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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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Marion Hough
Dec 31, 2007
Marion E. Hough, age 93, of Boise, Idaho, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at Willow Park Assisted Living in Boise, Idaho. She was born on November 29, 1914 in Oshkosh to James and Hallie McCallan. Marion graduated from Oshkosh Teachers College with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught multiple elementary grades in Marinette, Wisconsin; Lawton,...
Robert Eichmann
Dec 25, 2007
Robert Eichmann, age 87, of Wild Rose died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born March 26, 1920, in Oshkosh, the son of John Eichmann and Ida Klaska Eichmann. Robert enjoyed ice fishing, ice boating, playing checkers and dancing to polka and country music. He especially loved to drive Model T's. Robert was employed at Diamond...
Marvin Koplitz
Dec 18, 2007
Marvin Eldor Koplitz, age 78, died Tuesday morning, December 18, 2007. He was born July 19, 1929 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Eldor and Esther (Diestler) Koplitz. On September 4, 1952 he married Dorothy Maliske. He went to school in Oshkosh and farmed in the town of Utica (Picket Area) for many years before moving to Oshkosh. He...
Linda Fernandez
Dec 13, 2007
Linda Fernandez, age 59, of Ripon, passed away at Mercy Medical Center, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, December 13, 2007. Linda was born on January 7, 1948 in Beaver Dam, to Karl and Gloria Machkovitz Loeck. She worked in the restaurant field most of her life. Linda will best be remembered for her cheery disposition, and how she loved to laugh....
Linda Simpson
Dec 12, 2007
Linda E. Simpson, age 79, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1928 in Poy Sippi to William and Clara (Martin) Krueger. On June 5, 1957 Linda married Kenneth Simpson and he preceded her in death on July 9, 1979. Linda was a waitress for Steeles Restaurant in Berlin, was...
Verona Sawitski
Dec 9, 2007
Verona M. Sawitski, 95, was welcomed into heaven on December 9, 2007. She lived a rich full life, and has left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Verona was born in Oshkosh on April 28, 1912 to James and Linda (Hartman) Mueller. A life-long resident of Oshkosh, Verona attended Sacred Heart School. While working at Buckstaff Furniture Company,...
Sherry Koonce
Dec 9, 2007
Sherry L. Koonce, age 50, of Neenah, died Thursday morning, December 6, 2007 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Sherry was born on August 4, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Jane and William Cutting. She married Donnie Koonce on May 15, 1988. Sherry worked at The Watters Group in Appleton. She loved snow, traveling, nature, and dancing. Sherry was...
Faye Thys
Dec 7, 2007
View Video Tribute Faye L. Thys, age 81 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born in Oshkosh to Frank and Ida (Diestler) Phillips on July 2, 1926. She married Lawrence "Larry" E. Thys on October 20, 1945. After 55 years together, Lawrence died on July 10, 2000. Faye was a member of...
Mildred Turner
Dec 7, 2007
Mildred Edith Turner, owner of WEE CARE CHILDREN'S CENTER in Omro, and a retired Kindergarten Teacher in the Omro School System, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007. She is survived by her WEE CARE Staff, both past and present. She is also survived by her special friend, Edward Coumbe, Helen Johns, Florence King, Gale Pierce, Gerri Raddatz and Millie...
Dennis Paschke
Dec 6, 2007
Dennis L. Paschke passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 6, 2007. He was born on November 26, 1960, to Dorothy and the late James L. Paschke. Dennis graduated in 1979 from Oshkosh West High School then traveled to Texas where he lived and worked on a ranch for many years. He truly enjoyed the time spent there...
Robert Berndt
Dec 5, 2007
Robert D. Berndt, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday evening, December 5, 2007 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on October 4, 1927 in Oshkosh to Alfred and Rose (Krug) Berndt. Bob married Donna Middleton and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2006. Bob was a Master Plumber who was employed by M.P. Kelly Plumbing...
Robert Pung
Dec 4, 2007
View Video Tribute Robert E. Pung, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Oshkosh community servant, died unexpectedly, at the age of 75, on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. Bob was born to the late Clement and Olive (Baer) Pung on August 29, 1932 in St Johns, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1954. He met his...
Lee Rymer
Dec 4, 2007
Lee Edwin Rymer, of Omro, passed away on December 1, 2007, at Omro Care Center. Lee was born January 7, 1910 in Oconto Falls, WI the son of the late Sherman and Grace (Simpson) Rymer. On March 17, 1929, he married Dorothy Ragan in Fond du Lac, WI. Together with his wife, they farmed in the town of Rushford for...
Elaine Bonneau
Dec 2, 2007
Elaine M. Bonneau, age 87, a resident of Omro Care Center, passed away early Thursday morning, November 29, 2007. Elaine was born September 4, 1920 in Green Bay, WI. She was raised in Bear Creek and later moved to Milwaukee at the age of 15. There she met and married Ronald V. Bonneau on June 10, 1939. As an Air...
Addie Jones
Dec 1, 2007
Adeline "Addie" C. Jones passed away at Aurora Medical Center on December 1, 2007. She was born on July 25, 1918 in Mellen, Wisconsin to Ray and Julia Eder. She married E. Milton Jones on December 21, 1936. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2006. Addie was educated and raised in Oshkosh. She was a wonderful homemaker and...
Roy Dumke
Nov 30, 2007
View Video Tribute Roy H. Dumke, born June 12, 1933 in Oshkosh to Harvey and Alvina (Weiner) Dumke passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007. He is survived by his 3 sons, Alan W. (Debbie) Stievo, Daniel R. (Faith) Dumke and Thomas A. (Karen) Dumke; 6 grandchildren, Mathew and Michelle Stievo, Zachary, Addison, Talon and Graham Dumke; 4 sisters, Ellen...
Viola Leinweber
Nov 29, 2007
View Video Tribute Viola Ester Leinweber died on Thursday morning November 29, 2007 at Evergreen Retirement Community after a long illness. Viola was born July 24, 1910 in Oshkosh to John and Elizabeth (Zurgiebel) Kleveno. She married John Leinweber Jr., her husband of seventy-one years, September 12, 1929 in Wheatland, Wyoming. Viola (Vi) earned a certificate in infant hygiene in...
Janet Evans
Nov 28, 2007
Janet Evans, age 97, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, November 28, 2007 at Park View Health Center. A private family celebration of life will be held at later date. Janet was born on January 22, 1910 in Oshkosh to John and Itola (Baker) Evans. She received her BS Degree from Stout (now University of Wisconsin-Stout) and a Master's Degree from...
Kathleen Dudley
Nov 28, 2007
Kathleen Bodette Dudley passed away on November 28, 2007, one month before her 91st birthday. She was born to Alexander Bruyere and Mary Ellen McDonald of Escanaba, Michigan. She was predeceased by her husband, David. They resided at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Kathleen was a dental assistant in Escanaba and then, after marrying David, she was a housewife who...
Daniel Markofski
Nov 25, 2007
Daniel James Markofski was received into the Lord's arms November 25, 2007 at Bethel Home, where he struggled with cancer, under the care of Affinity Hospice. He was born to Eugene and Adeline (Deibert) Markofski on November 19, 1946 in Oshkosh. Dan graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1966. He worked for Pluswood and Oshkosh Truck Corporation, before being employed...
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