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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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Brent Baerwald

Brent Baerwald

Jan 10, 2011

Brent J. Baerwald, age 50, of Neenah, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011. Brent was born on November 26, 1960, the son of Carl and Cecilia (Rozanski) Baerwald. Brent is survived by his mother; two brothers, Dean (Diedra) of Tifton, Georgia and Randy of Neenah. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Clark. Private family...

Marty Birkholz

Marty Birkholz

Jan 5, 2011

Marty A. Birkholz, age 60 of Oshkosh, after a courageous battle with cancer died December 31, 2011at her residence with her husband, and family at her side. Marty's passions in life were nature, and her visits to the ocean while visiting her daughter Janna in New York. Marty had a soft spot for stray animals and was known to feed...

Jory Due

Jory Due

Jan 1, 2011

Jory A. Due, age 57, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

David Jameson

David Jameson

Dec 30, 2010

David D. Jameson, age 90 of Oshkosh, died peacefully in his sleep at Evergreen Manor on Thursday, December 30, 2010. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his wife of 66 years, Lorraine L. Jameson and his four children, Sue (Brad) Disch, David (Lynda) L. Jameson, Carolyn (Lawrence) Marks and Barbara (George) Younger. The legacy of his...

Robert Sandlin

Robert Sandlin

Dec 27, 2010

Robert W. Sandlin Jr., age 63, passed away on December 21, 2010. Bob was born in Florence, Alabama, to Robert W. and Jeanette (Swenson) Sandlin Sr. He moved to the Appleton area in 1960 and then to Manitowish Waters in January 1997. Bob graduated from Neenah High School in 1965. He attended UW-Oshkosh and Brown College in St. Paul, Minnesota....

Frank Nalewick

Frank Nalewick

Dec 17, 2010

Frank "Frankie" Nalewick, Jr., age 83, passed away on December 17, 2010. Frank was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 6, 1927, the son of Frank J. and Stella (Lamanik) Nalewick. Frankie was a life long resident of Saginaw. For health reasons, he moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2004 so that he could be closer to his daughter, Amy, and...

Joyce Meyers

Joyce Meyers

Dec 13, 2010

Joyce Ann Meyers, age 70 of Oshkosh passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born September 11, 1940 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Roland and Florence (Heron) Helsinger. On July 28, 1962, she married Ronald D. Meyers in Oshkosh. Together, Joyce and Ron operated Crash's Inn for 9 years. Joyce enjoyed baking, cooking, camping, and playing darts. Family...

Dolores Hogen

Dolores Hogen

Dec 4, 2010

Dolores M. Hogen passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2010 after a short illness. The daughter of Michael and Charlotte Thiel was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 2, 1923. During her lifetime, Dolores worked for Kimberly Clark, Ridgeway Golf Course, and the Skye Club of Neenah. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and dancing at the Cinderella...

Debora Askins

Debora Askins

Nov 24, 2010

Debora Ann Askins, 43, died November 21, 2010 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Debora was born on February 9, 1967 in Oshkosh. Deb worked at Erbert and Gerbert's Sub Shop in Oshkosh. Deb enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and spending time with friends and family. Debora is survived by her mother, Mary Cartwright; step father, Richard Cartwright;...

Dorothy Olesen

Dorothy Olesen

Nov 13, 2010

Dorothy Ann Olesen, 83, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on February 9, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Kitty (Bosworth) Sturgeon. She attended Hughes High School. Throughout the years Dorothy worked tirelessly as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She also worked as a teacher's aide...

Shirley Kriesel

Shirley Kriesel

Nov 4, 2010

Shirley M. Kriesel, age 74, of Ogdensburg, WI, passed on to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 4, 2010. Shirley is survived by her husband of 33 years, John W. Kriesel; children, Beverly Sortino, Roberta (Roger) Rantala and Butch (Kathi) Miller; grandchildren, Rick, Robert, Jessica, Brenda, Matthew, Dustin, Victoria and Tyler. Shirley was also blessed with 10 gorgeous great grandchildren....

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Oct 29, 2010

Michael D. Harris, age 57, of Oshkosh, passed away on October 29, 2010. Private services will be held in Missouri.

Gene Carriveau

Gene Carriveau

Oct 20, 2010

Gene Marie Carriveau, age 104, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. She was born on October 29, 1905 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Matilda Carriveau. Gene graduated from Oconto Falls High School and later the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She spent her adult life as a Special Ed. Teacher in...

Germaine Brunn

Germaine Brunn

Oct 20, 2010

Germaine Lois Brunn, age 77 of Oshkosh passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, with her daughter, Sherry, by her side. Germaine was born on December 20, 1932, the daughter of the late William and Esther (Schuff) Hildebrandt. On September 4, 1954 she married Ervin E. Brunn, and together they had one daughter, Sherry Brunn. Germaine...

Jan Witte

Jan Witte

Oct 19, 2010

Jan Witte, age 58, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center. Jan was born September 5, 1952, in Sheboygan, WI to Harvey and Gloria (Franz) Witte. She was educated in Sheboygan schools and then went to UW Oshkosh to earn a BA in Journalism. She was employed for many years by J.J. Keller, Inc. Jan...

Allen Luce

Allen Luce

Oct 14, 2010

Allen Harrison Luce, age 91, passed away on October 14, 2010 at Parkview Health Care Center. Allen was born August 10, 1919 in Highbridge, Wisconsin. The eldest son of Elliott and Ruth (Repe) Luce. Allen moved to New York as a child and then to Winneconne. Allen married Mary Loretta Bretney on July 28, 1945 and celebrated 65 years of...

Ruth Gustman

Ruth Gustman

Oct 13, 2010

Ruth Gustman age 79 of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab Center. Ruth was born May 13, 1931 in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Viola (Howe) Fritz. She married Vernon Gustman in September of 1954. He later preceded her in death. Ruth enjoyed going out, listening to music and spending time with family and...

Kelly Knetzke

Kelly Knetzke

Oct 11, 2010

Kelly L. Knetzke, age 42, passed away on October 11, 2010. Family members are planning a private memorial service.

Betty Alwin

Betty Alwin

Oct 10, 2010

Betty J. Alwin, age 81, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, October 4, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1929, in Menasha, the daughter of Harold and Eleanor (Domkowski) Schaumann. Betty had worked as a nurse's aide for many years. She was a very social person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and singing...

Dennis Carlson

Dennis Carlson

Oct 6, 2010

Dennis Wayne Carlson, 65, Montello, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Milwaukee VA Center. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Racine, the son of the late Virgil A.F. Carlson and Odile Kirby. Dennis worked at Appleton Papers and later continued his career at Adesa Auto. He served in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. Part...

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