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Etta Jean Safford

Etta Jean Safford

Jun 4, 2015

Etta Jean Safford (Hannemann) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2015 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the age of 95. Jean is survived by her son, Rick Safford (Kathryn), grandchildren Geoffrey and Gina of Healdsburg, CA; as well as many nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Richard and eleven brothers and sisters, Marvin (Merle), Lyle (Dianna),...

Leonard H. Reinke

Leonard H. Reinke

Jun 3, 2015

Leonard H. Reinke, FAIA, age 96, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday evening, June 3, 2015. Leonard was born June 25, 1918 in Oshkosh, the son of Leonard G. Reinke and Helen (Diestler) Reinke and was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh. Leonard and his wife, Lucille, celebrated seventy-two years of marriage on November 14, 2014. Leonard...

Linda L. Weisz-Fournier

Linda L. Weisz-Fournier

Jun 3, 2015

Linda L. Weisz-Fournier, 66, of Oshkosh, WI formerly of Cheyenne, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Oshkosh. She was born on Oct. 6, 1948 in Illinois to Alfred and Eva Weisz. She married Roger Fournier on Oct. 2, 1987.Linda was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had worked at ATT for many years. She is survived by her husband,...

Helen Elizabeth Kind

Helen Elizabeth Kind

Jun 2, 2015

Helen Elizabeth Kind, 74, of Oshkosh, died June 2, 2015, at Bethel Home. She was born October 2, 1940, daughter of Leslie and Eleanora (Klatt) Schwartz. Helen married Lawrence Kind on November 3, 1962.Helen was a bookkeeper for Consolidated Stations and the McClone Agency. She was the payroll supervisor for Oshkosh Area School District. Helen was a member of Grace...

Jeremy Trent Monnett

Jeremy Trent Monnett

Jun 2, 2015

Oshkosh lost one of its finest young leaders, community contributors and all-around great guys with the passing of Jeremy Trent Monnett. A lover of family, life & community, he is survived by his wife Kate (Cotter), their two sons, Miles & Brooks, his parents, John & Betty Monnett, all of Oshkosh, his brothers John (Terri) Monnett III of LaCrosse and...

Joan Olive Higley

Joan Olive Higley

Jun 1, 2015

Joan Olive Higley, born September 26, 1934, in the township of Albion near Eleva, WI. Joan the daughter of Oscar and Sophie (Boe) Engen. On June 29, 1963 she was married to Marvin H. Higley. Following their marriage they moved to Oshkosh, WI.Joan was always active in the Church. She was baptized and confirmed at Eleva Lutheran Church, as well...

William Denis Manser

William Denis Manser

May 27, 2015

William D. Manser died May 27, 2015 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI at age 87. He was born in Green Bay, WI on Sept 28, 1927 to Aldor and Jean (Denis) Manser. Bill graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946 and from University of Wisconsin Madison in 1951. He worked at Farmer Supply and as a salesman for Gardner...

Ruth Bernice Sophia Krumenauer

Ruth Bernice Sophia Krumenauer

May 27, 2015

What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon His face the one who saved me by His grace! At 101 years old, that day came on May 27, 2015 for Ruth Bernice Sophia (Buntrock) Krumenauer.She is a daughter of KING JESUS and one of four daughters born to Aldor and Louise (Flack)...

Earl G. Meitzen

Earl G. Meitzen

May 24, 2015

Earl G. Meitzen, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at his home after a lengthy illness with family by his side. The tenth of eleven children, born to the late Gustav and Clara (Anderson) Meitzen, Earl was born on May 13, 1925. He attended Jefferson Elementary School, South Park Junior High School and Oshkosh High School. He...

Martyn B. Burns

Martyn B. Burns

May 24, 2015

Martyn B. Burns, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born in Rockford, IL the son of Russell Burns and Marjorie (Duel) Williams. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School. Martyn enjoyed working for Gulfstream as a painter. He enjoyed working with electronics and working on cars, especially muscle cars....

Ruth D. Safford

Ruth D. Safford

May 21, 2015

Ruth D. Safford, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab. She was born to Clyde and Irene (Hass) Merrill. She was married to Leland Lipke, the father of her children, and then later married Merritt Safford Jr. of Oshkosh. She is survived by her five children, Betty (Gordy) Monroe and their nine children,...

Janice R. Albrecht

Janice R. Albrecht

May 20, 2015

Janice R. Albrecht, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2015 at Evergreen Health Center. She was born on July 8, 1920 in Oshkosh the daughter of the late John and Louise (Pesch) Metko. Janice was united in marriage in 1955 to Frank Kimball, he preceded her in death in 1960. She later married Clarence Eny Albrecht in 1964....

Marion Carol Abraham

Marion Carol Abraham

May 18, 2015

Marion Carol Abraham passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. She was born to George and Lucille Buch on March 26, 1940. Marion spent her childhood in Neenah and Oshkosh where she married Wesley Abraham on October 25, 1958Marions lifes work was caring for her family, their home, her gardens and the familys cottage. Her passion was knitting. She used...

Kathleen L. Funk

Kathleen L. Funk

May 18, 2015

Kathleen Katie L. Funk, age 94, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Evergreen Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Milwaukee the daughter of the late Carl and Grace (Williamson) Madson. She graduated from Washington High School in 1939. Katie was united in marriage on November 6, 1943 to William Bill Funk in...

Richard Joseph Jarzynka

Richard Joseph Jarzynka

May 16, 2015

Richard J. Jarzynka, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest of 4 children of Alexander and Catherine (Kern) Jarzynka. Richard was in the 5th battalion of the U.S.M.C. and stormed the beach of Iwo Jima at the age of 17. After WWII he enlisted in the USAF and retired after...

William Terry Druckrey

William Terry Druckrey

May 15, 2015

William T. Druckrey, 61, Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and two sons, Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born March 12, 1954, in Shawano, son of William and Carol (Lemke) Druckrey. Bill married Kristi Larsen August 24, 1974, in Wausau. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching sports, spending time...

Vernon Henry Tank

Vernon Henry Tank

May 15, 2015

Vernon Tank, 95, Oshkosh, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015, at Bethel Home. His parents were Henry and Emma (Getke) Tank. He was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, its Senior Club GFY and NARFE. Vern married Esther Blood October 10, 1948, in Oshkosh. Vernon was a mail carrier for 38 years and served as a 1 Lt. in...

Bruce Albert Potratz

Bruce Albert Potratz

May 14, 2015

Bruce Albert Potratz, 61, Van Dyne, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. He was born November 12, 1953, in Oshkosh, son of Marvin and Erma (Laabs) Potratz. Bruce was a kind and caring man under his tough exterior. He worked hard and loved fishing, hunting and racing bikes and always had a Harley Davidson at some time...

Jeanette Marguerite Sebald Jenkins

Jeanette Marguerite Sebald Jenkins

May 12, 2015

Jeanette Jenkins, age 97, died on May 12, 2015, in Redgranite, WI after being in Hospice Care since May 6, 2015. She is survived by a son, Mack (Jean) of Pelham, AL; twin daughters, Susan Selcke (George) of Minnetonka, MN, and Sarah of Juneau, AK; granddaughters, Patricia Selcke Grad (Ben) of New York, NY, Gretchen Selcke Zimmerman (Phil) of Nashville,...

Richard Nicholas Blank

Richard Nicholas Blank

May 12, 2015

Richard N. Blank, 82, Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his home. He was born September 28, 1932, in Neenah, son of the late Bernard and Alvina (Kuhr) Blank. Richard married Muriel Miljour October 10, 1971, and she preceded him in death April 5, 2006. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Richard...

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