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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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Victor Bode

Victor Bode

Dec 15, 2011

Victor L. Bode Sr. passed away on December 15, 2011 at the King Veterans Home in Waupaca. He was born at home next to the Snake River in Twin Falls, Idaho on July 22, 1934 the son of Hilma (Petersen) and Albert Bode. Victor was a carpenter all his life, after serving in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean War...

Richard Schultz

Richard Schultz

Dec 14, 2011

Richard L. Schultz, (Dic) age 76, of Pickett, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. Dic was born December 21, 1934, in Iowa, the son of Clarence and Louise (Witt) Schultz. Dic proudly served in the United States Navy. After the service, Dic went to Layton Art School in Milwaukee and had various commercial artist jobs including Mercury...

Herbert Nickel

Herbert Nickel

Dec 2, 2011

Herbert C. Nickel, age 95, of Winneconne, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011. Herbert is survived by his daughter, Mary (Bill) Lidner, his sons, Tom(Susan) Nickel, and Ralph(Diana) Nickel, as well as 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A private service will be held by the family. Fox Cities Funeral & Cremation Services 3026 Jackson St., Oshkosh (920) 966-9000 www.foxcitiesfuneral.com

Donald Grant

Donald Grant

Nov 26, 2011

Donald E. Grant Sr. age 74 of Neenah died unexpectedly at his cottage in Fence, WI, on November 22, 2011. Donald was born on August 14, 1937 in Neenah, WI, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Ropella) Grant. Don is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna and their five children; Dawn (Don) Meyer, Kathy ( Tom) Ganzel,...

Helena Obara

Helena Obara

Nov 19, 2011

Helena Bernice Obara, age 90, passed away at Sunnyview Health Care Center on November 19, 2011. Helena was born on November 15, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter Nathaleen "Tracy" (Scott) Faanes, and her son Craig Obara. Grandchildren: Jason (Stacey) Obara, Eric Obara; Tammi and Candy Faanes, Mark and Kevin Lozon, Denise, Dean, and Jamie. Also...

Gordon Wischow

Gordon Wischow

Nov 10, 2011

Gordon A. "Gordy" Wischow, 52, of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away unexpectedly Sunday Nov. 6, 2011. He was born May 7, 1959, in Oshkosh, to Gordon "Red" and Jackie (Doemel) Wischow. On Jan. 17, 2001 , Gordy married Roberta "Bert" Jung. Gordy worked many years in construction, primarily with Gene Griese & Sons. He was currently employed with John Deere...

Keith Roberts

Keith Roberts

Nov 5, 2011

Keith Lloyd Roberts, age 69, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Keith was born October 13, 1942 in Gillette, Wisconsin the son of Hargar and Marion (Schroeder) Roberts. Keith is survived by Diane his wife of 52 years, his sons Jeff, and Tod. Grandchildren, Courtney, and Cory. Keith was preceded in death by his...

John Blechl

John Blechl

Nov 5, 2011

John F. Blechl, age 59, of Oshkosh, went peacefully to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born on February 17, 1952, in Oshkosh, the son of Gilbert and the late Emogene Blechl. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1970. A life-long lover...

Steven Wesenberg

Steven Wesenberg

Oct 22, 2011

Steven "Steve" Wesenberg, 61, passed away after a brief illness, Saturday, October 22, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Steve was born November 21, 1949, to Martin and Janice Wesenberg in Oshkosh. Steve graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1968 and served in the Army Nation Guard. Steve was a 3rd generation owner of Jerry's Bar for 40...

Laurali Obara

Laurali Obara

Oct 20, 2011

Laurali A. Obara, age 58, of Princeton passed away at home on October 13, 2011. Laurali was born June 17, 1953 in Glendale, California to Roy and Betty (Baldwin) Salls. She grew up in California, went to St. Joseph's Hospital, School of Radiology there. She married Craig Obara on June 29, 1971. Laurali worked in Diagnostic Imaging for over 29...

