Obituaries

Michael Joseph Geoffrion

Michael Joseph Geoffrion

Aug 31, 2018

Michael J. Geoffrion, age 68, passed away on Friday August 31,2018 at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio a son of Harold and Mary Westfall Geoffrion. On September 6, 1975 he married Vivian Jenkins and she preceded him in death in 2005. Michael served in the United States Army. He is survived by his...

Ida Low Kemper

Ida Low Kemper

Aug 30, 2018

Ida Low Kemper died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1929 in Cardston, Alberta Canada. She started life in the hamlet of New Dayton, Alberta, Canada as the 8th of 9 children, daughter of William Royden and Ethel Marie Hansen Low. She is survived by her husband, William Doral Kemper, her children Greta...

Gary L. Harrington

Gary L. Harrington

Aug 27, 2018

Gary L. Harrington, age 71, of Oshkosh, died on Monday August 27, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1947 in Oshkosh a son of Lewis and Harriet Weymouth Harrington. He married Arlene Goebel in Oshkosh. He was a forklift operator for many years and enjoyed fishing, hunting for deer, ducks, pheasants and sturgeon spearing. He...

Marian E Jaeger

Marian E Jaeger

Aug 25, 2018

Marian E Jaeger, age 90, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Bethel Home. She was born to the late John and Elsie (Porath) Kellett in Oshkosh, WI on June 8, 1928. Marian attended Oshkosh High School and graduated in 1946. She married the love of her life, Ralph Jaeger on October 29, 1949 at Bethlehem Lutheran church in...

Robert D Case

Robert D Case

Aug 24, 2018

Robert D. Case, 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Eden Meadows. He was born to Robert and Ruth (Radig) Case in Oshkosh on July 30, 1944. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, and later joined the Army National Guard, serving from 1964 until 1970. Bob married his wife of 52 years, Margaret “Peggy” Stellpflug, on...

Leo O. Zarling

Leo O. Zarling

Aug 22, 2018

Leo Owen Zarling, 81, of Omro, passed away on August, 22, 2018 at his home in the Town of Utica. Visitation will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 100 Lake Point Drive in Oshkosh, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10:00 am with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. A private burial for the immediate family will follow...

Gilbert A. Chapin

Gilbert A. Chapin

Aug 19, 2018

Gilbert Alan Chapin, age 75, of Oshkosh, WI passed away at home after a long struggle with cancer on August 19, 2018 with his loving wife at his side. He was born to Clare and Lucille Chapin on May 21, 1943 in Morrison, IL. Gil graduated from Morrison High School and went on to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois...

David B. Krause I

David B. Krause I

Aug 17, 2018

David Krause, 68, Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was born October 10, 1949, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Orville and Betty (Baxter) Krause. A memorial service for David will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh. A...

Ruth M  Esslinger

Ruth M Esslinger

Aug 14, 2018

Ruth M. Esslinger, age 99, of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born in Oshkosh on April 12, 1919, to the late John and Marie (Pfaffenroth) Weigandt. Ruth married Victor Esslinger on May 23, 1941 and they had two daughters. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh and lifelong member of...

Bernard T. Gonzales

Bernard T. Gonzales

Aug 12, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” Gonzales, 75, Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly after a short stay at Aurora Medical Center. Bernie was born December 26, 1942, in Oshkosh, the son of Bernard and Genevieve (Nowak) Gonzales. He married Jane Grancorbitz February 15, 1975, at Martin Luther Church, Oshkosh, and they recently celebrated 43 years together. Bernie was in the grocery business for 25 years,...

Lenora Luedtke Pekot

Lenora Luedtke Pekot

Aug 11, 2018

Lenora E. Luedtke Pekot, 85, Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born January 20, 1933, in St. Augustine, FL, daughter of Rufus and Ella (Oestricher) Stratton. Lenora married Edward Pekot in Pennsylvania on May 9, 1998. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for many years prior to her retirement. Lenora is survived by her...

Bernard J Goyke

Bernard J Goyke

Aug 8, 2018

Bernard “Ben” Goyke, age 78, passed away on Wednsday August 8, 2018 at his home. He was born to the late George and Agnes (Stamborski) Goyke on October 7, 1939 in Oshkosh. He married Catherine Herbst, on August 18, 1962, at St Thomas Church in Poygan, WI. Ben worked for the State of Wisconsin for 32 years. He enjoyed rowing...

Vernon Gauger

Vernon Gauger

Aug 6, 2018

Vernon (Vern) Gauger, at 90 departed this earthly world for his glorious heavenly home on August 6th 2018. Vern was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh, WI since his birth on October 11, 1927, actively and selflessly serving his church and community. After his Baptism, Confirmation, and early education at Trinity Lutheran Church/School, he graduated from Oshkosh High in 1945. He...

Mary S. Senger

Mary S. Senger

Aug 5, 2018

Mary Susan Senger, 68, Oshkosh, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 23, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Paul and Mary McCloskey. Mary received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Edgewood College in Madison. She proudly educated the students in the third grade as a teacher...

David F. Steckbauer

David F. Steckbauer

Jul 29, 2018

David F. Steckbauer, Age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 18, 1940 to the late John and Beatrice (Tadych) Steckbauer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an entrepreneur and proud owner of Steckbauer Speedmaster, LLC. He was also a lifetime member of...

Lyle N. Hayes

Lyle N. Hayes

Jul 24, 2018

Lyle Napolean Hayes, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed peacefully and went to join his beloved wife Georgianna on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. They were partners for more than 70 years. He was born on February 24, 1923 to Raymond and Katherine Hayes. Lyle attended a one room rural school house until 6th grade and then a...

Rebecca Veach

Rebecca Veach

Jul 24, 2018

Rebecca S. Veach, age 64 of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1953 to the late Richard and Beverly Fivecoat. She enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting wind chimes and knick knacks. Rebecca is survived by her sons: Adrian (Laura), Bryan, and Christopher Veach; her daughter: Mayme Fivecoat; grandchildren: Ashton and Angel; sister: Diana...

Luann S Bass

Luann S Bass

Jul 23, 2018

LuAnn Bass of Oshkosh passed away on July 23, 2018 at Mercy Medical Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. She was born May 30, 1954 and graduated from Lourdes High School. LuAnn enjoyed her church community at St. Thomas Episcopal Church led by Father Ralph. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren (who affectionately call her Lala), and she enjoyed attending...

Rev. Carl R. Knitt

Rev. Carl R. Knitt

Jul 23, 2018

Rev. Carl R. Knitt, age 85, of Oshkosh, was born to eternal life Monday July 23, 2018. On January 5, 1933 Carl was born in Clintonville, WI to William and Carrie (Van Ahn) Knitt. He married LaVonne Miller at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI on September 13, 1957. As a young man he put aside his desire to pursue...