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Dr. Marilyn A. Parker

Dr. Marilyn A. Parker

May 6, 2023

Dr. Marilyn A. Parker, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She is survived by her children, Melissa Parker-Combes and her husband Bill of Waukesha, WI and Chris Parker and his wife Yhoumey of Wilmington, MA; grandchildren, Hailey, Nathan, Heidi, and Kaitlyn Parker-Combes and Jackson Parker; siblings, Barb Blau and her husband Al of Fond du...

Bessie J Kietzman

Bessie J Kietzman

May 6, 2023

Bessie J. Kietzman, age 89, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born to the late Emil and Dorothy (Dieck) Schoenrock on November 10, 1933, in the Town of Dupont, WI. She married Ralph Kietzman on June 11, 1955, at Martin Luther Church, where they were both active, lifelong members. Bessie spent her...

Ellen Mae (Diel) Frees

Ellen Mae (Diel) Frees

May 4, 2023

Ellen Mae Frees, 89, of Omro went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Ellen was born on December 30, 1933 to the late George and Mary (Macho) Diel. She married Russell Frees Sr. on June 25, 1955 and they had eight children together.

Ellen stayed at home to raise her brood of children. She was a terrific...

Linda L. Fischer

Linda L. Fischer

Apr 29, 2023

Linda L. Fischer, age 81, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born to the late Icle and Nervina (Arnold) Dobey on September 26, 1941, in Scottville, IL.

After moving to Kansas with her family at 8 years old. She married Ronald Fischer in 1960. Together they had five children. They moved from...

Eugene G. Stelter

Eugene G. Stelter

Apr 28, 2023

Eugene G. Stelter, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in Princeton, WI on November 6, 1932, to the late Clement and Pauline (Shanapata).

Eugene was proud to say he was a staff sergeant with the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956. Stationed in Japan during Korean War. He worked...

Steve "Span" Spanbauer

Steve "Span" Spanbauer

Apr 27, 2023

Steven “Span” Spanbauer, age 62, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born to the late Richard and Dolores (Seidl) Spanbauer on December 14, 1960, in Oshkosh. Steve attended and graduated from St Peter’s Grade School and later from Lourdes High School class of 1979.

Throughout his life, Steve enjoyed playing...

Winnifred Moxie Mcclory

Winnifred Moxie Mcclory

Apr 26, 2023

Winnifred “Freddie” M. McClory passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. She was born as a triplet on October 25, 2019, in Green Bay to Robert McClory and Carrie Brooks.

Known for her bright smile, Freddie always lit up the room. She made friends everywhere she went, kids and adults alike. Freddie adored her...

James G. Hitz

James G. Hitz

Apr 25, 2023

James G. Hitz, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born on June 3, 1938, in Oshkosh to the late George and Mildred (Klabunde) Hitz. He was united in marriage to Betty Jones on October 22, 1959, in Oshkosh.

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Hitz; two daughters:...

Robert A. Bokelman Jr.

Robert A. Bokelman Jr.

Apr 23, 2023

Robert Anthony Bokelman Jr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 18, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Guske) Bokelman. Robert graduated in 1960 from Washington Park High in Racine. Robert married the love of his life, Cheryl Elizabeth LaBoda on July 17,...

Anne M. Hocking

Anne M. Hocking

Apr 23, 2023

Anne M. Hocking, 69 of Oshkosh, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1953, to Edmund (Mike) and Dorie (Tourville) Ludes. Anne was united in marriage to the love of her life, Rick Hocking, on May 17, 1996.

Anne graduated from Kimberly High School in 1971. She worked various jobs...

Marcia R. Konrad

Marcia R. Konrad

Apr 22, 2023

Marcia Rae Konrad, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born October 16, 1947, in DePere to the late Arnold and Eileen Bocher. In 1952, the family moved to Oshkosh where Marcia and her siblings grew up.

Marcia met her husband, Steve Konrad, in chemistry class at Oshkosh High School, where they both graduated...

John E. Schiessl

John E. Schiessl

Apr 19, 2023

John Ellis Schiessl, age 89, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was born to the late Max and Viola (Skinner) Schiessl on February 11, 1934, in Oshkosh. At age 17, John enlisted in the United States Army proudly serving his country during the Korean War where...

Verna E. Rueckert

Verna E. Rueckert

Apr 18, 2023

Verna Emma Rueckert passed away April 18, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born March 12, 1927, in Oshkosh, WI, to Walter and Frances (Doman) Ackerman. Verna graduated from the University of Oshkosh (UW Oshkosh) in 1965 and taught 4th and 5th grades in Menomonee Falls for 20 years. She was a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran...

Sarah Niebergall

Sarah Niebergall

Apr 16, 2023

Sarah Niebergall, 63, passed away April 16th, 2023 after a courageous and hard fought battle with ALS. She never lost her smile, humor, or passion for life. Her final moments were spent surrounded by her family.

She was born July 18th,1959 in Oshkosh to the late Robert and Mary (O’Connell) Niebergall. She married Jeff Green on June 10th, 2000.

Sarah graduated from...

Jean L. Brackett

Jean L. Brackett

Apr 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Jean L. Brackett, who passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh, WI.

Jean was born June 20, 1931 to the late John and Thelma (Sharp) Cerveny, in Racine, WI, where she met and married Albert Brackett on April 10, 1954.

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Paula L. (Koss) Wenhardt

Paula L. (Koss) Wenhardt

Apr 15, 2023

Paula L. (Koss) Wenhardt, age 58, of Oshkosh went to her eternal home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 15, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on June 20, 1964, to the late Robert “Jabber” S. Koss Sr. and Nancy (Kittoe) Koss. On April 8, 1983, she married Peter Wenhardt at Grace Ev. Lutheran...

Dennis Michael Kallas

Dennis Michael Kallas

Apr 13, 2023

Dennis “Denny” Michael Kallas at the age of 70, passed away in his sleep on April 13, 2023, in his home in Wautoma. Dennis was born on June 15,1952 in Berlin to Vernon and Doris (Barnes) Kallas. Dennis was stationed in Germany while serving in the United States Army from 1973-1979. After being honorably discharged, he obtained his CDL and...

William Foster Plantz

William Foster Plantz

Apr 8, 2023

William “Billy Boo” Plantz, age 67, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Fox Crossing. Billy was born December 31, 1955, to Foster and Amber (Reitz) Plantz.

Billy loved to go outside and listen to music. He enjoyed going for rides, seeing horses and loved his root beer and chocolate malts.

Bill is survived by an...

Carol E. Knier

Carol E. Knier

Apr 7, 2023

Carol E. Knier, age 70 of Luxemburg, was called to her heavenly home on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Carol was born in Orangeville, IL, on July 6, 1952 to the late Donald and Ruth (Kopp) Ruf. She attended high school in Orangeville, IL, followed by a hospital nursing school in Rockford, IL....

Michael J. Norton

Michael J. Norton

Apr 5, 2023

Michael J. Norton, age 58 of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born June 10, 1964 to James and Bernice (Miller) Norton Sr.

Anyone that knew Mike, they know his passion was Politics. He devoted his life to trying to help others through the government venue.

Michael was the Winnebago County Board supervisor representing District 20 and served...

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