Obituaries

LeRoy C. Dahms

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...

Alfred Henry Sedlachek

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

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....

Barbara Patrie

Barbara Patrie

Dec 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Patrie (Bottkol), who left us peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born to August and Lorraine (Dittmer) Ruedinger on April 15, 1941. Barb was a vibrant and loving soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. Barb graduated from Oshkosh...

Judith A. (Eiden) Kallman Walsh

Judith A. (Eiden) Kallman Walsh

Dec 17, 2025

Judith A. (Eiden) Kallman Walsh, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at The Courtyard of Oshkosh, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1951, to the late Frank and Gloria (Hill) Eiden, Judy lived a life rich in love and dedication. 

Judy's journey began in raising two wonderful children with her first husband, Joel...

Leslie S. Burns

Leslie S. Burns

Dec 15, 2025

Leslie Lynn Simpson Burns, age 73, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on December 15, 2025 - exactly six years to the day after the passing of her beloved husband, Tom. Leslie was born on August 11, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Norman Simpson and Heather (Telfer) Simpson.

Leslie grew up in Northfield, Illinois, graduating from New...

Larry V. Bourne

Larry V. Bourne

Dec 11, 2025

Larry V. Bourne, age 84, passed peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Waupaca. He was born on October 12, 1941, in Tremonton, Utah, to Don and Verneta (Adams) Bourne, who instilled in him the values of faith, hard work, service, and responsibility that guided him throughout his life.

On July 8, 1960, Larry married the love...

Betty L. Pernu

Betty L. Pernu

Dec 10, 2025

“It all goes by so fast.” A quote from Betty on November 29, 2025.

Betty L. Pernu was born February 16, 1935. Formerly of Parkville, MN, Betty died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Betty was a graduate of Virginia High School, MN and the Minnesota School of Business Minneapolis. She was kind and full...

Caleb Asher Cook

Caleb Asher Cook

Dec 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce we lost our little baby boy, Caleb Asher, on Monday, December 8th. Caleb had a rare chromosomal disorder, Edward’s syndrome (Trisomy 18), and he was born stillborn. Our time with him was short, and he is deeply loved and missed.

Although we are heartbroken over the loss of our baby boy, we find...

Nicole Gennaro

Nicole Gennaro

Dec 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved Nicole Joanne Gennaro, born on September 4, 1990, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. She left us too soon on December 8, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI. Nicole was a shining light in the lives of her family and friends, known for her kindness, radiant smile, sweet giggle, gentle spirit,...

Marlene Dega

Marlene Dega

Dec 6, 2025

Marlene Dega passed away peacefully on 12/06/25 at the age of 93. She was born on September 8, 1932 to Rudolph and Sylvia Tester Hoger and grew up in Winneconne, Wisconsin. Marlene moved to Oshkosh after graduation from high school where she met and married Robert Dega. Together they raised three children, Vicki, Laurie, and James.

Marlene and Bob loved...

Scott A. Starks

Scott A. Starks

Dec 5, 2025

Scott A. Starks, age 60, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away at his home on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Scott was born on December 11, 1964, the son of Joseph and Linda (Hall) Starks, in Millington, Tennessee while growing up in Georgia and Florida. He graduated from Lake Weir High School in Ocala, Florida then worked manufacturing all his life culminating in...

LaDean Lena Niebauer

LaDean Lena Niebauer

Dec 4, 2025

LaDean L. Niebauer, age 88 of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 9, 1937 to the late Alfred Tesch and Lena (Gollnick) Tesch, and their marriage was blessed with four children. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

Throughout her 64-year marriage to Harold, they travelled to many...

Lois V. Perdue

Lois V. Perdue

Dec 2, 2025

Lois Virginia Johns Perdue, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Horicon, WI on July 19, 1937, to William and Laura Zimmerman Johns. She was baptized at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon. Her life was well lived. She was loved deeply and will be missed.

Lois had many...

Mary Beth "Peachy" Koelbl

Mary Beth "Peachy" Koelbl

Dec 1, 2025

Mary Beth "Peachy" Koelbl, age 86, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away at her home, surrounded by family on December 1, 2025.

Peachy was born on September 27, 1939, in Baraboo, WI, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Marjorie (Faber) Siewert. She married the love of her life, Gary on February 7, 1959, in Oshkosh. Peachy and Gary were married...

Jacob Jenson

Jacob Jenson

Dec 1, 2025

Jake passed away on December 1st at Oakwood Manor. Jacob was born September 21, 1935, in the town of Primrose, Dane County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Henry and Marie (Eide) Jenson. He married Gloria Storandt on August 27, 1960, at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Jacob graduated from New Glarus High School in 1953. He went...

Gerald Miller

Gerald Miller

Nov 28, 2025

Gerald Lee Miller, 91, of Van Dyne, died on November 28, 2025. He was the son of the late Myron and Irene (Schroeder) Miller, born May 14, 1934 in Waupaca. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1952. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve on August 4, 1952 and served diligently for 36 years, retiring in 1988 as a Chief...

Thomas J. O'Connell

Thomas J. O'Connell

Nov 28, 2025

Thomas J. O’Connell, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Peabody Manor in Appleton. Tom was born on September 13, 1950, at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI, to the late John P. and Shirley H. (Lee) O’Connell.

Tom grew up on the family farm in the Town of Poygan, where he learned the value of hard...

Nolan L. Birkenkamp

Nolan L. Birkenkamp

Nov 27, 2025

Nolan L. Birkenkamp, age 78, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away at his home surrounded by family.

Nolan was born on January 18, 1947, son of the late Amos and Ida (Cincinelli) Birkenkamp, in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and went on to serve in the US Air Force for four years where he served in...

Claude D. "Sonny" Benedict Jr.

Claude D. "Sonny" Benedict Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Claude D. “Sonny” Benedict Jr., age 95, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. Born on July 2, 1930, to the late Claude and Ruth Benedict in Oshkosh, Sonny was a beloved son, husband, father, and friend. 

He dedicated 48 years of his life to Georgia Pacific, where he built lasting friendships and made a significant impact as...