Obituaries

Dr. M. James Simonson

Dr. M. James Simonson

Aug 19, 2023

Dr. M. James (Jim) Simonson, age 89, died Saturday August 19, 2023. He was born June 24, 1934, in Scobey, MT to Rev. Rudolph and Gladys Simonson, the youngest of four brothers.

Jim graduated from Sisseton High School in Sisseton, SD. It was during this time he met and continued to love his life-time companion, Shirley. In 1956 he graduated from...

Dahlia Rose Chapin

Dahlia Rose Chapin

Aug 18, 2023

Dahlia Rose Chapin, age 10 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms Friday, August 18, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Neenah on March 12, 2013 to Jamie and Erin (Schaefer) Chapin, the oldest of three children.

Dahlia and her family are members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She had a fierce love for Jesus...

Anna J Tischendorf

Anna J Tischendorf

Aug 17, 2023

Anna J. Tischendorf 97, of Oshkosh went home to the Lord on August 17, 2023, after a brief illness.

Anna was born on October 14, 1925, in South Milwaukee to Stephan and Martha (Machutt) Jutrzonka.

 On February 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clarence Tischendorf at St. Aldabert's Catholic Church in South Milwaukee. After marriage, Clarence and Anna took...

Julianne Boese

Julianne Boese

Aug 17, 2023

Julianne Mary (Mitchell) Boese, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Evergreen Manor. She was born on February 7, 1940, to the late Elizabeth Rose (Mulchaey) and James Foster Mitchell in Oshkosh. Julianne married Richard Charles “Dick” Boese on October 5, 1963 and their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth and Tracy. He preceded her in...

Geraldine M. Schmidt

Geraldine M. Schmidt

Aug 16, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Schmidt, age 95, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Oshkosh. She was born on June 5, 1928, in Oshkosh to the late Leo and Henrietta (Kuehn) Tauschmann. Gerry was united in marriage to Leo Schmidt at St. Mary Catholic Church on August 22, 1959.

Gerry loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas. For her...

William "Larry" L. Sowers

William "Larry" L. Sowers

Aug 14, 2023

William “Larry” Sowers, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1954, to Lloyd and Velma (Coleman) Sowers.

Larry loved entertaining in Larry Land and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his children: Jesse (Nora) Sowers, Jamie Sowers, Rory (Amber) Sowers; grandchildren: Zachary, Malaki, and Maxton; mother, Velma Sowers; brother, Charles Sowers; sisters: Joyce,...

Dennis Eugene Pieper

Dennis Eugene Pieper

Aug 11, 2023

Dennis Eugene Pieper, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Friday, August 11, 2023, at Bethel Home. He was born March 2, 1954, in Campbellsport, WI to the late Herbert and Delores (Hauser) Pieper. On October 18, 1980, Dennis & Lisa Oleson were united in marriage in Oshkosh, WI, a union that would last over 43 years.

Dennis attended Campbellsport High School graduating...

Mary O'Bright

Mary O'Bright

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Ann O’Bright, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born in Ripon on January 25, 1946 to the late Arnold and Bernice Wichman. Mary was united in marriage to her first husband, Earl Morey and had four sons. He preceded her in death. She later married Renald “Ren” O’Bright...

Peter F. Lee

Peter F. Lee

Aug 7, 2023

Peter F. Lee, 72, of Lake Forest, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee White).

Born December 19, 1950, in Oshkosh, WI, Peter grew up playing football, tennis and golf. He enjoyed bike riding throughout Kettle-Moraine area in his youth and driving his 1967 TR4A throughout the Chicago North Shore, as an adult. Peter...

Nancy Jean Pitz

Nancy Jean Pitz

Aug 5, 2023

Nancy J. Pitz, age 84 of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on January 26, 1939 to the late Franklin and Carol Davies. Nancy was united in marriage on August 13, 1960 to Bernard “Bernie” Pitz at St. Mary Catholic Church.

She worked at numerous places throughout her life including: Wisconsin Bell, Krambo grocery...

Mary E. Grundy

Mary E. Grundy

Aug 5, 2023

Mary E. Grundy, age 64, passed away after her battle with cancer at Aspire Senior Living on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born to the late Philip G. and Mary Ann (Jodarski) Grundy on December 2, 1958, at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Mary Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. She then went on to work as a case...

Eugene Thomas Troxell

Eugene Thomas Troxell

Aug 4, 2023

Eugene T. Troxell, age 94, died on August 4, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on October 10, 1928 to Ann Troxell Voelker. On December 27, 1947 he married Helen V. Troxell at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Oshkosh. They enjoyed 74 years of marriage together prior to her death in 2022.

Gene proudly served his country in the United...

Lynn Wegner

Lynn Wegner

Aug 3, 2023

Lynn C. Wegner, age 80 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on February 4, 1943 to the late Henry and Dorothy (Stodardt) Johnson.

Lynn worked for United Cerebral Palsy for many years. She was loving, and kind but could also have a sassy side. She enjoyed shopping, especially...

Janice Anderson

Janice Anderson

Aug 2, 2023

Janice M. Anderson, 68, passed away on August 2nd, 2023. A 50-year resident of Oshkosh which began with her studies at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

She was born to Rita (Oppermann) and the late Robert Anderson in Evanston, Illinois.

Jan was a social butterfly. She had a love for people- it was impossible for her to meet a stranger. She loved...

Debra K Steines

Debra K Steines

Jul 30, 2023

Debbie Steines, 71, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully July 30, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Edward and Joyce Whitney, December 2, 1951, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Debbie graduated from General Douglas MacArthur High School, Levittown New York in 1969 with a degree in cosmotology. She later went on to receive a BS from Lakeland...

Genevieve M. Boyce

Genevieve M. Boyce

Jul 28, 2023

Genevieve “Gen” Boyce, 93, passed away peacefully July 28, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born August 9, 1929, to the late Albert and Alvina (Sipple) Frank. Gen attended Sacred Heart school until ninth grade, after which she started working at Sunlite Ice Cream Shop. She later worked at Sabora’s Piggly Wiggly until she retired.

While growing up,...

Gerard Stoeckert

Gerard Stoeckert

Jul 25, 2023

Gerard (Gerry) Joseph Stoeckert was born on June 30, 1953 and born to eternal life July 25, 2023.

Gerry was born in Watertown, New York to George and Shirley Stoeckert. Being the son of a Lieutenant Colonel in the military. Gerry and his siblings had the privilege to live in many places

abroad and stateside growing up. This gifted Gerry with a...

Ronald Siekierke

Ronald Siekierke

Jul 24, 2023

Ronald Siekierke, affectionately known as “Hermie” or “Big Ron”, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born in Oshkosh on November 11, 1957 to the late Francis and Marion (Ludwig) Siekierke.

Ron was a graduate of Oshkosh North High School. At the age of 16, he began building...

Janice M. Lamore

Janice M. Lamore

Jul 21, 2023

Janice M. LaMore, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born on August 3, 1946, in Clintonville to the late Claude and Florence (Wilfuhr) Suprise.

Jan was born and raised in Clintonville, WI. Her family moved to Oshkosh when she was a teenager and Jan graduated from Lourdes High School...

Virginia Marie Brockhaus

Virginia Marie Brockhaus

Jul 19, 2023

After a short illness, Virginia Marie Brockhaus peacefully passed away with her family by her side. She was 91 years old.

She was born in Appleton, WI in 1932 and attended Appleton West High School. She had her first date with James Brockhaus Sr. in 8th grade and was married to him in 1953. Together they unselfishly raised 4 children: Chuck...

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