense of humor. He also enjoyed the summers spent at Joe and Selma's farm. Rick worked as a night auditor at...
Gary Kettenhoven
Dec 11, 2013
Gary L. Kettenhoven, age 61, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on December 4, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Gary was born on November 4, 1952, in Neenah, WI the son of the late John "Jack" and Anna Kettenhoven. Gary loved the open road and riding his motorcycle, and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. Gary will...
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