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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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Joan Spanbauer

Joan Spanbauer

Aug 12, 2019

Joan S. Spanbauer, age 85, passed away at Edenbrook on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Oshkosh on January 24, 1934 the daughter of the late Eugene and Susan (Monahan) Treichel. On June 27, 1953 she married DeLloyd Spanbauer at St. Peter Catholic Church, Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2012. Joan worked at Buckstaff...

Ronald Berry

Ronald Berry

Aug 12, 2019

Ronald H. Berry age 72 passed August 12, 2019. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 17 years, Shirley (nee Eichman) Berry. They had two children Michael (Deborah) Berry, and Kathleen (Rodney) Gray. He leaves a wife of 33 years Lori (nee Dodd) Berry, and two sons, Nicholas Berry, and Chad (Elyssa)...

John Klescewski

John Klescewski

Aug 7, 2019

John Walter Klescewski went to meet his beloved wife on August 7, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. He was born in Armstrong Creek, WI on November 22, 1924 the son of the late Kasmier and Mary (Kuzma) Klescewski. John, a proud Polish-American, served in the Army during WWII, participated in the Battle of the Bulge and then remained in Germany...

Jacalyn Krempien

Jacalyn Krempien

Aug 7, 2019

Jacalyn A. "Jackie" Krempien, age 66, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday evening, August 7, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on April 27, 1953, in Neenah, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (LaPointe) DeLong, Jackie married Dennis Krempien on June 16, 1973, in Neenah. Employed as a salesclerk at Kitz and Pfeil Ace Hardware Store in Oshkosh, Jackie enjoyed bicycling, TV...

Evelyn Weston

Evelyn Weston

Jul 29, 2019

Evelyn "Evy" Jean Weston, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at her home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Evy was born on August 1, 1928, to Jacob P. and Evelyn (Walsh) Lee in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She grew up with a younger brother, Robert, and both followed in Jacob's footsteps by graduating from the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy. Along her...

Paul Werzinske

Paul Werzinske

Jul 4, 2019

Paul L. Werzinske, age 76, of Madison and formerly of Omro, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Lake Mills Health Services in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Born on September 29, 1942, in Ripon, the son of Benjamin and Angeline (Heiland) Werzinske, Paul married Rozanne Beck in 1967. Employed by Speed Queen Company, in Ripon, on the production line for over 30...

Kenneth La Motte

Kenneth La Motte

Jun 22, 2019

Kenneth E. La Motte, age 100, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, June 22, 2019, at his home. Born on June 27, 1918, in Michigan, the son of Alvin and Hazel (Wimmer) La Motte, Ken married Marjorie Elaine Beilman on October 23, 1937, in Indiana, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 2017. A veteran of WWII, Ken served...

Kathleen Berndt

Kathleen Berndt

Jun 22, 2019

Kathleen Rose "Kathy" Berndt, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Lakeshore Manor. She was born on June 14, 1944, the daughter of Lyle and Audree (Dowling) Perkins, who preceded her in death. Kathy was a "stay at home mom" for many years, dedicating her love and energy to the welfare of her family. She...

Darrel Schmidt

Darrel Schmidt

Jun 21, 2019

Darrel F. Schmidt, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Friday afternoon, June 21, 2019, at Ripon Medical Center, in Ripon, Wisconsin. Born on July 20, 1934, in Oshkosh, the son of Clarence and Viola (Zentner) Schmidt. Employed as an Inventory Coordinator for Kimberly Clark before retiring 26 years ago, Darrel enjoyed bowling, golfing, baseball, time spent with his grandchildren and especially...

June Breager

June Breager

Jun 20, 2019

June L. Breager, 91, went into the Loving Arms of Our Savior on June 20, 2019, joining her beloved "Al". June, affectionately known as Junie or Junebug, was born June 25, 1927 in Oshkosh WI to Berthold and Meta Thiel. She was raised in Oshkosh and attended Oshkosh Public Schools. On June 28, 1947 she married Alvin Breager and together...

Richard Fink

Richard Fink

Jun 16, 2019

Richard H. "Dick" Fink, age 88, died June 16, 2019 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on October 17, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI to Herbert P. and Irma (Loos) Fink. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949 and immediately joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Rapid City Army Air Base, South Dakota under the...

Thomas Frees

Thomas Frees

Jun 16, 2019

Thomas "Tom" M. Frees, age 56, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born in Oshkosh on September 21, 1962, the son of Russell and Ellen (Diel) Frees. On March 21, 1987, he married Tanya Snowbarger in Johnson, KS. He worked for Morgan Doors after high school, then became a mail carrier in...

Christopher Hassler

Christopher Hassler

Jun 11, 2019

Christopher John Hassler, age 65, of Neenah, found eternal peace in the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday evening, June 11, 2019. He was born on November 21, 1953, in Neenah, the beloved son of Donald and Elizabeth Jane (Schulz) Hassler. Chris attended St. Gabriel Parish School in Neenah and was a graduate of Neenah High School. Chris enjoyed...

Roger Radloff

Roger Radloff

Jun 9, 2019

Roger William Radloff, age 83, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Roger was born on January 16, 1936, in Oshkosh, the son of Art and Edna Radloff. He was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church on Hwy K in rural Oshkosh. Roger graduated from Omro High School in 1953. He proudly served his country...

Ruth Waters

Ruth Waters

Jun 3, 2019

Ruth M. Waters, age 91, of Omro, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. Born on August 1, 1927, in Berlin, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis and Carolyn (Briske) Hoppa, Ruth married Glen Waters and after more than 50 years as a couple, Glen preceded Ruth in death on February 17, 2007. A long-time seamstress employee...

Helen Wright

Helen Wright

Jun 3, 2019

Longtime Oshkosh resident, Helen Wright, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep in the early morning of June 3, 2019. Helen was born on July 9, 1924 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the second daughter of Oscar and Marie (Maenpaa) Brunstad, both Scandinavian immigrants. After graduating from Ashtabula High School in 1942, Helen enrolled in the Huron Road School of Nursing...

Jane Perry

Jane Perry

May 31, 2019

In keeping with Jane's wishes, no funeral services are planned at this time.

Donald Lang

Donald Lang

May 30, 2019

On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Donald Walter Lang (74),surrounded by family, passed away peacefully to join God in watching over his family and friends from his place in heaven. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was kind and generous and will be missed by all. Don was born on September 28, 1944 in Milwaukee,...

Warren Lohry

Warren Lohry

May 28, 2019

Warren W. Lohry, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center. Born on June 23, 1930, in Manchester, Wisconsin, the son of William and Laura (Reimer) Lohry, Warren married Doris Knop on November 23, 1957, at Trinity Lutheran Church in West Allis, Wisconsin. Doris preceded him in death on August 24, 2012. A...

Kathleen Wojciechowski

Kathleen Wojciechowski

May 25, 2019

Kathleen "Kat" Wojciechowski, age 73, of Omro, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on July 6,1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Claire and Yvonne (Hernden) Beltezore, Kat married David Wojciechowski on December 1, 2001, in Omro. Employed in the nursing field, Kathleen started as an LPN in 1972 and retired 37 years later as a...

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