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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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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...

Gary Steede

Gary Steede

Sep 17, 2010

Gary R. Steede, age 66, of Fremont, died September 17, 2010, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Gary is loved and will be missed by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Ginny; son, Scott (Mary) of Oshkosh; daughters, Andrea (Tom) of Winneconne, Nancy (Anthony) of Greenville; grandchildren, Whitney, Zachary, Bryer, Danielle, Garrison and...

Geraldine Corren

Geraldine Corren

Sep 13, 2010

Geraldine C. Corren, age 77 of Princeton, passed away Monday September 13, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1933. She worked for many years in various restaurants. Always with a kind word, Geraldine was a simple, caring, pleasant mild mannered person, who everyone enjoyed being around. Geraldine is survived by her four children;...

Raymond Pegel

Raymond Pegel

Aug 29, 2010

Raymond J. Pegel, age 32 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday August 29, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh on September 17, 1977 the son of Raymond M. Pegel and Fay Klima. Raymond worked as a carpenter, was a jack of all trades, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his two children, Raymond...

Roland Miracle

Roland Miracle

Aug 8, 2010

Roland G. Miracle, age 65 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday August 8, 2010. Rollie was born in Oshkosh on October 4, 1944, the son of the late William and Rose Rynar Miracle. He was a sales manager, and was employed by Klein-Dickert/ Omni Glass for 18 years and for ten years at Basler Auto. Rollie...

Harold Lyness

Harold Lyness

Aug 2, 2010

Harold W. Lyness, age 90 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Monday August 2, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in the Town of Nekimi on December 10, 1919 the son of Joseph and Louisa (Tigert) Lyness. Harold proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and served in Germany under General Patten. He was employed...

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