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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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Joseph Spencer

Joseph Spencer

Aug 17, 2006

Joseph R. Spencer, Jr., "Joe", age 39, of Omro, died Monday evening, August 14, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh following a courageous battle with Cancer. Joe was born April 6, 1967 in Springfield, Il., the son of Joseph and Reta Spencer. Joe enjoyed spending his time with his son, Jacob, together they fished, camped and four wheeled and...

Frieda Rucks

Frieda Rucks

Aug 15, 2006

???? Frieda Rucks, formerly of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.? She was born December 3, 1907 to John and Claire Spiegelberg Hoppe in Bonduel, WI.? She married Lyman L. Rucks on April 30, 1928 in Illinois.????????????? ???? Frieda loved to crotchet.? She particularly liked to crotchet afghans.? She also...

Landon Nelson

Landon Nelson

Aug 11, 2006

Landon James Nelson, (August 3, 2006 – August 11, 2006) precious infant, went from his mom's arms to God's arms on Friday, August 11, 2006 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Landon is survived by and will be missed by his loving mom, Tera Nelson of Omro; his grandparents, Dan Nelson of Omro and Terry Nelson of Omro; his uncles and...

Vivian Roehl

Vivian Roehl

Aug 4, 2006

Vivian Lorene Roehl, age 84 of Green Bay, formerly of Oshkosh, died after battling a lingering illness on Friday, August 4, 2006 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay. She was born on March 19, 1922 to Waldo and Irma (Kuebler) Jensen. She was married to Kenneth A. Roehl on July 31, 1944. Vivian and Kenneth enjoyed 59 years together...

Bess Hronis

Bess Hronis

Aug 2, 2006

View Video Tribute On Wednesday, August 2, 2006, Bess Hronis, age 91 of Oshkosh, crossed over The Rainbow Bridge. She was born in Illinois to Dan and Ann (Gianakopolos) Karagianis on July 28, 1915. On September 6, 1936 she married Sam Hronis in Milwaukee, he preceded her in death earlier this year on April 5, 2006. Bess was the kindest,...

Margaret Krumenauer

Margaret Krumenauer

Jul 31, 2006

Margaret R. Krumenauer, age 91, died peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2006 at her home in Gabriel's Villa, Oshkosh. Margaret was born on August 31, 1914 to George and Barbara (Uelman) Schneider in Oshkosh. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. She found love with Eugene J. Krumenauer and they were wed on February 14, 1953 in Oshkosh. During...

Julia Petersen

Julia Petersen

Jul 31, 2006

Julia Due Petersen died peacefully at her residence on July 31, 2006. She was born on August 11, 1908 to Julius and Marie Due in Oshkosh. Julia married Ralph Petersen. Julia attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and graduated from the School of Nursing. She was very active in nursing and volunteered with the Red Cross. Julia was a member...

Clara Schuhart

Clara Schuhart

Jul 28, 2006

View Video Tribute Clara R. Schuhart, age 89 of Oshkosh, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay on Friday, July 28, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on October 27, 1916 to Henry and Mary (Weitz) Merkel. On September 5, 1935 she married Harold Lucht. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1970. She then married Alvin Schuhart...

Mary Hesser

Mary Hesser

Jul 24, 2006

Mary E. Hesser, age 89, of Oshkosh and formerly of Fond du Lac, died Monday morning, July 24, 2006 at Parkview Health Center Pavilion. She was born on November 8, 1916 in Stevens Point to John and Bertha Siebert. Mary married John G. Hesser in 1958 in Milwaukee and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1995. Mary and...

Gene Norkofski

Gene Norkofski

Jul 22, 2006

View Video Tribute Gene Carol Norkofski age 79, of Oshkosh, died at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, July 22, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on December 5, 1926 to the late Frederick and Norine (Demgen) Wetterau. On June 22, 1946 she married Warren "Norky" Norkofski. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. Gene attended St. Vincent Catholic Church;...

Ernest Brooks

Ernest Brooks

Jul 20, 2006

Rev. Ernest H. Brooks, age 53, of Winchester, Illinois, died Friday evening, July 14, 2006 at the Springfield Memorial Center. He was born December 23, 1952 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Violet Severson Brooks. He married Tammy Mulder, December 28, 1981 at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro. She survives in Winchester, Illinois. Also surviving is one...

Richard Ratchman

Richard Ratchman

Jul 18, 2006

View Video Tribute Richard R. Ratchman age 83 of Winneconne, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Tuesday morning, July 18, 2006, at Omro Care Center where he had been since March 16, 2006. Richard put up a courageous fight for the sake of his family. He was born on September 24, 1922 to John and Augusta (Wenzlaff) Ratchman in...

Cecil Carpenter

Cecil Carpenter

Jul 17, 2006

View Video Tribute Cecil C. Carpenter "Carp", age 90, died in the early hours of Monday, July 17, 2006, at his residence in Oshkosh. He was born to the late LeRoy and Jennie May (Streeter) Carpenter in the Town of Omro on March 31, 1916. Cecil was united in marriage to Julia Busha on December 6, 1934. They had three...

Florence Stickney

Florence Stickney

Jul 16, 2006

Florence Irene Stickney, age 86, died at the Omro Care Center on Sunday, July 16, 2006. The former Florence Lloyd was born on January 18, 1920, in Berlin, to the late Louis and Margaret (Hoppa) Lloyd. Florence married Clarence Stickney on December 30, 1944, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Berlin, while he was in the Army, Clarence survives. Florence and...

William Holdren

William Holdren

Jul 16, 2006

William J. Holdren age 64 of Oshkosh, died at Northpoint Med and Rehab on Sunday, July 16, 2006. He was born in Oshkosh on February 20, 1942 to the late Louis Holdren and Audrey R. Rand. Bill was strong willed and independent who fought a courageous battle with cancer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering with cars. He was a...

Darrell Milner

Darrell Milner

Jul 14, 2006

Darrell D. Milner, age 41, of Omro, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 12, 2006 at home. He was born September 7, 1964 in Oshkosh, the son of David and Shirley Christian Milner. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1983. Darrell served in the U. S. Marines from 1984 – 1990 and later served in the Navy Seabees from...

Margaret Bartels

Margaret Bartels

Jul 11, 2006

Margaret T. Bartels died on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the age of 93. She resided at Arborview Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on November 8, 1912 in Oshkosh to William and Emma (Drexler) Heppler. She married her first husband, Harold Brunover in June of 1934 in Oshkosh. Harold preceded her in death. Harold and Margaret had two wonderful...

Lula Edminster

Lula Edminster

Jul 11, 2006

Lula C. Edminster, nee Larson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in Milwaukee. She was born on August 20, 1908 to John and Mamie Hawk Larson in St. MaryÂ's, Kansas. Lula was a long time resident of Omro. Lula taught school in Waupaca, Omro and Oshkosh. She was a member of the Omro First Presbyterian Church. She...

Bernard Martin

Bernard Martin

Jul 8, 2006

Bernard Martin, age 92, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. He was born on June 14, 1914 in Oshkosh to Henry and Bertha (Leighenger) Martin. Bernard married Clara Paffenroth on June 12, 1944 and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2000. Bernard was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a...

Ada Stark

Ada Stark

Jul 7, 2006

Ada R. Stark, age 96, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, July 7, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on September 16, 1909 in New London to William and Emma (Krueger) Rehbein. Ada married Charles C. Stark on November 12, 1932 and he preceded in death on May 15, 1989. Ada was an office secretary for various banks and...

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