Dr. Leonard L. Tews

Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Leonard L. Tews, 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Sharehaven of Oshkosh on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Rush Lake, WI on May 28, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Jeanette (Starr) Tews. Leonard was married to Violet (Herring) Tews and had four children. 

Leonard was a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 1965...

Garrett R. Lewis

Apr 10, 2024

Garrett R. Lewis, 16 of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Appleton on July 5, 2007, to Joshua and Sarah (Langenhuizen) Lewis.

 

He was currently a Sophomore at Hortonville High School.

 Garrett was a vibrant young man who brightening our lives. He enjoyed fishing, bike riding, crafting metal and wood, playing video games, drawing animations, and...

Shirley R. Rothe

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley R. Rothe, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 9, 2024, at Courtyard at Oshkosh. She was born a daughter of William and Eva Nolte Baker on November 4,1933. She married Ralph Rothe on December 5,1953. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2015.

Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love that she...

Denise Nelson

Apr 8, 2024

Denise M. (Schaumann) Nelson, age 68, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly April 8, 2024. Denise is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Grace Schaumann and brother Danny. She is survived by her sister Deb (Steve) Williams of Omro; son Ben King and daughter Gracie (Brent) Barnhill and their two daughters Romee and Zadee of Crestview, Florida. Celebration of Life...

Sandra J. Weitz

Apr 8, 2024

Sandra J. Weitz, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at Bethel Home.  She was born on June 22, 1943 in Oshkosh a daughter of Kenneth and Lucille Troiber Gehrke.  

Sandy was the owner of Sandarella’s Bridal Consignment Shop on Main Street in Oshkosh for 26, years.  The store was featured on ‘Round the Corner with...

Raymond E. Fores

Apr 8, 2024

Raymond E. Fores passed peacefully on April 8, 2024 at Evergreen. He was born in La Porte, Indiana to John and Elsie Fores. He married Barbara Woehlke and together had three children. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 35 years.

A lifelong craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking...

Richard Leichtfuss

Apr 6, 2024

Richard "Richie" D. Leichtfuss passed away on April 6, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Hospital with two of his favorite nieces at his side. He was born on April 19, 1941, to Herbert and Mandina (Abraham) Leichtfuss on the family farm.

He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Nekimi.

Richie served in the US...

Ruth Ann Nicholson

Apr 5, 2024

Ruth Ann Nicholson, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born in Oshkosh on March 24, 1952 to the late Robert and Susan (Marx) Nicholson.

 

Ruth was married to Kairy D. Ibrahim and had two children. She later married Karl Stephany.

Ruth brought light and joy to everyone she encountered, with...

Kathleen T. Nevins

Apr 5, 2024

Kathleen Theresa Nevins (nee McDonagh) passed away peacefully April 5, 2024 in Oshkosh, Wis. after a short illness. 

Kathleen was born on Dec. 28, 1932 in Manhattan to James and Bridget McDonagh. She met the love of her life James Nevins at an ice cream parlor when she was 17. She and James married on May 8, 1954 in Manhattan.

Kathleen and...

Kenneth H. Gerken

Apr 3, 2024

Kenneth H. Gerken “Curly”, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living | Island Shores in Neenah. Ken, son of the late Archie and Fern (Henthorn) Gerken, was born on November 22, 1939, in Sylvan Township, Richland County, Wisconsin.

 

Ken began a military career directly after high school, spending six years of active duty in the Navy before transitioning into...

Jeffrey W. Pitz

Mar 31, 2024

Jeffrey W. Pitz, age 57 of Oshkosh, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1966, to the late Bernard and Nancy (Davies) Pitz. Jeffrey pursued a career as an Assembly Worker in the Conveyor System Manufacturing industry, dedicatedly serving Arrowhead Conveyor for over 35 years.Jeffrey's true passion was his family. Jeff thoroughly enjoyed looking out for...

Rylan M. Puckett

Mar 28, 2024

Rylan Michael Puckett was born June 8, 2008, in Kenosha, WI passed away at home on March 28, 2024. Loved son of Keith M. Puckett and Jennifer N Munns, both of Omro, WI. Rylan’s mom, Jeni, passed away on Dec 2, 2023, and Rylan was devastated by her death as was the rest of the family and her friends. 

Rylan was...

Daniel J. Scieszinski

Mar 26, 2024

Daniel J. Scieszinski, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Oshkosh. He was born in Janesville on November 5, 1960, to the late Thomas and Mary Ellen (Poeschl) Scieszinski.

No formal services will be held.

Melanie Johnson

Mar 25, 2024

Doreen “Melanie” Johnson, born on August 21, 1950, passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on March 25, 2024. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, known for her quick wit and sarcastic humor.

Survived by her sister, Jackie Williamson; daughters, Marcy (Tony) Martineau, Brandy (Jim) Mendicino-Willyard, Trudi (Kurt) Bartus, and Rebecca (Jeff) Groleau, Doreen's legacy lives on through her...

Sandra A. Gauger

Mar 22, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” A.” Gauger {Dix}, born October 18, 1944 in Appleton, WI, passed away on March 22, 2024, at her home with the company of her loved ones at her side.

Sandy was the daughter of Russel and Ruth (Kronberg) Dix, and was the kid sister of her beloved older sister, Beverly.  

Sandy graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1962, and immediately...

Charlotte H. Schuessler

Mar 20, 2024

Charlotte H. Schuessler, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on October 8, 1936, to the late Lawrence and Marion (Kinsler) Degner. She was united in marriage to Roy Schuessler on September 25, 1954.

Starting off as a nanny, she later ventured into working at the telephone...

William Garbrecht

Mar 18, 2024

William L Garbrecht, age 59 of Menasha died unexpectedly in his home.  The Lord called him home on March 17th. 

William (Bill) was preceded in death by his beloved wife Teena Garbrecht (Kabat) his father Kenneth Garbrecht and his brother Daniel.   He is survived by his mother Audrey and his brother Andrew

He was born Sept 16, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Robert F. Shackelford

Mar 18, 2024

Robert Shackelford passed on March 18th, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his wife Julie, his children Angela (Gonzales), Amanda (Werch), and Angel Shackelford, his grandchildren Angelica, Chloe, Brandon, Michael, Ellie, and Einsley. Along with his living siblings Judy, Janie, and Gary. He will welcomed into heaven by his parents Norman and Violet and his brothers Gale, James, Thomas,...

Elaine A. Kossel

Mar 17, 2024

Elaine Kossel, age 98, passed away peacefully on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17th,2024 at the Residence in Oshkosh. She was born to the late Benjamin and Gladys (Hackney) Milligan on January 8th,1926 at the family farm in Berlin Wisconsin. 

Elaine enjoyed and excelled at school. After graduating from Berlin High School, she worked for Nigbor Furs to earn tuition for...

Ann Mary Steinert

Mar 17, 2024

Ann Mary Steinert, age 58 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on November 8, 1965 to the late Jay and Susanne (Kempinger) Pistohl. Ann married Steven Steinert on February 16, 1985 and shared 35 years of marriage before his passing on September 17, 2020.

Ann was a...