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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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John Kametler
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...
Barbara Debels
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...
Carol Hershberger
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...
Frank Nashlund
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...
Earle Corpron
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...
Johnny Martinez
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...
Linda Beck
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)...
Edgar Dinger
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,...
Sandra Sell
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...
Arthur Parkllan
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...
Robert Jungwirth
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...
John Bathke
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...
Claire Mckay
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...
Everett Mathison
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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