Obituaries

Russell Schroeder

Russell Schroeder

Jan 3, 2022

Russell L. Schroeder, age 60, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home. He was born to the late Ralston and Dorothy Schroeder in Ripon on March 6, 1961. Russ is survived by his loving wife, Mary; siblings, Deb(Dennis) Waller, of Brookfield, Vickie (Dave) Brink, of Ripon, and Richard(Colleen), of Markesan; stepchildren, Katie Wennstrom...

Gary Louis Brodtke

Gary Louis Brodtke

Jan 3, 2022

Gary L. Brodtke, age 74 of Menasha, WI. passed away January 3, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Neenah, WI. Gary was born to Russell and Margaret Brodtke in Manitowoc, WI. He was baptized at St John St. James Lutheran , Reedsville, WI. where he started his education. Then graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School and UW Oshkosh. Gary was a...

Audrey June Rahn

Audrey June Rahn

Jan 3, 2022

Audrey June Rahn died in the early morning hours of January 3, 2022. She was 92. She spent her last days surrounded by the laughter and love of family, with whom she was “Nana” to her grandchildren and “Gigi” to her great-grandchildren. Audrey was born Audrey June Ruddock on June 10, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Helen (nee Kamrath) and...

David W Freund

David W Freund

Jan 2, 2022

David W. Freund, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Ascension Mercy Medical Center. He was born to the late Walter C. and Amanda M. (Bredlau) Freund in Fond Du Lac, WI on May 16, 1942. After graduating from Winneconne High School, Dave was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country in Vietnam....

Austin Haidlinger

Austin Haidlinger

Jan 2, 2022

Austin Robert Haidlinger, 22, was welcomed into Heaven on January 2, 2022.  He was born on July 17, 1999.  Austin struggled with numerous health issues all of his life.  These medical problems helped his doctors to pioneer treatments that will hopefully help others.  Those who knew him cherished his smiles.  His family and caregivers are so grateful that God shared...

Hilda M. Thompson

Hilda M. Thompson

Jan 2, 2022

Hilda M. Thompson, age 79, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born to the late Garfield and Evelyn (Coleman) Lawson on May 27, 1942, in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She spent her career as a home care worker taking care of families and their loved ones. Hilda was a member at Mount...

Evert Karlo Swenson

Evert Karlo Swenson

Jan 2, 2022

Evert “Karlo” Swenson, born January 28, 1936, a very special man, left this world on January 2, 2022 to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He finished his life very well.Karlo was the greatest husband a wife could ever have, a true gift from God. He was also the best dad, grandpa, and great grandpa to our family. No...

Merlin W. Loberg

Merlin W. Loberg

Jan 1, 2022

Merlin Wayne Loberg, age 96 of Appleton, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus in heaven on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Merlin was born at home on April 26, 1925, in Nelsonville, WI to the late Johan and Luella (Johnson) Loberg. Merlin was baptized into the Christian faith on May 17, 1925, at South New Hope Church. He attended...

Leona Hazel Zillges

Leona Hazel Zillges

Dec 31, 2021

Leona H. Zillges, age 90, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at her residence in Oshkosh. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Waupaca to the late Leonard and Virginia (Jewson) Stenson. Leona was one that was full of life up until the end. She loved shopping, cooking her own meals, going for rides, and playing cribbage. She...

Trudet J. Bergman

Trudet J. Bergman

Dec 31, 2021

Trudet ‘Trudy’ Jo Bergman, age 59 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born in Waupaca, WI on April 30, 1962, to the late Harry and Gorgene (Raatz) Luzenski. After the death of her father, her mother raised her with the help of stepfather, Mervin Oliver. Trudy married Robert ‘Bob’ Bergman on...

Virginia J. Binder

Virginia J. Binder

Dec 31, 2021

Virginia "June" Binder, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 19, 1927, the second of six children to the late Edward A. and Johanna (Klompstra) Watson. As a teenager, June and her sister Doris enjoyed spending their summers in Naperville, IL with...

Kenrick "Kermit" A. Larson

Kenrick "Kermit" A. Larson

Dec 31, 2021

Kenrick “Kermit” A. Larson, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born on December 14, 1972, in Oshkosh to the late Thomas and Nancy (Laatsch) Larson. Kenrick was a loving kind soul who was always willing to help others especially his cousin Brian (Theresa) and Julie. He was able to make so many friends throughout...

Alan C. Watson

Alan C. Watson

Dec 30, 2021

Alan “Al, Uncle Al” Charles Watson, age 68, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2021 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born September 10, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Eugene and Rosemary Watson. He moved to Brooklyn Center, MN at the age of 7 where he graduated from Park Center High School in 1973. He lived in Detroit Lakes, MN...

Norman David Mueller

Norman David Mueller

Dec 29, 2021

Norman D. Mueller, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Oshkosh a son of Norman A. and Margaret Schreiber Mueller. Norm was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. For many years he owned and operated Mueller Chrysler Plymouth Lincoln Mercury in...

Judith Ann Blackmore

Judith Ann Blackmore

Dec 26, 2021

Judith A. Blackmore, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born to LeRoy and Erna DeRidder on June 29, 1953, in Milwaukee. Judith married Glen on July 31, 1971. Their 50 years together was a love like no other. Judith was a child at heart and her laughter filled the...

Sharon Poff

Sharon Poff

Dec 25, 2021

Sharon M. Poff, age 83, passed away on Christmas Morning of 2021 at The Residence of Oshkosh. She was born to the late Herman and Minnie (Debord) Hicks on July 7, 1938, in Columbus, OH. She married Raymond Poff in Canal Winchester on June 8, 1958. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Capital University. After moving to Oshkosh so...

Sue Ala Kennon

Sue Ala Kennon

Dec 24, 2021

Sue Ala Kennon, born May 6, 1936, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on the eve of her Savior's birth, December 24, 2021. She taught music and voice for many years and retired from St. John's Lutheran Church after 30 years of service. After she retired and moved to Oak Grove Assisted Living in Necedah, she...

Lois E. Martens

Lois E. Martens

Dec 21, 2021

Lois E. Martens, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at The Residence of Oshkosh. She was born to the late Edward and Clara (Derr) Jentz on January 18, 1936, in Edmund, WI. Lois grew up on the family dairy farm. She later went on to college to graduate with a B.A in Business. She lived in Gurnee,...

Michael J Lee

Michael J Lee

Dec 21, 2021

Michael J. Lee, age 55, passed away at Aurora St. Luke’s in Milwaukee on December 21, 2021. He was born to Jim Lee, of Wausau, and Marie Adams, of Stevens Point, on November 27, 1966, in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Mike graduated from Wausau East High School in 1985. He went on to attend University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin...