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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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Robert Sandlin
Dec 27, 2010
Robert W. Sandlin Jr., age 63, passed away on December 21, 2010. Bob was born in Florence, Alabama, to Robert W. and Jeanette (Swenson) Sandlin Sr. He moved to the Appleton area in 1960 and then to Manitowish Waters in January 1997. Bob graduated from Neenah High School in 1965. He attended UW-Oshkosh and Brown College in St. Paul, Minnesota....
Frank Nalewick
Dec 17, 2010
Frank "Frankie" Nalewick, Jr., age 83, passed away on December 17, 2010. Frank was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 6, 1927, the son of Frank J. and Stella (Lamanik) Nalewick. Frankie was a life long resident of Saginaw. For health reasons, he moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2004 so that he could be closer to his daughter, Amy, and...
Joyce Meyers
Dec 13, 2010
Joyce Ann Meyers, age 70 of Oshkosh passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born September 11, 1940 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Roland and Florence (Heron) Helsinger. On July 28, 1962, she married Ronald D. Meyers in Oshkosh. Together, Joyce and Ron operated Crash's Inn for 9 years. Joyce enjoyed baking, cooking, camping, and playing darts. Family...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 11, 2010
Kelly L. Knetzke, age 42, passed away on October 11, 2010. Family members are planning a private memorial service.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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