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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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Renate Piotter

Renate Piotter

May 26, 2025

Renate C. Piotter, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Oshkosh, WI on May 26, 2025. She was born December 11, 1935, to Luise and Alfred Abraham in Germany. She married Alfred Piotter on March 15, 1959. Together they raised three children. Renate loved to go to the cabin up north, play cards, garden and enjoy weekly lunches with friends....

Bobbi J. Peterson

Bobbi J. Peterson

May 23, 2025

Bobbi J. Peterson, 69, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on May 23, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1956 in Superior, Wisconsin to Evelyn and Frank Crispigna Jr. She grew up in different areas, such as Birchwood, Weyerhauser and finally in Winneconne where she graduated from High School. Bobbi married Randy Peterson on June 9 th , 1989 and...

Nancy Collier

Nancy Collier

May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, Nancy Ruth Collier moved from her earthly home into her heavenly mansion. There she was, greeted by Jesus, her Lord and Savior and her beloved Larry, who has been watching and waiting for his sweetheart for 6 years. Nancy was born in Oshkosh on August 6, 1930, to Ernest and Ruth Friebel. When Nancy was 15,...

Charles Schroeder

Charles Schroeder

May 22, 2025

Charles "Chuck" H. Schroeder, age 64, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI after a brave battle with cancer for almost 9 years. He was born on August 26, 1960, to parents Paul and Janice (Spencer) Schroeder in Waukegan, IL. After being raised on the family farm, he graduated from River Valley High School in Wisconsin. On November...

Sharon Phillips

Sharon Phillips

May 20, 2025

Sharon L. Phillips passed away on May 20, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI. She was born December 3, 1950, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Virginia and Howard Freund. Sharon graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1969. Sharon was briefly married in 1974. She went on to work and make many friends at Buckstaff until she retired in 2011. Sharon...

Diane Gasper

Diane Gasper

May 19, 2025

Diane Kay (Johnson) Gasper of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, formerly of Millington, Michigan, age 73, passed away at her home with family on Monday morning, May 19, 2025, after a battle with cancer. A memorial celebration of life will be held for close friends at her home in Oshkosh, WI, on May 23, 2025, to be followed by her internment at Thetford...

John Dale

John Dale

May 17, 2025

John H. Dale, age 72, went to join his loved ones and the Lord on May 17, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on August 23, 1952, to parents, James Russell Dale I and Jean Yvonne (Francisco) Dale, in Michigan. He graduated from Cheboygan Public High School, Michigan in 1970. In 1971, he enlisted in the United States Army,...

Kathleen Kalisch

Kathleen Kalisch

May 15, 2025

Kathleen Kalisch, age 82, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away on May 15, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Helen Rozewicz. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Milwaukee. After school, she started her family, raising seven children. Her passion was taking care of others. She spent over 40 years...

Timothy Oestreich

Timothy Oestreich

May 11, 2025

Timothy D. Oestreich, 48, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born to Julie (Wojahn) and Dan Oestreich on October 13, 1976. Tim graduated from Oshkosh West and went on to learn Automotive Detailing in technical college. He later married the love of his life, Annette Swinton on June 29, 2013 in Oshkosh at Peace Lutheran Church. Tim...

Edwin Gallatin Jr.

Edwin Gallatin Jr.

May 9, 2025

Edwin passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and many grandchildren by his side. Ed was an avid reader. He also enjoyed a wide variety and styles of music. He loved fly tying with his father and was active in steel tip dart competitions for years. Edwin had a love of cooking for his family,...

Jay Meyer

Jay Meyer

May 9, 2025

Jay John Meyer, age 76, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on May 9, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1948, to Adolph (Duffy) and Marcella (Klotzbuecher) Meyer. He attended Campus School and graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1966. He attended UW-O and graduated with a BA in Political Science, Business, and Psychology. Jay was employed by...

Leroy Regan

Leroy Regan

May 9, 2025

LeRoy H. Regan, age 85, passed away on May 9, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 19, 1940, to parents Daniel and Mildred (Zickuhr) Regan, in WI. He graduated from Hartford High School and married his high school sweetheart, Dawn Radke in 1962, in West Bend, WI. Together, they raised three children. LeRoy also proudly served his...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

May 7, 2025

Mary Louise Davis October 17, 1940 – May 7, 2025 Mary Louise Davis, 84, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born on October 17, 1940, to Bernice and Rayno Romme, Mary lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She married William "Bill" Davis...

Darlene Kumbier

Darlene Kumbier

May 2, 2025

Darlene Ann (Wilde) Kumbier, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on May 2, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on December 5, 1942, to parents, Alton and Rhea (Jahnke) Wilde in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1960. After high school, she married the love of her life, Robert M. Kumbier on...

Jack Frohn

Jack Frohn

Apr 30, 2025

Jack Edward Frohn, age 88, passed away shortly after his wife, joining her on a higher journey on April 30, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on April 25, 1937, to parents, Charles Edward and Blanche Irene (Nelson) Frohn, in Ladysmith, WI. He graduated from St. Charles high school and worked as a short order cook to put himself...

Howard Rost

Howard Rost

Apr 30, 2025

Howard "Howie" W. Rost, age 81, passed away on April 30, 2025, with his family by his side, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on November 19, 1943, to parents Raymond Edwin and Mildred Bernice (Leet) Rost, in Wisconsin. After high school, he served for three years in the United States Army. While in the military, he met and married...

David Braun

David Braun

Apr 29, 2025

David W. Braun, 68, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Aurora Health Center Oshkosh, WI.  David was born in Racine June 8, 1956 to Charles A. & Lillian M. Braun.  David was a current resident of Necedah, WI and a long-time resident of Racine, WI.  David attended J.I. Case High School, "Class of 1974."  In July of 1975 Dave...

John Gonsalves

John Gonsalves

Apr 28, 2025

John Gonsalves of Neshkoro died April 28, 2025 after a lengthy illness. John, also known as "Gunner" was raised in Winneconne by his amazing foster family, Bea and Al Lippert. John remained close to Bea and Al well into his adult life. John was employed by Square D company of Oshkosh as a machine set up operator for over 20...

Susan Garthwaite

Susan Garthwaite

Apr 28, 2025

Susan K. Garthwaite, age 71, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on September 17, 1953, to parents Robert Lee and Betty Jane (Snell) Burdick, in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School. On July 12, 1975, she married the love of her life, John Garthwaite in the Algoma Boulevard United...

Beth Oesterreich

Beth Oesterreich

Apr 27, 2025

Beth H. Oesterreich , of Omro, Wi. - born on October 9, 1954, in Manitowoc Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 70 in Oshkosh Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was the daughter of Elroy and Donna (Kohl) Rahmlow.  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters, as...

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