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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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Donald Schraa

Donald Schraa

Apr 9, 2006

Donald James Schraa, age 38, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 9, 2006, in the comfort of his home, after fighting a courageous battle against multiple illnesses. Don was born July 16, 1967 in Oshkosh. He enjoyed spending time with his family, NASCAR, detailing cars and bringing friends and family to tears with laughter. He is survived...

Gerald Fredin

Gerald Fredin

Apr 1, 2006

Gerald E. Fredin, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006. He was born to John and Mildred Fredin on June 10, 1926 in the Antigo area. He is survived by his wife Beatrice "Betty" Fredin of Oshkosh; his daughters from a previous marriage, Cindy Peterson and Dawn Kwiatkowski and 7 grandchildren; his brother, Arleigh Fredin; nieces and...

Henrietta Brooks

Henrietta Brooks

Apr 1, 2006

Henrietta Brooks, age 59, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center. She resided in Illinois most of her life. She enjoyed bingo, camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a very caring woman. Henrietta is survived by her husband, Robert Brooks of Shawano; son, Mark (Glenda) Ramos of Shawano; sister, Judy (Jim) Ketch of...

Thomas Wheeler

Thomas Wheeler

Feb 27, 2006

Thomas B. Wheeler February 22, 2006 age 71 of King, WI formerly of Germantown. Survived by family and friends. Visitation Monday February 27, 2006 in the chapel at Wisconsin Veteran Home, King from 1 pm until the time of Memorial Service at 2 pm.

Patience Holdorf

Patience Holdorf

Feb 25, 2006

Patience "Pat" Holdorf, 79 of Appleton, passed away February 25, 2006. Private Family services have been held.

Felicia Stoeger

Felicia Stoeger

Feb 17, 2006

Felicia Ann Stoeger passed away February 17, 2006. A private family service has been held

Clara Canfield

Clara Canfield

Feb 11, 2006

Clara L. Canfield, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, February 11, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1949, to John and Ruth Ieppert. She married Arlie Canfield on July 11, 1970. Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Clara especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family and...

Max Drown

Max Drown

Feb 9, 2006

Max E. Drown, age 53 of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Oshkosh, on January 14, 1953, the son of the late Earl and Anita Woldt Drown. Max enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was always willing to help family and friends. Survivors include his children: James Drown, Tina Marie Noble, Stephanie Padilla Hernandez, Chelynne, Maxine and Autumn Drown,...

Robert Lansman

Robert Lansman

Feb 8, 2006

Dr. Robert A. Lansman, age 60 of Winneconne, died January 31, 2006, at home of a brain tumor, with his wife Rosemary and their cats by his side. He was born on November 10,1945 in Evanston Illinois, the son of the late Harry and Marion (Ingrish) Lansman. Bob graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963, was A.B. cum laude...

Clifford Fish

Clifford Fish

Jan 21, 2006

Clifford E. Fish, age 76, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born on March 13, 1929, in Thunderhawk South Dakota, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret Weber Fish. He attended school in Phillips, Oshkosh, and Burbank California. Clifford served his country in the United States Air Force from...

Rob Neideffer

Rob Neideffer

Dec 28, 2005

Rob Roy Neideffer, age 78 of Chilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Chilton Care Center. He was born in California, on February 26, 1927, the son of the late Raymond and Mabel Adams Neideffer. Rob fancied himself as a pilot, an engineer, a photographer, a musician, an avid reader, and enjoyed building remote controlled cars and airplanes....

Ollia Sinclair

Ollia Sinclair

Dec 15, 2005

Ollia Viola Sinclair, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away December 15, 2005. She was born in Texas, on August 20, 1917, the daughter of the late John and Ollia Piper. Her husband, Richard Arlen Sinclair preceded her in death. Private family services were held. Inurnment will be in Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California.

Duane Heider

Duane Heider

Nov 9, 2005

Duane G. Heider, age 57, passed away on November 9, 2005 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. He was born on August 8, 1948, the son of the late Herbert and Luella Dredge Heider. Duane was an avid Packers fan, enjoyed playing bingo with his neighbor Ron, and loved his dog Toto. He worked at Gilbert Paper for 32 years....

Harold Schultz

Harold Schultz

Nov 3, 2005

Harold (Harry) J. Schultz left his earthly body and passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 3, 2005. Harry died at his residence in the Town of Black Wolf, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Oshkosh on February 11, 1941, a son of Harold and Catherine Schultz. He married Mona Swanson on...

John Smith

John Smith

Oct 21, 2005

John L. Smith, age 75, passed away Friday October 21, 2005 at Colony Oaks after a long battle with cancer. He was lovingly cared for by his son, Robert (Bubba) and Daughter in law Susan(Tutty) Smith and his Daughter Susan and Son in law David Prinsen. Before he went to Colony Oaks where he was superbly cared for until passing....

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...

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