Thomas Grobe

Thomas Grobe

Oct 18, 2011

Thomas R. Grobe, age 60, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2011. Tom was born in Kenosha, WI, on November 5, 1950, to Reynold and Rosemary (Kreuser) Grobe. He married Vicki Koch on August 29, 1970. Tom was a machinist for 40 years, working at Oshkosh Truck, Kingsbury and Oshkosh Marine Supply until his retirement in 2010. In...

Elroy Rahmlow

Elroy Rahmlow

Oct 13, 2011

Elroy "Butch" Rahmlow Jr. age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 11, 2011. Butch was born on February 20, 1947. He married Lucille Phillips on October 4, 1965. Butch spent over 25 years working for Wisconsin Automated Machine. Butch in his free time enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. He was...

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Oct 8, 2011

Michael Fox, Jr, age 41, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Michael was born December 1, 1969, in Milwaukee, to Michael and Sharon (Flood) Fox. He married Karole Zinkgraf on April 22, 2006. He worked as a fork lift operator at Thill Logistics. Michael was talented at working on cars. He loved to go camping...

Diana Mulvey

Diana Mulvey

Oct 4, 2011

Diana Kay (Flaagan) Mulvey, age 62, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on October 1, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI.She was born April 2, 1949 at McVille Community Hospital, McVille, ND, the daughter of Arvid and RosadellFlaagan. She graduated high school from Tolna, ND. July 30, 2004, she married the love of her life, Jerry Mulvey. Diana loved to...

Arthur Laumer

Arthur Laumer

Oct 4, 2011

Major Arthur J. Laumer, age 82, of Oshkosh, died October 4, 2011. Arthur was born August 11, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of George and Margaret (Goller) Laumer. Survivors include his wife of fifty nine years, Donna (Hinman); children, Blaine (Donelle), Debra (Floyd) Gans, Dawn (Larry) Bretzel; grandchildren, Kyle (Nicole) McAtee, Tiffany (Danielle) McAtee, Ryan (Emily) Bretzel, Austin Bretzel;...

Charlotte Jorgensen

Charlotte Jorgensen

Oct 1, 2011

Charlotte A. Jorgensen, age 86, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Bella Vista Manor, where she has resided for the past two years. Charlotte was born March 3, 1925 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Fredrick and Agnes (Schneider) Weber. She had attended school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School. In 1946, she married Donald R....

Colleen Harmsen

Colleen Harmsen

Sep 27, 2011

Colleen G. Harmsen, age 48, of North Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011, after fighting a courageous five year battle with cancer. Colleen was born July 18, 1963 in Waupun, Wisconsin the daughter of Alvin and Doris (Veenendaal) Harmsen. She attended Waupun High School and later received her nursing degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Colleen worked for...

Rosemary Grobe

Rosemary Grobe

Sep 26, 2011

Rosemary M Grobe, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away September 21, 2011, at Bethel Home. Rosemary was born November 19, 1928 in Pleasant Prairie the daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Kohl) Kreuser. She married Reynold Grobe in August 1950. When she was young, she worked at Cooper Underwear Company, then she became a stay at home Mom. She was quite...

Doris Fuhs

Doris Fuhs

Sep 25, 2011

Doris Alberta Fuhs, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, where she resided. She was born on November 13, 1927, in Oshkosh, WI, and was the third child of Albert and Dorothea (Kraetschmann) Fuhs. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earl Fuhs and George Fuhs; and by one nephew, Darrel...

Dewey Steinwand

Dewey Steinwand

Sep 21, 2011

Dewey L. Steinwand, age 62, of Oshkosh, died September 14, 2011. He was born February 16, 1949 in North Dakota, the son of Benjamin and Emily (Gall) Steinwand. After graduation from High School, Dewey served in the U.S. Navy during Viet Nam. He was employed at Waldan Paper Services in Oshkosh until his disability several years ago. Dewey is survived...

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