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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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Curtis Smith
Aug 4, 2021
Curtis R. "Smitty" Smith Sr., 88, passed away unexpectedly in Green Bay, WI. He was born January 22, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Marjorie (nee Dean) and Leo Smith. On September 18, 1954, Curtis married the love of his life, Arlette Mae Young in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a young man, Curtis owned his own service station in Milwaukee, he then...
Chance Turner
Aug 3, 2021
Alise Kuranda and Max Turner welcomed Chance into the world on March 5, 2021. Chance was welcomed into heaven on August 3, 2021. Although Chance's time on Earth was brief, he leaves memories of countless smiles, laughs with all who loved him. Chance was a true mommy's and daddy's boy and would smile simply by hearing the sound of their...
Mary Norman
Aug 1, 2021
Mary Lou Norman passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2021 with her devoted daughter, Gladys Rose, at her side. She was a resident of Omro Care Center for the past 4 years following a stroke. For many years, Mary could be seen sitting with her dog, Lucky on her front porch beautifully adorned with many hanging plants...
Dr. Raymond C. Schmelter
Jul 31, 2021
Dr. Raymond C. Schmelter, Professor Emeritus from UW-Oshkosh, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Parkview Health Center, on July 31st, 2021. He was born on November 14, 1926, the son of Hildegard (Jensen) Schmelter and Elmer Schmelter in New Holstein, WI. He is survived by his children: Mara (Steve) Marks, DePere, WI: Stacy Courtney, Appleton, WI: Raymond W. Schmelter,...
Sharon Gabert
Jul 31, 2021
Sharon L. (Schroeder) Gabert, 75, was called home on July 31st 2021 at Evergreen Sharehaven where she had resided since February of this year. She was born February 15, 1946 in Oshkosh and was the youngest child of the late Arthur (Art) and Lucille Trzebny Schroeder. Sharon graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1964 and was married to Richard L....
Michelle Reinke
Jul 20, 2021
Michelle Eileen Reinke died of cancer in her home in Oshkosh, WI, on the morning of Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. Michelle is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Sandra and Eric Venden and their children Michaela, Phoebe, and Corban Venden; as well as by her cat Chance, and her close friends Rosemary Amico, Carrie Ferguson, and Jill Kozy. Michelle was...
Vernus Larson
Jul 18, 2021
Vernus Clyde Larson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his son Larry's home in North Carolina. Vern was born in Darlington, Wisconsin on July 1, 1927, the second son of Melvin and Gladys Larson. The family moved to Omro, Wisconsin, where Vern resided for most of his life. He married Muriel Moriearty on September 13,...
Albert Starrett
Jul 7, 2021
Albert L. Starrett passed away July 7, 2021, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born November 8, 1924, in Richboro, PA to Robert and Ethel (Jahn) Starrett. On June 8, 1946, he married Ruth Washburn at Wright-Patterson Airfield in Dayton, Ohio. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps during World War II for four years. He worked as a printer...
Oralia Laferty
Jul 5, 2021
Oralia Laferty, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born in Leon Springs, Texas on March 4, 1939. On April 10, 1959 she married Elmer Laferty in Marshall, Michigan. Oralia worked as a machine operator at Square D for many years. Oralia will be remembered for lunches with the girls and the love she had for...
Urlando Ventura
Jul 1, 2021
Urlando Ventura, 83, passed away Thursday July 1, 2021 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born in Oahu, Hawaii July 13, 1937 to the late Eulogio and Edilberta Ventura. He proudly served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then moved to Milwaukee to be closer to his brothers Crisencio "Cris" and William "Willy". In Milwaukee he went on...
Marlene Spannbauer
Jun 30, 2021
Marlene (Molly) A. Spannbauer , age 85 of Oshkosh WI passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at The Courtyard in Oshkosh. Molly was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 14, 1936, the daughter of Otto and Rose (Haldemann) Bartlett. She married Ronald (Ronnie) A Spannbauer on April 27, 1957 at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh WI. She had various...
Delores Clark
Jun 29, 2021
Delores Jean (Lemay) Clark, age 89, passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Hospital on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 following a brief illness surrounded by her children. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 14, 1931 the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Lemay, the second of ten children. Delores was united in marriage to Charles (Whitey) Clark in Oshkosh and together...
Marilyn Ginnow
Jun 27, 2021
Marilyn Joann Ginnow (Precour), of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully (from a long battle with dementia) on June 27, 2021, surrounded by her family, at The Waterford of Oshkosh. Marilyn, born on September 16, 1933 to Edward & Ada Precour in Oshkosh, WI immediately brought joy into the world. Marilyn went on to graduate from Oshkosh High School in 1952,...
Mark Leiby
Jun 26, 2021
Mark Douglas Leiby, age 67, passed away in Omro, WI on June 26, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1954, to Roger and Germaine (Lang) Leiby. Mark married the love of his life, Linda Stewert on March 3, 1972. Together they shared 49 years of marriage and had two children, Amy and Eric. Mark loved his family and was...
William Weiss
Jun 26, 2021
William 'Bill' Weiss, age 76, Omro passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 after just one day at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. Bill was the second of four children born to Herbert and Dorothy Bartelt Weiss. He graduated from Omro High School in 1963 and soon after started his first job in Eureka at the Farmco Feed Mill. He knew...
Tammy Blechl
Jun 22, 2021
Tammy Blechl, 53, passed away June 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on October 22, 1967, to Ruth and Archie Wedde. Tammy and her twin sister, Tina were brought into the loving care of Bill and Gloria (Scheller) Hughes at the age of three. Tammy loved to garden, bird watch and was known for her...
Charles Liebert
Jun 20, 2021
Charles L. Liebert, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born in Green Bay on February 16, 1938, the son of the late Adoph and Marie (Stascak) Liebert. Charles worked for many years as a pin setter mechanic at T & O Bowling Lanes. His faith was very important and he treasured attending Grace Lutheran Church....
Gertrude Postl
Jun 11, 2021
Gertrude A. (Ternes) Postl age 96 of Oshkosh passed away on June 11, 2021, at Bethel Home. She was born on November 7, 1924, a twin, on the family farm on Hwy 21 and Sand Pit Road to William and Katherine (Evers) Ternes. Gertrude was united in marriage to Douglas J. Postl on July 14, 1945. Gertrude graduated from Oshkosh...
Richard Kettlewell
Jun 8, 2021
Richard Kettlewell passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born June 2, 1940 to Rumsey and Clara (Kraft) Kettlewell. He graduated from Berlin High School and attended UW-Oshkosh. Richard worked at Rockwell International for 30 years and was able to retire at the age of 56. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and...
Julieanna Ehrenberg
Jun 2, 2021
Julieanna Catherine Ehrenberg, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at her home at the Waterford in Oshkosh. She was born on September 23, 1921, the daughter of the late Albert and Amy Mae (Knapp) Hazelwood. In the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1939. She...
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