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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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Dolores Hogen

Dolores Hogen

Dec 4, 2010

Dolores M. Hogen passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2010 after a short illness. The daughter of Michael and Charlotte Thiel was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 2, 1923. During her lifetime, Dolores worked for Kimberly Clark, Ridgeway Golf Course, and the Skye Club of Neenah. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and dancing at the Cinderella...

Debora Askins

Debora Askins

Nov 24, 2010

Debora Ann Askins, 43, died November 21, 2010 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Debora was born on February 9, 1967 in Oshkosh. Deb worked at Erbert and Gerbert's Sub Shop in Oshkosh. Deb enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and spending time with friends and family. Debora is survived by her mother, Mary Cartwright; step father, Richard Cartwright;...

Dorothy Olesen

Dorothy Olesen

Nov 13, 2010

Dorothy Ann Olesen, 83, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on February 9, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Kitty (Bosworth) Sturgeon. She attended Hughes High School. Throughout the years Dorothy worked tirelessly as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also worked as a teacher's aide...

Shirley Kriesel

Shirley Kriesel

Nov 4, 2010

Shirley M. Kriesel, age 74, of Ogdensburg, WI, passed on to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 4, 2010. Shirley is survived by her husband of 33 years, John W. Kriesel; children, Beverly Sortino, Roberta (Roger) Rantala and Butch (Kathi) Miller; grandchildren, Rick, Robert, Jessica, Brenda, Matthew, Dustin, Victoria and Tyler. Shirley was also blessed with 10 gorgeous great grandchildren....

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Oct 29, 2010

Michael D. Harris, age 57, of Oshkosh, passed away on October 29, 2010. Private services will be held in Missouri.

Gene Carriveau

Gene Carriveau

Oct 20, 2010

Gene Marie Carriveau, age 104, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. She was born on October 29, 1905 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Matilda Carriveau. Gene graduated from Oconto Falls High School and later the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She spent her adult life as a Special Ed. Teacher in...

Germaine Brunn

Germaine Brunn

Oct 20, 2010

Germaine Lois Brunn, age 77 of Oshkosh passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, with her daughter, Sherry, by her side. Germaine was born on December 20, 1932, the daughter of the late William and Esther (Schuff) Hildebrandt. On September 4, 1954 she married Ervin E. Brunn, and together they had one daughter, Sherry Brunn. Germaine...

Jan Witte

Jan Witte

Oct 19, 2010

Jan Witte, age 58, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center. Jan was born September 5, 1952, in Sheboygan, WI to Harvey and Gloria (Franz) Witte. She was educated in Sheboygan schools and then went to UW Oshkosh to earn a BA in Journalism. She was employed for many years by J.J. Keller, Inc. Jan...

Allen Luce

Allen Luce

Oct 14, 2010

Allen Harrison Luce, age 91, passed away on October 14, 2010 at Parkview Health Care Center. Allen was born August 10, 1919 in Highbridge, Wisconsin. The eldest son of Elliott and Ruth (Repe) Luce. Allen moved to New York as a child and then to Winneconne. Allen married Mary Loretta Bretney on July 28, 1945 and celebrated 65 years of...

Ruth Gustman

Ruth Gustman

Oct 13, 2010

Ruth Gustman age 79 of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab Center. Ruth was born May 13, 1931 in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Viola (Howe) Fritz. She married Vernon Gustman in September of 1954. He later preceded her in death. Ruth enjoyed going out, listening to music and spending time with family and...

Kelly Knetzke

Kelly Knetzke

Oct 11, 2010

Kelly L. Knetzke, age 42, passed away on October 11, 2010. Family members are planning a private memorial service.

Betty Alwin

Betty Alwin

Oct 10, 2010

Betty J. Alwin, age 81, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, October 4, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1929, in Menasha, the daughter of Harold and Eleanor (Domkowski) Schaumann. Betty had worked as a nurse's aide for many years. She was a very social person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and singing...

Dennis Carlson

Dennis Carlson

Oct 6, 2010

Dennis Wayne Carlson, 65, Montello, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Milwaukee VA Center. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Racine, the son of the late Virgil A.F. Carlson and Odile Kirby. Dennis worked at Appleton Papers and later continued his career at Adesa Auto. He served in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. Part...

Christine Werner

Christine Werner

Oct 5, 2010

Christine J. Werner, age 74, of Oshkosh, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1935, in Germany, the daughter of Theodor and Josefa (Roth) Jung. Christine was married to Gordon L. Werner; he preceded her in death in 2002. Christine is sadly missed and loved by her children,...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Oct 1, 2010

Robert D. "Bob" Erickson, age 81, of the Town of Vinland, passed away Sunday evening, September 26, 2010, at home surrounded in person and spirit by the love of his family, following a long battle with cancer. Bob was born May 15, 1929 in the Town of Winchester, the son of Edwin and Myrtle (Swenson) Erickson. He married Betty Pagel...

Joseph Kraus

Joseph Kraus

Sep 30, 2010

Joseph J. Kraus son of Joseph F. and Olive H. Kraus, was born May 13, 1923 in the Town of Black Creek, WI. Residing in Wisconsin during childhood in the cities of Appleton, Stevens Point, and Merrill where his father was a principal and educator in the school systems. He was the oldest of seven children with a family of...

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Sep 29, 2010

Andrew (Andy) Young 6-5-1983 9-29-2010 Andrew (Andy) Young, 27, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly with his parents by his side on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Andrew was the son of Barbara (B.) Young and David Nesseler. He was born June 5, 1983 in Rock Island, Illinois. Andy enjoyed reading books, bowling with his friends, music, and taking rides anywhere....

Michael Peters

Michael Peters

Sep 23, 2010

Michael " Mike" P. Peters, age 59, Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Mike was born in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Herbert and Arlene (Owen) Peters. Mike was raised and educated in Oshkosh. He graduated in 1970 and will be remembered for being very athletic during his high school years. Mike married Marjorie "Margie" Herbst on May...

Donald Carnitz

Donald Carnitz

Sep 22, 2010

Donald R. Carnitz, age 83, a short term resident at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Don was born on June 28, 1927 in Milwaukee. He grew up in Milwaukee and spent much of his working life as a tool and die maker there. In his retirement, he moved to the Town of Poygan....

Vicki Nikolaus

Vicki Nikolaus

Sep 18, 2010

Vicki L.(Fuller) Nikolaus, age 56 of Oshkosh, passed away from this world suddenly on August 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. Vicki was born on June 16, 1954 in Menominee, Michigan. Vicki was a kind, caring soul who loved her kitties and always served others with a smile. She will be remembered by countless people whose lives she touched. Vicki...

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