Obituaries

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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Kenneth Jesion

Kenneth Jesion

Oct 20, 2012

On October 15, 2012, the insidious disease called Pulmonary Fibrosis, took Kenneth L. Jesion at Theda Clark Medical Center, with his wife, daughter, friends, family, and beloved golden retriever at his side. Kenneth was born to Edmund and Helen (Sroka) Jesion in Detroit, MI on September 24, 1939. He grew up in the Detroit area and attended Wayne State Community...

Michael Binder

Michael Binder

Oct 18, 2012

Michael Binder, age 90, of Oshkosh, passed away in his home Thursday, October 18th, 2012. In true Mike fashion, he wrote his own obituary. It goes like this: "I, Michael S. Binder, died or passed away, I'm not sure which, on October 18th, 2012. I was born on December 20th, 1921, son of Michael and Mary Matsche Binder. I had...

Edward Weiler

Edward Weiler

Oct 14, 2012

Edward J. Weiler, age 86, of Oshkosh was reunited with his wife Jacqueline and his son Paul in heaven on October 10, 2012. Edward was born in Oshkosh on February 27, 1926, the son of the late Emma (Hetzel) and John Weiler. Ed married Jacqueline V. Peterman on March 29, 1953, in Oshkosh. She preceded Ed in death in 2005....

Gloria Widner

Gloria Widner

Oct 8, 2012

Gloria (Schultz) Widner, age 71, of Montello, lost her battle with cancer early Monday morning October 8, 2012. Gloria was born July 5, 1941, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ervin and Irene (Schwanke) Schultz. Gloria enjoyed reading, karaoke, spending time with friends and family, and collecting wind chimes. Left to mourn Gloria's passing are her daughters: Yvonne (Michael) Cartwright of...

Mary Tuchscherer

Mary Tuchscherer

Sep 29, 2012

Mary Ann (Eckrich) Tuchscherer was an idealistic and sporty girl who skated, played tennis, and swam. She grew into a beautiful woman, and she kept her idealism, her smooth crawl stroke, and her beauty all her life. During the war she entered nurse's training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. At the age of 21, she married Dan Tuchscherer, a...

Lawson Blake

Lawson Blake

Sep 22, 2012

Lawson Chandler Blake Jr. (Chad), 67, of Omro, passed away on Saturday September 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Lawson was born in Haverhill, MA on March 13, 1945, the son of Lawson and Stella (Haynes) Blake. Lawson was married to the love of his life Connie on May 22, 1964; they were married...

Ronald Evanson

Ronald Evanson

Sep 16, 2012

Ronald Joseph Evanson, 74, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away August 11, 2012, in Kansas City, Kansas. Ronald was born August 6, 1938, the beloved and treasured son of Irean and Newell Evanson of Oshkosh. Ronald was the cherished brother of twin sisters; Karon (Leonard) Himmler of Oshkosh, and Sharon (Jack) Oliver of Pickett. Ron graduated from Oshkosh High School in...

Loraine Brown

Loraine Brown

Sep 15, 2012

Lori (Loraine Buckett) Brown, age 72 formerly of Eldorado, joined the love of her life, her husband Bill, on September 8, 2012. She was born October 6, 1939, in Waterford, WI. to Francis and Leona (Haig) Buckett. Bill and Lori were married on June 3, 1959, and shared 51 years of marriage. They lived many places throughout Wisconsin and raised...

Edward Vilski

Edward Vilski

Sep 9, 2012

It is by God's Grace that we were able to walk with our Dad, Edward F. Vilski, until he had to leave, July 21st, to a place we could not follow. We have a blessed assurance of his destination, a hope that does not disappoint, that is always true. A place with no more pain, no more tears, no more...

Leon Hoepner

Leon Hoepner

Sep 3, 2012

Leon D. Hoepner, age 69, of Butte des Morts died September 3, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center. Leon was born September 16, 1942, in West Allis, WI. the eldest son of Wilmer and Pearl (Blesener) Hoepner. He graduated from West Allis Central High School in 1960. After graduation, Leon proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1963. He...

