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.

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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...

James Kremers

James Kremers

Nov 7, 2013

Our father, James Morgan Kremers passed away at his home in Oshkosh on Thursday, November 7, 2013, following a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 26, 1926, in Milwaukee the son of the late Dr. Alex and Miriam (Morgan) Kremers. Jim graduated from Mercer High School in 1945 where he played basketball. He entered the Army...

Susan Jodarski

Susan Jodarski

Nov 6, 2013

Susan A. Jodarski, age 63, of Oshkosh passed peacefully November 1, 2013. Susan was born on September 26, 1950, the daughter of Irv and June Walter. Susan will be lovingly remembered by her husband Tony, children; Andrew Jodarski, Jeff (Joann) Jodarski, Tracy (Brian) Bending, Jamie (Tim) Garner. Her sister Mary (Bill) Rupnow, and seven grandchildren. Susan is further survived by...

Louis King

Louis King

Oct 29, 2013

Louis J. King, age 68, of Pickett formerly of Iron River Michigan, beloved husband and father went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2013. Louis was born on September 5, 1945 the son of the late Glen and Margaret (Jarvis) King. He married Mary L. Winton on October 19, 1963, and they celebrated 50 years...

Marilyn Goble

Marilyn Goble

Oct 24, 2013

Marilyn J. Goble, age 59, of Oshkosh died October 18, 2013 at Bethel Home, Oshkosh, WI. Marilyn was born October 28, 1953, in Crosby, Minnesota the daughter of the late Warren and Florence (Jewell) Goble. Marilyn was a very artistic person who loved to write poetry, and carve. Marilyn will be deeply missed by; Scott "Butch" Lavota, her children; James...

Douglas Lampe

Douglas Lampe

Oct 23, 2013

Douglas W. Lampe, age 60, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2013, at home after a brief illness. Doug was born in Milwaukee on September 26, 1953. He moved to Omro with his mother and stepfather Louise and Roger Turban when they purchased the Springbrook Tavern. Doug had many jobs through the years, mainly carpentry; his last job...

Bruce Gebhardt

Bruce Gebhardt

Oct 21, 2013

Bruce Gebhardt, age 79, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013, at his home in Ripon Wisconsin. Bruce was born January 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the second of two children born to Russell and Winifred Gebhardt. Bruce attended Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI and later moved to Ripon, WI where he attended high school. After graduating, Bruce enlisted...

Lee Doberstein

Lee Doberstein

Oct 19, 2013

On Saturday October 19 2013, kind and gentle angels surrounded us as they came to take one of their own home. Lee Joseph Doberstein 88, with his family by his side, left this life to join his heavenly Father. He was born on October 5, 1925, to Edward and Martha Doberstein in DePere, Wisconsin. Lee honorably served in the U.S....

Christopher Britten

Christopher Britten

Oct 9, 2013

Christopher A. Britten, age 20, of Oshkosh died unexpectedly at home, on October 3, 2013. Christopher was born in Oshkosh on July 26, 1993, the son of Christopher Land, and Nicole (Merrick) Britten. Christopher liked to play computer games, walk around the city of Oshkosh, listen to music, and hang out with his friends. He adored his little sister Autumn...

Jacquelyn Schmick

Jacquelyn Schmick

Oct 5, 2013

Jacquelyn (Jacki) Lou Schmick, age 53, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at home with her family by her side after fighting a 13 year battle with cancer. Jacquelyn was born on September 16, 1960, in Oconto, WI to Edward Sylvester "Buck" Longsine, and Betty Jane (Morrell) Longsine. Jacki lived a wonderful life, she may have kissed...

Clarence Tarala

Clarence Tarala

Oct 4, 2013

Clarence Tarala age 81, passed away on September 25, 2013, at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation. Clarence was born on June 14, 1932, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Katherine (Shock) and Andrew Tarala. Clarence lived in Winneconne with his longtime sweetheart Claudia "Sam" McCarty. Clarence retired in 1997 from Pluswood, and spent the next seven years owning and...

Mary Spanbauer

Mary Spanbauer

Oct 4, 2013

Mary M. Spanbauer, (nee' Keipe), age 65, passed away peacefully Friday October 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born March 16, 1948, to the late Lloyd L. and Shirley (Weiske) Keipe. Mary was raised and educated in Green Lake. She married Thomas L. Spanbauer on August 27, 1976; they took up...

Ralph Wolf

Ralph Wolf

Sep 28, 2013

Ralph E. Wolf, age 70, died August 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ralph was born on December 29, 1942, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Mathias and Josephine (Weidman) Wolf. Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife Mary, his daughters; Pamela (John) Davis, Jody (Brian) Bancroft, and Amy Pickett, his sisters; Lois Bednarek, and Alice...

Helen Mezzano

Helen Mezzano

Sep 28, 2013

Helen Louise Mezzano ( nee' Bale), age 78, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI. Helen was born in Montcalm County Michigan, on September 23, 1935, to Frank and Mary (Backman) Bale. She moved to Ironwood, MI, as a youngster and attended Ironwood public schools graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953....

Ronald Gall

Ronald Gall

Sep 26, 2013

Ronald Richard Gall Sr. age 81, of Oshkosh died September 23, 2013, at home with his family by his side. Ron was born March 6, 1932, in Bronx, N.Y. He attended Evander Childs High School, and joined the Air Force in 1949. He played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953. He worked at the 1st National Bank in...

John Reimer

John Reimer

Sep 11, 2013

John Robert Reimer Jr., age 88, of Pearl Lake Rd., Redgranite, died September 2, 2013, at Berlin Memorial Hospital. John was born in Oshkosh on November 26, 1924 to John Reimer Sr., and Ella (Kelpert) Reimer. As a boy he worked in his Dad's furrier business. John graduated early from high school, enlisted in the military, and served in the...

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