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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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Betty Simons

Betty Simons

Sep 7, 2015

Betty F. Simons, age 95 passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, at Park View Health Center.Betty was born on January 21, 1920, in Oshkosh, to the late Eric Gahr and Stella (Bruce) McRae. On April 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to Roy W. Simons. In 1972, Betty and Roy moved to Shawano where Betty would eventually start...

Gene Jurczyk

Gene Jurczyk

Aug 26, 2015

Gene D. Jurczyk "Clean Gene"Started life's journey on 08-16-1947 and traveled to the convention in the sky on 08-26-2015.Sweet Gene was a Spiritual Giant and has spent over 30 years of dedicated service to the still suffering addict and Narcotics Anonymous worldwide.A celebration of Gene's life is being planned for the future, please visit the WRSO, Inc Facebook page for...

Audrey Gilson

Audrey Gilson

Aug 18, 2015

Audrey E. Gilson, age 83, of Oshkosh, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2015, at Park View Health Center. Born on January 23, 1932, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Simon and Edith (Stead) Borst, Audrey married Robert J. Leu in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1974. She later married Douglas Gilson...

Loraine Kubsch

Loraine Kubsch

Aug 9, 2015

Loraine (Lori) A. Kubsch, age 83 of Oshkosh, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Bethel Home. Loraine was born June 7, 1932 in Manitowoc, WI, daughter of the late Rudolph and Agnes Armatowski. Lori was employed with Winnebago Mental Health Hospital as a switch board operator from 1973-1994. Lori was an avid volunteer for the Red Cross and in 1979...

Donna Vanderhei

Donna Vanderhei

Jul 7, 2015

Donna M. VanDerhei (85) was embraced by God into eternal life on July 7,2015, with family by her side. Donna was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to George and Bertha (Frisch) Ourada on November 15, 1929. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1947 and Columbia College of Nursing in 1950. Donna married Jack VanDerhei at Polk Air Force Base on...

Jane Westphal

Jane Westphal

Jul 6, 2015

Jane Frances Westphal age 76 was welcomed into the arms of the Heavenly Father Monday July 6th 2015.Jane was born January 24th 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Rose (nee Bemoski) andHenry Gliniecki. She grew up in Lake Zurich, Illinois and spent summers in ThreeLakes, Wisconsin where she loved to fish and read Gone with the Wind on the shoresof Big...

Diane Gruhlke-Mangum

Diane Gruhlke-Mangum

Jul 3, 2015

Diane E. Gruhlke-Mangum, age 68, of Wabeno, Wisconsin, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Friday, July 3, 2015, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Born on September 19, 1946, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Kurt and Marie (Fashenbauer) Gruhlke, Diane was a LPN at Mercy Medical Center and with the VA before her retirement. She loved nursing and excelled in her field. She was...

Karen Bloechl

Karen Bloechl

Jun 21, 2015

Karen Louise Bloechl, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015. She was born in Berlin, WI on October 10, 1940 the daughter of the late Kleofos and Barbara (Klinke) Cujak. On April 19, 1958 she married David Bloechl. Karen will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother.Karen is survived by her husband of 57...

Josesh Stratz

Josesh Stratz

Jun 15, 2015

Joseph R. Stratz Jr., age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, June 15, 2015. He was born in Oshkosh on May 7, 1938 the son of Joseph and Amber (Koeck) Stratz. On July 16, 1960 he married Jane Scheibinger at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Joe was a self employed skilled craftsman, building everything...

Charles Oesterreich

Charles Oesterreich

Jun 7, 2015

Charles William Oesterreich, age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 7, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born on May 4, 1938 and raised in Antigo, WI, where he graduated from Antigo High School. He moved to Oshkosh, WI, where he joined the National Guard in the 50s. Charles worked 23 years...

Kenneth Krukow

Kenneth Krukow

Jun 4, 2015

Kenneth Neil Krukow passed away after a brave battle with cancer on June 4, 2015, at Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh, Bethel Home. Born September 9, 1946, in Oshkosh, the son of Marion and Neil Krukow, he graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1964, where he excelled in football and track. He married Diana Lee Patton on November 26, 1964,...

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...

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