Obituaries

Annie Laurie A. Kiesling

Annie Laurie A. Kiesling

Jun 26, 2026

Annie Laurie Kiesling passed away on Friday June 26, 2026, at The Courtyard Assisted Living in Oshkosh. She was born to the late Isadore and Julia (Boyce) Molash on December 23, 1932, in Oshkosh. Annie Laurie was united in marriage on November 28th, 1953 to Jerome Kiesling at St. Peter Church (Most Blessed Sacrament) in Oshkosh. She shared 68 years...

Barbara F. McPhee

Barbara F. McPhee

Jun 25, 2026

Barbara Vernele Freitag McPhee, age 87, died at home with her family in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Bess (Herrick) Freitag. Born in Champaign, Illinois, on July 4, 1938, she grew up in San Marino, California. Barbi married Clyde McPhee on August 17, 1957, and they lived in...

Mary Jane Sawicki

Mary Jane Sawicki

Jun 23, 2026

Mary Jane (Tobisch) Sawicki, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2026, leaving her family and all who loved her heartbroken.

Mary Jane was born on May 7, 1954, in Mellen, Wisconsin, to Florian and Anna Tobisch. Growing up in northern Wisconsin, she learned the value of hard work, family, and caring for what she had. As a...

Marilyn J. Cornell

Marilyn J. Cornell

Jun 23, 2026

Marilyn Janice (Novotny) Cornell passed away on June 23, 2026.

Marilyn, was born in Oshkosh, May 19, 1929. She was raised in a loving home, surrounded by her mother, Rose Novotny, as well as aunts and uncles and her grandparents. During her youth, she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. She graduated from Oshkosh High School with the class of 1947.

It was...

Donald Walter Schroeder

Donald Walter Schroeder

Jun 18, 2026

Donald W. Schroeder, age 94, passed away peacefully at Ascension Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kirschling) Schroeder on January 29, 1932, in Oshkosh, WI. Don married Arlene Radloff on May 1st, 1954. Together they had two sons and shared their lives until Arlene's passing...

Ellen J. Hofeldt

Ellen J. Hofeldt

Jun 18, 2026

Ellen J. Hofeldt passed away on June 18, 2026 surrounded by her family at Aurora Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1938 in Pilger, NE, daughter of Emil and Bertha (Koehlmoos) Schulz. She and Larry Hofeldt married on March 29, 1959 in Wayne, NE. They spent most of their married life in Wisconsin.

Ellen taught special education in...

Bruce J. Sternat

Bruce J. Sternat

Jun 17, 2026

Bruce Jerome Sternat, 69, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2026. Born on April 13, 1957, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Bruce lived in Mayville before moving to Oshkosh in 1994.

Bruce proudly joined the Army in 1976, receiving an honorable discharge when his service was cut short due to health issues.

Bruce's educational journey...

Dennis Lee Hansen

Dennis Lee Hansen

Jun 14, 2026

Dennis Lee Hansen, age 78, of Oshkosh, WI passed away June 14, 2026.

He was born April 30, 1948 in Oshkosh, the son of Norman and Myrtle Hansen. He married Paula M. Flohr on April 30, 1981.

He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1966. Denny worked at Mercury Marine for 27 years in various positions retiring as Lead Foreman. Denny...

Jean Leona Christensen

Jean Leona Christensen

Jun 14, 2026

Jean Leona (Gourd) Christensen, age 93, passed away surrounded by family on June 14th 2026 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on August 5th, 1932 in Dearborn Michigan to the late Joseph Charles James and Margret Ione (Arndt) Gourd.

She had the privilege to live her whole childhood and early adult life in the same home on...

Jesse G. Fisher

Jesse G. Fisher

Jun 13, 2026

On Saturday, June 13, 2026 Jesse Fisher of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Oshkosh) went home to meet his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loved ones at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin after sustaining a severe brain injury from a fall.

Jesse was born on September 8, 1956 to Patricia R. (Fenrich) and Harold D. Fisher on the...

Wanda J. White

Wanda J. White

Jun 13, 2026

Wanda J. White, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away at her home on June 13, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on September 24, 1964, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to William and Barbara (Colburn) White. 

Wanda attended Oshkosh North High School, where she graduated in 1983. She went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where...

David James Morrison

David James Morrison

Jun 9, 2026

David MorrisonDecember 10, 1941 - June 9, 2026David James Morrison, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 surrounded by family at his residence. He was born December 10, 1941 to the late Bruce and Blanche (Bennett) Morrison in Madison, and grew up on the family farm in Morrisonville. David graduated from DeForest High School in 1960...

James Hamilton Wilson

James Hamilton Wilson

Jun 7, 2026

James Hamilton Wilson left his loving family and friends to join his heavenly family on June 7, 2026. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on November 23, 1953, to Elizabeth "Betty" and Neil Wilson.

Jim's journey on this earth was marked by his fatherly love, sense of humor, trust and skills as an educator to hundreds of children.

Jim is survived by...

Gerald "Jerry" F. Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" F. Johnson

Jun 7, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” F. Johnson, of Oshkosh, passed away on June 7, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on August 13 to the late Herbert and Mary (Smith) Johnson in Minneapolis, MN.

In his younger years, Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy. Throughout his life, he held various jobs, spreading his work ethic and dedication across many fields,...

Janet Guldan

Janet Guldan

Jun 5, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Guldan (Haebig), who departed this life on June 5, 2026 at the age of 91.

Born on November 19, 1934 in West Bend, Wisconsin, Janet raised eight children and is survived by seven of them. She was preceded in death by her firstborn son, Richard, whose memory she carried...

Johnny E. Haymon Sr.

Johnny E. Haymon Sr.

Jun 4, 2026

Johnny E. Haymon, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2026 at the age of 89 plus 1 (90). He was born on July 1, 1935, in Dermott, Arkansas. He was the youngest son of John and Maggie Haymon.

During his younger years he became the father of three daughters, Brenda Faye (John Sr.)...

Richard C. Tellekson

Richard C. Tellekson

Jun 4, 2026

Richard Cecil Tellekson, age 99, of Ripon, WI, was called home to his Savior on June 4, 2026, at The Courtyard of Oshkosh Assisted Living, which was his home for the last eight years.

He was born on March 31, 1927, in Watertown, South Dakota, the son of Theodore and Ruth (Buchholz) Tellekson Sr. He graduated from high school in Oshkosh...

Joseph C. Roloff

Joseph C. Roloff

Jun 2, 2026

Joseph “Joe” C. Roloff, age 78, of Oshkosh, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2026, at Ascension Mercy Hospital with his wife by his side.

Joe was born on April 6, 1948, son of the late John and Jean Roloff, in Shawano, WI. After graduating from Bonduel High School, he joined the United States Army...

Steven L. Nachtrab

Steven L. Nachtrab

Jun 1, 2026

Steven L. Nachtrab, age 75 of Van Dyne, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 1, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1950, to the late Marvin and Evelyn (Basler) Nachtrab. Steven was an Oshkosh West graduate class of 1969, he was united in marriage to Donna Bratton on May 18, 1974, at the Westfield Methodist Church.

Steve was...

Terry "Koolie" L. Kulibert

Terry "Koolie" L. Kulibert

Jun 1, 2026

Terry "Koolie" Lee Kulibert, age 65, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on June 1, 2026, at his home.

Koolie was born on July 21, 1960, son of the late Norman and Evelyn (Elmer) Kulibert, in Oshkosh. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1978. He owned and operated a bookkeeping business. Koolie was immensely dedicated to bowling. He was known...