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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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Sylvia Schumerth

Sylvia Schumerth

Apr 19, 2008

Sylvia M. Schumerth, our beloved mother, passed away at Bethel Home on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the age of 97. She was born on January 5, 1911 in DePere, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Irene (Van Remortel) Coenen. Sylvia married Harold Schumerth on August 28, 1940 in DePere and lived in Algoma until 1943 when they moved to...

Marion Turnmeyer

Marion Turnmeyer

Apr 16, 2008

Marion G. Turnmeyer, age 93 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Marion was born on June 18, 1914 to Arthur and Evelyn (Purdy) LaMore. On October 13, 1934 she married Bernard E. Turnmeyer; he preceded her in death on February 18, 1983. Marion was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She and Bernard worked...

Lucille Fuchs-King

Lucille Fuchs-King

Apr 14, 2008

Lucille Fuchs-King, age 88, of Woodruff, Wisconsin and formerly of Oshkosh, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2008 at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 5, 1920 in Pound, Wisconsin, a daughter to the late William and Edna (Trapp) Mueller. Lucille married Joseph Fuchs on October...

Irma Buhrow

Irma Buhrow

Apr 13, 2008

Irma Elizabeth Heise Buhrow, age 91, of Omro, died April 9, 2008, at the Omro Care Center. She was born February 10, 1917, on the family farm on Heise Road to William and Emma Pietsch Heise. Irma married William Ralph Buhrow, November 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1994. Bill and Irma ran a dairy farm...

Lorene Hogan

Lorene Hogan

Apr 12, 2008

Hazel Lorene Hogan, always known as "Lorene," passed away April 12, 2008 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Although her family and friends are saddened, they are also joyful that she will be welcomed in heaven and reunited with her loving parents and four wonderful sisters. Her approach to life was simple and unwavering: always use kind words, make time...

Peter Hassler

Peter Hassler

Apr 7, 2008

Peter E. Hassler, age 65, of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after battling 6 years of kidney cancer. He was born August 4, 1942 in Oshkosh to Donald and Jane (Schulz) Hassler. Pete graduated from Neenah High School in 1960. He married Armenia "Minnie" Gomez Zachow on September...

Ferne Davis

Ferne Davis

Apr 3, 2008

Ferne E. Davis, age 92, of Omro, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Omro Care Center. Ferne was born in Omro on January 18, 1916, the daughter of William and Flora (Pinkney) Horne. She married Walter Davis on August 5, 1939 in Oshkosh. Ferne graduated from UW-Oshkosh, and taught school in Omro for a number of years, retiring...

Arlene Groven

Arlene Groven

Apr 2, 2008

Arlene A. Groven, age 75, of Arkdale, died April 2, 2008, at Wild Rose Manor. She was born August 25, 1932 in Wautoma, the daughter of Oliver and Doris (Hadel) Ames. Arlene loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Arlene is survived by her husband, Orlin Groven of Edgerton; her children, Barbara Cantrell of Montana and Bruce Groven...

Gerald Hellwig

Gerald Hellwig

Apr 1, 2008

Gerald E. "Jerry" Hellwig, age 84, of Omro, died Thursday evening, March 27, 2008 at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born December 5, 1923, the son of Ernest A. and Laura T. (Peterson) Hellwig. Jerry was a 1942 graduate of Omro High School. He married Marjorie Miller on May 25, 1957, in Fond du Lac. Jerry retired...

Doris Abts

Doris Abts

Apr 1, 2008

Doris Arvilla Abts (nee Sivesind), rejoined the love of her life, the late William Frank Abts, Tuesday, April 1, 2008. She was the deeply loved mother of Christine McLaughlin (Milwaukee) and Karen (Larry) Springer of Oshkosh; dearest grandmother of Casey (Heather) Springer, Molly Springer and Anne, George, and Elizabeth McLaughlin; and delighted great-grandmother of Mason, Mitchell, and William Springer. She...

Irene Ross

Irene Ross

Mar 30, 2008

Irene E. Ross, age 83, of Oshkosh, died peacefully March 29, 2008 at Bethel Home. She was born June 15, 1924 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Luft) Ostwald. Irene married Clarence Greeninger on October 13, 1943 and he preceded her in death January 15, 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge. Irene married J. Edward Ross October...

George Cuske

George Cuske

Mar 30, 2008

George A. Cuske passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was born in Oshkosh on July 8, 1926 to Anton and Daisy (Cook) Cuske. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. Then on January 17, 1953 he married Lynn J. Stowe. George was a hardworking man who provided well for his family. For many years he...

Harry Kimball

Harry Kimball

Mar 29, 2008

Harry C. Kimball, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2008 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on June 10, 1917, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Wright)Kimball. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1936. On October 12, 1940 he married Edna Pfaffenroth. During WWII, Harry served with the U.S. Army...

Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Mar 27, 2008

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Adams, who had lived in Oshkosh since 1999, passed away at age 105 on March 27, 2008. Miss Dottie was born May 31, 1902, in Morristown, New Jersey, the daughter of Helen and William Dean. Miss Dottie had one brother, John, who preceded her in death in 2001. She married Harold Moore in 1923. She later married...

Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder

Mar 27, 2008

?? Robert L. Snyder, retired UW-Oshkosh professor, died at 3:17 AM, March 27, 2008 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. He suffered a stroke after surgery. ?? "Doc" as he was affectionately called, was an advocate for students. To him they came first. And if you mentioned "jazz" he could tell you more than you wanted to know. ?? Bob was born...

Dorothy Herbst

Dorothy Herbst

Mar 26, 2008

Dorothy A. Herbst, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2008 at Bethel Home. She was born on September 18, 1927 in Waukau to Cecil and Clarabelle (Johnson) Piper. Dorothy married Russell A. Herbst on September 15, 1951 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1975. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church....

Barbara Langkau

Barbara Langkau

Mar 24, 2008

View Video Tribute Barbara A. Langkau, age 71, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, March 24, 2008 after a short illness. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Packwaukee to William and Erma (Deutschbein) Daniels. Barb was employed by Hoffmaster Company for 27 years, from 1974-2003, in various roles within the accounting department before her retirement. She was an active...

Margaret Hamann

Margaret Hamann

Mar 24, 2008

Margaret L. (Marge) Hamann, age 93, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, March 24, 2008 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 7, 1914 in Oshkosh to William and Louise (Japp) Reas. Marge married Herbert E. "Sam" Hamann on July 2, 1937 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1990. Marge was employed...

Janell Kirch

Janell Kirch

Mar 24, 2008

Janell E. Kirch, age 63, of Omro, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee following a short illness. She was born June 7, 1944, in Milwaukee the daughter of Sylvester and Evelyn (Knoth) Werner. Janell married her high school sweet heart, William P. Kirch, Jr. on September 7, 1963 in Milwaukee. They moved to Omro...

Stanley Kierszh

Stanley Kierszh

Mar 22, 2008

Stanley M. Kierszh, died with his family at his side at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday, March 22, 2008. He was born in Oshkosh to the late Steven and Nettie Kierszh on March 2, 1921. He grew up in Oshkosh, and on September 15, 1945 he married Dorothy Daubert. Stanley was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish-St. Peter for...

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