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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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Margaret Crober
Oct 18, 2004
Margaret Ann Miracle Crober "Babe", age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on October 15, 2004. Margaret was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 16, 1914 to John Miracle and Margaret Woeck Miracle. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and attended Oshkosh Teacher's College. Upon completion of her schooling she became a bookkeeper....
Esther Reetz
Oct 10, 2004
Esther M. Reetz, 94 of Oshkosh died October 5, 2004 following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born at her home on Waugoo St. on February 23, 1910 the first daughter of Emil and Bertha (Schultz) Reetz. Esther better known as Auntie, graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1927. She always dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, she...
Herman Handel
Oct 5, 2004
Van Handel, Herman A. Little Chute Age 80, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Herman was born January 9, 1924, in Little Chute, son of the late Albert G. and Hattie M. (Van Groll) Van Handel. He married Delores A. Kurey on July 4, 1947, at St. Joseph Church, Appleton. Herman was a Navy Veteran who served...
Christine Hammen
Oct 3, 2004
Hammen, Christine L. Little Chute Age 93, died Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Parkside Care Center, Little Chute. Christine was born December 25, 1910, in Freedom, daughter of the late George and Cornelia (Van Hammond) Sanderfoot. She married Joseph R. "Cully" Hammen June 10, 1930 at St. Nicholas Church, Freedom. He preceded her in death September of 1974. Christine was...
Michael Rogan
Oct 2, 2004
Michael L. Rogan age 47, of Waupaca, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Appleton Medical Center after a brief illness. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois January 23, 1957, the son of the later jerry and Marie (Thomander) Rogan. He served in the Army From 1986 to 1989, receiving several certificates of achievement and an honorable discharge. Mike was...
Suzan Eichsteadt
Aug 29, 2004
Suzan J. Eichsteadt, 64, Appleton, died on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at home following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 19, 1939 in Winneconne, WI to Herbert and Linda (Drews) Bruss. Sue married Donald Eichsteadt in September of 1963 in Winneconne, WI. She is survived by her husband, Don, Appleton, two sons: Michael (Mary)...
David Jansen
Aug 28, 2004
David J. Jansen "Butch" Age 69 died Saturday, August 28, 2004, after a courageous battle with lung cancer due to Asbestosis. He was surrounded by his family at home. David was born February 6, 1935, to the late Joseph and Hattie (De Bruin) Jansen. He married Claire Busch October 5, 1957, and was a lifelong member of St. John Nepomucene...
Jennifer Meenk
Aug 25, 2004
Jennifer Katherine Meenk (36) ended her long and courageous battle with cancer on August 25, 2004 with her family beside her. Although her life ended far too early, her fierce determination, sense of humor and appreciation of life will live with us forever. She is survived by her parents, Darryl and Kathleen, and her "Little Bro" Charlie. She is also...
David Wright
Aug 24, 2004
Dr. David L. Wright, age 69 of 145 Oak St., Berlin, passed away August 24, 2004 at Juliette Manor in Berlin. He was born September 15, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Norman and Margaret Moreland Wright. He went to school in California, did his undergraduate work at UCLA, then went on to earn a PhD in physiology at UCLA....
Delmar Zweck
Jul 28, 2004
Delmar E. Zweck, age 70, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1933 in Illinois. He loved working at Pepsi in Oshkosh, retiring in 2001 after 47 years. Friends and family will best remember him as an accomplished storyteller. He loved the outdoors and...
Rodney Kirtley
Jul 23, 2004
Kirtley, Rodney Earl age 45 of Kaukauna, WI, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky died Friday July 23, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father Manley O. Kirtley. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Kirtley, children; Kristopher, Shanna & Mary Jo Kirtley, Kristi & Michael Louder & Jessica Bunch, his mother; Joan Kirtley, sister; Kay Kane, 3 brothers; Cecil, Fred...
Vernon Holman
Jul 6, 2004
Vernon H. Holman, age 67, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at his home. Vern was born July 15, 1936 in Sterling, Illinois. He was raised by Clarence and Maxine Apple. He served in the US Army. Vern was a very handy man, and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed doing jobs such as managing mobile home parks...
Norbert Soda
Jul 5, 2004
Norbert Soda, age 69, died on July 5, 2004 at his home in rural Princeton. He was born on April 24, 1935 in Princeton the son of Joseph and Magdalene (Wozniak) Soda. Norbert married Patricia Yagler on September 12, 1959. He was employed at Speed Queen in Ripon until his retirement. He was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Theresa Breitenbach
Jun 26, 2004
Theresa J. Breitenbach, age 62 of Oshkosh, Formerly of Milwaukee died Saturday June 26, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. Private family services were held. A service in memory of Theresa will be held at a later date for friends.
William Myers
Jun 25, 2004
William L. "Bill" Myers, age 84, of Berlin, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, June 25, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, retiring after 30 years of service. Bill was loved and will be missed by his wife of 55 years, Patsy Myers of Berlin; daughters, Jeanne Marie Myers of...
Joseph Stookey
Jun 14, 2004
Joseph William Stookey of 1733 Ashland St., Oshkosh, WI died June 14, 2004, at home, due to complications of Brain Cancer. He died at home with his fiancé Barb Varnauskas. Born November 14, 1945 in Peoria, IL, the son of Dale and Helen (Perschall) Stookey of Hanna, IL. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Jimmy Stookey and one...
Ronald Bryant
Jun 6, 2004
Ronald P. Bryant, age 56, of Grand Chute, formerly of Tybee Island, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at home. Ron was born on December 15, 1947, in Springfield, IL, the son of Palmer and Flossie Luttrel Bryant. He married Jerris Raffety on April 12, 2003 on the beach at Tybee Island before moving to Wisconsin. Ron was...
Helen Rennert
May 24, 2004
Helen E. Rennert, 53 of Oshkosh passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2004 at Kindred Hospital in Milwaukee. Helen was born to Henry and Angeline Thompson Martin in Oshkosh on September 13, 1950. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. Helen married Bruce Rennert on June 14, 1974 at St. Mary's Church in Oshkosh. Helen's greatest joy in life was taking...
Troy Kaufman
May 21, 2004
Combined Locks Died unexpectedly Friday, May 21, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 20. Troy was born March 17, 1984, in Appleton. Beloved son of Gregory Kaufman , Appleton and Lisa Kaufman, Combined Locks. Troy attended Kimberly High School and was looking forward to attending Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix. Troy enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding his motocross...
Helen Heling
May 21, 2004
Helen Anita Heling, age 69 of Oshkosh, died early Wednesday morning May 19, 2004 at Oshkosh Medical And Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 25, 2935 in Superior, WI the daughter of James and Nancy Barnes Grant. She was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from High School in Oshkosh. For a number of years, Anita lived and worked in Waukesha,...
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