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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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Ronald Widmer
Aug 25, 2023
Ronald Lee Widmer went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 25. He was 84 years old, having been born to Lawrence and Norma Widmer on October 30, 1938. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956 and lived his entire life in Oshkosh. Ron served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1956-1959 and was honorably discharged...
Carol Helmer
Aug 23, 2023
Carol (nee Glasshoff) Helmer, age 86, went to eternal peace while at The Residence in Oshkosh, WI on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 with family by her side. She was born at ThedaClark Hospital in Neenah, WI on September 21, 1936 to Ernest "Ernie" and Nelda (nee Thorson) Glasshoff. Carol grew up and lived most of her life in the Fox...
Muriel Johnson
Aug 20, 2023
Muriel H. Johnson, age 88, passed away in the early morning hours of August 20, 2023. Muriel was born the youngest of three children, on October 16, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Myrtle (Winter) and Harry Burke. It is in Chicago that she met the love of her life and married Bob Johnson Sr. on August 30, 1952. Bob preceded...
Mark Berndt
Aug 18, 2023
Mark "Brock" Willam Berndt, age 71, went to be with his loving wife on August 18, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1952, to parents, Edwin and Sarah (Bauer) Berndt, in Wisconsin. On July 27, 1979, he married the love of his life and best friend, Mary Schilling in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was an avid sports fan of Wisconsin...
Dorothy Wade
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy "Dotty" (Jungwirth) Wade, 77, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Country Villa in Omro after a courageous battle with Parkinson's with her family at her side. She was born September 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Zona (Sweet) Jungwirth. Dotty attended Omro high school where she was a cheerleader and played oboe in the band. She...
John Johnson
Aug 9, 2023
John Kevin Johnson, age 65, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on March 22, 1958, to parents, James Kenneth and Dorothy (Taylor) Johnson Sr. in Wisconsin. He enjoyed listening to music of all types. John was an avid fan of Star Wars and sword play. He will be remembered as an all-around "Happy Guy,"...
Charles Kleveno
Jul 31, 2023
Charles W. Kleveno, 39, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1983 in Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School, and went on to receive an associate's degree in computer science from Fox Valley Tech. Charles was a reserved man who enjoyed computer programming, and building computers, and managed his own business dealing in...
Florence Dickey
Jul 27, 2023
Florence "Liz" E. Dickey, age 95, went home to our Loving Savior on July 27, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1927, to Fred and Marie (Minnig) Gafner in Wisconsin. On December 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Dickey, in Yuma, Arizona. She was a long-time member of First English Lutheran Church, assisted with the...
Arlette Smith
Jul 24, 2023
Arlette M. Smith (Young) of Oshkosh, WI was born to eternal life July 24, 2023, at the age of 85. Arlette was born June 21, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. Arlette grew up in Milwaukee with 3 sisters and a brother. As a young girl, she met the late Curtis R. Smith, whom she married on September 25, 1953. They were...
Katherine Ohlsson
Jul 18, 2023
Katherine K. Ohlsson, passed away unexpectedly in Oshkosh, WI on July 18, 2023. She was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin on February 23, 1957, to Mabel (Janke) and Joseph Ohlsson. Kathy was a very strong-minded person and had a strong will, and she loved to do crafts. She was loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived...
Ralph Pieper
Jul 17, 2023
Ralph Raymond Pieper, 95, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Wisconsin. He was born on November 25, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI, to Mary (Schutkowski) and Walter Przepiora. He was very proud of his Polish heritage. Ralph was known as a "social bug," to all who knew him. His personality was bright and contagious. Ralph proudly served in the U.S....
Marvin Thielke
Jul 15, 2023
Marvin A. Thielke, 79, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1943 in New London, Wisconsin to Frank William Thielke and Violet A. (Weber) Thielke. Marvin worked at Jet car wash, Skid and Pallet Services in Menasha, and Milltown Paper which he retired from. He enjoyed going to the Casino and playing Bingo with Carol...
Alice Grunske
Jul 13, 2023
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Helen Jepsen
Jul 9, 2023
Helen Ann Jepsen passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the age of 85 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Helen was born in 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and her parents, Anne and Sylvester Kurek, preceded her in death. Helen grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and graduated...
John Elert
Jun 28, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of John Steve Elert of Oshkosh. He died at the age of 79 on June 28, 2023. John went by his middle name Steve. He was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on April 21, 1944. Steve was adopted by Donald and Elizabeth Elert. Steve grew up in Madison, Wisconsin with his two sisters, Maggie...
Charmaine Monroe
Jun 26, 2023
Charmaine Pofahl Monroe, 94, passed away on June 26, 2023. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, during a snowstorm to Bernice and George Ratchman, Charmaine lived a full life and passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. She is survived by her children, Gloria (Eric) Pofahl-Pangman, Sally Pofahl, Pat (Jeff) Issac, and James (Sue) Monroe;...
Irna Kromm
Jun 25, 2023
Irna Kromm, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2023, at Bethel Home. She was born on November 8, 1928, at the family farm near Embarrass, Wisconsin. She was a daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Harke) Gehrt in a family of 12 children. She met her belovable husband, Peter Kromm, through her brother. Pete and Irna...
Kathy Mittelsteadt
Jun 17, 2023
Kathy M. Mittelsteadt, 68, passed away on June 17, 2023, in Oshkosh, WI with her family by her side. She was born in Oshkosh, WI, on July 9, 1954, to Arden and Lila (Hansen) Nelson. Kathy married Thomas Mittelsteadt on August 5, 2000, and they shared 22 years of marriage together. Kathy loved spending time with her family, playing board...
Ralph Klemz
Jun 17, 2023
Ralph A. Klemz, 95, was called home to Heaven on June 17, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh, WI, on May 1, 1928 to the late Harold and Esther (Helm) Klemz. On August 7, 1953, he married Donna Beaudreaux, they divorced. He married Sharon Mielke on November 12, 1983. Sharon passed away on August 7, 2007. Ralph was a proud...
Susan Balza
Jun 12, 2023
Susan Balza, age 83, died June 12, 2023, from complications due to dementia at Omro Care Center in Omro, WI. She was born on February 1, 1940, in Kenosha, WI to Margaret (McLauren) and Stanley Baker. She married her high school sweetheart, James J. Balza, on September 26, 1959, in Kenosha, WI. They moved to Winneconne, WI in 1969 and...
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