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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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Ellen Koch

Ellen Koch

Jul 13, 2011

Ellen R. Koch aged 92 of Oshkosh died Wednesday July 13, 2011 at home after a long illness. She was born on September 13, 1918 daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Prikop) Sawall. Ellen married Al E. Koch in Monterey, California in 1944 while he was serving his country in the United States Navy. She is survived by her...

James Boogaard

James Boogaard

Jul 13, 2011

James R. "Bogey" Vanden Boogaard, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center. Jim was born on February 22, 1947, in Appleton, to Bernard & Audrey (Beschta) Vanden Boogaard. He attended schools in Kimberly graduating from Kimberly High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He married Sherree Pueschner on July 18, 1987....

Donald Groth

Donald Groth

Jul 7, 2011

Donald L Groth, Jr., age 43 of Oshkosh, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on June 29, 2011. Don was born to Donald and Betty (Boeldt) Groth on August 21, 1967 in Chilton, Wisconsin. He was a hard worker for Lakewood Roofing and recently for Woodruff Roofing. Don enjoyed fixing up his home and yard. He was a kind man,...

Leroy Carlson

Leroy Carlson

Jun 29, 2011

LeRoy L. Carlson, age 80, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. LeRoy was born August 24, 1930 in Mattoon, WI the son of Arnold and Eleanor (Slater) Carlson. LeRoy was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving between 1947-1951. He married Patricia Kaufman on January 6, 1953 in Birnamwood, WI....

Arthur Polar

Arthur Polar

Jun 16, 2011

Arthur Polar, age 61, of Neenah, passed away June 11, 2011. Art was born on June 4, 1950 in Germany, the eldest of 11 children to Charles and Barbara (Merdinger) Polar. He is survived by his mother, five brothers, three sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, June 16, 2011, starting...

Barbara Dahlen

Barbara Dahlen

Jun 13, 2011

Barbara J. Dahlen, age 65, of Oshkosh, formerly of West Bend and Milwaukee, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. Barbara was born July 8, 1945, in Milwaukee to Edward and Helen (Kwiatkowski) Kiefer. She graduated from South Division High School and then attended Milwaukee Institute of Technology. She married Lee E. Dahlen on October 16, 1965....

Roberta Brooks

Roberta Brooks

Jun 11, 2011

Roberta "Bobbie" L. Brooks, born April 4, 1959, fought a battle against lung cancer for over a year and passed peacefully at home on May 30, 2011, with her two sons by her side- Michael Reed, 30 and Taylor Reed, 25. She is also survived by four grandchildren-Matthew 7, Kaylee 5, Madalynn 5 and Myles 3. Bobbie was a loving...

Robert Zwick

Robert Zwick

Jun 8, 2011

Robert G. Zwick Sr. age 79, of Kaukauna, WI. Passed away on June 8, 2011. Private burial service will be held at King.Fox Cities Funeral & Cremation Services3026 Jackson St.Oshkosh, WI 54901 54901(920) 966-9000 [email protected] 

Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith

Jun 4, 2011

Rodney "Rod" Joseph Smith, age 47, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on September 6, 1963 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Belvedere, IL, to James Allen and Genela May (Frasier) Smith. Rod enjoyed fishing, watching...

Ronald Pick

Ronald Pick

Jun 3, 2011

Ronald W. Pick was born July 24, 1945 in Auroraville, WI to Fred and Elizabeth (Gustke) Pick. He passed away peacefully on June 3, 2011 after a brief illness. He attended schools in Auroraville and Berlin and graduated in 1963. He then served his country in the U.S. Army in VietNam. When he returned home, he married Judy Drobniewski and...

Janice Scott

Janice Scott

May 29, 2011

Janice Scott, age 56, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 13, 1954 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Beatrice (Jones) Adams. Janice was a very strong willed woman, independent and hard working; often working multiple jobs at the same time. In addition to being a homemaker, she...

Donald Hibsch

Donald Hibsch

May 14, 2011

Donald Joseph Hibsch was born December 10, 1929, the oldest of four from Joseph and Mildred Hibsch. Brother Joe and sisters Mildred and Joan, both deceased. Upon graduating from high school, Donald apprenticed with the Chicago Tile Layers Union. On June 17, 1950, he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Cisinski. In 1951, Donald served in combat in Korea for...

Gerald Omitt

Gerald Omitt

May 13, 2011

Dave Omitt, age 73, of Menasha, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at home. He was born September 23, 1937, in Elderon, WI, the son of Henry and Myra (Stenson) Omitt. Dave graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1955, and then later served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 8, 1960, until November of 1966. He had worked for and...

Dennis Boettcher

Dennis Boettcher

May 5, 2011

Dennis R. Boettcher, age 76, of Winneconne, WI, died on May 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Roman and Edith (Hersekorn) Boettcher. Dennis graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953 and earned his B.S. degree from Wisconsin State College (now UW Oshkosh) in 1957....

Roy Capps

Roy Capps

May 4, 2011

Roy O. Capps, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away on April 29, 2011 at Lakeshore Manor, Oshkosh, WI. Roy was born on December 6, 1939 in San Diego, CA, the son of May (Jackson) and Omer W. Capps. On August 6, 1957 he was married to Jet Reno. Roy was a determined man. In 1983 he was the first person...

Gloria Beltz

Gloria Beltz

May 1, 2011

Gloria Jean (Vander Wyst) Beltz June 8, 1957 – May 1, 2011 Gloria was granted her Angel wings on Sunday May 1, 2011, after ending her journey with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Gloria touched in some small way throughout her life, including: her sons, John Beltz (partner Danie) and Zachariah Beltz; father,...

Warren Buck

Warren Buck

Apr 24, 2011

Warren A. Buck, age 78, of Oshkosh, died April 21, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1932 the son of Lawrence and Fern (Flint) Buck. Warren is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley J. (Berndt) Buck; children, Peter, Stephani (Marc) Spees, Julia (Billie Goss); grandchildren, Garth, Samuel, and Hannah Spees and Marek Buck. Warren...

Francis Martin

Francis Martin

Apr 20, 2011

Francis Allen Martin, age 94, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on April 16, 2011 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton, WI. Fran was born November 11, 1916 in Adams, MA, the son of Dorothy (Button) and Francis A. Martin. He graduated from Drury High School, class of 1935, in North Adams, MA. He spent many years in East Lansing, MI and...

Lila Behm

Lila Behm

Apr 15, 2011

Kind and gentle angels surrounded and on April 13, 2011 took one of their own home. Lila Mae Behm age 63 of Oshkosh, WI. With her family by her side left their side to join her parents Esther and Clarence Jensen in heaven. Lila Mae Behm was born in Black Creek on December 2, 1947. She graduated from Oshkosh High...

Beverly Dillman

Beverly Dillman

Apr 14, 2011

Beverly Dawn Dillman, Passed away unexpectedly on April 14th, 2011 at Aurora Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born in Auroraville, WI on June 21st, 1934. Beverly was the daughter of Belva and Eddie Mosher. Beverly graduated from Berlin High School in 1952. She lived the greater portion of her life in Berlin, WI and Tucson...

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