Obituaries

Patricia Check

Patricia Check

Jul 18, 2024

Patricia A. Check, 62, passed away early in the morning of July 18, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1961 in Flint, Michigan, the second daughter of John F. and Teckla Check. Patricia-Pat, Patty-spent most of her life in Oshkosh and attended school at Lourdes Academy and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She is survived by her brother Greg...

Richard Blechl

Richard Blechl

Jul 16, 2024

Richard John Blechl was born on January 4, 1949. He passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Thomas J. Scharpf

Thomas J. Scharpf

Jul 13, 2024

Tom Scharpf, age 68, a beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 13th, 2024, with his devoted wife, Debra, by his side. Tom was born on February 5th, 1956, to Ray and Ruth Scharpf. On November 9th, 1985 Tom married Debra Gruse and they became inseparable. Tom’s life was marked by his dedication to family and...

Gail M. Perschbacher

Gail M. Perschbacher

Jul 13, 2024

Gail M. Perschbacher, 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on July 13th, 2024 at Bethel Home.

 Gail was born on November 15, 1935 in Oshkosh, WI, the oldest child of Sylvester and Lorna (Zemke) Propson. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953 and married the late Gerald M. Perschbacher in 1963. 

 Gail enjoyed participating in community organizations, spending many years with the...

Keith A. Rhode

Keith A. Rhode

Jul 13, 2024

Keith Rhode, 71, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah, surrounded by his family following a traumatic brain injury after a fall. 

Keith Alan Rhode was born to Don and Gloria Rhode on December 5, 1952 in Fond du Lac. His family moved to Oshkosh when he was in 2nd...

Darlene Kay Hamann

Darlene Kay Hamann

Jul 5, 2024

Darlene Kay Hamann, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born November 15, 1947 in Oshkosh to the late Daniel and Dorothy (Schneider) Pfaffenroth, weighing just four pounds. Darlene was a fighter from the start, embodying strength and grace throughout her life.

In December 1969, she exchanged vows with...

Joan Hudson

Joan Hudson

Jul 5, 2024

Joan Evon Hudson passed away peacefully at home in Oshkosh, WI on July 5, 2024. Joan was born on June 20, 1938, in Westfield, WI to parents Jessie (Weir) and Ira Schatzka.

Growing up in Westfield, WI, the Schatzka family, uncles and cousins played many instruments "by ear" and had great times making music together. Joan went on to earn a...

Marianne Miller

Marianne Miller

Jul 5, 2024

Marianne Miller, age 69, passed away Friday July 5th at her home. She was born on Sept 5th, 1954, in Oshkosh. The daughter of Wilhelm and Wally Kohlhoff. Marianne married Paul Miller on Dec 18th, 1976, in Grace Lutheran Church Oshkosh.

She is survived by her husband Paul, his sisters: Betty (Terence) Harrison, Marcia (Jonathan) Peterson, Sue (Mike) Meidl. Paul brothers:...

Terri L. Morth

Terri L. Morth

Jul 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terri L. Morth, 58, a beloved mother, wife, and friend. She was born on October 11th, 1965, in Oshkosh, WI, and left this world on Friday, July 5th, after a long battle with cancer that would make the strongest warrior kneel. Terri was a vibrant soul who touched the...

Sally J. Cox

Sally J. Cox

Jul 2, 2024

Sally Jane (Fitzsimons) Cox was born on July 21, 1937, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and died on July 2, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. She passed away peacefully after a long, well-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. 

Sally was proud to have been a drum majorette and graduated from Hollandale High School in 1955. She obtained an Associate’s Degree in...

Michele Andrade

Michele Andrade

Jul 2, 2024

Michele A. Andrade, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born to the late George and Frances (Gallio) Andrade on February 5, 1953, in Santa Monica, CA and was a beloved sister to David, Mary, Francine, Gino, and Patricia Lyne.

Michele's life was one dedicated to the field of psychiatry, having earned...

Antonella Carrick

Antonella Carrick

Jun 30, 2024

Antonella "Nellie" Carrick, age 101, passed away peacefully in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on June 30, 2024. Nell was born in Oshkosh on November 23, 1922 to Anna (Steinfort) and Roman Gruse. Nellie was a devout member of St. Mary's Parish for her entire life. She attended St. Mary's school and was in the last class to graduate from St. Mary's High...

Harold J. Wilkinson

Harold J. Wilkinson

Jun 30, 2024

Harold J. Wilkinson, age 84 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born in Oshkosh on June 16, 1940 to the late Harold and Lorraine (Sander) Wilkinson.

Harold led a life filled with passion for antiquing and exploring various shops across the nation, always on the hunt for hidden treasures. Harold's love for...

Steven James Utecht

Steven James Utecht

Jun 29, 2024

Steven James Utecht, aged 69, passed from this life into eternal life and was welcomed by his Savior, Jesus, and many that have gone before on June 29, 2024. His family surrounded him as he journeyed in his last week. He was born February 10, 1955, and graduated from Winneconne High School in 1973. After he met Vicky, he knew...

Rose Watkins

Rose Watkins

Jun 26, 2024

Rose A. Watkins, a beloved member of the Oshkosh community, passed away peacefully at Country Villa in Omro, WI on June 26, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on October 5, 1939, in Oshkosh, WI, and was the loving wife of Ralph Watkins and the devoted mother of Michael Watkins. She graduated from Omro High School in...

June Lowther

June Lowther

Jun 26, 2024

June Ann Lowther, age 85, died peacefully June 26, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh. She was born on June 16, 1939, to Emanuel and Amalie Stieben. On September 10, 1960, she married Lawrence Lowther.

June is survived by her two sons, Mark (Nicole Frank) Lowther, and Matthew (Audry) Lowther; grandchildren, Jacob Lowther, Kaelyn Lowther, Konner Lowther, and Luke (Sara...

Bernadine "Bernie" Carol Staggs

Bernadine "Bernie" Carol Staggs

Jun 25, 2024

Bernadine “Bernie” Carol (Woldt) Staggs, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on Tuesday June 25, 2024, with her family at her side. Bernie was born on January 23, 1949, in Oshkosh where she lived most of her life and raised her three children.

Bernie will be missed by many, especially her special...

Fredric "Fritz" E. Kimball

Fredric "Fritz" E. Kimball

Jun 24, 2024

Fredric “Fritz” E. Kimball, age 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Fritz was born in Wausau on March 27, 1947 to the late Fred and Dorothy (Clark) Kimball. Fritz was united in marriage to Paulette “Polly” Piehl on March 27, 1971 at St. Michael’s Church of Wausau and together raised three sons.

Fritz's life was one marked...

William "Bill" Eric Bauernfeind

William "Bill" Eric Bauernfeind

Jun 22, 2024

William “Bill” E. Bauernfeind, 77 formerly of Oshkosh, was called home June 22, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1946 to the late Gilbert and Irene (Hansan) Bauernfeind, the second oldest of seven children.

He attended Lourde’s High School for one year then attended Oshkosh High School until the age of 17 when he enlisted in the United States Air...

David Nitz

David Nitz

Jun 22, 2024

David A. Nitz, age 74, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to the late John and Nina (Meyer) Nitz on May 21, 1950, in Oshkosh, WI. Dave was baptized, confirmed and married to Linda Hangartner at Peace Lutheran in Oshkosh, and later became a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Berlin....