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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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Douglas Lampe

Douglas Lampe

Oct 23, 2013

Douglas W. Lampe, age 60, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2013, at home after a brief illness. Doug was born in Milwaukee on September 26, 1953. He moved to Omro with his mother and stepfather Louise and Roger Turban when they purchased the Springbrook Tavern. Doug had many jobs through the years, mainly carpentry; his last job...

Bruce Gebhardt

Bruce Gebhardt

Oct 21, 2013

Bruce Gebhardt, age 79, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013, at his home in Ripon Wisconsin. Bruce was born January 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was the second of two children born to Russell and Winifred Gebhardt. Bruce attended Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI and later moved to Ripon, WI where he attended high school. After graduating, Bruce enlisted...

Lee Doberstein

Lee Doberstein

Oct 19, 2013

On Saturday October 19 2013, kind and gentle angels surrounded us as they came to take one of their own home. Lee Joseph Doberstein 88, with his family by his side, left this life to join his heavenly Father. He was born on October 5, 1925, to Edward and Martha Doberstein in DePere, Wisconsin. Lee honorably served in the U.S....

Christopher Britten

Christopher Britten

Oct 9, 2013

Christopher A. Britten, age 20, of Oshkosh died unexpectedly at home, on October 3, 2013. Christopher was born in Oshkosh on July 26, 1993, the son of Christopher Land, and Nicole (Merrick) Britten. Christopher liked to play computer games, walk around the city of Oshkosh, listen to music, and hang out with his friends. He adored his little sister Autumn...

Jacquelyn Schmick

Jacquelyn Schmick

Oct 5, 2013

Jacquelyn (Jacki) Lou Schmick, age 53, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at home with her family by her side after fighting a 13 year battle with cancer. Jacquelyn was born on September 16, 1960, in Oconto, WI to Edward Sylvester "Buck" Longsine, and Betty Jane (Morrell) Longsine. Jacki lived a wonderful life, she may have kissed...

Clarence Tarala

Clarence Tarala

Oct 4, 2013

Clarence Tarala age 81, passed away on September 25, 2013, at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation. Clarence was born on June 14, 1932, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Katherine (Shock) and Andrew Tarala. Clarence lived in Winneconne with his longtime sweetheart Claudia "Sam" McCarty. Clarence retired in 1997 from Pluswood, and spent the next seven years owning and...

Mary Spanbauer

Mary Spanbauer

Oct 4, 2013

Mary M. Spanbauer, (nee' Keipe), age 65, passed away peacefully Friday October 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born March 16, 1948, to the late Lloyd L. and Shirley (Weiske) Keipe. Mary was raised and educated in Green Lake. She married Thomas L. Spanbauer on August 27, 1976; they took up...

Ralph Wolf

Ralph Wolf

Sep 28, 2013

Ralph E. Wolf, age 70, died August 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ralph was born on December 29, 1942, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Mathias and Josephine (Weidman) Wolf. Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife Mary, his daughters; Pamela (John) Davis, Jody (Brian) Bancroft, and Amy Pickett, his sisters; Lois Bednarek, and Alice...

Helen Mezzano

Helen Mezzano

Sep 28, 2013

Helen Louise Mezzano ( nee' Bale), age 78, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI. Helen was born in Montcalm County Michigan, on September 23, 1935, to Frank and Mary (Backman) Bale. She moved to Ironwood, MI, as a youngster and attended Ironwood public schools graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in 1953....

Ronald Gall

Ronald Gall

Sep 26, 2013

Ronald Richard Gall Sr. age 81, of Oshkosh died September 23, 2013, at home with his family by his side. Ron was born March 6, 1932, in Bronx, N.Y. He attended Evander Childs High School, and joined the Air Force in 1949. He played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1953. He worked at the 1st National Bank in...

John Reimer

John Reimer

Sep 11, 2013

John Robert Reimer Jr., age 88, of Pearl Lake Rd., Redgranite, died September 2, 2013, at Berlin Memorial Hospital. John was born in Oshkosh on November 26, 1924 to John Reimer Sr., and Ella (Kelpert) Reimer. As a boy he worked in his Dad's furrier business. John graduated early from high school, enlisted in the military, and served in the...

Nancy Winkler

Nancy Winkler

Sep 4, 2013

Nancy Emelia Tuschl Winkler, age 70, died Wednesday September 4th, 2013 at Evergreen retirement community due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Nancy was born to the late Roman and Albina (Rezek) Tuschl on December 25, 1942 in Manitowoc, WI. On June 20, 1964, she married, Eugene F. Winkler Jr. Nancy was the first in her family to attend college. She...

Olga Schutzendorf

Olga Schutzendorf

Aug 20, 2013

Olga J. Schutzendorf, age 93, passed away at Parkview Health Center on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She was born in Oshkosh on November 4, 1919, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Meyer. On September 6, 1941, she married Richard Schutzendorf in Oshkosh. They enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Olga is survived by her children: David (Susan) Schutzendorf, Karen...

Carol Koeller

Carol Koeller

Aug 10, 2013

Carol J. Koeller, age 73, died Saturday August 10, 2013, at home surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Green Bay, WI the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Weise) Margraf on October 21, 1939. Carol married Robert Koeller on February 15, 1958, in Green Bay at St. Joseph's Church. Carol was an avid bingo player, who enjoyed trips to...

Diana Meisinger

Diana Meisinger

Aug 7, 2013

Diana Marie Meisinger (Nee Jungwirth) (Formerly Burdick), died Wednesday August 7, 2013, at Bella Vista Manor, Oshkosh, WI at the age of 73. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Josephine (Lester) Jungwirth, her husband Kenneth Meisinger Sr., her son Scott Meisinger, brother, Joseph "Sammy" Jungwirth Jr., grandson, Ryan Thomas, and nephews, John Kerwin, and John Jungwirth....

Myrtle Mathison

Myrtle Mathison

Jul 29, 2013

Myrtle J. Mathison, age 78, peacefully entered the Heavenly Kingdom into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday July 29, 2013. Myrtle was born on July 24, 1935, in San Jose, CA, and graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1953. After high school Myrtle attended Canyonville Bible Academy, and maintained a strong and vocal faith through her life, providing...

Lenore Brans

Lenore Brans

Jul 27, 2013

Lenore "Lorrie" Brans, age 60, of Omro, died July 27, 2013, at her residence. Lorrie was born April 8, 1953, the youngest daughter of Gen (Demler) Brans and the late Marvin Brans. Lorrie will be sadly missed by her mother; Gen Brans, of Omro her sisters: Kay Biebl, of Omro Marcia (Scott) Bishop of Omro, and Carrie (Gordon) Faust of...

Mary Luce

Mary Luce

Jul 19, 2013

Mary Loretta Luce, age 85, of Winneconne passed away on July 19, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. Mary was born July 23, 1927, in Winneconne. Mary married Allen Harrison Luce on July 28, 1945, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. They resided in Winneconne their entire married life; Allen preceded Mary in death on...

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