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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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Barbara Polar

Barbara Polar

May 23, 2013

Barbara "Betty" Polar, age 82, of Neenah, died on May 16, 2013, surrounded by her family at Valley VNA, Neenah, WI . Betty was born January 12, 1931, in Germany the daughter of the late Benedik and Paulina Merdinger. Betty worked for 22 years at Wisconsin Tissue Mill retiring in 1993. Betty will be deeply missed by her children: Ruby...

Ruth Korn

Ruth Korn

May 18, 2013

Ruth E. Korn, age 80, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly May 9, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI. Ruth was born in Oshkosh on November 17, 1932, the daughter of William and Lois Inman. Those left to celebrate Ruth's life are her children: Cindy (Mark) Dulski, Jane (Paul) Olson, Patty (Charlie) Jankins, Tom (Wendy) Korn, Alicia (Tim) Herides, Dawn (Lynn)...

Elizabeth Freund

Elizabeth Freund

May 7, 2013

Loved ones in Heaven rejoiced when Betty Freund, 93, joined them on April 30, 2013. Born Elizabeth Marie Flanagan, Aug. 25, 1919, to William and Elizabeth (Brueske) Flanagan of Pickett, she was 1 of 13 children. Upon graduation from Oshkosh High, Betty attended Teacher's Normal in Berlin and began a teaching career that lasted a lifetime. She sang with a...

Bonita Crawford

Bonita Crawford

May 6, 2013

Bonita M. (Neis, Keough) Crawford, age 69, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on May 1, 2013, at Parkview Health Center. Bonita was born on September 2, 1943, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Ben and Loretta (Schilhabel) Neis (Frey). Bonnie was a 1962 graduate of Beaver Dam high school. On September...

Virginia Moeller

Virginia Moeller

May 4, 2013

Celebrating the life of Virginia "Gayle" Moeller Gayle was born June 15, 1941, to Bennie Lewis and Stella Jane Foster in Cincinnati, Ohio. She had many fond memories of her Mom, Stella and brothers, David (living) and Michael (deceased) on Bantam Farm in Ohio. For example, the time she fell out of a willow tree and David ran into the...

Naomi Kubicki

Naomi Kubicki

May 1, 2013

Naomi Henrietta (Kruse) Kubicki, age 89, of Omro, died peacefully on April 25, 2013, at the Omro Care Center, Omro WI. Naomi was born on April 14, 1924, to Henry and Mary Kruse in South Dakota, the seventh of eight children. Her sense of humor and quick wit were enjoyed by all who knew her. She had been a waitress...

Jean Dassow

Jean Dassow

Apr 28, 2013

Jean Dassow, age 64, of Appleton, passed away on April 19, 2013. She lived these last months with amazing courage, strength, and grace through her illness while living at the Fox River Assisted Living Center in Appleton, WI. Jean was born in Milwaukee, on February 18, 1949, to Stewart and Doris Westerfeld. Jean attended Whitefish Bay high school, and attended...

Jeanette Hando

Jeanette Hando

Apr 20, 2013

Jeanette E. Hando (neé Backer), 77, Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2013. Jeanette is survived by her loving husband, Orv, of 52 years; her sons; Timothy (Greta) Hando and Thomas (Merrill) Hando; and four cherished grandchildren, Jefferson, Lauren, Annika and Matthew. She is also survived by her brother, Bruce (Virginia) Backer and many other dear...

Franklyn Campbell

Franklyn Campbell

Apr 13, 2013

Franklyn "Pinky" Campbell, age 83, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab Center. Pinky was born December 5, 1929, in Gilman, IL to the late Leroy and Synnove (Fern) Campbell. Pinky spent his youth in Peru, IL and in high school he was a gifted athlete in baseball, football and basketball. He attended...

Shirley Horejs

Shirley Horejs

Apr 8, 2013

Shirley Rae (Genett) Horejs, age 74, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI, on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was born on May 30, 1938, in Spencer, the daughter of the late Forrest Genett and Grace (LaSage) Genett. Shirley will be especially remembered for her unconditional love and support, irreverent sense of humor and quick wit, and overall zest...

Gordon Jungwirth

Gordon Jungwirth

Apr 4, 2013

Gordon "G.J., Gordy, Black Cat Guy" Jungwirth has gone to work on the smokestacks in Heaven on April 2, 2013. Gordy was loved by his family, and friends, he will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday April 4, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary's worship site), 605 Merritt...

John Steiner

John Steiner

Mar 29, 2013

John E. Steiner, age 71, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, on March 25, 2013, with his family by his side after a prolonged battle with cancer. John is survived by his wife Bonnie, mother Eileen, children; Nikki, Jamie, and John Marvin. John is further survived by his brothers; Ron and Mike, his grandchildren; Tierney, Brian, Taran, and...

John Daggett

John Daggett

Mar 28, 2013

John R. Daggett, age 70 of Oshkosh, passed away March 23, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, surrounded by his family. John was born on September 5, 1942, in Oshkosh the son of the late Irving and Helen (Hackney) Daggett. John's life took him on travels around the world. In the late 1960's he met his wife Anita Emma and...

Timothy Werner

Timothy Werner

Mar 23, 2013

Dr. Timothy H. Werner D.O. age 60, of Richardson Texas, died on March 10, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis TN with his "Say Ray of Light" by his side. Tim was born in Appleton on September 15, 1952, the son of David and Mary Werner. Tim attended Appleton East High School, graduated from Carroll College in 1975, and...

Elaine Juneau

Elaine Juneau

Mar 17, 2013

Elaine Emily (Tuchscherer) Juneau Born to Raymond J. Tuchscherer & Loretta (Hoffman) Tuchscherer, Dec. 10, 1921; passed away March 17, 2013. Elaine was married to Patrick V. Juneau on Oct. 27, 1942 at St. Margaret Mary Church, Neenah. She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick. Elaine's children and grandchildren were the most important part of her life. From...

Betty Jolin

Betty Jolin

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...

William Footit

William Footit

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...

Gerald Kutschenreuter

Gerald Kutschenreuter

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...

Ronald Meyers

Ronald Meyers

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...

Deborah Dallman

Deborah Dallman

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...

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