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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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Eugene Meyer

Eugene Meyer

Mar 1, 2008

Eugene A. Meyer, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2008. He was born on October 8, 1926, the son of William and Bernice Meyer. He was a claim adjuster for State Farm Insurance and late worked at Arvin - Meritor, retiring in 1989. Eugene was an avid golfer and enjoyed eating out. Eugene is survived by...

Carlene Gunning

Carlene Gunning

Feb 29, 2008

Carlene M. Gunning, 87, of Oshkosh, died Friday, February 29, 2008 at Evergreen Retirement Community - Creekview South. Carlene was born December 24, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Carlene (Shout) Woody. After her family moved north in her teens, Carlene graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to attend Oshkosh State Teachers College. On a...

Ethel Beahm

Ethel Beahm

Feb 23, 2008

Ethel A. Beahm, age 98, of Omro, died Saturday, February 23, 2008, surrounded by the love of her family at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born October 12, 1909, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Max and Katherine (Yost) Loewen. Ethel married Earl J. Beahm on June 25, 1927 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waupun. Together they purchased,...

Ken Miles

Ken Miles

Feb 23, 2008

Ken Miles passed into eternal life on Saturday, February 23 at the age of 76. He is survived by his son, Kyle (Cheryl) Miles and grandchildren Nicholas, Erica, Adena, Anthony, Keenan, Justice and Trenton. Ken lived many places throughout his life from California to New York, New Mexico to Wisconsin. He was a professional race car driver, treasure hunter, welder,...

Diana Swenson

Diana Swenson

Feb 21, 2008

View Video Tribute Diana M. Swenson, age 70, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 25, 1937 in Illinois to Reginald and Norma (Paap) Goetschius. Diana was employed by Morgan Door Company as a receptionist, later, by Winnebago County Sheriff Department, and lastly was a receptionist for Square D Company...

Katherine Scott

Katherine Scott

Feb 17, 2008

Katherine Alice Scott passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Katherine was born in Stoughton on June 9, 1912, the daughter of John and Marie (Martinson) Nettum. Katherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James H. Scott; her parents; and her only sister, Irene Elizabeth Nettum. She is survived by her three daughters: Joan...

William Brunover

William Brunover

Feb 17, 2008

William "Bill" Brunover of Oshkosh died peacefully at 7:55 Am on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Bethel Home. He was born July 29, 1913, the son of Alfred and Martha (Schoblaski) Brunover and lived his entire life in Oshkosh. On November 17, 1945 he married Madge Larson. He graduated from Oshkosh High School. Mr. Brunover retired from the Buckstaff Company...

Erna Simon

Erna Simon

Feb 13, 2008

Erna L. Simon, age 97, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, February 13, 2008 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1910 in Perham, Minnesota to John L. and Gertrude E. (Glimm) Johnson. Erna married Darel E. Simon on September 5, 1936 in Iowa at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. Darel preceded Erna in death on December...

George Pongratz

George Pongratz

Feb 13, 2008

George L. Pongratz, age 88, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, and has been reunited with his beloved wife, Viola. George married Viola Roseno on December 8, 1941, at SS Peter & Paul Church in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born November 18, 1919, in Auburndale, Wisconsin, the son of George and Amelia...

Edward Pierce

Edward Pierce

Feb 13, 2008

Edward John Pierce, age 40, died unexpectedly on February 8, 2009. He was born in West Allis on June 14, 1968, to Edward and Leanne (Vrana) Pierce. He attended Bay View High School. He loved playing and watching sports, especially baseball. He was fun loving and everyone who knew him enjoyed his company. He is survived by his mother, Leanne...

Gloria Miner

Gloria Miner

Feb 9, 2008

Gloria A. Miner spent much of her 85 years giving to others. She was born April 18, 1922 in Cambria and passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Her life was highlighted by a marriage to John W. Miner on November 19, 1949 which lasted until his death on May 24, 1997. They had a daughter, Barbara (Thomas) Miller of...

Paul Mottle

Paul Mottle

Feb 9, 2008

Paul J. Mottle, age 74, lifelong resident of Oshkosh, died at his residence on Saturday, February 9, 2008, completing his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Paul was born on November 18, 1933. He was the son of Walter and Margaret Bork. He is survived by his golden retriever pal, Sammy II. Paul was a devote Catholic, attending Mass at St....

Selma Wolverton

Selma Wolverton

Feb 8, 2008

Selma L. "Sally" Wolverton, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away February 8, 2008. She was born to Carl and Anna Krumbein of Fond du Lac, on July 9, 1913. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School, and was employed by Infant Socks of Fond du Lac for 7 years. She married Melville S. Wolverton on July 19, 1939 in...

Bernice Gabert

Bernice Gabert

Feb 6, 2008

Bernice "Ma" E. Gabert, age 92 of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born in Van Dyne, Wisconsin, on August 13, 1915 to Henrich and Helena (Schmitt) Zentner. On July 6, 1935, she married Leonard F. Gabert at St. Vincent Catholic Church. Bernice was proud of her Swiss heritage that she inherited through her...

Elsie Heppner

Elsie Heppner

Feb 6, 2008

Elsie L. Heppner, age 95 of Oshkosh, formerly of Glenview, Illinois, died at Bethel Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born in Cook County, Illinois, on June 28, 1912 to Herman and Theophia (Dalg) Lauf. On July 17, 1930 she married Charles A. Heppner. They enjoyed 57 years together until his death on November 12, 1987. Elsie and...

Kenneth Lemke

Kenneth Lemke

Feb 2, 2008

Kenneth F. Lemke, age 91, died on Saturday, February 2, 2008. A brief bout of pneumonia cut short his goal of reaching 100 years. Kenneth was born April 2, 1916 to Fred C. and Leona (Stroud) Lemke in a farmhouse built by his grandfather, Julius Lemke, in the Town of Washington, Wisconsin. He attended school in Clintonville and later UW-Madison....

Daniel Lain

Daniel Lain

Jan 31, 2008

Daniel John Lain, age 58, a life-long resident of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, January 31, 2008 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Oshkosh to Donald and Josephine (Johnson) Lain. Dan was employed by Rogge's Foods in Omro as a maintenance mechanic. He was previously employed by Counts Bus Company and Garvins Bus...

Ruth Starrine

Ruth Starrine

Jan 27, 2008

Ruth Marie Eichmann Starrine, age 78 of Oshkosh, died on Sunday, January 27, 2008. She was born to the late Albert and Dorthea (Kruger) Zuehlke on January 20, 1930. She married Arnold A. Eichmann on October 25, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1965. She later married Richard Starrine. Ruth was a member of First English Lutheran...

Arlene Schroeder

Arlene Schroeder

Jan 26, 2008

View Video Tribute Arlene M. Schroeder, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family surrounding her, on Saturday, January 26, 2008. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Oshkosh to Lores and Mary (Embs) Radloff. Arlene married Donald Schroeder on May 1, 1954 in Oshkosh at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arlene was employed by Doctor...

Cindy Kumbier

Cindy Kumbier

Jan 24, 2008

Cindy Lou Kumbier, age 45, died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Cindy was born July 8, 1962 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Darwin and Arlys (O'Neill) Kumbier. She grew up in Omro and was educated in the Omro School System, graduating from Omro High School. During her school years, Cindy was a very good...

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