Timothy Kelly

Timothy Kelly

Sep 1, 2012

Timothy G. Kelly age 63, died unexpectedly at his residence on August 7, 2012. He was born in New London, on August 15, 1948, the son of John and Charity (Mulvaney) Kelly. He attended St Joseph's elementary school in Pomona, CA. and moved on to Pomona Catholic Boys High School in La Verne, CA. Along with his family Tim returned...

Shirley Hittman

Shirley Hittman

Aug 31, 2012

On Friday, August 31, 2012, we lost our mom, grandma, and sister but heaven gained an angel. Shirley Hittman, age 77, passed away at home in the loving presence of her family. Born on July 26, 1935, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ray and Letha Fuller. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Oshkosh High School. Many interests vied for Shirley's...

Julia Morgan

Julia Morgan

Aug 25, 2012

Julia Lena Morgan, 85, formerly of 819 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on August 23, 2012. Julia (Hanselmann) Morgan was born on July 5, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Frederick W. and Julie (Kintzinger) Hanselmann. She attended Dubuque Senior High and the former Bayless Business College. Before she married,...

Paul Roberts

Paul Roberts

Aug 20, 2012

Paul Edward Roberts, age 83, of Oshkosh died August 11, 2012, at Park View Health Center. Paul was born in Oshkosh on October 21, 1928, the son of Jules and Rose (Mueller) Roberts. Paul was an independent long haul trucker for forty years. He also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1950. In his spare time...

Carlton Sawall

Carlton Sawall

Aug 16, 2012

Carlton "Cully" Fredrick Sawall, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away August 16, 2012,at Evergreen. Cully was born in Oshkosh, on May 25, 1921, the only son of Fredrick and Rose (Prikope) Sawall. He attended Peace Lutheran School, and graduated from Oshkosh High School. Cully served his country in WWII and was a proud member of the 5th Army Band. After...

Norma Lansing

Norma Lansing

Aug 7, 2012

Norma June Lansing (nee Rieck) age 95, died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Norma was born June 1, 1917, in Kingston, WI. the daughter of Edward and Ida (Lueptow) Rieck. Norma was a long time employee at the Continental Clothing Store on Main St. in Oshkosh, WI. Norma was a life time member of Faith...

Clarence Kotecki

Clarence Kotecki

Jul 31, 2012

Clarence R. Kotecki, 85 of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Clarence was born June 28, 1927, the son of Edward and Madeline (Ausfrang) Kotecki. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Ina, his parents, son Michael, and his brother Edward. He is survived by his son: Jeffery (Jennifer) of Saukville, and...

Arline Morgan

Arline Morgan

Jul 29, 2012

Arline G. (Luedtke) Ponedel-Morgan passed into transition with dignity, and grace on June 5, 2012. Arline was born on February 27, 1929, the daughter of Alfred G. and Amanda (Scheelk) Luedtke in Wausau (Rothschild) WI. Arline was a dedicated member of the Rosicrucian Order A.M.O.R.C. for over fifty five years. Arline believed that life was about learning lessons, and that...

Arva Adams

Arva Adams

Jul 10, 2012

Arva Luther Adams, age 96, Neenah, died peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2012 after a long and rewarding life. The second of two daughters, she was born April 4, 1916 in Sebastopol, California, to Arthur and Emma (Farnham) Luther. Her mother was a former schoolteacher, her father the district attorney of Santa Rosa County. As a young woman...

Lucille Gollnick

Lucille Gollnick

Jul 7, 2012

Lucille M. Gollnick, age 96 of Oshkosh, died July 7, 2012, at Bethel Home following a short illness. Lucille was born February 4, 1916, in Eureka Springs Arkansas, the daughter of John and Ella (Radke) Holub. Lucille was raised in Oshkosh by her grandparents, William and Mary Radke. Lucille graduated from Oshkosh High School. She married Cyril Gollnick on June...

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