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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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Doris Genke

Doris Genke

Sep 29, 2005

Doris Yvonne Genke, age 83, of Oshkosh, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Alterra Sterling House. She was born on November 17, 1921 in Marinette, the daughter of Leif and Edith (Peterson) Johnson. Doris married Robert "Bob" Genke on June 11, 1949 in Marinette, at First Methodist Church. She went to school at the Marinette County Normal School, University...

John Cummings

John Cummings

Aug 15, 2005

John K. Cummings, age 73, of Kaukauna, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born November 12, 1931 in Bear Creek, WI., the son of Edward and Regina Dweyer Cummings. He married Lois M. Genske on January 8, 1955 in Appleton, WI and together they were blessed with three children. John was a retiree of International...

Vernon Smith

Vernon Smith

Aug 4, 2005

Vernon S. Smith, age 46, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2005. He was born on September 30, 1958 to Vernon G. and Frances Smith in Ohio, where he lived most of his life. He moved to Oshkosh in 2003. Vernon enjoyed fishing and was a talented artist. Vernon is survived and will be missed...

Nancy Mcdaniel

Nancy Mcdaniel

Jun 29, 2005

Nancy Jane McDaniel (Massino), age 81, passed away at her home in Winneconne, Wednesday morning, June 29th, 2005. She was the beloved wife of Derrald "Mac" John McDaniel of Winneconne. Mother of Patrick (Mary) McDaniel of Fitchburg, Pamela (Donald) Bowen of Racine, Tim (Diane) McDaniel of Santa Monica, California, Terrence (Lori) McDaniel of Oshkosh and the late Chris Michael McDaniel...

Rosemary Newell

Rosemary Newell

Jun 10, 2005

Rosemary T. Newell, age 78, of Oshkosh, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 10, 2005 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born in Oshkosh on May 20, 1927, the daughter of Rudolph and Mary (Goheen) Montag. Rosemary married Edgar R. Newell on February 20, 1045. In her early married life, she was a truck driver along...

Yvonne Huisman

Yvonne Huisman

Jun 9, 2005

Yvonne Huisman, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2005. She was born June 24, 1922 to Edward & Ruth (Gerhke) Eichmann. She married Paul Huisman on November 27, 1942, he preceded her in death on December 13, 1994. Yvonne enjoyed reading and boating. However, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the most joy. She...

Shirley Evans-Gussert

Shirley Evans-Gussert

May 14, 2005

Shirley Evans-Gussert, age 61, of Oshkosh, died May 10, 2005. She was born in Milwaukee, WI. May 22, 1943 the daughter of Ronald and Jeanette (Neaubauer) Lapene. She grew up in Berlin, WI and was educated in the Berlin School System. Upon graduation from High School, Shirley had worked a variety of jobs before moving to Oshkosh. She married Vernon...

Viola Kumbera

Viola Kumbera

May 10, 2005

Viola G. Kumbera, age 81, of Oshkosh, formerly of Milwaukee, died late Friday evening May 6, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. Viola was born September 14, 1923 in Stanley, Wisconsin the daughter of Alex and Rosetta (Smasl) Soeller. She was educated in the Thorp School system and was a graduate of Thorp High School. She married Joseph Kumbera, Sr. in...

Betty Baur

Betty Baur

Feb 28, 2005

Betty B. Baur, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2005. Her life was her family. She is survived by five children, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her children's father, Leslie L. Baur preceded her in death. Her fun in life was doing things with her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed quilting,...

Gregory Wadzinski

Gregory Wadzinski

Feb 27, 2005

Gregory A. Wadzinski age 57 of Appleton, passed away Sunday February 27, 2005. At Gregory's request, cremation has already taken place.

John Zimar

John Zimar

Feb 8, 2005

John S. Zimar, age 83, of Oshkosh, died early Saturday morning, February 5, 2005 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. He was born October 20, 1921 in Berlin, WI the son of Walter and Mary (Rutkowski) Zimar. He grew up in Berlin and was educated in the Berlin School System and later married Mary J. Boese. John was a U.S....

Gordon Gribble

Gordon Gribble

Feb 6, 2005

Gordon M. "Gordy" Gribble, age 59 of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon, February 6, 2005 at Theda Clark Medical Center following a 2 year struggle with cancer. He was born May 7, 1945 in Richland County, WI., the son of Dwight and Drusilla (Christianson) Gribble. He was a graduate of Muscoda High School. Gordy moved to Oshkosh five years ago from...

Franklin Owen

Franklin Owen

Jan 23, 2005

Franklin "Frank" C. Owen, age 50, of Oshkosh, died at home surrounded by the love of his family and friends on January 19, 2005. He was born February 9, 1954, in the Madison Area, Wisconsin, the son of Vincent and Arlene (Anderson) Owen. He has lived in the Fox Valley area for many years and was employed by the Banta...

Mark Omness

Mark Omness

Jan 18, 2005

Mark G. Omness, age 52, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2005 at his home. Mark was born in Oshkosh on June 23, 1952 to Glen and Eleanor (Samida) Omness. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School. Mark and his dad Glen worked at K-Mart as maintenance workers many years, he also had other jobs through out...

Robert Pahlow

Robert Pahlow

Jan 7, 2005

Robert F. Pahlow, age 64, of Oshkosh, was born April 22, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois to John and Martha Pahlow. He married Sharon Andrashko on December 13, 1996. After a long fight with cancer, he passed away peacefully with family members at his side at Cherry Meadow's Hospice-Peabody on January 2, 2005. He was a 1958 graduate of Oshkosh High...

Beryl Wyck

Beryl Wyck

Nov 9, 2004

Beryl Van Wyk age 87 a resident of Colony Oaks Care Center in Appleton died peacefully Monday afternoon November 1, 2004. She was born on August 9, 1917 in Wisconsin Rapids the daughter of Frank and Effie (Piper) Jeffers. She was a 1936 graduate of Washington High School in New London where she was active in and excelled in debate,...

Anna Krueger

Anna Krueger

Oct 30, 2004

Anna H. Krueger, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday evening, October 30, 2004 at Bethel Home surrounded by the love of her family. Anna was born on September 16, 1917 in Iselin, Pennsylvania to George and Helen (Jake) Harvot. She married Otto E. Krueger on February 3, 1940. Anna devoted her entire life to her family and her...

Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes

Oct 27, 2004

Frank T. Hayes died Wednesday, October 27, 2004, Son of John and Mildred Hayes, Born March 15, 1924 in Chicago, Ill. Married Betty Ann Chase Nov. 24, 1950 in Chicago, Ill. He retired from Leach Co. in 1986. Frank is survived by his wife Betty. Abiding by Frank's wishes, Cremation will take place. There will not be a Visitation or...

James Walsh

James Walsh

Oct 21, 2004

James Richard Walsh, age 65 of Oshkosh, died peacefully early Thursday morning October 21, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born May 6, 1939 in Appleton, WI the son of Melvin and Genevieve (Noie) Walsh. Jim was educated in the Kaukauna School System and was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. He later attended Layton School of...

John Sr.

John Sr.

Oct 20, 2004

John Russell Remy, Sr., age 68, of Appleton, died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is survived by 2 sons, Dan Remy of Appleton and John Remy, Jr. of Oshkosh. A private family service is being planned.

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