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Vernon Gauger

Vernon Gauger

Aug 6, 2018

Vernon (Vern) Gauger, at 90 departed this earthly world for his glorious heavenly home on August 6th 2018. Vern was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh, WI since his birth on October 11, 1927, actively and selflessly serving his church and community. After his Baptism, Confirmation, and early education at Trinity Lutheran Church/School, he graduated from Oshkosh High in 1945. He...

Mary S. Senger

Mary S. Senger

Aug 5, 2018

Mary Susan Senger, 68, Oshkosh, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 23, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Paul and Mary McCloskey. Mary received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Edgewood College in Madison. She proudly educated the students in the third grade as a teacher...

David F. Steckbauer

David F. Steckbauer

Jul 29, 2018

David F. Steckbauer, Age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 18, 1940 to the late John and Beatrice (Tadych) Steckbauer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an entrepreneur and proud owner of Steckbauer Speedmaster, LLC. He was also a lifetime member of...

Lyle N. Hayes

Lyle N. Hayes

Jul 24, 2018

Lyle Napolean Hayes, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed peacefully and went to join his beloved wife Georgianna on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. They were partners for more than 70 years. He was born on February 24, 1923 to Raymond and Katherine Hayes. Lyle attended a one room rural school house until 6th grade and then a...

Rebecca Veach

Rebecca Veach

Jul 24, 2018

Rebecca S. Veach, age 64 of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1953 to the late Richard and Beverly Fivecoat. She enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting wind chimes and knick knacks. Rebecca is survived by her sons: Adrian (Laura), Bryan, and Christopher Veach; her daughter: Mayme Fivecoat; grandchildren: Ashton and Angel; sister: Diana...

David L. Hunter

David L. Hunter

Jul 23, 2018

David L Hunter, age 72, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. He was born to the late Lillian Staerkel on October 11, 1946 in Oshkosh. David joined the Navy in November of 1966 and left the service in1968. He married Kathy Befus on October 14, 1967 and spent 44 years of marriage together until her passing in December of...

Rev. Carl R. Knitt

Rev. Carl R. Knitt

Jul 23, 2018

Rev. Carl R. Knitt, age 85, of Oshkosh, was born to eternal life Monday July 23, 2018. On January 5, 1933 Carl was born in Clintonville, WI to William and Carrie (Van Ahn) Knitt. He married LaVonne Miller at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI on September 13, 1957. As a young man he put aside his desire to pursue...

Luann S Bass

Luann S Bass

Jul 23, 2018

LuAnn Bass of Oshkosh passed away on July 23, 2018 at Mercy Medical Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. She was born May 30, 1954 and graduated from Lourdes High School. LuAnn enjoyed her church community at St. Thomas Episcopal Church led by Father Ralph. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren (who affectionately call her Lala), and she enjoyed attending...

Mark W. Diemel

Mark W. Diemel

Jul 22, 2018

Mark W. Diemel, age 49 of Oshkosh WI, passed away on July 22nd 2018 with family and friends around him. He was born June 28, 1969 to Dennis and Lynn (Baxter Spaulding) Diemel of Oshkosh who preceded him in death. Mark will be dearly missed by his sister Debbie (Diemel) Johnson and husband Bob Johnson and by his nieces and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hasse

Elizabeth "Betty" Hasse

Jul 21, 2018

Our loving mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Hasse, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Betty was born to the late Alois and Elizabeth Horejs on November 17, 1929. She married Robert A. Hasse on March 10, 1951. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She leaves...

William B. Behrend

William B. Behrend

Jul 19, 2018

William B. Behrend, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Thursday July 19, 2018 at Park View Health Center. He was born on May 17, 1927 in Oshkosh the son of Edward and Ethel Catanche Behrend. On December 22, 1945 he married Josephine Yanko. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2010. William was a veteran of the United States Army...

Larry A. Yoder

Larry A. Yoder

Jul 19, 2018

Larry A. Yoder passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 19th, 2018. Larry was born on December 24, 1939 to the late Perry and Ivalee (McGinnis) Yoder in McLean County, Bloomington, Illinois. In 1954, his family moved to Oshkosh, WI to the family farm where Larry resided for his entire life. What started with a...

Dorothy Wolk

Dorothy Wolk

Jul 18, 2018

Dorothy Anne Jessie Wolk, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Lake Pointe Villa in Oshkosh. She was born to the late Chester and Linda (Luedtke) Weed on April 15, 1925 in Oshkosh. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Dorothy went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Oshkosh State Teachers College and, later, became an elementary...

James A Maldwin

James A Maldwin

Jul 13, 2018

James “Jim” A. Maldwin, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. James was born to the late Arnold and Alice (Trettin) Maldwin on September 18, 1940 in Appleton. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1958. He married Donna Spierings on October 21, 1961 in Appleton and spent 55 years of marriage together...

Brian J Olejnik

Brian J Olejnik

Jul 13, 2018

Brian J. Olejnik, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2018. He was born to the late Richard and Carol (Land) Olejnik on August 9, 1964 in Oshkosh. Brian was employed with Neenah Foundry for 30 years. He was a lover of history and was especially interested in World War I and II. Brian was able to find the...

Kurt J. Kalishek

Kurt J. Kalishek

Jul 13, 2018

Kurt J. Kalishek, age 40 of Oshkosh, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born on January 31, 1978 to Robert “Rob” and Cheryl (Reed) Kalishek. He worked at Bemis as a press operator. He enjoyed swimming and fishing with his children, working on his cars, and playing golf. Kurt will be greatly missed...

Arturo Jara

Arturo Jara

Jul 12, 2018

Arturo Jara, age 56, tragically passed away July 12, 2018. He was born to the late Augustine Guzman and Zenorina Jara in a little town called Santa Maria del Oro in Nayarit, Mexico. Prior to moving to Oshkosh, Arturo was a long shore fisherman based out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He moved to Oshkosh in 1999 and worked at Avery...

Robert Vierck

Robert Vierck

Jul 12, 2018

Robert “Bob” Vierck passed away on July 12, 2018 in Oshkosh, WI. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 36 years, Judith (nee Granberg) Vierck; sister Carolyn Martin; 7 children: Vicki Larkin, Scott (Kathy) Vierck, Steve (Loretta) Vierck, Judy Goffo, Bruce (Jill) Vierck, Mark (Tammy) Vierck and Dave (Joane) Vierck; 3 stepchildren: Robert (Ella) Peterman, Perry (Laurie)...

Gerald M. Reigh

Gerald M. Reigh

Jul 9, 2018

Gerald M. Reigh, 76, Oshkosh, passed away Monday, July 09, 2018 at his home. He was born November 28, 1941, in Oshkosh, the son of John and Hilda (Sitte) Reigh. Jerry married the love of his life Kathleen Sue Decker on June 6, 1964 and shared 51 years of marriage with her until she passed away on September 9, 2015....

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