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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Clarice Streich
Dec 11, 2006
Clarice J. "Babe" Streich, age 93, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born to Julius and Matilda (Neuman) Streich on February 13, 1913 in Oshkosh. Clarice was baptized and confirmed through Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include her two nieces; Joyce (Edward) Boyden of Stevens Point and Nancy Peterson of Appleton. She is also...
E. Jones
Dec 10, 2006
E. Milton Jones, age 89 died at Omro Care Center on Sunday, December 10, 2006 after a long fight with cancer. He was born in the Township of Algoma, the youngest of seven children, to Albert M. and Jennie (Stever) Jones on April 16, 1917. On December 21, 1936 he married, Adeline C. Eder of Oshkosh. Milton farmed most of...
William King
Dec 9, 2006
William J. "Bill" King, age 18, died in an early morning car accident on December 9, 2006 near Wautoma. He was born to John King and Donna (Rasey) King on January 24, 1988 in Oshkosh. He graduated from Wild Rose High School in June, 2006 and was in the process of enlisting in the United States Army. Bill had a...
Lewis Reitz
Dec 7, 2006
Lewis W. "Lew" Reitz, age 75, of Oshkosh, died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on December 7, 2006. He was born to Julius and Jessie (Fisher) Reitz on October 17, 1931 in the Township of Omro. Lewis married Gladys Mollen on May 11, 1960 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Lewis was a man of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, gardening...
Vernette Kruschke
Dec 7, 2006
Vernette V. Kruschke, age 74, died Sunday morning, December 3, 2006 at the Omro Care Center. She was born on August 2, 1932 to Anton and Regina Zinda Kropidlowski in Sancher, Wisconsin. On July 10, 1959, she married Donald Kruschke. Together they made their home in the Shawano area. Vernette was an avid coin collector. She enjoyed feeding and watching...
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