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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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Richard Gabert
Mar 24, 2021
Richard "Dick" L. Gabert, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 24 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on December 27, 1943 the middle son of the late Leonard and Bernice (Zentner) Gabert. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1962 and went on to earn an associates degree in Marketing. On October 28,...
Robert Eckstein
Mar 13, 2021
Omro - Robert E. "Bob" Eckstein of Omro, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 29, 1942 son of the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Parker) Eckstein. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara; his children, Robert (Lynn), Kenneth (Mary),...
Willard Butcher
Mar 6, 2021
Willard "Will" K. Butcher, age 53, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born in Martin, South Dakota on August 23, 1967 the son of Vernon and Patricia (Abold) Butcher. Will was an Eagle Scout and proud to serve four years in the U.S. Army in the 82nd division of the Airborne Rangers. He learned H.V.A.C. from his...
Leslie Burgess
Mar 5, 2021
Leslie "Bobby" Robert Burgess Jr. age 53 died Friday March 5, 2021 at home in his sleep. He was born September 24, 1967 to Leslie R. and Mary T (Scalf) Burgess in Tucson, AZ. Leslie grew up on the south side of Tucson, AZ. He graduated from Sunnyside High School, class of 1986. He married Emy Rodriquez right out of...
Ralph Paulik
Mar 1, 2021
Ralph J. Paulik, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on February 21, 1936, the son of the late Edward and Hattie (Baczkowski) Paulik. Ralph was proud to serve in the U.S. Army as a tank mechanic in Germany. He was a forty plus year member of the South Side Ice Yacht Club,...
Winnifred Polenz
Feb 26, 2021
Winnifred "Winnie" Ann Polenz, of Omro, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 18, 1928, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hall) Basterash. She married Gordon Polenz September 25, 1947 when she was 19. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1993. Winnie was unable to have children...
Patricia Mier
Feb 26, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Mier, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Omro, WI on February 26, 2021. Pat loved to quilt and enjoyed going to the casino with her husband Chuck. She loved to grow things in garden and enjoyed canning them especially her tomatoes. Pat loved her cats, Bessie and Midnight. She will be remembered for her home...
Gayland Jones
Feb 21, 2021
On New Year's Day in the year 1930, a son, Gayland Edward Jones, was welcomed into the family of the late Raymond and Josephine (nee Gay) Jones at their home in Omro. On February 21, 2021 Gayland complete his earthly journey and went to join the Heavenly choir. He was confirmed into membership of Trinity Lutheran Church in Borth, now...
Kenneth Cady
Feb 19, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Richard Cady of Omro, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Ken was born on May 27, 1936 in Omro, Wisconsin and lived the vast majority of his life there. He grew up playing in and on the Fox River and enjoyed fixing and working on anything mechanical. When the grass got too long and the...
Jeffrey Seidl
Feb 18, 2021
Jeffery A. Seidl, age 57, of Omro passed away on the evening of February 18. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on March 3, 1963 to Lois and David Seidl. He graduated from Lourdes High School, class of 1981. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Tori; three children, Meggin (Ted) Jennejohn, Bridgette (Luke) Balistrieri, and Ryan Seidl. He is...
Meribeth Kolodzik
Feb 14, 2021
Meribeth "Betsy" Kolodzik passed away on February 14, 2021 at Aurora Bay Care Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and two daughters. Betsy was born in New London, WI on July 15, 1940 to Norbert Arent and Ruby (Ziemer) Arent. She was the third of five close siblings. Ruby and Norbert grew lots...
Raymond Wilson
Feb 9, 2021
Raymond Gene "Butch" Wilson, age 75, died on February 9, 2021. He was born on April 19, 1945 in Berlin to Lloyd and Margaret (Benson) Wilson. Raymond grew up in the Omro Area. As a young man he worked at the Omro coal yard, Pure Ice in Oshkosh, and helped his dad with chores on the Keefe farm in Poygan....
Leroy Huebner
Jan 31, 2021
LeRoy A. Huebner, age 90, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born in Berlin and raised in Dale, WI on October 18, 1930 the son of the late Alvin and Linda (Beyer) Huebner. On May 15, 1954 he married Marilyn Testin. She preceded him in death in November, 1991. On February 13, 1994 he married Joanne Schultz,...
Lawrence Hess
Jan 26, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" W. Hess, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on November 18, 1942 the son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Hart) Hess. Larry worked at L&W construction company as an operator. He was proud to be a member of Local #139 Operators Engineer Union. After his retirement, Larry enjoyed socializing...
Marian Wermuth
Jan 26, 2021
Marian M. Wermuth passed away during a brief illness on Jan 26, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born May 1, 1922 in Butternut, WI to the late Ernest A. and late Jane E. (Carpenter) Wilber. Marian spent her years supporting family and friends, willing to help anyone in need. She loved her cats, eating broasted chicken, baking...
Dennis Oelerich
Jan 26, 2021
Dennis Oelerich, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born on February 18, 1965. We will be "Freezin for a Reason" until the day we meet again. Dennis is survived by his wife, Laurie (his Wiggles forever); son, Nicholaus Dar; brothers: Tom (Kim) and their daughter Amalia, and Terry (Beth); brother-in-law, Steven (Jen) and their children...
May Ziebell
Jan 25, 2021
On Monday, January 25, 2021 our dear Aunt May found her way home, and rejoined her beloved husband and family in heaven. She died peacefully at Sharehaven in Oshkosh, where she had lived for the past four years, asking one last time, "What day is it?". It was her homecoming day! May was born on May 30, 1924 to Loren...
Mark Angell
Jan 24, 2021
Mark Alan Angell, 51, passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1969 to Patricia (Kinney) and Lester Angell Jr. Mark graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1991. He is survived by his mother, Pat Angell; father Les Angell; brother, Chris (Heather) Angell; half-brother, Andy (Anna) Angell; and his nephew Seamus Angell. He is further...
Edie Adrienne Brewster Frees
Jan 19, 2021
Edie (Edith) Adrienne Brewster Frees, 85 Known affectionately as Grandma, Ma, Mom, Midge, Midgy-Moo, Mooder, Wee-One and especially "Dear", Edie Frees was loved by her enormous family and life-long friends. Leaving behind over 40 descendants - Edie has left an enduring and memorable impact on this beautiful corner of the world. Edie passed away on January 19, 2021. With Amazing...
Ray Jones
Jan 18, 2021
Ray A. Jones Sr., age 83, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1937 the only son of the late Milton and Adeline (Ader) Jones in the Town of Algoma. Ray married Carol Kresal (Erdman) on February 28, 1987. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2010. Ray served his country as a...
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