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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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Elizabeth Grant

Elizabeth Grant

Dec 27, 2006

Elizabeth K. Grant, age 86, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2006, at Franciscan Care and Rehabilitation Center in Appleton. She was born in Milwaukee on March 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Mike and Frances Klibowitz. Betty enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Grant, and step-son Larry Grant. In...

Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Dec 15, 2006

Joan C. Smith, age 81, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Sunday morning December 10, 2006, at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on September 28, 1925, the daughter of Edwin and Ethel (Contache) Behrend. Joan married William A. Smith on November 28, 1942, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. She worked as a Medical Recorder...

Carroll Hecker

Carroll Hecker

Dec 14, 2006

Carroll Edward Hecker, born May 7th, 1928, was carried by angels to eternal life on December 14th, 2006, at the quiet time of 5:20 PM. Carroll, the son of Edward & Alvina Hecker, and husband to Tammy (Pierotti), has left his loving family with memories of his most cherished activities which include fishing, hunting and playing semi-pro ball. Carroll enjoyed...

Douglas Kamedulski

Douglas Kamedulski

Dec 13, 2006

Douglas A. Kamedulski, age 44, passed away on December 13, 2006, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, after a courageous five month battle with cancer. Doug was born May 10, 1962, at Ripon Hospital, to Ray and Shirley (Fietz) Kamedulski of Princeton. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Catholic Church in Princeton. He graduated from Princeton High School...

Anna Voelker

Anna Voelker

Dec 10, 2006

Anna Charlotte Voelker, infant daughter of Jason and Julie (Hudson) Voelker, was called up to the angels of heaven, on December 10, 2006 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Survivors include; her parents, Jason and Julie Voelker, Neenah, grandparents, Joan and Doyle Hudson, and Linda and Tom Voelker Sr., all of Oshkosh, great-grandmother, Kathryn Eisner, Pomona,MO, aunts and uncles,...

Franklin Janness

Franklin Janness

Dec 6, 2006

Franklin W. Janness, age 81 of Oshkosh, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 2, 1925, the son of Frank and Elsie (Treptow) Janness. Franklin married Dorothy Karafotis on September 20, 1947. He was employed at Pluswood for 38 years until his retirement in 1989. Franklin was...

Verdie Cox

Verdie Cox

Nov 22, 2006

Verdie T. Cox passed away on November 22, 2006. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

E. Ayres

E. Ayres

Nov 21, 2006

E. Ellen Ayres, age 62, of Neenah, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at home with family and friends by her side, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ellen was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 5, 1943, daughter of the late Lynn W. Riffle, Elizabeth and Herbert Steuhrk. Her parents and step-father all preceded her in death. Lynn...

Robert Shea

Robert Shea

Nov 18, 2006

Robert P. Shea, age 83, of rural Oshkosh, died peacefully, November 14, 2006, on the Shea Family Homestead, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born February 2, 1923 in Oshkosh, the son of James and Elvira (Morrisey) Shea. Bob attended Oshkosh State Teachers College before going into the U.S. Army-Air Force and serving our country during WWII....

Edna Struharik

Edna Struharik

Nov 11, 2006

Edna May Struharik, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday evening, November 8, 2006 at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness. She was born August 10, 1921, the daughter of Lawrence and Ann Seefeld. Family and friends remember how Edna enjoyed traveling and shopping. Survivors include her son, Thomas of Arkansas; daughter, Donna Holm of Pickett; four grandchildren;...

Richard Kesler

Richard Kesler

Oct 20, 2006

Richard Kesler passed away Friday, October 20, 2006. Private family services have been held.

Elizabeth Bruno

Elizabeth Bruno

Oct 15, 2006

Elizabeth M. Bruno, age 90 of Appleton, formerly of Chicago and Arizona, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2006, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago Illinois on November 15, 1915. On June 17,1939, she married Anthony J. Bruno and were married for fifty six years until his death. Elizabeth's interests included, bowling, card games,...

Mary Charneski

Mary Charneski

Oct 14, 2006

Mary Jean Charneski, age 54, of Rosendale, passed away Friday morning, October 6, 2006, at home with her family by her side. Mary was born in Fond du Lac on January 19,1952, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Brown) Rietz. On December 28, 1968, she married Donald Charneski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Mary worked...

Nancy Button

Nancy Button

Oct 13, 2006

Nancy L. Button passed away on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1935, in Waupaca Wisconsin. On December 20, 1952 she married Leon Button. Nancy loved horses, sewing and crocheting. She worked various jobs over the years: Miles Kimball, Oshkosh B'Gosh, King Industries, Bridal Court and Younkers. Nancy was a member of the...

Gail Pennau

Gail Pennau

Oct 9, 2006

Gail G. Pennau On the brisk evening of October 9, 2006, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family, Gail G. Pennau, age 72, of Oshkosh, peacefully took hold of the promises given us through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and passed into eternity. Gail was born in Oshkosh on December 8, 1933, to the late Arthur H. & Linda...

James Kinderman

James Kinderman

Oct 7, 2006

James M. Kinderman, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday evening, September 30,2006, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Oshkosh, on January 2, 1932, the son of the late Matthias and Margaret (Penzenstadler) Kinderman. Jim graduated from St. Vincent's Grade School and Oshkosh High School in 1950. He married Betty Siddall at St. Joseph's...

Barbara Waterhouse

Barbara Waterhouse

Sep 30, 2006

Barbara L. Waterhouse, "Barbie", age 55, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at her home. Barbie was born in Oshkosh on June 1, 1951 to John G. & Leita (Beals) Glaeser, Jr. Barbie will best be remembered as a fabulous cook; a collector of Teddy Bears and ugly socks; and a mother of 3 plus children. She and her...

Patricia Wensel

Patricia Wensel

Sep 29, 2006

Patricia Louise Wensel, age 76, Passed away on September 29, 2006. Private family services have been held.

Elizabeth Polar

Elizabeth Polar

Sep 15, 2006

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Polar, age 45, of Neenah, passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center, on Friday, September 15, 2006. She was born on February 12, 1961 in Iowa. Beth is survived and will be missed by her son, Chad Polar of Neenah; her soulmate, Thomas Muth; her brother, Tom Burkardt; step mother, Ethel Burkardt; the entire Polar family; and...

David Klima

David Klima

Sep 10, 2006

David W. Klima David W. Klima, age 51 of Oshkosh, passed away, Sunday, September 10, 2006, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Oshkosh, on March 4, 1955, the son of the late Richard and Doreen (Phillups) Klima. David was employed by In-Line Auto Body, enjoyed collecting die cast cars, and was an avid member...

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