Obituaries

Christel Alvin Kramer

Christel Alvin Kramer

Apr 13, 2018

Christel A. Kramer, 91, Oshkosh, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. He was born May 20, 1926, in Oshkosh, the son of Christel Sr. and Clara (Stillman) Kramer. Chris married Arlyle Timmerman May 26, 1951, in Oshkosh, and she preceded him in death March 9, 2008. Chris was employed as a painter for Timmerman Painting, as well as Oshkosh Corporation...

Rosalie M Rice Streetar

Rosalie M Rice Streetar

Apr 12, 2018

Rosalie M. Rice Streetar, age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born to the late Frank and Nona (Finney) Van Gieson on April 13, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Mn. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1952; she was involved in glee club, drama club, science and bowling league. She graduated...

Mateo Osvaldo Gonzalez

Mateo Osvaldo Gonzalez

Apr 12, 2018

Mateo Osvaldo Gonzalez passed away on April 12, 2018. He was born on July 17, 2017 to Jose and Sabrina Gonzalez in Neenah, WI. Mateo was a very happy baby; he was always smiling and loved to be tickled. His family said he had Cabbage Patch baby resemblance. His bouncy seat occupied him for most of the day and he...

Daniel Ernst Raddatz

Daniel Ernst Raddatz

Apr 11, 2018

Daniel E. Raddatz, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dan was born to the late George and Florence (Butt) Raddatz on July 25, 1944 in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1962, and then attended the UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course. He married the love of his life, Karen...

William Harvey Berholtz

William Harvey Berholtz

Apr 10, 2018

William H. Berholtz, age 78, passed away at Aurora Hospital on April 10, 2018 with his family by his side. William was born December 12, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Harvey and Esther Berholtz. He married the love of his life on April 25, 1964 and they spent the rest of his life together. William loved hunting, fishing,...

Timothy Alan Gehrt

Timothy Alan Gehrt

Apr 10, 2018

My handsome talented son, Timothy Alan Gehrt, of Fond du Lac succumbed to alcoholism and deep depression and took his own life on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was 48 years old. He is survived by his daughter Bailey, his son Ian, his mother Linda Grant, father Gerald (Melody) Gehrt, his sister Robyn (Brad) Holstein, his brother Kevin (Joanne) Gehrt,...

Violet V. Zielke

Violet V. Zielke

Apr 10, 2018

Violet Vivian Zielke, 98, died in Oshkosh on April 10, 2018. She was born on September 20, 1919, in Rhinelander, WI to William and Gertrude (Baker) Zielke. Violet grew up in Oshkosh, attending Oshkosh public schools. She was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and of the then Oshkosh State Teachers College from which she received a BS degree in...

James H. Wojahn Sr.

James H. Wojahn Sr.

Apr 10, 2018

James H. Wojahn Sr. passed away on April 10, 2018 with his family by his side, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. James (Jim) was born on January 22, 1933 to the late Pauline and Henry Wojahn. He spent many years working for Wisconsin Bell, which became Ameritech and now part of AT &T, until his retirement. Jim enjoyed spending time at the...

Debra Ann Mikula

Debra Ann Mikula

Apr 9, 2018

Debra A. Mikula, age 56, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday April 9, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1962 in Milwaukee a daughter of George and Joan Berczyk Mikula. She loved being a grandparent and enjoyed playing the slot machines and cleaning. She is survived by her children Ellisa(Daniel) Wyrwicki, Angelina Kasun, Jonathan Kasun, one brother Jeff( Arlene)...

Robert Canter

Robert Canter

Apr 9, 2018

Robert Canter, age 81, formerly of Union & Madison, NJ passed away on April 9, 2018. He was born on November 20, 1936 to the late Louis and Minnie (Berlly) Canter in Newark, NJ. After serving our country in the Army, Bob started his professional career at Padula Construction Co. in Newark, as their controller. In 1969 he started his...

Elijah James Whitty

Elijah James Whitty

Apr 2, 2018

Little angel Elijah James Whitty, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018, at Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee. He was born on January 14, 2018 at Appleton Medical Center. Elijah is survived by his parents; Jake and Megan (Mathwig) Whitty; sister: Harper Whitty; twin brother: Owen Whitty; grandparents: James (Marie) Mathwig, Paula Whitty and Mark (Christine Freeman) Whitty; aunt: Britni (Chris...

Benito G.  Alvarado

Benito G. Alvarado

Apr 1, 2018

Benito “Ben” G. Alvarado Jr., age 53, of Oshkosh, WI, has moved on to meet his creator. His spirit peacefully departed from this world on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Manorcare of Appleton. Ben was born in Berlin, WI to Benito Ibarra Sr. and Barbara Mae (nèe Grant) Alvarado on March 3, 1965. He cruised around for most of his...

Florence M. Fenske

Florence M. Fenske

Mar 30, 2018

Florence M. Fenske, 93, Oshkosh, passed away with her loving daughters by her side, Friday, March 30, 2018 at Ascension Mercy Hospital. She was born July 28, 1924, in Clintonville, the daughter of Joseph and Selma (Witt) Patrikus. Florence married Edmund Erickson in 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1979. In 1983, she married Herman Fenske, and he...

Diane G. Woldt

Diane G. Woldt

Mar 30, 2018

Diane G. Woldt, age 71, passed away on Friday March 30, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on January 4, 1947 to the late George and Lucille (Stroede) Woldt in Oshkosh, WI. She worked as a Beautition at The Wig Box. Diane enjoyed sewing as a hobby but most of all she looked forward to her annual sister-sister...

Robert William Nelson

Robert William Nelson

Mar 30, 2018

Robert William “Bob” Nelson, 90, Oshkosh, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at Aurora Medical Center. Bob was born September 13, 1927, the son of Walter W. and Lizzie M. (O’Neal) Nelson in Lower Ben Salem Township, Bucks County, PA. The family moved to Plainfield, WI where he attended grade school and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1945. Bob...

Shelby Ann Mathwig

Shelby Ann Mathwig

Mar 28, 2018

Shelby A. Mathwig, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, after a short stay at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on December 8th, 1967, in Wauwatosa, and at two and a half years old was adopted by Leo and Barbara Galica. Shelby attended Oshkosh public schools, Lourdes and graduated from Oshkosh North High School....

Clarice Isabell Beschta

Clarice Isabell Beschta

Mar 22, 2018

Clarice I Beschta, age 85, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1932 in Saxeville, WI to Benjamin and Lillie (Jensen) Kienert. She was married to Frederick Raatz Jr. He preceded her in death and she later married Anthony Beschta. Clarice enjoyed hunting, fishing, but above all she loved taking care of and spending...

Ralph M. Mchugh

Ralph M. Mchugh

Mar 20, 2018

Ralph M. McHugh, age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018. He was born on October 23, 1944, son of Donald and Ethel (Hafemeister) McHugh. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy’s dive team. Following his service, Ralph worked many years at Computer Corner. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Legends Bar...

Dawn Marie Ashcraft

Dawn Marie Ashcraft

Mar 18, 2018

Dawn M. Ashcraft (nee Losse), of Omro, age 53, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. She was born on January 28, 1965 in Oshkosh to Mike and Sharon (Getchel) Whitty. On October 27, 1989, Dawn was united in marriage to Jon Ashcraft at St. John’s Lutheran Church Oshkosh. She graduated from Oshkosh North High...

Karen Curtis

Karen Curtis

Mar 12, 2018

Karen Curtis, 77, passed away on March 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1941 to Harold and Bernice Blanchard. Karen was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. She was married to Bruce Curtis and together they had two children. Karen worked as a clerk for E & B Clean and Steam. She was most...