Obituaries

Shirley L Packman

Shirley L Packman

Jan 23, 2019

Shirley L Packman, age 91, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born to the late John and Ethel (Kossel) Harden on May 5, 1927 in Oshkosh, WI. Shirley married Robert S. Packman in July of 1947. She was an avid reader. She was a member at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Shirley...

Duane G Peppler

Duane G Peppler

Jan 22, 2019

Duane G. Peppler, age 86, of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Duane was born on February 6, 1932 in Oshkosh, the son of George and Lydia(Meyer) Peppler. Duane married Betty F. Neitzel on September 20, 1952 and she preceded him in death on December 5, 2006. On June 20, 2009 Duane married Laurelee...

Marcella "Marcie" H. (Ostrenga) Majewski

Marcella "Marcie" H. (Ostrenga) Majewski

Jan 21, 2019

Marcella “Marcie” H. (Ostrenga) Majewski, 95, of Pickett/Oshkosh passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Evergreen Retirement Community of Oshkosh. Marcie was born on January 9, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Ignatz and Johanna (Paprocki) Ostrenga. She married John V. Majewski on September 7, 1946, who preceded her in death. She was an active member of the George...

Wilbur A Butt

Wilbur A Butt

Jan 21, 2019

Wilbur A. Butt, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away on January 20, 2019, at Bethel Home after several years battling Parkinson’s disease. He was born in the Village of Omro on June 28, 1931, the eldest child of the late Elsie (Brueske) Butt and Louis Butt. Wilbur married his high school sweetheart Vera Bradley on July 10, 1954. He was...

Alice Elaine Meitzen

Alice Elaine Meitzen

Jan 19, 2019

Alice Elaine Meitzen passed away peacefully in her home on January 19, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born on July 29, 1931 to Harold and Linda (Radig) Schmiedel. Alice attended grade school at the Town of Algoma Grange School; which was a one-room school house at the time. She attended Peace Lutheran Day School before attending...

Sandra K Janssen

Sandra K Janssen

Jan 19, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” Janssen, age 77 went home on Monday morning, January 21, 2019. She was born to the late John and Regina (Schisel) Markgraf on June 25, 1941 in Antigo, WI. Sandy married Carl Janssen, in 1960; they renewed their vows in 2018, promising to make her cancer journey together. He has rarely left her side since then. Together they...

Bertha A Emery

Bertha A Emery

Jan 19, 2019

Bertha A. Emery, age 76, passed away at Edenbrook of Oshkosh on January 18, 2019. She was born to the late John and Lilybell Emery. She was married to Frank Durkee. She spent her working career as a CNA. She enjoyed doing puzzles going to Family Gathering and going out to eat with her friends. Bertha is survived by her...

Dewey Edward Nelson

Dewey Edward Nelson

Jan 18, 2019

Dewey E. Nelson, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1937 in Iola, a son of Bert and Henrietta Nelson. Dewey was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1959-1963 before marrying his beloved wife Marykay on May 2, 1964. Dewey was a kind man. Gentle and had a very...

Marvin Frederick Schwebke

Marvin Frederick Schwebke

Jan 17, 2019

Marvin F. Schwebke, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Thursday January 17, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 24, 1928 in the Town of Eldorado a son of Frederick and Esther Zimmerman Schwebke. In his youth he was baptized and confirmed St. Paul’s Lutheran Church attended Maple Grove School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School with his brother...

James Jack Lang

James Jack Lang

Jan 15, 2019

James “Jack” J. Lang, age 85, of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Evergreen. He was born on December 9, 1933 to the late Jacob and Dorothy (Laux) Lang. Jack served our country in the U.S. Marines. After his time in the military he married the love of his life, Shirley Madel and their marriage was blessed...

John Edward Phillips

John Edward Phillips

Jan 15, 2019

John E. Phillips, 89, of Oshkosh went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 with his family by his side. John was born on February 3, 1929, in Darboy, a son of Julius and Madelyn (Thymer) Phillips. He married Virginia Rucks on June 9, 1956 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. John was a veteran of the United...

Gregg W. Briggs

Gregg W. Briggs

Jan 15, 2019

It was likely in “the shop” where you would find Gregg W. Briggs also known as “Briggsie” who was received by the Lord on January 15th, 2019, at the young age of 59, in Oshkosh WI. Gregg enjoyed all things about cars: working with them, driving them, or just buying them! He loved boating and fishing, spending summers at the...

Rosayn Knudsen

Rosayn Knudsen

Jan 14, 2019

Rosayn Knudsen died peacefully with her family present at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on January 14th, 2019. She was born on September 22nd, 1941 in Oshkosh to the late Herb and Jo Ilk. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Oshkosh. She married Gordon Knudsen on August 11, 1967 in Oshkosh where they lived until...

Arleen Alma Grancorbitz

Arleen Alma Grancorbitz

Jan 12, 2019

Arleen A. Grancorbitz, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 96. Arleen was born May 6, 1922, in Weyauwega Wisconsin to Martin and Anna (Tank) Paap. She married the late LeRoy “Granny” Grancorbitz on Decemeber 1, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2014 She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church and with her...

Marlene E. Sanvidge

Marlene E. Sanvidge

Jan 12, 2019

Marlene Sanvidge, age 87, of Combined Locks, passed away peacefully January 12 at Bella Vista Manor in her home town of Oshkosh, WI. Marlene was born on June 3, 1931. She is survived by two daughters, Cyndi (Dave) Bruehl and Bene’ Marquardt; grandchildren, John Schumacher, Ben (Kris) Schumacher, Betsy (Grant) Soletski and Sarah (Grady) Magee; great grandchildren, Nora Schumacher; Tyler...

Sharon R. Peppler

Sharon R. Peppler

Jan 12, 2019

Sharon Rae Peppler, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Bethel Home. She was born March 12, 1935, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Herbert and Edna (Covill) Doemel. On September 14, 1953, Sharon married Gordon Peppler, and together they shared 65 years. Sharon was a 1953 graduate of Oshkosh High School, and the first female in Waupun to...

Arlene J. Redmann

Arlene J. Redmann

Jan 8, 2019

Arlene J. Redmann, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Bethel Home of Oshkosh. She was born on June 13, 1935 to the late John and Clara (Drumm) Maas in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Arlene graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953. She married David Redmann on August 5, 1955. She worked at Newberrys Dime Store, Kline’s Department Store...

James P Lippold

James P Lippold

Jan 8, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of James P. Lippold, age 50, announces that he passed away on January 8, 2019 in Wauwatosa, WI. He was born to Gerald Lippold and Nancy (Miller) Lippold on February 21, 1968 in Oshkosh. Jim married Shannon Style in 1998, together they had two children. He was a project manager, working with...

Wilbert "Will" J. Schaick

Wilbert "Will" J. Schaick

Jan 8, 2019

Wilbert (Will) J. Schaick, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Park View Health Center, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Alfred and Christine (Loritz) Schaick on January 30, 1926 in Hebron, ND. Will was a member of the United States Navy, serving in World War II as well as serving in the...

Richard "Dick" A. Lenz

Richard "Dick" A. Lenz

Jan 6, 2019

Richard A. Lenz, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, January 6, 2019. He was born to the late Rose (Nenn) Lenz in Oshkosh on January 4, 1934. He graduated Oshkosh High School in June of 1952 and began working at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad maintaining signals. He married the love of his...