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Donna J. Worth

Donna J. Worth

Feb 28, 2023

Donna J. Worth, age 86 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born in Appleton on August 24, 1936 to the late Victor and Elveria (Dolan) Befus. Donna married Richard “Dick” Worth and they had two daughters.

Donna had a vibrant spirit that would light up every room she walked into. She could...

John T. Willeford

John T. Willeford

Feb 25, 2023

John T. Willeford, age 51, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Oshkosh. He was born on November 7, 1971, in Oshkosh to Michael Sr. and Teresa (Hensen) Willeford.

John lived in Oshkosh his whole life, graduating from Oshkosh West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. After college, one of John’s biggest achievements was creating a successful business with...

Jean L. Steinbrecher

Jean L. Steinbrecher

Feb 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend - Jean Steinbrecher. She was the epitome of generosity and love, always with an amazingly cheerful smile, and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Jean L. Steinbrecher, age 90 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Thursday, February 23,...

Debra J. Hoeft

Debra J. Hoeft

Feb 22, 2023

Debbie passed away peacefully on February 22. She was born May 29, 1957, the daughter of Ralph and Arline (Schroeder) Hoeft.

Debbie graduated as an RN from Mercy Medical Center School of Nursing in 1978 and furthered her education by studying psychology at UW- Oshkosh, became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner, and was accredited through the ANA as a Certified...

Christine A. Misterek

Christine A. Misterek

Feb 22, 2023

Christine Anne Misterek, age 75, passed away at her Oshkosh home after a seven-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on July 10, 1947, to the late Edgar R and Rosemary T (Montag) Newell and grew up in Fisk and Oshkosh.

Chris graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1965 and spent her...

Erma D. Bradley

Erma D. Bradley

Feb 21, 2023

Erma D. Bradley, 93, of the Town of Utica, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born May 14, 1929 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Klegin) Pietz. On June 9, 1951, she married Lawrence Bradley in Oshkosh. She was very active in the Town of Utica where she and Lawrence were longtime dairy...

Kathleen C. Dedow

Kathleen C. Dedow

Feb 20, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” C. Dedow, age 54 of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on March 6, 1968 to the late Wesley and Dorothy (Wren) Courtois. After meeting at a bowling, Kathy started dating Matthew Dedow on Easter Sunday of 1994. They got married in Las Vegas on March 27, 1997.

Kathy had a smile...

Linda K. Regal

Linda K. Regal

Feb 20, 2023

Linda K. Regal, age 73, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, shortly after the passing of her niece Christine Christensen. Her sister-in-law Christine Misterek passed away shortly after. She was born in Oshkosh on August 19, 1949, to the late Gustave and Marie “Honey” (Winter) Misterek.

Linda worked as a pharmacy technician at Desnick’s Drug Store in St. Paul, MN,...

Marion Delores Paulsen

Marion Delores Paulsen

Feb 19, 2023

Marion Delores Paulsen age 92 of Oshkosh passed away on February 19, 2023, after a brief illness.

Marion was born September 24, 1930, in Oshkosh the daughter of George and Elizabeth Kolodzik. Marion grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On October 1, 1949, she married Robert W. Paulsen in Oshkosh.

Marion enjoyed Friday night fish fry’s, dancing, playing...

Darwin R. Fleck

Darwin R. Fleck

Feb 19, 2023

Darwin R. Fleck, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away at Meadowbrook at Appleton on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on October 1, 1950 to the late William and Jeanette (Ravy) Fleck.

Darwin served in the United States Army.

Earlier in Darwin’s life, he enjoyed boating and traveling the state to ride on the best snowmobile and four-wheeler trails....

Rosella F. Schaele

Rosella F. Schaele

Feb 18, 2023

Rosella F. Schaele, age 96, passed away at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born to the late Vernie and Eveline (Buss) Wiedeman on May 12, 1926, in Dixon, MO.

 Rose married Arnold Schaele on June 29, 1949, in Elk Point, SD; together they had four children. Rose spent her time as a stay-at-home mom for many years...

Harold Rocco Meton

Harold Rocco Meton

Feb 15, 2023

Harold “Rocky” Meton, age 91, passed away at Bethel Home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born to the late Michael and Lillian (Rogers) Meton on August 1, 1931 in Redgranite, WI. While attending high school, Rocky went in to the United States Navy where he served his country for four years, serving on the USS Hubbard and in...

Ronald T. Tomasko

Ronald T. Tomasko

Feb 11, 2023

Ronald “Ron” T. Tomasko, age 66 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on November 7, 1956.

Ron served in the Army and the National Guard for a total of 25 years. He retired after being employed for over 20 years with the United Mailing Services. Ron always looked forward...

Mary E. Troiber

Mary E. Troiber

Feb 9, 2023

Mary E. Troiber, age 71, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community after a 2-year battle with cancer. She was born to the late George and LaVerne (Boing) Youngwirth on June 6, 1951, in Oshkosh, WI. Mary was a graduate from Lourdes High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She married Robert Troiber on April 24, 1971, and together they...

Verna M. Summerville

Verna M. Summerville

Feb 8, 2023

Verna M. Summerville, age 80 of Oshkosh, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born January 6, 1943 in Louisville, KY to parents, Luther Marion Welch and Verna Mae (Kollmeyer) Welch. On June 3, 1961 she was married to Marvin F. Summerville, Jr. in Columbus, IN, where she had grown up.

She...

Arlene A. Harrington

Arlene A. Harrington

Feb 7, 2023

Arlene A. Harrington, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born in Fond du Lac on February 22, 1945 to the late Robert and Amanda (Engel) Goebel. Arlene married Gary Harrington on December 14, 1974 and had one daughter.

She attended St. Joseph’s School, and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy,...

Donna J Kaufman

Donna J Kaufman

Feb 6, 2023

Donna J. Kaufman, age 94, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born to the late Otis and Naomi (Carlson) Perkins on March 31, 1928 in Manitowoc, WI.

Donna married Joseph Kaufman on October 18, 1947, in Manitowoc and they were together until his passing in 2005. Donna and Joe were lifetime fans of the...

Christine M. Christensen

Christine M. Christensen

Feb 4, 2023

Christine M. Christensen, age 50, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at UW Health in Madison. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 24, 1972 to David and Patricia (Turnmeyer) Misterek. Christine was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Christensen on April 6, 2006 in Medina, WI.

Christine dedicated her career to help at risk children. She worked as...

Beverly J. Babler

Beverly J. Babler

Feb 4, 2023

Beverly J. Babler, age 91, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday February 4, 2023 with her family by her side at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on February 7, 1931 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ervin and Eleanor Miller. On April 24, 1948 she married Glenn “Stub” Babler at Peace Lutheran Church.

Bev worked in the service area her...

Katherine Marie Smith

Katherine Marie Smith

Feb 4, 2023

Katherine M. Smith, of Oshkosh Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on February 4, 2023.

Katherine Smith (nee Meyer) was born on March 16, 1942, in Black River Falls to Philip and Aldena (Staffon) Meyer. She graduated from the school of nursing at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. She was united in marriage to Clyde Smith on February...

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