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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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Karen Selbach

Karen Selbach

Feb 1, 2009

Karen J. Selbach, age 69 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday February 1, 2009 at Harbor House in Oshkosh, with her family at her side. She was born in New London on April 16, 1939 the daughter of the late Norman and Lucille (Burton) Krause. She married Gordy Selbach on February 2, 1970. Karen worked at the Kimberly Clark Main Office,...

Betty Busha

Betty Busha

Jan 23, 2009

Betty Jane (Kunde) Busha, died Friday, January 23, 2009 at Bethel Home. She was born September 28, 1924 in Oshkosh to Freida and Norman Kunde. Betty lived in Oshkosh her entire life. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting, fishing on Lake Winnebago and winning at poker. For many years she bowled at Shoreview Lanes in Oshkosh where she had many national...

Ann Heinzl

Ann Heinzl

Jan 22, 2009

Ann M. Heinzl, age 98 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Thursday January 22, 2009 at Park View Health Center. Ann was born in Oshkosh on April 17, 1910 daughter of the late Henry and Sophia Diel Ruhl. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Survivors include; four grandchildren, Vickie Fuller, Janet (Charlie) Beard, Joey ( Becky) Heinzl,...

James Harter

James Harter

Jan 12, 2009

James A. Harter age 69 of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009 at Theda Clark Medical Center. Jim was born on May 9, 1939 in Ashley, ND the youngest of five children by Mathilda and Jacob Harter. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was an avid golfer. Jim is survived by two sons, Greg...

James Soley

James Soley

Jan 7, 2009

James R. Soley, age 71 of Winneconne, passed away Wednesday January 7, 2009 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1937 the son of the late Jim and Sophie Juszczak Soley. The family moved to Winneconne in 1950, and he graduated High School in 1956. In 1961,...

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Dec 29, 2008

Elaine E. Smith, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away Monday December 29, 2008 at her home. Elaine was born in Menasha, WI on September 25, 1926 the daughter of William and Laura (Edwards) Martin. The family moved to Wautoma in 1936 and Elaine graduated from Wautoma High School in 1945. At the Lohrville skating rink she met Dwight W. Smith...

Donald Cole

Donald Cole

Dec 15, 2008

Donald A. Cole age 80 of Neenah, passed away Monday December 15, 2008 at his home. Don was a lifelong resident of Neenah, who was born on April 24, 1928 the son of the late Art and Mary (Moore) Cole. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. He loved tennis, skiing, playing cards and going...

Alvin Reid

Alvin Reid

Dec 15, 2008

Alvin E. Reid, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away Monday December 15, 2008 at Bethel Home. He was born outside of Omro, WI on April 13, 1926 the son of the late Forrest and Grace (Miller) Reid. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Priscilla Reid, two children; LouAnn (Larry) Covi, and Roxann (Roger) Hendrickson, two grandchildren; Stream...

Robert Slater

Robert Slater

Dec 10, 2008

Bob Slater, age 56 of Oshkosh passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at his residence. On January 26, 1952 he was born in Oshkosh, son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Kolpack) Slater. Bob was self-employed as an upholsterer doing commercial jobs as well as the quality work he did for the general public. He was considered highly talented...

Verne Thorne

Verne Thorne

Dec 6, 2008

The world lost an angel on November 30, 2008 when Verne E. Thorne died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center holding hands with his beloved wife of 28 years. He was born on September 13, 1930 in Chicago, Il. Verne worked for the EJ & E Railroad in Joliet, Illinois as a brake man and conductor for 31 years until the...

Albert Frackelton

Albert Frackelton

Nov 29, 2008

Albert Frackelton, age 85 of Kaukauna, passed away Saturday November 29, 2008 at Applton Medical Center.

Marian Roberts

Marian Roberts

Nov 25, 2008

Marian M. Roberts, age 83 of Oshkosh, passed away November 22, 2008 at Oakwood Manor. She was born in Raymondville Texas on July 16, 1925 the daughter of the late Henry and Augusta (Kieke) Krause. Marian enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, sewing, traveling, reading and taking care of everyone in her family, putting their needs before hers. God was...

David Cooper

David Cooper

Nov 15, 2008

David A. Cooper, age 22 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his home. David was born in Orange Park, Florida on May 24, 1986. Passions in life were hunting, fishing, working out, taking care of his pit bull Riddick, swimming, camping, loved to draw, football, and spending time with his friends. Survived by his Mother,...

Pearl Slater-Scott

Pearl Slater-Scott

Nov 5, 2008

Pearl M. Slater-Scott has gone to join her family above. She was born on March 20, 1979 in Racine, WI and her life ended on October 22, 2008 in Oshkosh. She is survived by her mother Edith Slater of Oshkosh, two sisters; Edith Finnigan of Merrill, WI and Rose Slater of Oshkosh, one brother; Kevin Slater of Oshkosh, her three...

Rosemary Tauber

Rosemary Tauber

Oct 21, 2008

Rosemary Tauber, age 88 0f Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2008 at Park View Health Center. She was born in Oshkosh on May 17, 1920 daughter of the late John and Mary Tauber. Rosemary attended St. Vincent's Grade School and graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1938. She was a lifelong member of St. Vincent's Parish and a...

Joseph Tod

Joseph Tod

Oct 13, 2008

Joseph M. Tod, age 68 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly Monday October 13, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on September 13, 1940 the son of Joseph and Mary (Jungbauer) Tod. Joe worked for many years at Jess and Nick's Pizza and Robbin's Restaurant. Survivors include one sister; Ardine (Victor) Loewen, four nieces; Vickie (Tom) Last, Gail (Dave)...

Margaret Schneeberg

Margaret Schneeberg

Oct 12, 2008

Margaret V. Schneeberg, age 86 of Omro, formerly of Dousman,WI, passed away Sunday October 12, 2008 at Omro Care Center. She was born on June 13, 1922 the daughter of the late Fred and Lydia Schneeberg. Margaret is survived by two sisters; Ruth (August) Frey of Omro, and Esther Weigratz of Wauwatosa. In accordance to Margaret's wishes, no formal services...

Ray Luther

Ray Luther

Oct 11, 2008

Ray G. Luther, age 81 of Oshkosh and Naples Florida, passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 11, 2008. He retired as a Captain of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Ray is survived by his wife, Doris, four children, Mark (Diane), Lynn (Reade), Jill (Mike), Gail (William), ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In accordance with Ray's request, a private Celebration...

Dennis Flynn

Dennis Flynn

Oct 8, 2008

Dennis Michael Flynn, age 60 passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side, on Wednesday October 8, 2008. Dennis was born in Milwaukee on May 17, 1948 the son of Edward J. and Helen M. (Retzer) Flynn. He was a graduate of Messmer High School of Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Dennis worked as a...

Ernest Chancellor

Ernest Chancellor

Sep 29, 2008

Ernest J. Chancellor Sr., age 70 of Milwaukee, passed away Monday September 29, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee. A Memorial Service for Ernest will be held on Saturday November 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM at Ephphatha Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago, with Pastor Marsh officiating.

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