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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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Shirley Desjadon
Jul 1, 2008
Shirley J. Desjadon, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, July 1, 2008 at Bethel Home. She was born on January 17, 1919 in Panton, Vermont to Grant and Stella (Carpenter) Allen. On June 9, 1938 Shirley married Arthur J. Desjadon in Shoreham, Vermont and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1974. Left to mourn her passing is...
Leona Reichenberger
Jun 30, 2008
View Video Tribute Leona M. Reichenberger, age 76 of Oshkosh, lost her battle with cancer on Monday, June 30, 2008. She was born to George and Mary (Etteldorff) DuChateau in Oshkosh on March 29, 1932. She met Gilbert "Gib" Reichenberger and they married on August 13, 1949. Leona was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, having attended at...
Barbara Burgess
Jun 29, 2008
Barbara J. Burgess, age 64, of Oshkosh passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at home. She was born on May 20, 1944 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Metko. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and married Bob Burgess on September 18, 1965. Barbara worked at Mercy Medical Center and later at Oshkosh B'Gosh for many years until...
Erwin Oleson
Jun 28, 2008
Erwin Halkney Oleson, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1932, the son of Arthur Clarence and Florice Halkney Oleson. He married Joan Roycraft October 27, 1956 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan. He was involved in farming all his life and lived on the same farm in which he...
Damon Jaeger
Jun 28, 2008
Damon C. Jaeger, 40, of 607 High St., Chippewa Falls died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1967 in Oshkosh to Carmen (Norton) and Roger Jaeger. He grew up in Omro, Wis., and graduated from Omro High School. He continued his education at Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith, where he earned his undergraduate degree...
Robert Ruh
Jun 26, 2008
Robert R. Ruh, age 80, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008. Bob was born on November 21, 1927 to Henry and Dorothy (Sucher) Ruh. On September 3, 1949 Bob married Dorathy M. Wojahn. Bob is survived by his wife, Dorathy; sons, Mike (Chris) Ruh of Stanford, Montana, Stan (Sue) Ruh of Canon City, Colorado, Steve Ruh of Oshkosh; daughters, Victoria...
June Wesner
Jun 25, 2008
June E. Wesner, age 83, of Waukau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday evening, June 22, 2008. She was born June 24, 1924 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marshall and Lydia (Baum) Grant. June married Vernon O. Wesner on April 27, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1983....
Patsy Stevenson
Jun 24, 2008
Patsy Lorraine Stevenson, age 84, of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Park View Health Center. Patsy was born on December 12, 1923 to John and Ivaline (Kellogg) Haas in Chicago, Illinois. Patsy was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star in Michigan where she held various offices within the chapter. She was also a...
Rick Krause
Jun 24, 2008
Rick A. Krause, age 44, of Omro, died unexpectedly as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident, early Saturday morning, June 21, 2008. He was born July 5, 1963, in Oshkosh, the son of Norman and Sandra (Johnson) Krause. Rick attended school in Omro and was an Omro High School graduate. Rick enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, 4-wheeling, Ford Trucks,...
Yvonne Koepke
Jun 20, 2008
Yvonne M. "Bonnie" Koepke, age 62, of Oshkosh, was taken home by her Lord on Friday, June 20, 2008 at Vallhaven Care Center in Neenah after struggling with many illnesses. She was born on October 26, 1945 in Artesia, New Mexico to Clem and Muriel (Anderson) Weindorf. Bonnie married Robert Koepke in Milwaukee on February 3, 1968. Bonnie was a...
Stephen Hammond
Jun 19, 2008
View Video Tribute Stephen H. Hammond, age 92 of Oshkosh, died at Evergreen Retirement Community on Thursday, June 19, 2008. He was born to Samuel O. and Lucy Rebecca (Leland) Hammond on January 27, 1916. He attended school and became a watchmaker. This endeavor caused him to meet Jeanette Johnson. They married on June 3, 1944. They had been married...
John Weiner
Jun 19, 2008
John F. Weiner, age 87, of Berlin, formerly of Omro, died peacefully Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, after a short illness at Juliette Manor in Berlin. He was born in Duluth, MN on September 4, 1920, the son of John and Minnie (Fieblekorn) Weiner. John had attended Berlin High School and served in the US Army overseas on a European...
George Bauer
Jun 18, 2008
George R. "Bob" Bauer, age 81, of rural Winneconne, died peacefully Thursday evening June 12, 2008 at his residence. Bob was born on February 20, 1927, the son of Edward A. and Mabel M. (Lang) Bauer. He married Elaine C. Daubert on September 9, 1967; she preceded him in death on December 13, 1992. Farming was Bob's life. He was...
Clarence Hodge
Jun 17, 2008
Clarence Scott Hodge Jr., age 85, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, June 17, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1923 in the village of Wild Rose to Clarence S. and Sarah A. (Lane) Hodge Sr. On September 27, 1951 Scott married Barbara L. Smith in Oshkosh. Scott was employed by Winnebago County Highway Department as...
Randall Rees
Jun 16, 2008
Randall "Randy" D. Rees, age 56, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 11, 2008, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, following a courage battle with Cancer. He was born December 11, 1951, in Oshkosh, the son of Orville Rees and Muriel (Rees) Howard. Randy had served in the YCC Corp youth in 1968. He had served in the US Army for...
James Geen
Jun 11, 2008
James G. Geen, age 75 of Oshkosh, died at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on August 2, 1932 to John and Ruth (Hoskin) Geen. He grew up in Ironwood and then served his country in the Navy for four years. After his time in the service he met Janice Belkye. They married...
Darlene Anderson
Jun 9, 2008
Darlene C. Anderson, age 64, of Omro, passed away on Monday, June 09, 2008 at Appleton Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Berlin, WI on January 11, 1944, to Erwin and Lola (Schmude) Krueger. She graduated from Omro High School in 1962 and married Elwyn J. "Andy" Anderson on July 17, 1964. Darlene was...
Gonzalo Hernandez
Jun 9, 2008
Gonzalo Jimenez Hernandez, age 26, of Gillett, died tragically in a house fire on June 2, 2008. He was born October 1, 1981, the son of Carlo and Dominga Jimenez Hernandez. He is lovingly survived by his parents, other relatives, friends, and extended family here and in Mexico. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008 at St. John...
Edgar Salisbury
Jun 6, 2008
Edgar W. "Eddie" Salisbury of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Friday June 6, 2008 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 79. He was born Dec. 28, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lynn and Alta (Mickle) Salisbury. Edgar attended Washington High School in Milwaukee and graduated in June 1946. Edgar was an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin...
Doris Armbruster
May 31, 2008
Doris V. Armbruster, age 92, of Appleton, died Saturday evening, May 31, 2008 at Manor Care. She was born on January 5, 1916 near Fremont, Wisconsin to Edward and Luella (Thomas) Gabel. On June 5, 1937, Doris married Leonard A. Armbruster at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Berlin, Wisconsin. Doris was a graduate of Berlin High School and the Green...
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