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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.

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Anne Zernzach

Anne Zernzach

Jan 9, 2009

Anne K. Zernzach, age 72, of Omro, died Monday afternoon, January 5, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born August 12, 1936, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Leo and Adeline (Rieder) Haanen. Anne married Dr. Rudolph Zernzach on February 1, 1964, in De Pere, WI. Gardening was something Anne loved to do. She would use...

Coralee Cole

Coralee Cole

Jan 8, 2009

CoraLee Cole, age 72 went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 8, 2009. CoraLee is survived by her mother, Freda Mann, sister, Barbara (Don) Falk, all of Winneconne. Sister Joyce (Chuck) Adams of Moscow, Maine. Nine children, Colleen (George) Cartwright, Diana Bargender (Thi Michaels), Dennis (Darlene) Tritt, Laurie (Tony) Queiser, Rita (Dick) Dempsey, Ray (Allyson) Tritt, Butch...

William Fuller

William Fuller

Jan 7, 2009

William C. "Bill" Fuller, age 99, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, January 7, 2009 at Bethel Home. He was born on December 3, 1909 in Oshkosh to Elmer and Jennie (Hughes) Fuller. On October 8, 1942 Bill married Jessie Pamplin in Austin, Texas. During WWII, Bill served in the U. S. Army 95th Division, spending part of that time in...

Violet Brusius

Violet Brusius

Jan 7, 2009

Violet L. "Vi" Brusius, age 93, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, January 7, 2009 at Bethel Home. She was born on July 5, 1915 in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Emma (Schumacher) Wojahn. On July 25, 1915 she was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, where on April 1, 1928 she was confirmed. A graduate of Oshkosh High School, Vi...

James Bronson

James Bronson

Jan 6, 2009

James E. Bronson, age 77 of Oshkosh died at Bethel Home on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. He was born in Oshkosh on February 24, 1931to Clarence and Florence (Dreyer) Bronson. On November 28, 1953 he married Faye Reimer. She preceded him in death on June 21, 1989. On August 10, 1990, he married Eileen Hintz Hansen. James was a salesman...

Deborah Hesek

Deborah Hesek

Dec 30, 2008

Deborah Lynn Hesek, age 53 of Poysippi died at Theda Clark Medical Center on Tuesday, December 30, 2008.? She was born February 5, 1955 to Thomas and Delores (Walkish) Hesek.? She loved the outdoors, cooking, and doing things around the house. Surviving Deborah are: her son, Richard Ostertag Jr. of Appleton; mother, Delores Hesek of Poysippi; brothers, Wayne (Mary) Hesek...

Clarence Hunt

Clarence Hunt

Dec 29, 2008

Clarence J. Hunt, age 68, formerly of Winneconne, died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Centennial Inn. He was born in a small cabin in Winneconne on January 14, 1940 to the late Clarence and Lillian (Benedict) Hunt. Clarence went to school in Winneconne-Butte de Morts and later worked as a machinist and shop steward at Oshkosh Truck. He also volunteered...

Bette Wilson

Bette Wilson

Dec 26, 2008

Elizabeth Jane (Moon) Wilson died at Alten Haus in Neenah on Friday, December 26, 2008. She was born in Oshkosh on May 7, 1923 to Marge Sequin and Frank Moon. She married Bud Wilson in 1964. He preceded her in death in 1969. Bette worked hard and loved life and to her, family was most important. Throughout her life she...

Roger Paulick

Roger Paulick

Dec 23, 2008

Roger A. Paulick, age 75, died Tuesday morning, December 23, 2008 at Omro Care Center. He was born on June 29, 1933 in Oshkosh to Arthur and Vineta (Rothe) Paulick. During the Korean War, Roger served as a radio repairman in the U.S. Air Force. After honorable discharge from the Air Force, his training carried over in his love of...

Ronald Reetz

Ronald Reetz

Dec 22, 2008

Ronald J. Reetz, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Monday, December 22, 2008 after a short illness. He was born in Oshkosh on March 9, 1928 to Carl and Ruth (Purdy) Reetz. Ron married Dolores Jensen on January 24, 1953 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Denmark, Wisconsin. A graduate from Denmark High School in 1946, Ron served his country during...

