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Betty J. Erickson

Betty J. Erickson

Jul 9, 2021

Our social butterfly has taken flight. Betty Jane Erickson, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1922 in Oshkosh and lived there her entire life. She is survived by her two sons Bruce and Tom Erickson and their families. Betty Price married Vernon “Swede” Erickson on July 22, 1946. She was a...

Richard "Dick" John Wenzel

Richard "Dick" John Wenzel

Jul 8, 2021

Richard J. (Dick) Wenzel passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2021 after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on January 14, 1943 to Norman and Mabel (Strey) Wenzel. On February 27, 1965 he married the love of his life, Jane Barnes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Dick graduated from Oshkosh High School, Class...

Arline J. Hoeft

Arline J. Hoeft

Jul 5, 2021

Arline passed peacefully on July 5, 2021. She was born on May 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Marie and Edward Schroeder in Oshkosh. Arline married Ralph W. Hoeft on April 28, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Aline was employed at Mike’s Grill and Hughes Home Made Chocolates in Oshkosh. After retiring she enjoyed caring for children...

Lyle "Jack" J. Calkins

Lyle "Jack" J. Calkins

Jul 3, 2021

Lyle “Jack” J. Calkins, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home in Berlin with his family at his side. Jack was born March 13, 1932 in Mercer, WI to the late George and Eva (Holmes) Calkins. He married Donna Selwitschka on April 10, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, and together raised five children. Jack served...

Lorraine A. Mueller

Lorraine A. Mueller

Jul 3, 2021

Lorraine A. Mueller, age 91, passed away at the Courtyard of Oshkosh on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1929, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ted and Linda (Roebke) Dreyer. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1947. Lorraine married Roy Mueller on June 3, 1950, in Oshkosh. They were married 37 years prior to his...

Steve S. Szabo

Steve S. Szabo

Jul 2, 2021

Steve Szabo, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 2, 2021. Steve was born in Franklin, New Jersey, and grew up in Jamesburg, New Jersey. He graduated from Jamesburg High School in 1945, then enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946....

Thomas "Tom" Luther

Thomas "Tom" Luther

Jul 2, 2021

Thomas K. Luther, age 73, passed away at Appleton Medical Center after a long fight with cancer on Friday, July 2, 2021, while holding hands with his wife, Betty. Tom was born to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gustavus) Luther on June 21, 1948, in Oshkosh. Tom was a graduate from Marion University earning his bachelor’s degree in engineering. Tom...

Edythe A. Becker

Edythe A. Becker

Jul 2, 2021

Edythe A. Becker, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Parkview Health Center. She was born to the late Harold and Cora Shuckhart on July 9, 1943, in Tomahawk, WI; she was one of thirteen children. She was later adopted by her step grandparents Mark and Leslie and their six children in Marshfield. After receiving her Registered...

Donna L Graves

Donna L Graves

Jun 30, 2021

Donna L. Graves, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, June 30,1946. She was born to the late James and Doris (Feuerman ) Lufrano on January 26, 2021, in Chicago,IL. After graduating from Reavis High School she married the love of her life, Robert Graves, on October 21, 1967, in Burbank, IL. Donna had many jobs...

Monika J. Nelson

Monika J. Nelson

Jun 30, 2021

Monika J. Nelson, 35 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1985, to Stephen and Jackie (Kent) Nelson in Oshkosh. Monika graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2005. After high school, she was employed by Lakeside Packaging Plus. Monika enjoyed life...

Julene Mary Stadtmueller

Julene Mary Stadtmueller

Jun 30, 2021

Julene M. Stadtmueller, age 62, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born to the late John and Jacquelyn (Weed) Stadtmueller in Oshkosh on November 20, 1958. She was a graduate from Lourdes High School. She worked as a station clerk at the Titan Shell station. Julene enjoyed playing board games and listening to...

Beth A. Grasee

Beth A. Grasee

Jun 29, 2021

Beth A. Grasee, 57 of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 8, 1964 in Oshkosh to Dale and Lorraine (Samida) Grasee. Beth married Gary Hass and they were blessed with two children. Beth was a graduate of Oshkosh West High School and worked at Alliance Laundry Systems for 10 years....

Duane Henry Heinbigner

Duane Henry Heinbigner

Jun 29, 2021

Duane H. Heinbigner, age 89, passed away Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, at Edenbrook of Oshkosh. He was born to the late Henry and Louise (Schock) Heinbigner on May 19, 1932. After the unfortunate passing of his mother Louise, his father married Gertrude, who was like a second mother to him. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Duane went on...

David Lee Halsey

David Lee Halsey

Jun 28, 2021

David Lee Halsey, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on February 3, 1935, to the late Leorn and Marian (Ryan) Halsey. David married Marlene Rothe on September 24, 1960, until she preceded him in death on September 19, 2012. David served in the Korean War in the...

Richard "Dick" C. Boese

Richard "Dick" C. Boese

Jun 28, 2021

Richard “Dick” C. Boese, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Norman and Geraldine (Jewson) Boese in Oshkosh. Dick married Julianne Mary Mitchell on October 5, 1963 and their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth and Tracy. Dick was a proud veteran of...

Adeline Emily Berg

Adeline Emily Berg

Jun 25, 2021

Adeline E. Berg, age 99, passed away peacefully praying the rosary on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born in the town of Angelica, WI on July 7, 1921, to the late Dominic “Dan” and Anna (Polczynski) Hodkiewicz. Adeline married Loyal Berg on November 7, 1941, he preceded her in death a few months...

Marjorie "Marge" Alice Buelow

Marjorie "Marge" Alice Buelow

Jun 23, 2021

Marge, age 82, went home to heaven unexpectedly on June 23rd, 2021. Marge was born in Oshkosh on March 24th, 1939 to the late Theodore A. and Alice M. (Rushesky) Freiberg. After graduating from Oshkosh high school in 1957 she married the man and love of her life, her soul mate, Duane Buelow on June 27th, 1959, at St. Joseph’s...

Lea May Kolterjahn

Lea May Kolterjahn

Jun 23, 2021

Lea May Kolterjahn, age 85 formerly of Horseshoe Bend, AR, passed away at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, WI on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 4, 1936 to the late Casper and Katherine (Weber) Peppler. She grew up on the family farm in Pickett, WI with 12 brothers and sisters. She loved...

Joanne D. Schroeder

Joanne D. Schroeder

Jun 22, 2021

Joanne D. Schroeder, age 89 of Oshkosh, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1932 to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Hill) Diedrich. Joanne was born and raised in Ripon. She created everlasting memories participating in Girl Scouts, and cheerleading at Ripon High School. As a...

William "Bill" N. Riedel

William "Bill" N. Riedel

Jun 19, 2021

William (Bill) Norbert Riedel, 88, a resident of Oshkosh since 1972, died on Saturday, June 19th, 2021. One of nine children, Bill was born and raised in Kimberly, WI where he also graduated from high school. A very proud sailor and veteran, he served in the US Navy on board the USS Bataan as an electrician during the Korean Conflict....

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