Obituaries
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 T. 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 -...
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...
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...
Judith Ann Eichinger
Oct 28, 2025
Judith A. Eichinger, age 83, formerly of Oshkosh, died on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was born on June 3, 1942 in Oshkosh, the daughter of George and Emma Felker Eichinger.
Judy enjoyed playing bingo, cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers, watching the Hallmark Channel, and participating in various...
Judy Mae Groskreutz
Oct 27, 2025
Judy was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord on October 27, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Neillsville on March 10, 1946, the fourth child of 16 born to Bernard and Ruby Kuhn. The family lived on a farm and the children always had plenty of playmates. Judy graduated from Neillsville High School...
Gloria Jenson
Oct 27, 2025
Gloria (Storandt) Jenson, age 90, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center, with her family by her side, on Monday October 27, 2025.
She was born on May 27, 1935 to the late Raymond and Aagot (Hanson) Storandt on the family farm in Mindoro, WI.
She graduated from Melrose-Mindoro High School. After graduating high school, she...
William "Bill" Neitzel
Oct 27, 2025
William "Bill" W. Neitzel, age 74, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on October 27, 2025 surrounded by family.
Bill was born on February 26, 1951, son of the late Harold and Vira (Prietz) Neitzel. In his early years Bill worked at Chrysler in Beaver Dam for over 20 years while maintaining a dairy farm. Bill worked simultaneously at Oshkosh Coil...
Wilma Smith
Oct 26, 2025
Wilma Schmekel Smith, 99, a long-time resident of Joliet, Illinois, and most recently of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was born January 31, 1926, and passed away on October 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and secure in her faith in Jesus Christ.
Wilma lived a life anchored by her unwavering devotion to God, her family, and her country. Her...
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