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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Rueben Amestoy

Rueben Amestoy

Nov 28, 2012

The family will be gathering at Mahoney's All American Grill, 958 W. 6th Ave., Oshkosh, WI. for a meal at 3:00 P.M. November 28, 2012.

James Sitter

James Sitter

Nov 24, 2012

James M Sitter, age 87, of Oshkosh died November 24, 2012, at his home with his wife, Donna and his family by his side. Jim was born on December 26, 1924, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Matthew and Petronella (Stadler) Sitter. Jim served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II stationed in the...

George Schneider

George Schneider

Nov 18, 2012

George B. Schneider, age 87, of Oshkosh died November 18, 2012, at Bethel Home. George was born in Oshkosh on March 21, 1925, the son of the late William and Caroline (Fischer) Schneider. George served in the U.S. Navy during the Second World War and while home on leave he met his future wife Elaine Much. George worked in maintenance...

David Korn

David Korn

Nov 15, 2012

David R. Korn, age 52, of Oshkosh, died at his residence on November 9, 2012, after a short battle with cancer. David was born on June 7, 1960, in Oshkosh, the son of Theo and Ruth (Inman) Korn. David served in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. David married Jolene Larson on December 13, 1991. Before...

James Gutsmiedl

James Gutsmiedl

Nov 13, 2012

James E. Gutsmiedl, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday November 13, 2012, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Jim was born on November 22, 1931, in Oshkosh the son of the late Alois and Marie (Utecht) Gutsmiedl. Jim graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1950, and served in the U.S.M.C. during the Korean War. Jim worked at Rockwell (Axle) for 35 years...

Mary Yaggie

Mary Yaggie

Nov 10, 2012

Mary C. Yaggie, age 96, of Oshkosh, formerly of White Birch Village, Breitung Township, Michigan, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. Mary was born July 3, 1916, in Gwinn, Michigan, the daughter of the late Zepherrino and Rosa (Nonie) Bertot. She was a resident of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford area for most of her life....

Robert Beese

Robert Beese

Nov 9, 2012

Robert J. Beese, Jr., age 56, passed away at Northpoint Health Center on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born on July 30, 1956, in Memphis, TN, the son of Mildred (Alderson) and Robert Beese, Sr. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, and brother, Roger. Robert is survived by his father Robert Sr., by his sisters: Deanna (Gary)...

Nancy Arnold

Nancy Arnold

Nov 8, 2012

Nancy L. Arnold (Hopper), age 72, of Oshkosh, died Thursday November 8, 2012, at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Oshkosh. Private family services will be held.

Doris Hansen

Doris Hansen

Nov 6, 2012

Doris Elaine (Britz) Hansen, age 87, of Oshkosh, died November 6, 2012 at Bethel Home. Doris was born November 4, 1925, in Berlin, WI. the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Hansen. Doris married Joseph W. Britz in 1949. Doris worked as a secretary at Oshkosh Truck until her retirement; she then continued working part time until 2010. Doris...

Rebecca Miracle

Rebecca Miracle

Nov 3, 2012

Rebecca L. Miracle (Phipps), 67, a woman full of grace and virtue, left us to be with her Lord and Savior October 05, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center after fighting a lifelong debilitating, and painful illness, never losing her faith or reverence for her heavenly father, and always touching lives around her. Rebecca is survived by her loving extended family,...

John Schein

John Schein

Oct 31, 2012

John "Jack" E. Schein, age 74, of Fond du Lac, died October 25, 2012, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. Jack was born in Oshkosh, on August 22, 1938, the son of the late John and Germaine (Zeibell) Schein. After graduating high school, Jack joined the Army National Guard, and married his late wife Ronaele Malchow. After the Army...

Marilyn Munsch

Marilyn Munsch

Oct 28, 2012

Marilyn J. Munsch, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2012. Marilyn was born in Oshkosh on August 4, 1936, the daughter of the late Harold and Ann Weed. Marilyn married James Munsch on June 28, 1956. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2003 after 47 years of marriage. Marilyn was a loving...

Ivy Bettin

Ivy Bettin

Oct 26, 2012

Ivy Elizabeth Bettin, age 53, of Oshkosh died September 28, 2012, at her residence with family and friends present. Ivy was born in Oshkosh on October 26, 1958, the daughter of the late Reverend James and Betty (Williams) Bettin. Ivy spent her school years in Oshkosh and Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Buffalo, N.Y. and Lafayette, IN where she graduated from Jefferson High...

Kenneth Jesion

Kenneth Jesion

Oct 20, 2012

On October 15, 2012, the insidious disease called Pulmonary Fibrosis, took Kenneth L. Jesion at Theda Clark Medical Center, with his wife, daughter, friends, family, and beloved golden retriever at his side. Kenneth was born to Edmund and Helen (Sroka) Jesion in Detroit, MI on September 24, 1939. He grew up in the Detroit area and attended Wayne State Community...

Michael Binder

Michael Binder

Oct 18, 2012

Michael Binder, age 90, of Oshkosh, passed away in his home Thursday, October 18th, 2012. In true Mike fashion, he wrote his own obituary. It goes like this: "I, Michael S. Binder, died or passed away, I'm not sure which, on October 18th, 2012. I was born on December 20th, 1921, son of Michael and Mary Matsche Binder. I had...

Edward Weiler

Edward Weiler

Oct 14, 2012

Edward J. Weiler, age 86, of Oshkosh was reunited with his wife Jacqueline and his son Paul in heaven on October 10, 2012. Edward was born in Oshkosh on February 27, 1926, the son of the late Emma (Hetzel) and John Weiler. Ed married Jacqueline V. Peterman on March 29, 1953, in Oshkosh. She preceded Ed in death in 2005....

Gloria Widner

Gloria Widner

Oct 8, 2012

Gloria (Schultz) Widner, age 71, of Montello, lost her battle with cancer early Monday morning October 8, 2012. Gloria was born July 5, 1941, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ervin and Irene (Schwanke) Schultz. Gloria enjoyed reading, karaoke, spending time with friends and family, and collecting wind chimes. Left to mourn Gloria's passing are her daughters: Yvonne (Michael) Cartwright of...

Mary Tuchscherer

Mary Tuchscherer

Sep 29, 2012

Mary Ann (Eckrich) Tuchscherer was an idealistic and sporty girl who skated, played tennis, and swam. She grew into a beautiful woman, and she kept her idealism, her smooth crawl stroke, and her beauty all her life. During the war she entered nurse's training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. At the age of 21, she married Dan Tuchscherer, a...

Lawson Blake

Lawson Blake

Sep 22, 2012

Lawson Chandler Blake Jr. (Chad), 67, of Omro, passed away on Saturday September 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Lawson was born in Haverhill, MA on March 13, 1945, the son of Lawson and Stella (Haynes) Blake. Lawson was married to the love of his life Connie on May 22, 1964; they were married...

Ronald Evanson

Ronald Evanson

Sep 16, 2012

Ronald Joseph Evanson, 74, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away August 11, 2012, in Kansas City, Kansas. Ronald was born August 6, 1938, the beloved and treasured son of Irean and Newell Evanson of Oshkosh. Ronald was the cherished brother of twin sisters; Karon (Leonard) Himmler of Oshkosh, and Sharon (Jack) Oliver of Pickett. Ron graduated from Oshkosh High School in...

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