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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 Golla

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

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

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

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

Bill Stelzner

Feb 1, 2014

Private burial services were held for Bill " Fred" Stelzner who died February 1, 2014.

Robert Mahdik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gary Baldwin

Gary Baldwin

Dec 7, 2013

Gary L. Baldwin, age 67, of Oshkosh, surrounded by his family passed away peacefully on December 1, 2013 at Manor Care Health Services, Fond du Lac, WI. Gary was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 1946, the son of the late George and Doris (Buchhammer) Baldwin. After high school graduation Gary enlisted in the Navy and served two tours...

Lydia Morris

Lydia Morris

Nov 30, 2013

Lydia Morris, age 72, of Oshkosh formerly of Pardeeville, WI joined her husband in eternal life on November 24, 2013. Rodney preceded Lydia in death on December 13, 2009. Lydia was born on January 8, 1941 in Corpus Christi Texas, the daughter of the late Alfredo and Nicolasa (Castillo) Torres. Lydia married Rodney Morris on January 20, 1962 at St....

William Wolf

William Wolf

Nov 26, 2013

William J. Wolf, age 80, passed away at his home in Neenah on Tuesday November 26, 2013, after finding out he had cancer just a week earlier. Bill joined the Painter's Union Local 781 in 1959, in Milwaukee he then transferred to Oshkosh in 1960 where he worked for Klinger Painting, Jochman Painting, and Kraunzusch Painting. He served as union...

Alice Payne

Alice Payne

Nov 13, 2013

Alice A. (Olkiewicz) Payne, age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. She was born in Almond, WI on October 25, 1940 the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (O'Keefe) Olkiewicz. On February 27, 1960 she married her husband of 53 years, Donald "Bud" Payne. Alice greatly enjoyed being a stay at home...

Ronald Stiemsma

Ronald Stiemsma

Nov 9, 2013

Ronald D. Stiemsma, age 77 of Oshkosh, died November 5, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. Ron was born August 26, 1936, in Cambria, Wisconsin the son of the late Carl and Agnes (Oastra) Stiemsma. A 1954 graduate of Randolph High School, he graduated with a BS from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, and...

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