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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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....
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