Obituaries

James Keith  Frank

James Keith Frank

Mar 17, 2017

James Keith Frank, 63, of Oshkosh, WI, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at home with his family beside him. Keith was born on June 2, 1953, in Oshkosh, WI, to his parents Robert and Katheryn Frank. He married his high school sweetheart, Pamela L. Frank (Case) in August of 1974. They remained happily in love and married for 42 years....

Lois  M.  Hable

Lois M. Hable

Mar 16, 2017

Lois M. Hable, age 81 of Oshkosh, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1936 in Oshkosh, the only child of the late Frank and Johanna (Heisler) Sipple. She was united in marriage to Kenneth R. Hable on May 22, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Their marriage was...

Mavis  June  Genz

Mavis June Genz

Mar 15, 2017

Mavis J. Genz, 88, of Oshkosh died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Westbrook Manor. She was born August 4, 1928, in Bear Creek, WI a daughter of Albert and Inez Kreklow Rineck. She married Clifford Genz on September 12, 1959, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Symco, WI. Mavis had worked at C. R. Meyer Co., later...

V. Alan  Johnson

V. Alan Johnson

Mar 14, 2017

V. Alan Johnson, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1944 in Oshkosh the son of Lois (Treise) Johnson. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, went to UW-Oshkosh and furthered his education at UW-Madison Law School. Alan enjoyed working with the local community theaters and always enjoyed...

Joan  Carol  Chase

Joan Carol Chase

Mar 13, 2017

Joan C. Chase, 84, of Oshkosh passed away very peacefully Monday, March 13, 2017, at Park View Health Center. She was born May 13, 1932, in Fond du Lac the daughter of the late Victor and Mildred Scherk Leib. She married Charles Chase on February 17, 1950, in Oshkosh. Joan was a wonderful mother and held her grandchildren very special...

 Barbara  Jean  (Tarver) Cook

Barbara Jean (Tarver) Cook

Mar 13, 2017

Barbara Jean (Tarver) Cook passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on March 13, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. A celebration of life service for Barbara will be held at 4pm on Friday March 17, 2017 at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church (1174 Algoma Blvd.) with Rev. Cathy Weigand officiating. Visitation will be held at the church...

James "Jim"  William  Nelsen

James "Jim" William Nelsen

Mar 13, 2017

James William “Jim” Nelsen, age 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born in Berlin, WI on June 9, 1944 to the late Rhinard and Anna (McCloy) Nelsen. He was a veteran of the US Army, served as a volunteer fireman/EMT of the Poy Sippi Fire Dept., enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, helped...

Walter  C.  Pollex

Walter C. Pollex

Mar 11, 2017

Walter C. Pollex of Oshkosh passed away peacefully in his home after a battle with heart issues, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 83. He was a loving and loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a respected friend to many. Born August 26, 1933 in the Town of Aurora, Waushara County WI, to William & Ruth...

Mary Ann  Nevitt

Mary Ann Nevitt

Mar 10, 2017

Mary Ann Nevitt, 80, of Oshkosh, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her family. She will fondly be remembered as a talented singer, actress and director, a creative and loving mother, a voracious reader, and a dedicated and caring teacher. Mary Ann was born September 30, 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter...

Gordon  E.  Rabe

Gordon E. Rabe

Mar 9, 2017

Gordon E. Rabe, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2017. Gordon was born in Eldorado, Wisconsin on December 5, 1923. Gordon married Barbara J. Gruse on June 12, 1954; they were married 62 years. Gordon worked on the family farm in Eldorado until 1954 and then as a truck driver for Steffke Freight, Spector Freight...

Edmund "Eddie"  Walter  Hoffman

Edmund "Eddie" Walter Hoffman

Mar 7, 2017

Edmund W. Hoffman, age 78, passed away on March 7, 2017 at the Atrium in Neenah. Eddie was born on April 22, 1938 in Oshkosh to the late Rudy and Anna (Wolf) Hoffman. Eddie was a Laborer and head leadman at the Neenah Foundry, and was a member at Most Blessed Sacrament- St. Mary’s. Eddie loved music, especially 60’s music....

Donald  K.  Davies

Donald K. Davies

Mar 3, 2017

Donald K. Davies, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL. He was born on April 9, 1929 to Oliver and Vera (Kraetschman) Davies in Oshkosh, WI. Don attended Oshkosh High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army where he obtained the rank of Chief Warrant...

Orville Richard Luebke

Orville Richard Luebke

Feb 28, 2017

Orville R. Luebke, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Valley VNA in Neenah. He was born on July 24, 1934 to Richard and Sadie (Bearwald) Luebke in Eldorado, WI. Orville married Carol Baker on July 9, 1960 in Oshkosh.He graduated high school and worked as a proofer/finisher in graphic artistry for OEC Graphics, and later...

Scott Michael Davis

Scott Michael Davis

Feb 27, 2017

Scott M. Davis, age 55, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, February 27, 2017, due to complications from long term health issues. He was born on March 1, 1961 to Jerry and Carol (Hendrickson) Davis at St. Mary's hospital in Madison. Scott graduated from Oshkosh North High School and went on to work in the trades as a...

Kelly Lynn Derr

Kelly Lynn Derr

Feb 25, 2017

Kelly L. Derr, 57, Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born September 2, 1959, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Leslie and Suzanne (Weigandt) Derr. Kelly was a graduate of Oshkosh West High School. She met the love of her life, Jeffery Nicolaison, who she had spent 30 years with, and...

Johan A. Mathison, Md

Johan A. Mathison, Md

Feb 23, 2017

Johan Alfred Mathison MD, 80, of Oshkosh and Phillips, died peacefully at his home on February 23, 2017. His wife, Sally, and his three children were by his side. Johan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 24, 1936, the son of Magnus and Margit (Hansen) Mathison and married Sally Anna Yoran on October 16,1965. From a very young age,...

Audrey Jean Betts

Audrey Jean Betts

Feb 22, 2017

Audrey J. Betts, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away February 22, 2017 at Evergreen Retirement Community, Creekview Household 8. Audrey was born February 3, 1926 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl (Dougherty) Mortensen.During World War II, Audrey was employed at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. in the Foreign Awards Department, documenting American servicemen that were awarded medals for...

Cheryl Lynn Fietzer

Cheryl Lynn Fietzer

Feb 19, 2017

Cheryl L. Fietzer, age 61, of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born on December 21, 1955 in Green Bay to John E. and Meta (Torbeck) Frierdich Sr. She was married to Terry Fietzer on September 28, 1994 in Fond du Lac.Cheryl is survived by her husband: Terry; sisters: Patricia Frierdich and Ann...

David R. Brown

David R. Brown

Feb 18, 2017

David R. Brown, 68, of Oshkosh died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1948, in Oshkosh the son of Robert J. and Joyce (Derber) Brown.David was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, he had worked at Delco Electronics in Oak Creek for many years until his retirement, and was a veteran of the U....

Dorothy J. Scheuer

Dorothy J. Scheuer

Feb 18, 2017

Dorothy Scheuer passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on February 18, 2017 at Mission Creek Assisted Living Center in Waukesha, WI, with her loving granddaughter, Carrie Ludtke, by her side. Dorothy was born on January 21, 1924, the daughter of Emil and Ellen Jorgensen, in Oshkosh, WI, where she lived until October of 2016. Dorothy was married on...