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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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Suzan Eichsteadt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

David Burns

David Burns

May 15, 2004

David J. "Bonzo" Burns died unexpectedly at Appleton Medical Center on Saturday afternoon, May 15, 2004. Dave was born in Oshkosh on August 8, 1952 to Robert & Betty Salzsieder Burns. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1970. He married Linda Bush on February 2, 1980. Dave worked at Badger Lumber, Morgans, Square D and as a painter. He...

Anita Henningsen

Anita Henningsen

May 14, 2004

Anita B. Henningsen, age 53, of Oshkosh, died May 7, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1950 in Nurenberg, Germany the daughter of Vilhelms and Hildegarde Berlinger Stamurs. She moved to the United States with her parents at the age of 3 years old and settled in the Fond du Lac area. She married Michael Henningsen...

Amber Bushman

Amber Bushman

Apr 10, 2004

Amber Marie Bushman passed away very peacefully at her home in Waupaca, surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 10, 2004. She was born the Daughter of Bonnie Webb, (Michael Rogan) and Mark Bushman (Ester) on December 11, 1979 in Appleton, WI. Amber was one of the first children in Wisconsin to receive a liver transplant in 1988 at University...

Allen Mckee

Allen Mckee

Mar 19, 2004

Allen C. McKee, age 44, of Milwaukee, died March 15, 2004 at his home. He is survived, and will be missed by daughter, Michelle McKee, and step daughter Jessica (Jeffrey) Udelhofen, 4 grandchildren, his mother, Thelma McKee, a brother Robert McKee, sisters, Kathy (Steve) Holz and Gail (Dennis) Frey; 2 nephews, a niece, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be...

Gerald Julius

Gerald Julius

Feb 4, 2004

Gerald T. Julius, age 65, of Menasha died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 4, 2004 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center in Menasha. He was born June 4, 1938 in Neenah, WI the 10th of 13 children to Harvey L. and Mina Schmidt Julius. As a child he was educated in the Neenah School System. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting,...

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