Obituaries

Mar 13, 2013

Betty Jolin born Aug. 21, 1926, in Rib Lake, WI, died March 13, 2013, at the age of 86. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1944. She worked for Rummele's Jewelry Store and the Strand Theater (ticket office) during her high school years. On Aug. 8, 1969, Betty married Wesley Jolin and together they were owner/operators...

Mar 12, 2013

William R. Footit Jr. age 78, of Oshkosh died March 6, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on January 21, 1935, in Oshkosh the son of the late William Footit Sr. and Alice Peterman. Bill married Joyce Holmes in Oshkosh at St. Mary's Catholic Church on July 6, 1957. Bill was a veteran of the United...

Mar 11, 2013

Gerald "Jiggs" Kutschenreuter age 75, of Rush Lake, died March 11, 2013, at Alten Haus in Neenah. Jiggs was born in Oconomowoc on January 5, 1938, the son of the late William Kutschenreuter and Vernice Tobin. Jiggs passion was fishing, a hobby that began in childhood and led to him owning a bait shop in Okauchee and Minocqua. Jiggs also...

Mar 6, 2013

Ronald "Crash" Meyers, age 71, of Oshkosh, died February 28, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Oshkosh on July 25, 1941, the son of the late Gerald and Mildred Meyers. Ron married Joyce A. Helsinger on July 28, 1962; she preceded him in death on December 13, 2010. Ron worked for Pluswood for 45 years...

Feb 27, 2013

Debi was born on March 9, 1951, and called to start her new life with Jesus on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Park View Health Center. After a lifetime with health issues on earth, Debi is at peace and pain free with her Lord and savior. Even through all her struggles, Debi had nothing but praise and joy for her...

Feb 26, 2013

John L. Kametler, age 66, of Oshkosh died February 19, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. John was born in Oshkosh on January 10, 1947, the son of John and Lucille (Schumacher) Kametler. After graduating from Oshkosh West High School, John enlisted in the US Army serving for four years as a cook in Panama. Before retiring John served for 17...

Feb 19, 2013

Barbara L. DeBels, age 65, of Oshkosh died unexpectedly February 12, 2013, at her residence. Barb was born August 22, 1947, in Chicago IL the daughter of Gertrude and Robert Morrow. Barb is survived by her brother Tom Collins, her children Lisa DeBels, Bill (Rutsuko) DeBels, and Andrew DeBels. Barb is further survived by her grandchildren Clara and Amber. A...

Feb 11, 2013

Carol J. Hershberger, age 67, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly February 6, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late Harley and Arlene (Steckbauer) Anklam. Carol married Lonnie G. Hershberger in Oshkosh at Sacred Heart Church on September 17, 1966. Carol's hobbies were arts and crafts especially painting, and she loved...

Feb 11, 2013

Frank R. Nashlund, age 91, of Berlin died February 3, 2013, at Theda Clark Medical Center. Frank was born on October 26, 1921, the son of the late George and Anna Nashlund. Frank married Ida Mae Beane on July 23, 1960; she preceded Frank in death in 1992. Frank was a long time member and past Commander of VFW Post...

Jan 10, 2013

Earle L. Corpron, age 91, of Oshkosh died January 2, 2013 at Park View Health Center. Earle was born August 25, 1921, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Leon and Susan (Gies) Corpron. Earle was loved and will be missed by his wife Karen, and his children Linda and Jean of Idaho, Jay of Las Vegas NV, and Eric...

Jan 4, 2013

Johnnie Ray Martinez, age 59, passed away Friday January 4, 2013, in the loving arms of his wife. He was united in marriage to Laurie J Brown on February 08, 1972. Johnnie was devoted to his family and will be forever loved and deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Laurie J. Martinez; children, Tammy Lehrer (Steven Wangeline), Theresa...

Jan 2, 2013

Linda M. Beck (nee Schmidt), age 87, of Oshkosh, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Bella Vista Manor. Linda is now reunited with her late husband Robert C. Beck who preceded her in death in 1983. Linda was a loving Mom and will be missed by her children; Roger (Vicki) Beck, Ronald (Rita) Beck, Kenneth (Char)...

Dec 28, 2012

Edgar H. Dinger, age 85, of Oshkosh died unexpectedly at his residence on December 22, 2012. Edgar was born in Oshkosh on August 7, 1927, the son of the late Herman and Sylvia Dinger. Edgar is loved and will be missed by his siblings: Ray Dinger of Oshkosh, Darlene (Max) Miller of Oregon, his children; Stanley (Mary) Dinger of Oshkosh,...

Dec 22, 2012

Sandra L. Sell ( Hinz), age 52, of Oshkosh, died December 13, 2012, at her home surrounded by family following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Sandy was born September 19, 1960, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Don and Betty Hinz. On March 27, 1998, she married Dave Sell. Sandy was employed by Mercy Medical Center for 32 years. Sandy...

Dec 15, 2012

Arthur G. Parkllan, Ed.D. age 90, died on December 4, 2012, at Evergreen from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Art was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 26, 1922, the son of Arthur and Catherine Yott Parkllan. He served his country in the Army Air Corps in England and France during World War II. After getting his Bachelor of Arts, Master...

Dec 13, 2012

Dec 10, 2012

Robert Claude Jungwirth, age 85, died at his residence on December 10, 2012. Robert was born on April 13, 1927, in Oshkosh the son of John and Josephine (Wolf) Jungwirth. On November 16, 1963, he married Betty Lou Malchow. Bob was last employed at Lee Beverage Co., and he also served on the Oshkosh City Council. Bob is survived by...

Dec 7, 2012

John R. Bathke, age 85, of Oshkosh died at his residence on December 4, 2012, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 12, 1927, in Oshkosh the son of the late Bernard and Mary (Hintzke) Bathke. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John married Arleine Traxler in Oshkosh on July 3, 1954. He worked...

Dec 3, 2012

Claire L. "Kookie" McKay, age 69, of Van Dyne, died November 27, 2012, at her residence with her family by her side. Claire was born August 17, 1943, in Oshkosh the daughter of the late Gordon and Dorothy (Stenson) Elmer. Kookie married John "Jack" McKay on October 7, 1961, in Marion, Wisconsin. Kookie was a hair dresser for 45 years...

Dec 2, 2012

Everett M.Mathison (Matt), age 86, went home to Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2012. Everett was born May 3, 1926, in Navarino the son of the late Merril and Rose (Weisheit) Mathison. Everett graduated from Neenah High School in 1944. He served in two branches of the armed forces, beginning in the Air...