Obituaries

Janice Ann Holtz

Janice Ann Holtz

Sep 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice “Jan” Ann Holtz, age 63, announces that she passed away unexpectedly on September 20th, 2023, at Aurora St Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born December 29th, 1959, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was the youngest child of the late Carl and Loretta (Fretschel) Lippold.

Jan loved to plant flowers, work...

Beverly J. Rothenbach

Beverly J. Rothenbach

Sep 20, 2023

Beverly J. Rothenbach, age 92 of Oshkosh, passed away surrounded by family at Evergreen Retirement Community on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh to the late Henry and Ella (Weitz) Weigandt. She was united in marriage to Norbert Rothenbach on September 20, 1952 and had three children.

Family was always first and foremost in her life. She showed...

James R. Oppermann

James R. Oppermann

Sep 18, 2023

James R. Oppermann, age 55, passed away at his residence on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born to the late Lynn Oppermann and Carol (Hinz) Smidl on November 24, 1967, in Oshkosh, WI.

Jim worked at Michels Corporation for 27 years as an operator engineer.

Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was the highlight of the party....

Dorothy A. Gerth

Dorothy A. Gerth

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy A. Gerth, age 81, of Oshkosh, WI was called home by her heavenly father on September 15th,2023. She was born October 16th,1941, to Charles and Helen (Grimm) Nelson.

On July 13th,1957 she married and became a devoted wife of 66 years to William E. Gerth, she had their children Linda (Ron) Wachholz of Oshkosh, William (Theresa) Gerth of Green Bay...

David Ray Strange

David Ray Strange

Sep 14, 2023

David Ray Strange, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home. He was born on July 18, 1959, in Rockford, IL to the late Martin Strange and Sandra (Johnson) Dobbs-Strange. David was united in marriage to Denise Doro on August 17, 1985.

"Dave" was a very giving man, often selflessly reaching out to help family, friends and...

Gloria Jean Ridgell

Gloria Jean Ridgell

Sep 13, 2023

Gloria Jean Ridgell, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Omro Care Center. She was born on March 7, 1947, in Omro to the late Ralph and Ernita (Belfeuil) Decker.

Gloria enjoyed painting and drawing. She also absolutely loved cats and dogs.

Gloria is survived by her dear friend Katie and her mother, and cousins Allen Guenther and Linda...

Carol R. Young

Carol R. Young

Sep 12, 2023

Carol R. Young, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away at Arborview Manor on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born in Neenah on December 25, 1935 to the late Hiram and Clara (Schreiber) Young.

Carol worked as a benefits specialist for the Social Security Administration for 35 years.

Carol is survived by her children, Richard Clough and Lynn Clough; grandchildren, Deric Clough,...

Wilma S. Hamblin

Wilma S. Hamblin

Sep 10, 2023

Wilma Sigrid Hamblin (Louis) passed away at Care Partners Fox Crossing Assistive Living in Neenah, Wisconsin on September 10, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1926 in Hayward, Wisconsin; the oldest of three daughters to William Henry Louis and Letitia Ann Louis (Edwards). Growing up Wilma alternatively lived in both Hayward and Hammond, Indiana.

Wilma met her future husband, Richard...

Jerome B. Moyer

Jerome B. Moyer

Sep 10, 2023

Jerome B.Moyer, 80, of Oshkosh formerly of Texas, passed away on September 10th,2023 at Lake Pointe Villa. He was born on February 5,1943 the tenth of fourteen children to Clarence and Elsie Flistzroft Moyer.

On February 22nd,1984, Jerome was united in marriage with Linda Harvey. He had previously been married to Kathleen.

Jerome enjoyed fishing, making wooden crosses, woodworking, cars, the Green...

Nathaniel "Nate" W. Warner Sr.

Nathaniel "Nate" W. Warner Sr.

Sep 9, 2023

Nathaniel “Nate” W. Warner Sr. age 77, passed away at Willow Dale Health Services of New Holstein on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on June 2, 1946 to the late William and Edythe (Haase) Warner.

