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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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Joan Rick

Joan Rick

Jun 6, 2012

Joan Marie Jackson Rick, died at the age of 65 on June 6, 2012. She was surrounded by her husband of 44 years, Keith Rick, her daughters Michelle Rick & Colette Rick, her son Keith Rick II, daughter-in-law Katrina Mena Rick, grandchildren Rhiannon Rick and George Wilson IV, sisters-in-law Pam Rick and Kathy Snyder and mother-in-law Doris Rick when she...

Stephen Kowalkowski

Stephen Kowalkowski

Jun 1, 2012

Stephen "Steve" J. Kowalkowski, age 50, of Winneconne passed away peacefully on June 1, 2012 in his home surrounded by family and friends. Steve was born on April 10, 1962 in Green Bay, WI. On April 10, 2002 Steve married Judy Cole. Together they operated JNS Services, a handyman and cleaning company. Steve enjoyed his pets, fishing, riding his motorcycles,...

Eva Wojahn

Eva Wojahn

May 18, 2012

Eva M. Wojahn age 85 of Oshkosh died May 13, 2012 at Eden Meadows. Eva was born April 15, 1927 in Neenah the daughter of Edward and Esther Spieglberg. Loving mother of Julie Wojahn of Oshkosh and Tom (Mary) Wojahn of Van Dyne. Grandmother of Tim Oestreich of Oshkosh and Rebecca Matthias of Oshkosh. Eva was preceded in death by...

Ada Postl

Ada Postl

May 3, 2012

Ada went home to be with her heavenly father on April 28 2012 with her family and friends by her side. Ada was born on December 5, 1951 the daughter of Claude Fritz & Winnie Hahn. She attended the Salvation Army and served proudly as a solider. Survivors include 4 children Wendy Towns (Terry), Kelly Sivrais (Sean), Annette Postl, John...

Debra Schmidt

Debra Schmidt

Apr 23, 2012

Debra K. Schmidt age 52 died unexpectedly at her residence on April 18, 2012. Debra was born on December 29, 1959 in Camden, South Carolina the daughter of Irvin and Josephine (Stoffel) Gordon. Debra is survived by her husband Scott, her mother Josephine, her children: Kimberly S. Price, Ronald A. Gordon (Meg Juarez), Melissa L. Lepsch, and Heather Reimer Lepsch....

Michelle Carter-Neal

Michelle Carter-Neal

Apr 20, 2012

Michelle L. Carter-Neal, 30 A Beautiful Daughter, Sister, and Niece Michelle L. Carter Neal age 30 of Appleton, WI. formerly of Rockford passed away unexpectedly Friday April 20, 2012 at 2:50 pm. Born July 22, 1981, in Rockford the daughter of Dannie Carter and Terry Neal. Michelle was a free spirited, fun loving, outgoing person. She loved music, art, writing...

Shirley Ott

Shirley Ott

Apr 16, 2012

Shirley M. Ott (Stringer) died on Monday, April 16, 2012 at age 98. Shirley was born on April 2, 1914 in Markstay, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Charles and Dora (Weaver) Stringer. Shirley got her RN degree and did hospital work, private care, and industrial nursing. She worked as an industrial nurse at Briggs & Stratton then later changed careers...

Milan Mitrovic

Milan Mitrovic

Apr 12, 2012

Milan Mitrovic of Winneconne died Thursday April 12, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center after multiple chronic illnesses. Milan was born March 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the late Mary (Atzman) and Rajica Mitrovic. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and the University of Illinois-Chicago. On June 5, 2004 he married Terry (Piechowski) Lemerande. Before retiring Milan was employed...

Elaine Schroeder

Elaine Schroeder

Apr 4, 2012

Elaine Edna Schroeder, of Oshkosh (also formerly of Birchwood, Wisconsin) died on Wednesday April 4, 2012, after several months of multiple chronic illnesses. Elaine Buege was born December 21, 1931, in Marinette, Wisconsin. She graduated from Marinette High School in 1950 and married her husband Roy Schroeder later that same year. They were married for 61 years. With her husband...

Timothy Brown

Timothy Brown

Apr 3, 2012

Timothy A. "Keno" Brown, age 55, of Neenah passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at his home. He was born in Waukegan, IL to John and Frances (Whitman) Brown. Tim enjoyed fishing, model cars, spending time with his family and making people laugh. He was a joy to be around and touched so many lives. Tim is now...

Alma Gaye

Alma Gaye

Mar 31, 2012

Alma Louise Gaye was born at home on February 27, 1953 in Jenkins County Georgia to Eva Mae King and Joseph Bailey. At the age of seven, Alma gave her life to Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Millen, GA. Alma was raised in Millen, Georgia. Alma played basketball, softball, played the trumpet and was a drum...

Charles Noack

Charles Noack

Mar 10, 2012

Charles B. "Chas, Chuck", Noack, age 52, passed away on February 21, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on May 20, 1959 in Green Bay, the son of Donald and Mary Lou (Van Handel) Noack. Charles graduated from Green Bay West High School and received his bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of...

Nathaniel Herbst

Nathaniel Herbst

Mar 7, 2012

Nathaniel A. Herbst, age 26, of Menasha and formerly of Omro died unexpectedly at his residence on February 28, 2012. Nate was born in Neenah on August 23, 1985 the son of Gary and Doreen (Monroe) Herbst-Benedict. Nate was a graduate of Omro High School, while in middle school he was active in youth wrestling. Nate spent many years working...

Alma Hanford

Alma Hanford

Mar 5, 2012

Alma I. Hanford (nee Krebs) died peacefully at her residence on Monday March 5, 2012 surrounded by her family at the age of 76. Alma was born August 21, 1935 in Maplewood, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles & Ora (Kloecker) Krebs. On September 1, 1956 Alma married Claude L. Hanford in Manawa, WI. Alma had worked at Oshkosh...

Harold Nigl

Harold Nigl

Mar 2, 2012

Harold R. Nigl, age 89 a lifelong resident of Oshkosh, died February 26, 2012 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Harold was self-employed for many years as a well driller. Harold is survived by his children; Barbara (David) Darnick of Oshkosh, Russell Nigl of Santee, CA. Susan (Leroy Jr.) Schoenauer of Oshkosh, and Douglas (Michelle) Nigl of Oshkosh. Harold is also survived...

Catherine Schultz

Catherine Schultz

Feb 27, 2012

Catherine E. Schultz, who resided at 1615 Liberty Street in Oshkosh, died on February 27, 2012. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on May 19, 1923 the daughter of Carl and Catherine (Weitz) Bauer, and she married Harold R. Schultz on July 12, 1940. Catherine worked for many years for the Industrial Towel & Uniform Company before her retirement, and...

Howard Adams

Howard Adams

Feb 20, 2012

Howard C. Adams "H Man" age 47 of Oshkosh died unexpectedly at his residence on February 14, 2012. Howard was born on June 15, 1964 in Milwaukee the son of Wayne and Shirley (Topham)Adams. Howie was an employee of Hy-Test safety shoes for twenty years, and was known as the "in-fisherman." Howard is survived by his parents Wayne and Shirley,...

Shirley Kempf

Shirley Kempf

Feb 18, 2012

Shirley Mae Kempf (McClaire) age 84 died on February 9, 2012 at her residence with her family by her side. Shirley was born on April 8, 1927 the daughter of Archie & Theresa (Rein) McClaire in Glidden, WI. She married Lawrence (Cherry) Kempf on January 23, 1944. Shirley was an avid gardener, who loved collecting lawn ornaments. Shirley also enjoyed...

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