Obituaries
Cheryl R. Messerschmidt
Oct 11, 2023
Cheryl R. Messerschmidt, 64 of Oshkosh, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1958 to the late Gerald and Donna (Schmidt) Hawley. On February 7, 1975 Cheryl was united in marriage to Kevin Messerschmidt at the Pickett Church, and together raised three sons.
She worked as a radiology technician...
Gary L. Norkofski
Oct 11, 2023
Gary Lee Norkofski, 72 of Oshkosh, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on 10/11/23. Gary was born 12/14/1950, in Oshkosh, the son of Jerome and Elaine (Pollnow) Norkofski. He attended Oshkosh High School and Fox Valley Technical College. He was united in marriage to Sharla Horton on October 3, 1981.
He worked in various employment positions through-out his life, mostly in...
Herbert O. Tesch
Oct 10, 2023
Herbert O. Tesch, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on October 19, 1943, to the late Ervin and Caroline (Lechner) Tesch. Herbert was united in marriage to Karen Weitz on August 19, 1976, in Oshkosh.
Herbert was in the United States Army from 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1964. He worked as...
Leonard "Len" G. Wagner
Oct 10, 2023
Leonard (“please call me Len”) Wagner, longtime writer/department editor/columnist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette, died peacefully Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Country Villas Assisted Living Facility in Omro, WI. A funeral Mass was held at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Oshkosh Friday, October 20, 2023, followed by burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Having an avowed dislike of funeral services and...
Arlene A. Barthels
Oct 10, 2023
Arlene A. Barthels, age 88 of Oshkosh, passed away at Eden Meadows on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in Cecil to the late Al and Florence (Bishoff) Baster.
Arlene was united in marriage to Skip Barthels on April 25, 1957. Arlene enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, sewing, crocheting, gambling, and gardening.
Arlene is survived by her...
Robert G. Schumacher
Oct 8, 2023
Robert G. Schumacher, age 80, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on the morning of Sunday, 8 October 2023. He was born to the late Roy and Ruby (Schmidt) Schumacher on April 27, 1943, in Omro, WI. Bob married the love of his life, Donna Selle, on February 27, 1965, at Martin Luther Church.
Bob was a Firefighter...
Susan K. Korth
Oct 6, 2023
Susan K. Korth, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home on the morning of Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born to the late Duane and Barbara (Nicolaison) Wittchow on June 11, 1959 in Waupun, WI. She attended high school and later went on to complete her GED. Sue met her partner, George “Butch” Harris on July 7, 2000;...
Betty A. Hitz
Oct 5, 2023
Betty A. Hitz, age 87, passed away on October 5, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on October 15, 1935, in Oshkosh to the late Clifford and Harriet (Tank) Jones. She was united in marriage to James Hitz on October 22, 1959, in Oshkosh and he preceded her on April 25, 2023.
Betty is survived by her...
Doris A. Kasarsky
Oct 5, 2023
Doris Kasarsky, 89, passed away on October 5, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1934, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is where she married and raised her five children.
Doris lived a simple life doing things she enjoyed. She loved children and would offer to babysit anytime she could.
In her later years, she spent her time with a good word search...
Barbara Bell Mcandrews
Oct 4, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our Barbara Bell McAndrews, age 94, on October 4th 2023. She left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 29th 1929 in Aurora, IL. to Geraldine and Howard Watson. She married the love of her life Jack McAndrews, May 6th 1950. With almost 73 years together, she was a...
Tom Steven "Steve" Karow
Oct 4, 2023
Tom Steven “Steve” Karow, age 79 of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on February 15, 1944 to the late Stanley and Frances (Selwitschka) Karow. Steve was united in marriage to Sharon Gustavus on May 15, 1965 at St. Mary Catholic Church and together raised two children.
Steve worked as a...
Patricia A. Auger
Oct 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Auger (Holst), who went to be with her Heavenly father on October 3, 2023, at the age of 74. Patricia, known to her friends and loved ones as Patti, was born to Charles and Lucille Holst on February 7, 1949.
Patti was preceded in death by her brother,...
Ruth E. Dehn
Oct 2, 2023
Ruth Esther (Krause) Dehn Born 12-20-1927 passed on 10-2-2023
Daughter of Herman William Krause & Esther Alvina (Wagner) Krause.
Ruth had several siblings. She had a younger brother Marlin W. Krause who passed on 7-18-1998, at age 67.
Ruth had three younger sisters;
twins: Eileen (K) (Yost) Radloff 1-13-1935 – 1-1-2009;
Elaine (K) (Morasch) Witthuhn 1-13-1935 – still living in Oshkosh.
Her youngest sister Linda (K)...
Daniel James Carpenter
Sep 30, 2023
Daniel “Dan” James Carpenter, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away from natural causes at his residence on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on October 10, 1948 to the late Melvin and Helen (Coats) Carpenter. Dan was united in marriage on October 11, 1969 to Patricia Felker, and together they had three children.
Dan began his music...
Patricia J. Utech
Sep 29, 2023
Patricia J. Utech, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away at Oakwood Manor on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1949 to the late Robert and Betty (Rothe) Szep.
Patricia worked in childcare all her life. She loved following the Del-Ray’s all over Wisconsin.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Tom Eaton, as well as numerous cousins.
In addition to...
Gale M. Wittenberg
Sep 29, 2023
Gale Marie Wittenberg, age 70 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on August 10, 1953 to the late Warren and Elsie (Luft) Clough.
In her younger years, Gale loved to dance. She was a natural born shopper, but especially loved a good yard sale. Each year she looked forward...
John Jay Sauer
Sep 27, 2023
John Jay Sauer, 81, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2023.
John was born on July 7, 1942, to John Jacob and (Deloris) Jeanne Sauer in Cuba City Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. John earned his Professional Engineer license while living in New York state.
He...
Laverna L. Woschnick
Sep 27, 2023
LaVerna L. Woschnick, age 86, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born to the late Lester and Lucile (Abraham) Rickert on April 29, 1937, in Eldorado, WI. Verna was joined in marriage to Henry Woschnick, Jr., on October 8, 1955, in Eldorado.
She graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy and chose to be a homemaker to...
Roberta J. Farley
Sep 27, 2023
Roberta J. Farley, age 75, passed away Bethel Home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. She was born to the late Robert and Olga Nelson on August 25, 1948, in Oshkosh.
Roberta spent her career as a schoolteacher at Hortonville and Clintonville schools as well as serving as an AODA councillor in Cook County, IL. Roberta enjoyed reading books, especially ones on...
Linda A. Wokosin
Sep 26, 2023
On Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023, a cool, rainy morning, Linda made her last journey to join those who have gone before her.
Linda’s journey began December 17, 1963, in Oshkosh, WI. She grew up on Georgia Street behind South Park School. Linda attended First English Lutheran church and was active in Camp Fire, becoming a camp counselor. Early in her career,...
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