Obituaries
Paul Bahr
Jan 4, 2026
Paul Bahr, 61, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on July 1, 1964, in Oconomowoc WI, to Patrica Bahr and the late Walter Bahr.
Paul graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1982. He worked as an auto mechanic for years. He went...
David Cameron
Jan 4, 2026
David W. Cameron age 94, passed away on the morning of January 4, 2026, at
Aurora Medical Center with his family nearby. He was born to the late Gordon and Mabel (Wilber) Cameron on September 30, 1931, in Oshkosh. He married Carol Below on September 12, 1953, and they recently celebrated 72 years of marriage.
David graduated from Oshkosh High...
Charlotte Bunke
Jan 3, 2026
Gracious Father, You have prepared a place for all who believe in You. Remind us that death is not a frightening experience, but a homecoming with joy and thanksgiving. Assure us of Your promise of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Let us pray with Simeon: "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word;...
Alex Fenrich
Jan 2, 2026
Alex Robert Fenrich passed away in December, he was born on March 28, 1994. He started out life on oxygen just taking everything in and showed us observation was a great way to learn than at "1" he picked up the pace and eventually met all of his milestones by the time he was "2". Alex cherished his time with...
Lola Gonia
Jan 1, 2026
Lola Ann Gonia, age 87, was born on February 18, 1938, in Cambria, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Durrant) Kuphal. She was united in marriage to Elmer E. Gonia on November 21, 1970. Lola was a devoted member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and lived a life rooted in service, generosity, and love.
Lola was...
Cornel M. Krueger
Jan 1, 2026
Cornel “Corny” M. Krueger, age 79, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2026.
He was born on September 18, 1946, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to the late Melvin Krueger and Mary (Davis) Krueger. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, served in the United States Navy, and worked for many years as a machine operator at...
Jill Smet
Dec 31, 2025
Jill Koepke Smet, age 69, passed away peacefully on 12-31-2025 at Aurora Bay Care, with her family by her side, after a courageous 15-year battle with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC).
Jill was born on November 22, 1956, to Charles JR. and Esther (Doughty) Koepke. She lived her entire life in Eldorado, Wisconsin, and was a 1975 graduate of Laconia High...
Brady E. Sonnenberg
Dec 30, 2025
Brady Eugene Sonnenberg of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at age 56 on December 30, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin.
Preceded in death by mother, Karin Mason, father Don Sonnenberg, his loving grand parents, and many other family members.
Brady is survived by his loving dad, Mark Mason, cousins Kimberly (Matt) Barengo & Lisa (Damon) Church, Gorman,...
Ina Werner
Dec 27, 2025
Ina S. Werner, 89, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1936, in Lithuania to John and Ann Kanisauskas, Ina's journey took her from a refugee in Denmark during WWII to making her home in North America, first in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and later Chicago, Illinois.
Ina’s incredible life was...
William A. Ritschke
Dec 25, 2025
William “Bill” A. Ritschke, age 65 passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep at Rose Mary Manor in Mattoon, WI. He was born in Oshkosh on June 7, 1960 to the late Duane and Shirley (Stroud) Ritschke.
Throughout his life, Bill found joy in the simple treasures of nostalgia. He especially cherished listening to recordings...
Christine Berger
Dec 25, 2025
Christine "Chris" Berger, age 74, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. Chris was born on June 2, 1951, in Oshkosh, to Anthony and Elaine (Schmidt) Neubauer.
Christine married Kurt F. Berger on May 5, 1971, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Together, Kurt and Chris had two daughters, Laura A. (Michael) Kroll and Andrea L....
Robert Wayne Bearwald
Dec 24, 2025
Robert Wayne Bearwald, age 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on December 24, 2025. Robert was born in Oshkosh on September 23, 1936 to the late Clarence and Clara (Giese) Bearwald. He found his greatest joy on February 7, 1959, when he married the love of his life, Mary Young, together creating a beautiful legacy with...
Celeste Hathaway
Dec 22, 2025
Celeste Hathaway
September 25, 1952 - December 22, 2025
As an honest, selfless, and caring matriarch, thoughtful friend, and passionate volunteer and leader, Celeste Hathaway sparkled in life and brought joy to many in her short 73 years.
Celeste was born on September 25, 1952 in Ames, Iowa to Roger Hathaway and Denese (Bredall) Hathaway. She lived in Milwaukee and...
Bonnie Marousek
Dec 22, 2025
Bonnie Lee (Bauman) Marousek, age 89, passed away on December 22, 2025 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. A celebration of her life will take place in the chapel of Evergreen Manor on Friday morning, January 9, 2026 with visitation from 10-11 a.m. and a short service following.
The eldest of four children, Bonnie was born on October 4, 1936...
Glenn Miller
Dec 22, 2025
Glenn Harlan Miller, age 85, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away the morning of Monday, December 22nd during a brief stay at Aurora Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1940, to the late George and Violet Miller in Barron, WI. Glenn left life on the farm to pursue his education. A semester before graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 1962, Glenn...
Peggy Herzig
Dec 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Herzig, age 67, who went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her. Peggy was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was one of the most kind, caring, and loving people anyone could ever know, and her loss leaves...
LeRoy C. Dahms
Dec 22, 2025
LeRoy C. Dahms, age 96 of Oshkosh, was called home to the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born in Oshkosh on February 26, 1929 to the late Arthur and Selma (Krenke) Dahms.
LeRoy was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and later became the owner of his own business, the LeRoy C. Dahms Insurance Agency. He...
Gail Floether Steinhilber
Dec 21, 2025
Gail Floether Steinhilber, Oshkosh artist, joined our Lord and Savior on December 21, 2025. She was at her home in Scottsdale, AZ. Gail was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on January 15, 1943. She spent her life creating beautiful jewelry, photography, and enjoying the outdoors. Her love of flowers was evident in her photography and her landscaping.
Gail approached life with an...
Alfred Henry Sedlachek
Dec 21, 2025
Alfred Henry Sedlachek passed away at his home, Sunday, December 21, 2025, after having spent a delightful day, December 17, playing cards with his brothers and Ben Kossel. He was born in Marshfield, WI, on April 21, 1942, twin son of Edward and Marcella Sedlachek of Rudolph, WI. Living in Berlin, WI, he attended elementary school at St. Michael’s until...
Phyllis Tracey
Dec 20, 2025
Phyllis Marie Tracey, age 80, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Ascension Mercy Hospital.
Phyllis was born on August 27, 1945, daughter of the late Cecil and Katherine (Koopman) Bebee, in Sparta, WI. Phyllis married William Tracey. She worked as a general laborer at Wald Wiring, and as a dishwasher at Evergreen.
Phyllis loved animals....
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