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George "Herb" H. Dieckmann

George "Herb" H. Dieckmann

Apr 18, 2024

George Herbert Dieckmann (Herb), age 89, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1935, in Effingham, Illinois.  Herb graduated from Vandalia High School (Illinois) and furthered his education at Southern Illinois University.  He married Beverly Rank on April 1, 1957 In Morris, Illinois (when they eloped and surprised her Mom on her...

Joseph Jajtner

Joseph Jajtner

Apr 17, 2024

Joseph Jajtner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 at the age of 88 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on December 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Josephine Jajtner, Joe's journey was one of unwavering dedication, service, and love.

Joe attended high school in Wautoma and graduated with the class of 1954. He...

Audrey H. Koch

Audrey H. Koch

Apr 16, 2024

Audrey H. Koch, age 83 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Iola, WI on April 25, 1940 to the late Walter and Arlane (Beckland) Biedermann. Audrey was united in marriage on October 26, 1963 to Thomas Koch.

 Throughout her life, Audrey wore many hats - from being a compassionate...

Carl Murrel Londowski

Carl Murrel Londowski

Apr 16, 2024

Carl M. Londowski, 78, passed away at Theda Clark Hospital on April 16, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born in Berwyn, IL, and moved to the Fox Valley in his early years.  He graduated from Winneconne High School, class of 1964 where he was fondly known as “Hummer” for the motorcycle he drove to school.

 Carl signed on with the US...

Marie Hoetschl

Marie Hoetschl

Apr 15, 2024

Marie L. Hoetschl, age 87, passed away at Bella Vista on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born to the late Perry and Gladys (Nitke) Moloso on April 11, 1937, in Marion, WI. She married Richard Hoetschl on November 11, 1954.

Marie loved her family, traveling. She was a joy to everyone who she interacted with. Marie would enjoy...

Sherri L. Wolfgram

Sherri L. Wolfgram

Apr 14, 2024

Sherri L. Wolfgram, age 46 passed away as a result of an accident on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born in Oshkosh on January 10, 1978 to William and Doris Wolfgram.

She worked as an office manager and accountant at Anchor Castings in Neenah.

Sherri volunteered much of her time to BEAMING Inc, which brings experiences through working with horses to...

Robert Kutz

Robert Kutz

Apr 13, 2024

Robert J Kutz, age 49, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born to Alan and Peggy (O'Brien) Kutz on May 2, 1974 in Waupun WI.

Robert was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force enlisting in 1992. His military service was worthy of much renown having traveled the world and earning him the self-proclaimed nickname...

Wayne Meyer

Wayne Meyer

Apr 11, 2024

Wayne A. Meyer, of Oshkosh passed away on April 11,2024 at Evergreen. After a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 23, 1941 to the late Merton and Pearl (Dake) Meyer in Appleton WI. He married Gail Phillips on September 29,1966. He served 2 years in the Army and worked at Oshkosh Truck for 34 years and retired...

Bernice Mae Hildebrandt

Bernice Mae Hildebrandt

Apr 10, 2024

A new heavenly home was given to Bernice Mae (Graf) Hildebrandt on the morning of April 10, 2024 at her home after several years of declining health. A lifelong residence of Oshkosh, Bernice was born May 16, 1927. She was the youngest child of Walter and Esther (Dougherty) Graf. Walter passed away suddenly in September of 1949. Esther would later...

Dr. Leonard L. Tews

Dr. Leonard L. Tews

Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Leonard L. Tews, 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Sharehaven of Oshkosh on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Rush Lake, WI on May 28, 1934 to the late Lawrence and Jeanette (Starr) Tews. Leonard was married to Violet (Herring) Tews and had four children. 

Leonard was a biology professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 1965...

Garrett R. Lewis

Garrett R. Lewis

Apr 10, 2024

Garrett R. Lewis, 16 of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born in Appleton on July 5, 2007, to Joshua and Sarah (Langenhuizen) Lewis.

 

He was currently a Sophomore at Hortonville High School.

 Garrett was a vibrant young man who brightening our lives. He enjoyed fishing, bike riding, crafting metal and wood, playing video games, drawing animations, and...

Shirley R. Rothe

Shirley R. Rothe

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley R. Rothe, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 9, 2024, at Courtyard at Oshkosh. She was born a daughter of William and Eva Nolte Baker on November 4,1933. She married Ralph Rothe on December 5,1953. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2015.

Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love that she...

Denise Nelson

Denise Nelson

Apr 8, 2024

Denise M. (Schaumann) Nelson, age 68, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly April 8, 2024. Denise is preceded in death by her parents Roy and Grace Schaumann and brother Danny. She is survived by her sister Deb (Steve) Williams of Omro; son Ben King and daughter Gracie (Brent) Barnhill and their two daughters Romee and Zadee of Crestview, Florida. Celebration of Life...

Sandra J. Weitz

Sandra J. Weitz

Apr 8, 2024

Sandra J. Weitz, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at Bethel Home.  She was born on June 22, 1943 in Oshkosh a daughter of Kenneth and Lucille Troiber Gehrke.  

Sandy was the owner of Sandarella’s Bridal Consignment Shop on Main Street in Oshkosh for 26, years.  The store was featured on ‘Round the Corner with...

Raymond E. Fores

Raymond E. Fores

Apr 8, 2024

Raymond E. Fores passed peacefully on April 8, 2024 at Evergreen. He was born in La Porte, Indiana to John and Elsie Fores. He married Barbara Woehlke and together had three children. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 35 years.

A lifelong craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking...

Richard Leichtfuss

Richard Leichtfuss

Apr 6, 2024

Richard "Richie" D. Leichtfuss passed away on April 6, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Hospital with two of his favorite nieces at his side. He was born on April 19, 1941, to Herbert and Mandina (Abraham) Leichtfuss on the family farm.

He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Nekimi.

Richie served in the US...

Ruth Ann Nicholson

Ruth Ann Nicholson

Apr 5, 2024

Ruth Ann Nicholson, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born in Oshkosh on March 24, 1952 to the late Robert and Susan (Marx) Nicholson.

 

Ruth was married to Kairy D. Ibrahim and had two children. She later married Karl Stephany.

Ruth brought light and joy to everyone she encountered, with...

Kathleen T. Nevins

Kathleen T. Nevins

Apr 5, 2024

Kathleen Theresa Nevins (nee McDonagh) passed away peacefully April 5, 2024 in Oshkosh, Wis. after a short illness. 

Kathleen was born on Dec. 28, 1932 in Manhattan to James and Bridget McDonagh. She met the love of her life James Nevins at an ice cream parlor when she was 17. She and James married on May 8, 1954 in Manhattan.

Kathleen and...

Kenneth H. Gerken

Kenneth H. Gerken

Apr 3, 2024

Kenneth H. Gerken “Curly”, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living | Island Shores in Neenah. Ken, son of the late Archie and Fern (Henthorn) Gerken, was born on November 22, 1939, in Sylvan Township, Richland County, Wisconsin.

 

Ken began a military career directly after high school, spending six years of active duty in the Navy before transitioning into...

Jeffrey W. Pitz

Jeffrey W. Pitz

Mar 31, 2024

Jeffrey W. Pitz, age 57 of Oshkosh, passed away on March 31, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1966, to the late Bernard and Nancy (Davies) Pitz. Jeffrey pursued a career as an Assembly Worker in the Conveyor System Manufacturing industry, dedicatedly serving Arrowhead Conveyor for over 35 years.Jeffrey's true passion was his family. Jeff thoroughly enjoyed looking out for...

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