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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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Janice Pennau
Feb 13, 2023
Mrs. Janice D Pennau, 104, died peacefully in the morning of February 13, 2023 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born in Oshkosh on August 7, 1918, Janice was the youngest of three girls. Her parents, Julius and Marie Due, immigrated separately from Denmark. Janice was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Karl Ludwig Pennau...
Richard Watkins
Feb 10, 2023
Richard "Rick" J. Watkins, 55, passed away on February 10, 2023 in Appleton, WI. He was born in Oshkosh, WI to Judith (Voight) and Kenneth Watkins on September 8, 1967. Rick loved to read comic books and attended Amtgard events. He was also a gamer, both video games and tabletop games and enjoyed watching Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Star...
Carolyn Tritt
Feb 9, 2023
Carolyn Mae Tritt, "Toodie," age 90, passed away peacefully at home on the family farm in Poygan surrounded by her children on February 9, 2023. Carolyn was born on December 29, 1932 in Pine River, to the late Esther Christine (Erickson) and Rudolph Jensen. "Tootsie" was a childhood name given to her by her father at a very young age,...
Joyce Schunk
Jan 28, 2023
Joyce A. Schunk, 75, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on January 28, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on May, 1, 1947 to Marian (Ilk) and Edward Fretschel. Joyce married Tom Schunk on April 8, 1967 and together they shared 55 happy years of marriage. They would often go on cruises and vacations together, visiting the Caribbean, and Mexico....
Mary Sagen
Jan 22, 2023
Mary G. Sagen, 93, peacefully passed in Oshkosh, WI on January 22, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Luella (Bailey) and James Madison Davis on March 20, 1929. Mary and John Sagen were wed on February 18, 1950 and together they shared 56 years of marriage. Mary loved being a wife and a mother, and relished her time...
Nicole Amundson
Jan 21, 2023
Nicole Annie Amundson, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on January 13, 1984, daughter of Jeffery Amundson and Tammy Hoppe. She graduated from Omro High School, class of 2002. Nicky went on to work in home health care and really enjoyed it. She enjoyed the outdoors with her family and could...
Mary Ann Lange
Jan 20, 2023
Mary Ann "Midge" Lange, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born in Blue Island, IL on January 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Zabinski) Margis. On June 10, 1962 she married the love of her life, Ross Lange, in Chicago. Ross preceded her in death on March 30, 2007. They resided...
Mark Harris
Jan 12, 2023
Mark S. Harris age 63 passed away on January 12, 2023 at Little Chute Health Services nursing home. Mark was born to Donald and Ruth Harris on August 2, 1959 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh WI. Mark was a part of the U.S. Marine Corp from 1977 until 1981. Mark spent time living on the family farm until he moved...
Sandra Kopitzke
Jan 11, 2023
Sandra Jean Kopitzke, 86, passed away in Sun City Center, Florida on January 11, 2023. She was born in New London, WI on September 9, 1936, to Doris (Martin) and Arthur Dobberstein. Sandra married Gordon Kopitzke October 25, 1952 and together they had three children and shared 39 years of marriage. Sandra loved her family, she always enjoyed spending time...
Suzanne Gehrke
Jan 9, 2023
Suzanne Dorothy Gehrke, 76, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on January 9, 2023. She was born in Wisconsin on August 5, 1946 to Bertha (Franzon) and Godfrey Koplitz. Sue married Gregory Gehrke on June 5, 1964, together they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. She loved to sew and craft, she was known for her expertise doing alterations and was...
Jerome Wolf
Jan 8, 2023
Jerome Nicholas Wolf passed on to his Eternal Reward surrounded by the Love of his Lord and Family on Sunday, January 8th, at his home in Oshkosh. Jerry was welcomed into this world by his parents Victor and Veronica Wolf on September 11, 1935. He was born in Hilbert, WI and was the oldest of four siblings: Jerome, Rosemary, Leander,...
Betty Wirth
Jan 7, 2023
Betty M. Wirth, 96, of Waukau, WI, passed away peacefully in her apartment at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh surrounded by her family on January 7, 2023. She was born at home to Warner and Laura (Kafer) Bohn. Her love for bowling led to the love of her life, Melvin Wirth. They married September 3, 1951, at St. Mary Catholic Church...
William Dawson
Jan 6, 2023
William Robert Dawson, age 67, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on November 18, 1955, the son of Robert and Pearl (Bahr) Dawson. Bill enjoyed Wisconsin sports, especially the Brewers and Packers. He was a friend to all, never forgot a face, and always left you smiling. Bill will be remembered for his sense...
Edwin Nesbit
Dec 27, 2022
Edwin A. Nesbit, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. We lost one of the greatest men in my life. My father Edwin A. Nesbit lost his four-month battle with multiple infections. Edwin will be remembered for his selfless acts of giving to others and helping anyone who needed help. Ed had the ability to smile again after...
Wayne Curran
Dec 24, 2022
Wayne Cyril Curran, 87, passed away in peace on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 13, 1935, the son of the late Cyril and Ella (Zaeske) Curran. In 1954, he graduated from Rufus King H.S. (Milwaukee). In Muskego, WI, on March 26, 1960, he married his wife of 62 years, Sylvia Ann Hill, from...
Vernon Matulle
Dec 21, 2022
Vernon R. Matulle, 95, formerly of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away at Pleasant Point Senior Living in Racine, Wisconsin on December 21, 2022 after a short illness. He was born on March 3, 1927 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh to Ruben and Gertrude (Nachtrab) Matulle. He was the eldest of two children with his younger sister, Virginia Mottl preceding him in...
Keith Soderlin
Dec 18, 2022
Olin Keith Soderlin, of Oshkosh, has passed away at the age of 62, on December 18, 2022. He was born to Sondra (Abendorth) and Olin Soderlin in Oshkosh, WI on December 27, 1959. Keith loved to hunt and go for rides on both of his Harley Davidsons and snowmobiles. No matter how you look at it, people don't live forever,...
Carl Strum
Dec 7, 2022
Carl E. Strum Jr., age 75, passed away due to stroke on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Eden Meadows. He was born in Antigo on February 28, 1947, the son of the late Carl Sr. and Marie Strum. On April 4, 1970 he married his wife of 52 years, Grace Schroeder, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Oshkosh. Carl was proud...
Janet Reinhart
Nov 28, 2022
Janet R. Reinhart, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born in Shakeleyville, PA on February 8, 1934, the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Neyman) Forney. On August 4, 1955 she married Howard Reinhart. He preceded her in death in 2013. Janet enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, sewing and crocheting, watching sports, and was...
Ferne Hoeft
Nov 27, 2022
Ferne Eloise (Hack) Hoeft, two days shy of turning 101, passed away on November 27, 2022, in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by loving family. She was born on November 29, 1921, in Holmes, ND, to the Rev. George and Melvina (Frey) Hack. Ferne was united in marriage to Cpl. Merlin J. Hoeft, Berlin, WI, on February 27, 1944, at the...
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