Nate was the owner and operator of Nate’s One More tavern. It might have been a business but it was also a...

Mark A. Grunwald

Mark A. Grunwald

Sep 8, 2023

Mark A. Grunwald, also known to many as “Gruny”, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023, at home. Born June 16, 1956, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, he was the youngest son of late Ralph and Rose Mary Grunwald. Mark graduated from Oshkosh North High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business. In September 2022,...

James E. Wirkes

James E. Wirkes

Sep 8, 2023

James E. Wirkes, age 87, crossed his last finish line, surrounded by his loving family at Lakeshore Manor on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Haase) Wirkes on February 8, 1936, in Oshkosh, WI.

Jim joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954 after graduating from Oshkosh High School and served his country until...

Stanley T. Cichowski

Stanley T. Cichowski

Sep 7, 2023

Stan Cichowski was born in Chicago, IL on October 7, 1946, to Joseph and Dorothy Cichowski. He spent his childhood moving around the country. Stan attended Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, majoring in history, serving as co-captain of the swim team, and graduating in 1968. While at Hamline he met his future wife, Frances Sacco. Stan and Fran were...

Nicholas K. Drexler

Nicholas K. Drexler

Sep 6, 2023

Nicholas K. Drexler, 36 of Oshkosh, passed away on September 6, 2023. He was born In Oshkosh on August 9, 1987 to Michael and Patti (Reichenberger) Drexler.

He had a passion for planes and took flying lessons. He could identify any plane in the air and worked on airplane models all his life. He had a love for animals, especially his...

Rev. Ralph W. Hanusa

Rev. Ralph W. Hanusa

Sep 6, 2023

Pastor Ralph W. Hanusa met his Savior on September 6, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1928, the son of August and Bertha Reich Hanusa in Middleton Wisconsin. After graduating from Middleton High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa and Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque Iowa. Ralph was ordained in...

Donald J. Draxler

Donald J. Draxler

Sep 6, 2023

Donald J. Draxler, age 62, of Oshkosh, entered his heavenly home with Jesus on September 6, 2023. Don faced his cancer diagnosis in May, 2022 with a pure faith in God. He was a true inspiration and example of obediently trusting Jesus while faithfully living one day at a time to the glory of God. Don was born on September...

Everett Dewayne Mckeown

Everett Dewayne Mckeown

Sep 5, 2023

Everett (Ev) DeWayne McKeown 82 passed away 9/5/2023 surrounded by his family. Ev was born in Morning Sun Iowa, 5/31/1941 to Ralph and Mildred McKeown. He is survived by his two sisters Fran Tillmann and Marilyn Carhoff, his wife of 58 years, Mary and two sons Mark (Tori) of Sun Prairie and Matt (Linda Perez) of Cedarburg and two grandchildren;...

Betty Jo Riese

Betty Jo Riese

Sep 5, 2023

Betty Jo Riese, 89, passed away peacefully with her loving husband Bob at her side on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. Jo was born in Oshkosh on February 1st, 1934 to the late Grace and Wenzel Brouchek.

Jo attended St. Mary school until 9th grade and then graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1952. After high school she was a switchboard operator...

Sharon G. Brearley-Votis

Sharon G. Brearley-Votis

Sep 4, 2023

Sharon G. Brearley-Votis, beloved mother, wife, and friend, went to heaven on September 4, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on June 24, 1951, to the late Ronald and Helen (Ward) Brearley. Sharon was united in marriage on October 21, 2016, to Thomas Votis in Laughlin, Nevada.

Sharon worked as a flight attendant for 40 years for various...

Irene Ann Totsky

Irene Ann Totsky

Sep 1, 2023

Irene Totsky passed away on September 1, 2023, following a long journey with cancer. She was born May 7, 1952, to Roland and Cecelia Senner in West Bend, Wisconsin. She graduated from Marion University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She met Scott, the love of her life in 1977 and they were married in 1979. Together...

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