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Phyllis Tillou

Phyllis Tillou

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis Tillou passed away on December 29 at the age of 94.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kevin M. Annis

Kevin M. Annis

Dec 29, 2023

Kevin Annis passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 56. Kevin was born on April 7, 1967, to Eugene and Joan (Binder) Annis in Oshkosh, WI where he grew up and eventually graduated from North High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Annis, and his sister, Susan Hulet.

He is survived by his mother, Joan,...

Robert M. Wheelock

Robert M. Wheelock

Dec 27, 2023

Robert M Wheelock passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023, in Appleton, WI at St. Elizabeth Hospital peacefully with his children by his side. He was born November 14, 1957, in Kaukauna the son of Woodrow and Lula (Kahler) Wheelock.

Rob was a manager at Valley Packaging Industry for over 20 years. He loved spending his time hunting and musky fishing...

Janet Lois Himmler

Janet Lois Himmler

Dec 27, 2023

Janet L. Himmler, age 95, passed away at Park View Health Center on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born to the late Clifford and Carrie (Johnson) Hawley on August 17, 1928, in Oshkosh.

She married Robert Himmler on February 19, 1949, in Oshkosh. Janet worked at Paine Lumber Company for many years.

Janet enjoyed embroidery; especially making dish towels, pillow...

Gladys V. Veidemanis

Gladys V. Veidemanis

Dec 27, 2023

Gladys V. Veidemanis, 93, died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2023, following a stroke a week earlier, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, where she’d lived since 2018. She is warmly remembered by family and friends locally and around the world as a brilliant, innovative, and inspiring Honors English teacher, a tireless consumer of and advocate for the arts and humanities,...

Mary Ellen Chappa

Mary Ellen Chappa

Dec 26, 2023

Mary E. Chappa (Nimke), beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on July 13, 1944, in Berlin, WI, and was a cherished resident of Oshkosh, WI for her entire life.

Mary was a woman of unwavering faith, finding solace and strength in her devotion. She was a...

Ruth A. Wissink

Ruth A. Wissink

Dec 21, 2023

Ruth A. Wissink was called to celebrate Christmas in Heaven with her late husband Ronald L. Wissink on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Ruth was born on August 18th, 1938, to the late Henry and Emilie Hartman. She married Ron Wissink, her husband of 66 years, on August 17th, 1957. Ruth worked as a secretary in the Oshkosh School system and at...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Swanson

Patricia "Pat" Ann Swanson

Dec 19, 2023

    Patricia A Swanson loved celebrating Christmas, being surrounded by family and friends. Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior chose this Advent season to call her home to join her heavenly family. Patricia peacefully passed away, Tuesday afternoon, December 19, 2023, at Evergreen ShareHaven in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

    Our mother was born in Billings, Montana to Ralph and Emily Gallas on September...

Loretta Kay Blechl

Loretta Kay Blechl

Dec 15, 2023

Loretta Kay Blechl, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Omro Care Center. She was born in Oshkosh on December 24, 1952, to the late Frank and Lois (Wilde) Blechl.

Lorretta was a vibrant woman known for her love and compassion for animals. She had a big personality that touched the lives of those around her. She enjoyed...

Sharon L. Nelson

Sharon L. Nelson

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Louise Nelson, born August 31, 1948, peacefully went to eternal life on December 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in Oshkosh, WI to Earl and Eleanor Nelson, she had six brothers and two sisters.

In 1983, Sharon met the love of her life, William (Bill) Darrell Snow. Together, they built a life filled with cherished moments, laughter, and...

Connie Fay Beulen

Connie Fay Beulen

Dec 15, 2023

Connie Fay Beulen, age 61, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, Dec 15. She was born to David and Joyce (Carpenter) Beulen on Jan. 15, 1962. Connie graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1980 and spent her early years in the Girl Scouts and as Color Guard in the Oshkosh Drum and Bugle Corp. She...

David James Grey

David James Grey

Dec 15, 2023

David James Grey – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend – passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI on Friday, December 15, 2023, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). David was 78 years old.

David was born to Clement and Mary (Spanbauer) Grey in New London, WI on March 2, 1945....

Clyde "Babe" D. Reichenberger

Clyde "Babe" D. Reichenberger

Dec 12, 2023

Clyde “Babe” Reichenberger, 86, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1937, to the late George and Irene (Esslinger) Reichenberger.

Throughout his life, Clyde found joy in the simple pleasures. He possessed a deep love for fishing and hunting, spending countless hours outdoors pursuing his favorite activities. Whether it was casting a...

Stephen Mauritz

Stephen Mauritz

Dec 11, 2023

Stephen L Mauritz passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Stephen was born to John E Mauritz and Magdalen (Neumueller) Mauritz on Aug. 25, 1939. He graduated from Oshkosh High School. In his youth Steve began his love of sailing. In 1958, Steve started his Apprenticeship at Lincoln Foster Sailmakers. Sails that were made there traveled around the world. Some...

Yvonne L. Volkman

Yvonne L. Volkman

Dec 11, 2023

Yvonne L. Volkman, age 74, passed away at Bella Vista on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born to the late Edwin and Cecilia (Nicholai) Wilde on November 10, 1949, in Oshkosh, WI. Yvonne married David Volkman on August 2, 1969.

Yvonne worked for 25 years at square D manufacturing and 13 years at Multicirucuits in Oshkosh.

Yvonne (the lottery lady) loved...

Charles "Chuck" R. Nitz

Charles "Chuck" R. Nitz

Dec 11, 2023

Charles “Chuck” R. Nitz, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Chuck was born on November 14, 1941 to the late John and Nina (Meyer) Nitz. Chuck was united in marriage to Pat Harrington on July 23, 1965 at Peace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.

Chuck faithfully served in the United Stated Army before...

Margaret L. Schettl

Margaret L. Schettl

Dec 10, 2023

Margaret L. Schettl was born September 11th,1931 to parents Alvin and Doris (Schram) Schuhart at home. She was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Church. She met the love of her life Ed and married in 1955. They were married for 57 years.

Margaret sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for several years. She graduated from Oshkosh High School...

Harvey K. Jacobson

Harvey K. Jacobson

Dec 8, 2023

OSHKOSH, Wis. – Harvey K. Jacobson, 93, of Oshkosh, died December 8, 2023 in Oshkosh, WI.  Dr. Jacobson was professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. 

Jacobson was born Sept. 19, 1930, at Langdon, N.Dak., to Carl and Helen (Swenson) Jacobson. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1952-1954. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University...

Yvonne B. Fritz

Yvonne B. Fritz

Dec 5, 2023

Yvonne Fritz, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at The Residence in Oshkosh. She was born on July 25, 1932, to the late Eloys Laatsch and Margaret (Jagodinski) Timmerman.

Yvonne graduated from Oshkosh High School and was a lifelong member of First English Lutheran Church.

Yvonne retired from Oshkosh West High School in 2001, She loved being a paraprofessional...

Jennifer N. Munns

Jennifer N. Munns

Dec 2, 2023

Jennifer “Jeni” N. Munns, age 40, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on August 22, 1983, to Richard Munns and Dawn (Carl) Foreman in Kenosha, WI.

Jennifer was a dedicated Food Service Director at Aramark for over 20 years.

Outside of work, Jennifer found immense joy in simple pleasures. She loved spending...

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