Obituaries
Muriel Sagmeister
Nov 21, 2025
Muriel J. Sagmeister,94 of Oshkosh passed away on November 21,2025 at home. Muriel was born on February 15, 1931 in Oshkosh to Norman and Adeline (Phillipson) Altmann. On July 1, 1950 she married Neil M. Sagmeister in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2001.
Muriel graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949 and was employed as Oshkosh...
Judith Mayo
Nov 20, 2025
Judith "Judy" Mayo, a beloved teacher and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on April 12, 1951, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Judy was a guiding light in the lives of many and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and students.Judy dedicated over 30 years of her life...
Andrew G. Lerch
Nov 20, 2025
Andrew Gary Lerch was called home to Heaven Thursday, November 20. He told his mom he was tired, that he wanted to rest. He was 43 years old.
Born in Oshkosh on October 15, 1982, to parents Anne (Gartman) and Gary Lerch, Andy was the oldest of three children. He set high bars for his little sisters, Bethany and Erin. Andy...
Jacquelyn Kildsig
Nov 20, 2025
Jacquelyn Ann Kildsig, age 86, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 26, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to the late James & Edna (Mueller) Troxell. Jackie was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many during her time with us.Jackie worked as a dedicated legal secretary for...
Catherine Truyman
Nov 20, 2025
Catherine (Cathy) T. Truyman, age 72, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away at her home on November 20, 2025.
Cathy was born on March 4, 1953, in Oshkosh, WI, to the late Fred and Helen (Stoehr) Griep. Cathy graduated from Oshkosh high school and worked at Plexus until her retirement in 2019.
Cathy cherished gathering with family, friends, and neighbors -...
Theodore R. Bowen
Nov 19, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Bowen passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 19, just shy of his 81st birthday. He left this world the way he lived in it: on his own terms.
Born December 3, 1944 to parents Don and Lorraine (Sheets) Bowen, Ted’s first role was as a notorious south-side Oshkosh hooligan. His childhood résumé included partial ownership of a...
Timothy E. Gillett
Nov 18, 2025
Timothy Elton Gillett, 66 of Pickett, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on February 4, 1959 to Donald and Ruth (Mertens) Gillett.
He graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale in 1977 and made a career as a Master Electrician and later in life worked at the Winnebago County Parks Department. He enjoyed fishing,...
Joy Fay Hartman
Nov 18, 2025
Joy Fay Hartman entered her heavenly home on November 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous 17-year battle with aplastic anemia, she passed peacefully at the age of 91. Joy was born in Oshkosh on August 12, 1934.
Joy will be fondly remembered for her loving heart, her generosity, her wonderful sense of humor, and her unwavering devotion...
Carol Lee Stewart
Nov 11, 2025
Carol Lee Stewart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin went to be with her heavenly father on November 11, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Oral and Evelyn (Gudex) Stewart on November 23, 1933.
Carol’s journey on this earth was marked by her skills as an educator, community service support member, and her unwavering faith in God.
Carol...
Stan Sherman
Nov 9, 2025
Edward Stanley Sherman "Stan", age 90, passed away at Bethel Homes of Oshkosh on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1935 to the late Willaim Stanley Sherman and Myrtle Christine Jensen in Monroe County, WI.
Stan Graduated from Elroy Highschool in 1953. Some time after high school, he went to work as a linotype operator for...
Anna Marie Hart
Nov 6, 2025
Anna Marie Hart, age 73, of Oshkosh, WI passed away on November 6, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center.
Anna was born on May 27, 1952 to the late Theodore and Marilyn (Schneider) Hart, in Oshkosh, WI. She had gotten her GED from fox valley technical college.
Anna enjoyed her free time to read, do crossword puzzles, watch wrestling, and sit...
Kathleen E. Hoppe
Nov 6, 2025
Kathleen E. Hoppe, age 72, of Oshkosh — lovingly known as Kathy or Sam to those closest to her — passed away peacefully on the morning of November 6, 2025, surrounded by her husband, daughter, and granddaughters. Kathy faced a courageous and private five-year battle with cancer with strength, grace, and an unwavering spirit.
Born on June 29, 1953, in Oshkosh,...
Gary J. Troudt
Nov 6, 2025
Gary J. Troudt, age 66, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully into his Savior’s arms on Thursday November 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He was at home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Gary was born on July 30, 1959 in Oshkosh to James and Joan (Dobish) Troudt. On May 3,1986 he married Dina Schneider in...
Margaret Wood
Nov 2, 2025
Margaret N. Wood, age 57, passed away at her Oshkosh residence on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born to James and Caroline (Alexander) Malcom on August 27, 1968, in Milwaukee, WI.
Margaret attended community college at where she earned her associate's degree in Construction Trades in which she earned her Class A CDL. Margaret's field of work sparked a particular...
Betty Lou Ploetz
Nov 2, 2025
Betty Lou Ploetz, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1943, in Waupaca to the late Earl and Rose (Roberts) Nicolaisen. Betty was united in marriage to Steven Ploetz on September 7, 1963 and together they raised two sons.
A true social butterfly, Betty found joy in bringing...
Ralph Boushele
Nov 2, 2025
Ralph J. Boushele, age 82 and 1/2, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Ralph was born on April 13, 1943, in Oshkosh to Cyril and Margaret (Weidenbeck) Boushele. Born and raised in Oshkosh, Ralph's happiest moments were those spent with his family and friends.
On February 6, 1965, Ralph married the...
Shirley L. Merten
Oct 31, 2025
Shirley L. Merten, age 75 of Oshkosh, WI passed away at Ascension NE- St. Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1950 to the late William and Lois (Buchholz) McConnell in Ripon. Shirley grew up in Eureka, WI, graduating from Omro High School in 1968.
Shirley worked for the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh for 28...
Arleen Potratz
Oct 30, 2025
Arleen Anita Irene Potratz (née Nitschke), age 92, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at Parkview Health Center on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Arleen was born on November 9, 1932, in the town of Eldorado, Fond du Lac County, to Harvey and Edna Nitschke. On June 7, 1952, she married the love of her life, Carl "Duke" Potratz, at St. John's...
Ruth Vorpahl
Oct 29, 2025
Ruth A. Vorpahl passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Ruth was born in Beaver Dam Wisconsin, and grew up in Hobart Indiana.
She received a BA Degree from Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois and a MS Degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Ruth taught Business Education at Hobart High School in Hobart Indiana and taught 35 years...
Hal Fox
Oct 28, 2025
Hal Fox died after a brief hospitalization on Tues. Oct, 28, 2025.
Hal was born in Dixon, IL Sept. 3, 1938 to Harold F. Fox, Sr. and Helen (Grabs) Fox. Hal grew up in Dixon until he was 16 years old. After his mother's death in 1955, he and his father moved to Plymouth, WI.
Hal met the love of his life...
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