Obituaries

Marie D. Gartman

Marie D. Gartman

Dec 16, 2018

Marie D. Gartman, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Eden Meadows, at the age of 91. Born December 22, 1926 in Oshkosh to parents Emil and Margaret (Schaick) Sohm, she was just shy of her 92nd birthday. Marie was the youngest of 6 children. Marie attended Oshkosh Public Schools and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1944. She attended...

Howard Clayton Durkee

Howard Clayton Durkee

Dec 15, 2018

Howard C. Durkee Sr., age 84, passed away on Saturday December 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Oshkosh a son of Cecil H. and Leona Durkee who preceded him in death. In 1973 he married Delores in Oshkosh who also preceded him in death on October 13, 2018. Howard...

Ruby Lilian Van Keuren

Ruby Lilian Van Keuren

Dec 15, 2018

Ruby Lillian Van Keuren, lovingly known to family as queenie, blessed family and friends across two continents, for a wonderful 94 years. Ruby passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeshore Manor Oshkosh, with family by her side. The third child of Arthur William Bridges and Elizabeth (Howard) Bridges, she was born in Ipswich England on August 11th 1924. As...

Richard "Dick" Rousar

Richard "Dick" Rousar

Dec 13, 2018

Richard “Dick” Rousar, age 70, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Dick was born to the late Raymond and Gloria (Bradley) Rousar on April 11, 1948 in Oshkosh, WI. After high school, Dick served his country in the United States Air Force. He married Vicki Kortbein on April 4, 1992 in Oshkosh. He was a very passionate and avid...

Thomas "Tom" A. Dowman

Thomas "Tom" A. Dowman

Dec 8, 2018

Thomas “Tom” A. Dowman, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 after a battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1931 to the late William and Jenny Mae (Duff) Dowman. He married Dorothy “Dottie” Thomas on January 12, 1974 in Kenosha. Tom was a Petty Officer 2nd Class in the Navy, and served as...

Neil Arthur Harriman

Neil Arthur Harriman

Dec 7, 2018

Neil Arthur Harriman died at home on 7 December 2018 after a rather lengthy decline is his health. Neil A. Harriman was born on 1 August 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, only son of Ruth and John Harriman. He grew up in St. Louis along with his older sister, Ruth. Neil received his Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College, Colorado...

Jeanne A Crane

Jeanne A Crane

Dec 7, 2018

Jeanne A. Crane, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday December 7, 2018 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac. She was born on November 6, 1923 in Chippewa Falls a daughter of Lawrence and Pearl Stees Vincent.. On May 26, 1946 she married William Crane in California. He preceded her in death in 2013. She...

David M. Gallup

David M. Gallup

Dec 5, 2018

David M. Gallup, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Appleton. He was born on July 8, 1942 in La Crosse. Growing up, David formed a special bond with his late grandmother Judith Lind who helped raise him while his father was in the military. He graduated from Logan High School...

Georgia A Juedes

Georgia A Juedes

Dec 4, 2018

Georgia Juedes died December 4th at the age of 99 at Bella Vista. She was born in Antigo on June 15, 1919 to James and Anna Cabelka. She married Harold Juedes on May 19,1945. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1978. Georgia is survived by her children Tom (Margie) Juedes, Lake Bluff, Illinois, David (Jean) Juedes, Oshkosh and...

Webster M. Winn

Webster M. Winn

Dec 4, 2018

Webster Monroe “Webby” Winn, 67, passed away at his home Tuesday, December 4, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born November 20, 1951, in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Monroe and Janet (Bjornberg) Winn. Webb graduated from Lincoln High School and pursued his passion of golf at The Ridges, working as manager and assisting with golf lessons....

Paula Benzel

Paula Benzel

Dec 2, 2018

Paula M. Benzel, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2018. She was born to the late George and Mary (Heus) Burnett on August 24, 1974 in Fond Du Lac, WI. Paula graduated from Horace Mann High School in NFDL and MPTC as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed workin for 10 years at Brookdale Senior Living. Paula had...

Stephen P.  Wuethrich

Stephen P. Wuethrich

Dec 2, 2018

Stephen Paul Wuethrich, age 55, passed into eternal life on December 2, 2018. Steve was born to the late Gilbert and Gertrude (Baker) Wuethrich on May 12, 1963 in Oshkosh, where he lived the majority of his life. Steve was a lifetime member of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church. He owned and operated his own lawn care company and had...

Crystal M Parker

Crystal M Parker

Nov 30, 2018

Crystal M. Parker, age 3, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2018. Crystal was born on July 30, 2015 to Dylan Parker and Amber Theberge in Oshkosh. Crystal is survived by her loving parents; grandparents, Ka and Luke Starks, Rita and Wayne Theberge, and Shannon Parker; and God-parents, Joey Theberge, Nick Johns, Britney Boening, and Morgan Van Handel. A service...

Obsydian E-G. Lyons

Obsydian E-G. Lyons

Nov 29, 2018

Obsydian Eros-Gene Lyons was taken from us too soon on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born October 5, 2018, infant son of Kandice Diaz. Obsydian is survived by his mom, four siblings and other relatives and non-relatives who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandma, Karla and great uncle, Johnny; paternal great-grandma, Rosa and...

Connie Lynn Schraven

Connie Lynn Schraven

Nov 27, 2018

Connie L. Schraven, 40, passed away Tuesday morning November 27, 2018 with her family by her side. Connie was born in Florida and moved to Oshkosh soon after. She met and married the love of her life, Darcy Schraven on December 3, 2009. The two of them bought and operated Uncle Don’s Tavern in 2014, and Connie enjoyed every part...

James H. "Speed" Chapin

James H. "Speed" Chapin

Nov 27, 2018

James H. “Speed” Chapin, age 90, of Oshkosh went home to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center of Oshkosh. As he put it, this was his “last promotion.” He was born in Oshkosh on August 30, 1928 to the late Joseph and Mary (Jackling) Chapin. James married Violet Christensen on...

James Peter Reiter

James Peter Reiter

Nov 27, 2018

James P. Reiter, age 75, passed away on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on February 9, 1943 in Oshkosh. He was a former Co- owner of The Roxy and was a member of Ducks Unlimited and enjoyed socializing, playing golf and traveling. He is survived by his long time life partner Priscilla “Penny” Puhl,...

Robert "Bob" Earl Peterson

Robert "Bob" Earl Peterson

Nov 24, 2018

Robert “Bob” E. Peterson, age 80, of Oshkosh, died on Saturday November 24, 2018 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh on December 27, 1937. On May 23, 1959 he married Janet Viegut. Bob was raised on the family farm and farming remained in his blood even after he moved to the city. He was still...

Carol L. Schulke

Carol L. Schulke

Nov 24, 2018

Carol Louise Schulke, 84, Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, with her son by her side. She was born November 6, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Jablonka) Mertz. Carol spent her childhood in Milwaukee before coming to Oshkosh in 1973. She worked diligently with the university to develop the Social Work program, and from there...