Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Oshkosh, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Oskosh, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.
Rose Ann Smith
Mar 5, 2026
Rose Ann (Konow) Smith, age 91, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, Jenor Konow Sr. and Ardise Mary (Searle) Konow, on November 19, 1934, in WI. She graduated high school and went on to college to obtain a Secretary Certificate. Over the years, she worked as a Secretary, Custodian, Quality Control Inspector...
Shari Steinbruner
Mar 1, 2026
Sharron “Shari” Ann Steinbruner, 73, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, died on March 1, 2026.
The oldest of six children, she was born at Great Lakes Naval Base in 1952 to Roy and Beverley (née Poppie) Gilbertson.
An avid reader and outstanding student, Shari became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Waukesha County Technical College before marrying Jim Steinbruner and moving to Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Shari continued...
Lorraine M Schneider
Feb 19, 2026
Lorraine Mary (Horejs) Schneider, age 97, gained her Heavenly wings, February 19, 2026. She is survived by her children, Don (Lisa) Schneider, Steve (Sherrie) Schneider and Sandy (Wally) Cartwright; daughter-in-law, Linda (Jim) Schneider; sisters, Jean (Bill) Mauritz and Patsy (Neil) Abitz; a dear sister-in-law, Carol Horejs; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren; 24...
Darlene Ann Grunske
Jan 30, 2026
Darlene Ann (Schilhabel) Grunske, age 85, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, Orville Walter and Irene Esther (Blake) Schilhabel, on January 17, 1941, in Appleton, WI. She graduated from Menasha High School, married Donald Garrison in 1959 and started a family. Together, they raised five children. She remarried in 1980 to Rodney...
Colin Mark Hoffmann
Jan 27, 2026
Colin Mark Hoffmann, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2026, at home. He was born on October 7, 1950, to parents, Burton and Elaine Hoffmann, on a military base in Munich, Germany.
After graduating high school, he continued his education at UW-Oshkosh and obtained several degrees. He formally taught English and German at Horace Mann Middle School in Sheboygan....
Nevaeh Skye Wendt
Jan 22, 2026
In loving memory of our little angel. It’s hard to put into words the pain for our loss. You are loved by many. Even though we know that you are in a better place, we still miss you and wish that you were here. You were and still are, our little blessing. There is not and will not be a...
Robert Aloisius Marin
Jan 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Marin, age 81, was born to Richard and Beatrice Marin on November 11, 1944, in Oshkosh, WI. He was the fourth of six children. Bob attended Catholic Schools growing up, and was recruited by Lourdes High School, where he played on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He was Lourdes’ first Prom King and a member of...
David John Romitti
Jan 15, 2026
Passed away on January 15, 2026, age 59, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on September 5, 1966, in Iowa, to John L. and Judith (Novak) Romitti. David was a proud graduate of Madrid High School '84, where he enthusiastically participated in baseball, football, and track. He briefly attended DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa, and spent much of his working life...
Charlotte Mae Eichstadt
Dec 28, 2025
Charlotte Mae Eichstadt passed peacefully surrounded by family and her beloved poodle, Indie, on December 28th, 2025, at the age of 93. Char was born on January 6th, 1932, in Oshkosh to Ralph and Elsie (Schuff) Dorman.
Char attended a one room schoolhouse for her primary and middle school years and left after 8th grade to lend a helping hand (as...
David Bruce Daum
Dec 20, 2025
David Bruce Daum, age 75 passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at American Grand in Neenah. He was born on June 15, 1950, to Donald Daum and Joyce (Olmsted) Altmeier.
David was a proud union worker at the Neenah Foundry for over 20 years and a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. Known for his unwavering stubbornness and sharp bargaining skills,...
Rose Marie Kromm
Dec 16, 2025
Rose M. Kromm, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.She was born on March 14, 1937, in Wauwatosa, daughter of the late Marie Langlitz. On June 29, 1957, Rose married Floyd P. Kromm, in Oshkosh, at Zion Lutheran Church, and together they built a life filled with laughter and family and enjoyed...
Susan Barbara Sheffer-Meyer
Dec 14, 2025
Rev. Susan B. Sheffer-Meyer, age 81 of Oshkosh, died on December 14, 2025. She was the second daughter born in George C. Sheffer and Ruth I. (Oxholm) Sheffer-Fuchs on September 14, 1944, in Oshkosh, WI. She was united in marriage to Rev. Thomas A. Meyer on December 30, 1990, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. A graduate of Oshkosh High School, her undergraduate...
Melody Wilson
Dec 2, 2025
Melody Kay Wilson, age 78, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Neenah, WI. She was born to parents, Russell Joseph and Dalores Mae (Hazelwood) Miller, on February 27, 1947, in WI. After high school, she attended some college and started a family. On May 22, 2009, she married the love of her life, Robert Wilson. She raised 4 children....
Kurt Wolf
Nov 22, 2025
Kurt Lee Wolf, age 53, passed away on November 22, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on February 9, 1972, to parents, Kenneth Francis and Ruth May (Stahle) Wolf, in Oshkosh, WI. He was a special soul with a gift for making the world around him brighter. He had a naturally generous spirit, always ready with a...
Josephine Marx
Nov 15, 2025
Josephine "Joby" Marx, 92, of Oshkosh, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born Josephine Gamsky on February 1, 1933, to Letta and Edward Gamsky. Her nickname, "Joby," was affectionately given by her toddler brother, Ned, who couldn't yet pronounce "Josephine." Joby graduated from Oshkosh High School with the Class of 1950, where she was elected Homecoming Queen. She...
Edward Lambert
Nov 5, 2025
Edward "Ed" Lambert Omro, WI Edward "Ed" Lambert, 76, passed away at home. Born December 22, 1948, to Edward and Evelyn Lambert (Johnston). He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 and served in Vietnam as a Door Gunner. Ed had several jobs and businesses over the years. The two he was most proud of were his...
Theresa Demars
Nov 4, 2025
Theresa A. DeMars (Rochon) December 11, 1957 – November 4, 2025 Theresa A. DeMars, age 67, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born on December 11, 1957, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Marvin and Susan (Jury) Rochon. A longtime resident of Neenah, WI,...
James Cahill
Nov 1, 2025
James C. Cahill, 91, passed away on November 1, 2025 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on March 2, 1934. He married Beverly Ann Gruse on May 23, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI and together they had five children. James was an avid outdoorsman, and was an active member in many organizations: he was the Vice President of the National Wild...
Leroy Zacher
Oct 29, 2025
Leroy "Skip" L. Zacher, age 82, passed on unexpectedly on October 29, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 30, 1943, to parents Alois and Margaret (Steffen) Zacher, in Wisconsin, one of three children. Skip was interested in learning, teaching and liked keeping active and energetic. After high school, he obtained his bachelor's degree at UW-Platteville, then his...
Takira Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
She had a heart that never stopped giving, the kind of person who would drop everything to help someone else. She carried a rare gentleness that made you feel special to just be loved by her. She had a type of kindness that is woven into your soul. She loved the little joys in life, music that made her feel,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.


