Obituaries

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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Candice Davis

Candice Davis

Jan 20, 2007

Candice M. Davis, age 21, of Omro, died Saturday, January 20, 2007. She was born on November 27, 1985 in Berlin, Wisconsin the daughter of Kip and Julie Tanner Davis. She was educated in the Omro School System. Candice had many talents and passions in life. She loved spending time with people, animals and being outdoors. Her love and zest...

Lawrence Kubasta

Lawrence Kubasta

Jan 19, 2007

Lawrence L. Kubasta, age 82, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2007. He was born on April 24, 1924 to Louis J. and Ann Endrick Kubasta in Oshkosh. He married Jeanette Beck on May 27, 1950 in Omro. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2006. Lawrence was a doting husband who lovingly cared for and...

Gloria Kortbein

Gloria Kortbein

Jan 14, 2007

Gloria L. Kortbein, age 73, of Omro, died peacefully at home on January 11, 2008. Gloria was born December 28, 1934, the daughter of James and Josephine Angle. She had worked as a cook at Omro Care Center for over 20 years. Gloria had a keen sense of family and was always interested in hearing what they were doing. Some...

George Faust

George Faust

Jan 8, 2007

After a long, happy and productive life, George P. Faust, died peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 31, 1914 in Oshkosh to George W. and Bertha (Last) Faust, being a life-long resident of Oshkosh. George married Henrietta Pommerening in 1941, and shortly afterward was called to serve in the...

Paul Kresal

Paul Kresal

Jan 5, 2007

Paul S. Kresal "Coily", age 53, of Waukau, died peacefully at his home on January 2, 2007. He was born April 10, 1953 in Oshkosh, the son of Paul and Rosemary (Bartow) Kresal. He was educated in the Omro School System and was a 1971 Graduate of Omro High School. Coily was a person with many passions. He enjoyed vegetable...

Karla Schloerb

Karla Schloerb

Jan 5, 2007

Karla Adeline Schloerb, age 91 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, January 5, 2007. She was born to Theodore and Ada Anna Theresa (Bishop) Schloerb on September 28, 1915. Karla was a sweet, caring, determined, independent woman. She was an active member of First Congregational Church being involved in many organizations. She was a member of the...

Melanie Hoeft

Melanie Hoeft

Jan 4, 2007

Melanie S. Hoeft, age 29, of Omro, died peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2007. She was born October 3, 1977 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Edwin and LeeAnne (Leinweber) Christenson. Melanie attended Omro High School, Oshkosh West High School and Fox Valley Tech. She was an enthusiastic cat lover and avid music lover who enjoyed concerts and the band "The...

Alizay Koepf

Alizay Koepf

Jan 3, 2007

Alizay "ZaZa" Acacia Koepf, age 2 1/2, was born on June 14, 2004 and was lifted by angels on January 3, 2007. ZaZa was a very energetic, smiley, little girl who put a sparkle of joy in everybody's life that she knew or saw. She was a fan of sitting in front of the T.V. watching Sponge Bob and eating...

Russell Much

Russell Much

Jan 2, 2007

Russell F. Much, age 81, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1925 in Oshkosh to Fred and Lillian (Krause) Much. Russell married Elda Sang in 1942 and she preceded him in death. Russell was employed by Leach Company as a machinist before his retirement. He was a member...

Estella Niemuth

Estella Niemuth

Dec 31, 2006

Estella V. Niemuth, age 84, of Mukilteo, Washington and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 31, 2006. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Everett, Pennsylvania to Howard and Minnie (Pittman) Pennell. Estella graduated from Everett High School in 1940. On September 12, 1947 Estella married John Niemuth in Oshkosh. She enjoyed working in...

Russell Merrill

Russell Merrill

Dec 30, 2006

View Video Tribute Russell E. Merrill, born April 3, 1927, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at the age of 79. He was born in Oshkosh to Erwin C. and Ella (Metko) Merrill. He married Janet L. Ising on August 25, 1951. Russell was a loving husband and father. He was very devoted to his family...

Marvin Steiner

Marvin Steiner

Dec 27, 2006

Marvin John Edward Steiner, age 87, died at Centennial Inn on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born on April 2, 1919 to Roman and Viola (Barthels) Steiner. In 1940 he married Eileen E. Newton at the home of Reverend Hoyer in Winneconne. Marvin was a strong willed, agreeable, listener who loved hunting and fishing. During World War II he...

Irv Voyer

Irv Voyer

Dec 26, 2006

View Video Tribute Irving L. "Irv" Voyer passed away on December 26, 2006, at the age of 76. Irv was born in Wakefield, Michigan on July 20, 1930. He married Kathleen McKinney in 1957 who predeceased him. Irv attended the University of Michigan for one year and then went on to graduate at the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1953....

Kenneth Reinke

Kenneth Reinke

Dec 26, 2006

View Video Tribute Kenneth C. Reinke, age 57, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. He was born on March 7, 1949 to Chester and Cornelia (Barttelt) Reinke in Oshkosh. Kenneth married Ann Zarling on September 9, 1978 in Oshkosh. Kenneth was an outdoorsman. He loved to go camping and was an avid fisherman and...

George Baerwald

George Baerwald

Dec 22, 2006

George B. Baerwald, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, December 22, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on April 1, 1924 in the Township of Eldorado to Albert and Ida (Bloedow) Baerwald. George married Ona Kellett on July 9, 1955 in Waukegan, Illinois. She preceded him in death on October 15, 1998. George was employed by Chief...

Carmon Hoppe

Carmon Hoppe

Dec 15, 2006

Carmon H. Hoppe, age 67, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, December 15, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on October 18, 1939 in Oshkosh to Fred and Myrtle (Andersen) Hoppe. Carmon married Carol Panoch on November 7, 1970. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2000. Carmon was employed by Victory Lite Candle Company for many years....

William Mack

William Mack

Dec 15, 2006

William A "Bill" Mack, age 82, of Omro took Jesus' hand to eternal life, December 12, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born on May 29, 1924 in Milwaukee, the son of Emil & Mata Mack. He married Hazel Garschke, May 11, 1946, at Christ Church in Milwaukee. Bill answered the call of his country serving in...

Robert Coats

Robert Coats

Dec 13, 2006

Robert Coats, age 78, of rural Omro, died suddenly and unexpectedly Monday morning, December 11, 2006 at his residence. Bob was born on the family homestead July 2, 1928 the son of Ezra and Lutie (Stiller) Coats. He married Beverly Butkiewicz of Omro on March 2, 1957. Together this union was blessed with six children. Bob farmed and resided his...

Joann Schneider

Joann Schneider

Dec 11, 2006

JoAnn D. Schneider, age 70, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, December 11, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on November 9, 1936 in Oshkosh to Albert and Lavina (Benedict) Schneider. JoAnn was employed by the Oshkosh Telephone Company for many years, first as an operator, and then in the accounting department prior to her retirement. She enjoyed making...

Robert Dettlaff

Robert Dettlaff

Dec 11, 2006

View Video Tribute Robert J. "Bob" Dettlaff, age 79 of Oshkosh, died at Mercy Medical Center on Monday, December 11, 2006. He was born to Rupert and Sophia (Metko) Dettlaff on February 5, 1927. On September 25, 1948 he married Grace Manthey in Grace Lutheran Church. They enjoyed 58 years together. Bob was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He...

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