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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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Christine Werner

Christine Werner

Oct 5, 2010

Christine J. Werner, age 74, of Oshkosh, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1935, in Germany, the daughter of Theodor and Josefa (Roth) Jung. Christine was married to Gordon L. Werner; he preceded her in death in 2002. Christine is sadly missed and loved by her children,...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Oct 1, 2010

Robert D. "Bob" Erickson, age 81, of the Town of Vinland, passed away Sunday evening, September 26, 2010, at home surrounded in person and spirit by the love of his family, following a long battle with cancer. Bob was born May 15, 1929 in the Town of Winchester, the son of Edwin and Myrtle (Swenson) Erickson. He married Betty Pagel...

Joseph Kraus

Joseph Kraus

Sep 30, 2010

Joseph J. Kraus son of Joseph F. and Olive H. Kraus, was born May 13, 1923 in the Town of Black Creek, WI. Residing in Wisconsin during childhood in the cities of Appleton, Stevens Point, and Merrill where his father was a principal and educator in the school systems. He was the oldest of seven children with a family of...

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Sep 29, 2010

Andrew (Andy) Young 6-5-1983 9-29-2010 Andrew (Andy) Young, 27, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly with his parents by his side on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Andrew was the son of Barbara (B.) Young and David Nesseler. He was born June 5, 1983 in Rock Island, Illinois. Andy enjoyed reading books, bowling with his friends, music, and taking rides anywhere....

Michael Peters

Michael Peters

Sep 23, 2010

Michael " Mike" P. Peters, age 59, Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Mike was born in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Herbert and Arlene (Owen) Peters. Mike was raised and educated in Oshkosh. He graduated in 1970 and will be remembered for being very athletic during his high school years. Mike married Marjorie "Margie" Herbst on May...

Donald Carnitz

Donald Carnitz

Sep 22, 2010

Donald R. Carnitz, age 83, a short term resident at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Don was born on June 28, 1927 in Milwaukee. He grew up in Milwaukee and spent much of his working life as a tool and die maker there. In his retirement, he moved to the Town of Poygan....

Vicki Nikolaus

Vicki Nikolaus

Sep 18, 2010

Vicki L.(Fuller) Nikolaus, age 56 of Oshkosh, passed away from this world suddenly on August 28, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. Vicki was born on June 16, 1954 in Menominee, Michigan. Vicki was a kind, caring soul who loved her kitties and always served others with a smile. She will be remembered by countless people whose lives she touched. Vicki...

Gary Steede

Gary Steede

Sep 17, 2010

Gary R. Steede, age 66, of Fremont, died September 17, 2010, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Gary is loved and will be missed by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Ginny; son, Scott (Mary) of Oshkosh; daughters, Andrea (Tom) of Winneconne, Nancy (Anthony) of Greenville; grandchildren, Whitney, Zachary, Bryer, Danielle, Garrison and...

Geraldine Corren

Geraldine Corren

Sep 13, 2010

Geraldine C. Corren, age 77 of Princeton, passed away Monday September 13, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1933. She worked for many years in various restaurants. Always with a kind word, Geraldine was a simple, caring, pleasant mild mannered person, who everyone enjoyed being around. Geraldine is survived by her four children;...

Raymond Pegel

Raymond Pegel

Aug 29, 2010

Raymond J. Pegel, age 32 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday August 29, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh on September 17, 1977 the son of Raymond M. Pegel and Fay Klima. Raymond worked as a carpenter, was a jack of all trades, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his two children, Raymond...

Roland Miracle

Roland Miracle

Aug 8, 2010

Roland G. Miracle, age 65 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday August 8, 2010. Rollie was born in Oshkosh on October 4, 1944, the son of the late William and Rose Rynar Miracle. He was a sales manager, and was employed by Klein-Dickert/ Omni Glass for 18 years and for ten years at Basler Auto. Rollie...

Harold Lyness

Harold Lyness

Aug 2, 2010

Harold W. Lyness, age 90 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Monday August 2, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in the Town of Nekimi on December 10, 1919 the son of Joseph and Louisa (Tigert) Lyness. Harold proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and served in Germany under General Patten. He was employed...

Robert Black

Robert Black

Jul 31, 2010

Robert D. Black Jr., age 57, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday afternoon July 31, 2010, at his home. He was born on January 14, 1953 in Fort Reilly Kansas, the son of Wilma and Robert Black. His family relocated to Illinois where he spent most of his years there, until he moved to Wisconsin....

Helen Westover

Helen Westover

Jul 30, 2010

Helen A. Westover passed away on July 30, 2010. She was born in Oshkosh on February 5, 1921 the daughter of the late Louis and Lenora Rajsky. She was preceded in death by her husband David Westover, brothers Elmer and Harry Rajsky, and her sister June (Joe) Quella. Helen and Dave were married 57 years and together they raised seven...

Christine Akin

Christine Akin

Jul 29, 2010

Christine M. Akin, age 44 of Oshkosh, passed away on July 24, 2010 at home due to complications from diabetes. She was born in Oshkosh on October 17, 1965 the daughter of Kenneth and Marge (Paulick) Schmiedel. Tina graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1984, and enjoyed being a CNA at Shelter Village in Ripon. She loved her grandchildren...

Pauline Wiegand

Pauline Wiegand

Jul 23, 2010

Pauline A Wiegand (Celeski) born October 7, 1948 to Henry and Jenny Celeski in Middleboro Massachusetts, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 23, 2010. Polly is survived by her husband Bill Wiegand, whom she married on September 9, 1969, one son Billy Wiegand (Oshkosh), daughter Ginny Schmidt (Rob) of Neenah, three grandchildren: Billy Wiegand, Rob Schmidt and...

Tommy Leaf

Tommy Leaf

Jul 23, 2010

Tommy A. Leaf, age 59, formerly of Olney, Illinois, died July 15, 2010 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. Tommy was born on December 30, 1950, in Illinois, the son of Eugene Leaf and Trella (Leaf) Clow. He was a 1969 graduate of East Richland High School. Tommy worked as a drywall finisher since 1970. His favorite pastimes...

George Bojar

George Bojar

Jul 20, 2010

We lost another hero from the Greatest Generation when George T. Bojar, age 91 of Oshkosh (formally of Milwaukee), passed away peacefully at his Oshkosh home in the presence of loved ones on Tuesday July 20, 2010. George was born to Anton and Laura Bojar in Milwaukee on March 28, 1919 where he lived until moving to Oshkosh in 2002....

Collin Lipke

Collin Lipke

Jul 14, 2010

Collin Vance Lipke, age 13 days, was born June 26, 2010 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca and died July 9, 2010 at Children's Hospital in Neenah. Collin is deeply loved and will be missed by his parents, Mark and Nicole (Merten) Lipke; brother, Gavin; grandparents, Jane and Richard Merten of Fond du Lac, Beatrice and Jerald Button of Waupaca;...

Diane Christl

Diane Christl

Jul 1, 2010

Diane Mary Christl, age 47, special daughter of Albert M. and Barbara A. Christl, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 1, 2010. Diane was born December 6, 1962 in Oshkosh, WI, was educated in the Oshkosh Public School System and was an employee of Lake Side Packaging in Neenah, WI. Diane loved her family very much and they returned that love....

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