Edna Stone

Edna Stone

Dec 18, 2008

Edna Ella Stone, age 105, of Omro, died peacefully Sunday evening, December 14, 2008 at the Omro Care Center. She was born January 17, 1903, in the Town of Utica, the daughter of Harman and Margaret (Hughes) Dodd. Edna graduated from Omro High School in 1923. After graduation, she worked for the telephone company in Omro. On November 20, 1926,...

Dennis Clark

Dennis Clark

Dec 11, 2008

Dennis James Clark, of Pickett, Wisconsin, passed into eternal resting on December 11, 2008. Dennis was at home with his wife and son at his side. He was born March 29, 1956 in Oshkosh to Carroll J. and Bernice (Hinz) Clark. He grew up in Butte Des Mort, attending Winneconne schools. On July 25, 1981 Dennis married the love of...

Charles Drayna

Charles Drayna

Dec 10, 2008

Charles E. Drayna, age 82, of Oshkosh died Wednesday at All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. He was born April 1, 1926 in Superior to the late Stephen and Bertha (Hoyden) Drayna. Charles was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Superior and Superior State College and received his Master's Degree from Indiana University. He served overseas...

Ruth Pautz

Ruth Pautz

Dec 9, 2008

Ruth L. Pautz, age 75, died December 9, 2008. She was born March 30, 1933 in Pickett, WI., the daughter of Ervin and Martha (Strobush) Lungwitz. Ruth had worked at the Buckstaff Company in Oshkosh for 30 years. Ruth is survived by her sons, Dan Davis of Tacoma, WA, Anthony Ellis of Oshkosh; sisters, Betty Krause of rural Ripon, Irmgard...

Seth Cumbie

Seth Cumbie

Dec 7, 2008

Seth William Cumbie, our little Angel, was born Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Aurora Hospital, the son of William and Robbi Brooks Cumbie. Seth will lovingly be missed by his parents, Bill and Robbi; sister, Brianna Nicole Cumbie; grandparents, Steve and Jody Brooks of Omro; Deborah and Ron Zabel of Auroraville and Bill and Lori Cumbie of Berlin; great grandparents,...

Vivian Pitz

Vivian Pitz

Dec 7, 2008

Vivian A. Pitz, age 87 passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Park View Health Center. Vivian was born on April 28, 1921 to Herrick and Mayme Hutchins. She married Herbert Pitz on July 5, 1945. They were married for 35 years until his death on June 28, 1980. Vivian was the wind beneath the wings of many people...

Walter Goode

Walter Goode

Dec 5, 2008

Walter J. Goode Sr., age 75, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, December 5, 2008. He was born on April 17, 1933 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Walter P. and Mildred (MacMurtrie) Goode. On March 15, 1969 Walter married Linda Klemmer at Amenia, New York. Walter was employed as a commercial truck driver but was also known as an accomplished carpenter for...

Doris Maager

Doris Maager

Dec 4, 2008

Doris H. Maager, age 96, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, December 04, 2008, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Doris was born in Hebron, on June 7, 1912, the daughter of Floyd and Lillian (Kuhn) Meracle. She lived most of her life in Fond du Lac, working many years for the Wisconsin Telephone Company, Fred Ruping...

Gladys Lafauce

Gladys Lafauce

Dec 3, 2008

Gladys I. LaFauce, age 90, of Omro and formerly of Winneconne, died Wednesday evening, December 3, 2008 at Omro Care Center. She was born on June 17, 1918 at Rush Lake, Wisconsin to Glen and Irene ((Splitt) Baitinger. Gladys married Earl LaFauce on May 12, 1945 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on August 12, 1972. Gladys was...

Thomas Marquart

Thomas Marquart

Dec 2, 2008

Tom E. Marquart, 93, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born November 12, 1915 in Oshkosh to Earl and Ethel (nee Johnston) Marquart. Tom grew up on the north side and attended Oshkosh State Teachers College. He married the former Audrey Reider on January 2, 1939 in Appleton. She preceded him...

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