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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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Oren Widner

Oren Widner

Mar 7, 2008

Oren L. Widner, age 78 of Montello, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 7, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born in Kansas on October 9, 1929. Les married Gloria Rogers on May 11, 1984 in Leadville, Colorado and worked as a mechanic for the Leadville Highway Department, until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed spending time...

Gerald Reynolds

Gerald Reynolds

Mar 5, 2008

Gerald B. Reynolds, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away very peacefully at home with his very loyal wife Thelma at his side, on February 22, 2008. He was born on September 14, 1930 the son of Bert and Margaret Angell Reynolds. Gerald married Thelma Chapin at the Salvation Army on November 20, 1948. He owned and operated G & T...

David Mundinger

David Mundinger

Feb 28, 2008

David " Dinger " Mundinger David H. Mundinger was called to the arms of his heavenly Father on Thursday February 28, 2008. He was born in Oshkosh on July 9, 1939 to Alvin and Esther Behm Mundinger. David attended Oshkosh Public Schools and graduated from Oshkosh High School. He retired from Pluswood, as well as owning his own business "Dingers...

Arnold Eversfield

Arnold Eversfield

Feb 12, 2008

Arnold W. Eversfield, age 91 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center., Oshkosh. Arnold was born near Toronto, Canada on March 22, 1916, the son of Herbert and Ada Eversfield. While living in Canada, Arn met Alberta Florence Rea, and they were married on January 17, 1948. Arn had been a flight trainer in...

Janet Sorenson

Janet Sorenson

Feb 11, 2008

Janet E. Sorenson, age 66, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ohio on June 14, 1941 the daughter of Virgil and Ruth Young Frase. Aside from being a homemaker while her children were young, Jan worked for ten years at the Pioneer Inn until...

Kenneth Huebbe

Kenneth Huebbe

Jan 19, 2008

Kenneth B. Huebbe, age 82 of Fond du Lac, died January 14, 2008. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 30, 1925 the son of the late Alfred and Isabelle (nee Kakatsch) Huebbe. Kenneth went to Washington High School in Milwaukee, and earned Bachelor of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering(University of Wisconsin-Madison) and Secondary Education(Ohio State University), and later...

Robert Paterson

Robert Paterson

Jan 17, 2008

Robert (Bob) Chamberlin Paterson died at his residence on January 14, 2008. He was born in Oshkosh on February 18, 1922, the son of George Ernest and Gertrude Chamberlin Paterson. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, he entered the Army Air Force in 1942. He served his country in the China, Burma, India (CBI) theatre during World War II. He...

Annabelle Coffen

Annabelle Coffen

Jan 12, 2008

Annabelle Johnson Coffen, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away January 8, 2008 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital She was born in Milwaukee,WI on November 3, 1931 the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Hartzor Johnson. Annabelle married Harold E. Coffen on November 12, 1949. She enjoyed knitting, camping, ceramics, square dancing, and mostly spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Christopher Amundson

Christopher Amundson

Jan 12, 2008

Christopher J. Amundson, age 24, of Oshkosh, died December 30, 2007 at ChildrenÂ's Hospital in Milwaukee. Chris was a humble young man who courageously fought and battled cancer since the age of 15. He was born October 15, 1983 in Oshkosh, the son of Brian and Kathleen (Dillman) Amundson. Chris loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He recently lived...

Robert Peters

Robert Peters

Dec 19, 2007

Robert V. Peters, age 68 of Oshkosh, died on Wednesday December 19, 2007. He was born on January 23, 1939 in Green Bay, WI to Victor S. and Catherine C. Peters...Robert married Kathe M Boss on October 19, 1991. Robert served in the United States Navy, and retired from Ameritech in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Kathe; father,...

Paul Donhauser

Paul Donhauser

Dec 15, 2007

Paul S. Donhauser, age 71, passed away at home, surrounded by his family and close friends, on Thanksgiving morning November 22, 2007 due to complications from cancer treatment. Paul was born on May 6, 1936 to Frieda and Karl Donhauser in Berlin, Germany. He immigrated to Sheboygan, WI in 1948, with his mother and brother from post-war Germany. Paul graduated...

Rosemary Jagodzinski

Rosemary Jagodzinski

Dec 12, 2007

Rosemary Jagodzinski, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away Wednesday December 12, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center, with her family by her side. She was born in Gleason, WI on July 16, 1931 the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Busch. While living in Green Bay, In 1951, Rosemary married Edward Jagodzinski in Green Bay, and in 1971, moved the...

Charles Polar

Charles Polar

Dec 5, 2007

Charles F. Polar, age 84 of Neenah, passed away Wednesday December 5, 2007 at home with his family by his side. He was born on October 15, 1923 in Vilas County, Wisconsin, the son of Archie and Ruby (Thorn) Polar. Charles served in the United States Army from 1948 until 1952, and in 1951 while stationed in Germany, he married...

Emily Youngstrum

Emily Youngstrum

Nov 28, 2007

Emily S. Youngstrum, age 85 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 28, 2007 at Bethel Home of Oshkosh. No services are being held.

Anthony Smaciarz

Anthony Smaciarz

Nov 19, 2007

Anthony Smaciarz, age 52 of Oshkosh, passed away November 19, 2007. No services are being held.

Marlene Hetzel

Marlene Hetzel

Nov 18, 2007

Marlene Esther Hetzel, age 71, of Oshkosh. The angels and saints took her home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2007, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born October 7, 1936 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Alois and Esther (Putzlaff) Mugerauer. Marlene attended and was a member of the 1954 Class of Oshkosh High...

Melvin George

Melvin George

Nov 11, 2007

Melvin E. George, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday November 11, 2007 at Northpoint Medical & Rehab.Center. He was born in Redgranite on July 20, 1933 the son of Orlo and Marvel (Perry) George. In 1954, he married Florence J. Hansen at First Baptist Temple of Oshkosh. Melvin was a proud...

Edwin Kaul

Edwin Kaul

Nov 10, 2007

Edwin O. Kaul, age 76, of Oshkosh, died early Saturday morning, November 10, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He is survived and will be missed by his wife, Betty G. Kaul; daughter, Karen (Anthony) Kaul-Cirrincione of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Emilia, and Alexis. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven. Private family services are being held.

Patricia Kevill

Patricia Kevill

Nov 4, 2007

Patricia A. Kevill, age 71 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday November 4, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family, following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Oshkosh on February 20, 1936, daughter of Joseph and Virginia LeMay. Pat enjoyed gardening, games, family and friends, and had a great passion for cooking and baking....

David Peterson

David Peterson

Oct 29, 2007

David K. Peterson, age 66, of Oshkosh, passed away on October 26, 2007, at home surrounded by the love of his family, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on November 26, 1940, the son of William and Marjorie Peterson. David honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years. During that time, he...

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