Obituaries

Denise G. Kokke

Denise G. Kokke

Jul 13, 2025

Denise G. Kokke, age 67 of Oshkosh, passed away at Cherry Meadows of Appleton on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born in Fond du Lac to the late Harold and Phyllis (Rock) Funk on January 30, 1958.

For many years, Denise dedicated herself to her job at Amcor, but her true joy came from spending time with her kids, Adam...

Norman Moss

Norman Moss

Jul 13, 2025

Norman August Moss, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born on June 12, 1939, Norman spent most of his life as a proud resident of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Norman was a graduate of Winneconne High School and proudly served his country as...

Gary Lemay

Gary Lemay

Jul 9, 2025

Gary E. LeMay, age 76, passed away peacefully at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born to the late Joseph and Virginia LeMay on October 4,1948 in Oshkosh.

Gary married his high school sweetheart on July, 1 1967 and they enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. He joined the U.S. Army in...

Richard E. Dehn

Richard E. Dehn

Jul 7, 2025

Richard Edward Dehn, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. He was the eldest of five children, born in 1936 to Edward Henry and Josephine Martha Dehn. 

Richard’s early years were spent in Berlin, Wisconsin, where he attended Berlin Public School through fourth grade, followed by St. John’s Parochial School for grades five through eight. He graduated from Berlin...

Walter Brooks IV

Walter Brooks IV

Jul 5, 2025

Walter Brooks IV, affectionately known as “Walt Walt,” age 27 of Oshkosh, passed away on July 5, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah. He was born on May 20, 1998 in Chicago, IL to Walter Brooks III and Ebony Munson.

Walter attended Oshkosh North High School. He dedicated himself to his work at Generac, where he served as a forklift driver...

John C. Jacob

John C. Jacob

Jul 4, 2025

John C. Jacob, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Bethany Nursing Home in Waupaca, WI.

John was born on April 24, 1942, in Appleton, WI, son of the late Stephen J. and Dorothy E. (Maas) Jacob. He graduated from Neenah High School and went on to work as a machinist in local printing mills. John was a...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Krasny

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Krasny

Jul 4, 2025

Betty Jean Krasny née Funk was born February 2, 1938 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to Bernice and Joseph Funk, and sister, Joyce. When she was 7, they moved to Wisconsin Rapids, where her dad worked for the phone company. It was her mother, a gifted seamstress, who instilled in her the love she had for fashion, which was a passion she...

Marcia Couillard

Marcia Couillard

Jul 3, 2025

Marcia R Couillard, age 67, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. Marcia was born to the late Lee and Barbara Matlock at Copley Memorial Hospital in Aurora, IL on January 30th,1958. She grew up in Blackhawk Springs in Plano, IL. She moved a few times throughout life from Sugarcamp, WI to Yorkville, IL and back...

Samuel R. Olejnik

Samuel R. Olejnik

Jul 3, 2025

Samuel Robert Olejnik, age 29 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025.

Sam was born on July 25, 1995, in Neenah to Scott and Tracy Olejnik. He was fun-loving, fiercely loyal, and the kind of friend everyone hoped to have. Sam was always there when you needed him- a protector, especially to his family, and a steady, reassuring presence...

Constance Healy

Constance Healy

Jul 3, 2025

Constance May Healy (Connie) found eternal peace with Jesus on July 3rd 2025 after suffering the effects of diabetes for over 50 years.

Connie's body failed her at the end but God did not and He brought her home to Heaven. As she was dying, she found great comfort in the knowledge she would be meeting her BFF, Jesus, and...

Ellen May Anderson

Ellen May Anderson

Jun 30, 2025

Ellen May Anderson, age 94 of Oshkosh, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 30, 2025 from Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. Born on May 24, 1931, in Lebanon, WI, to Hugo and Lillian (Mallow) Maass. For those who knew Ellen, she provided a calm and gentle presence.

She married Harold Paul Anderson on November 4, 1953,...

SeK'ani Harsh

SeK'ani Harsh

Jun 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Little Angel

SeK'ani Austin-Michael Harsh



is with deep sorrow and tender hearts that we announce the birth of our beloved baby, SeK'ani Austin-Michael Harsh, and also welcoming him into Heaven on June 29th 2025.

Though he was with us for only a brief moment, his life was a radiant light that touched all who...

Lynn Morgan

Lynn Morgan

Jun 29, 2025

Lynn Erwin "Morgy" Morgan age 84 of Pickett, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. Lynn was born on May 14th, 1941, at Ripon Hospital in Ripon, WI, to Nora Davies Morgan and Lee E. Morgan of Pickett, WI.

He graduated from Ripon High School in 1959. He got his...

Marilyn Ring

Marilyn Ring

Jun 26, 2025

Marilyn R. Ring, age 87 of North Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home with her family at her side after a 2½ year battle with cancer. She was born on August 14, 1937, in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of Roland and Ruth (Brukardt) Gruendemann. She was baptized at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Lawrence Kinateder

Lawrence Kinateder

Jun 25, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Kinateder, age 96, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on June 25, 2025. He was born to the late Alois and Anna (Kinderman) Kinateder on August 8, 1928, in Oshkosh. Larry married Beatrice (Ceelen) Merkel in 1958, and together they had two twin daughters, Corine and Denise. Larry later married Betty (Reynolds) Siradas on October 12, 1979, and...

Rian Dawn Marie & Rayn Jo Marie Vandenberg

Rian Dawn Marie & Rayn Jo Marie Vandenberg

Jun 21, 2025

Rian Dawn Marie Vandenberg and Rayn Jo Marie Vandenberg were received into Jesus’ loving embrace only knowing unconditional love and comfort of God, loving parents, and the overwhelming light they shined over this world, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. They leave behind their loving parents Justin Tate Vandenberg and Gabrielle Marie Hungerford; grandparents, Tim Hungerford, Kammie & John Eck, and...

Gary S. Davies

Gary S. Davies

Jun 21, 2025

Gary Sherman Davies

July 15th, 1954 - June 21, 2025

Gary Sherman Davies, age 70, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 15th, 1954 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Marcie and Donald Davies. Gary lived a life rich in flavor, laughter, and love. A gifted chef, his passion for...

Elaine E. Clapper

Elaine E. Clapper

Jun 20, 2025

Elaine E. Clapper, age 90, formerly of Lockport, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Elaine was born on June 21, 1934, in Berwyn, IL, daughter of Harry and Lena (Gronewold) Boness. She was an executive secretary at Argonne National Laboratory and later at Kinetic Systems. She was married to Walter Clapper,...

Michael Kowalczyk

Michael Kowalczyk

Jun 19, 2025

Michael J. Kowalczyk, age 71, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Ascension Mercy Medical Center.

Michael was born on October 29, 1953, in Chicago IL, son of John and Esther Kowalczyk. He graduated from Addison Trail High School. He lived a large part of his life in Northeast Wisconsin between De Pere, Door County, and Oshkosh.

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George M. Burns

George M. Burns

Jun 18, 2025

It is with profoundly heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of George Burns announce his sudden passing on June 18, 2025, at age 63. George passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh and was surrounded and held in love by his wife Bonita, brother Tim, and sister-in-law Kris.

George was born on September 8,1961, the son of Richard...