Obituaries

Martha Lou Johnson

Martha Lou Johnson

Jul 7, 2016

Martha L. Johnson, 83, Oshkosh, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born October 19, 1932, daughter of Frank and Bessie (Yount) Niemuth. On November 4, 1966, Martha married Richard Johnson, and he preceded her in death October 2, 1992. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Carlsons Foods for 29 years prior to her retirement. Martha was a...

Tammy Lyn Jacobs

Tammy Lyn Jacobs

Jul 6, 2016

Tammy L. Jacobs, 50, of Oshkosh, was born on February 26, 1966 and died July 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Charles and Iris (Lanaghan) Whittaker. Tammy was a movie fanatic and loved the Green Bay Packers.Tammy is survived by her parents, Charles and Iris Whittaker; sons, Matthew Gelhar (Britny Tiedt) and Dale Allen Jr. (DJ); daughter Samantha (Derek)...

Todd Lawrence Krejcha

Todd Lawrence Krejcha

Jul 6, 2016

Todd is now at peace as of Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born the son of Lawrence Larry J.and Elizabeth Betty (Colling) Krejcha on September 18, 1961 in Appleton. He loved fishing, the Packers, horseshoes, and 4-wheeling in Antigo. Todd was known for his one-liners and his great sense of humor. He was always willing to help friends with...

Donna Jean T. Hayes

Donna Jean T. Hayes

Jul 5, 2016

Donna Jean DJ Hayes, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 5, 1928 in Madison the daughter of the late frank and Mary Jane (Harrington) Eisele. She graduated from Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Louis Struensee. Their marriage was blessed with four...

Jason Philip Rynearson

Jason Philip Rynearson

Jul 5, 2016

Jason Philip Rynearson, 34, lost his battle with heroin addiction July 4th2016. Jason was born in Oshkosh, WI, March 4th 1982, to Laurel A. Williams (Uebele) and Kevin B. Rynearson (deceased).As a youth Jason enjoyed several sports; soccer and baseball being his favorites. Jason was a huge fan of the NFL and the Green Bay Packers. Jason was an animal...

Elizabeth Mary Wilson

Elizabeth Mary Wilson

Jul 5, 2016

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Plymouth Congregational Church, Oshkosh, for Elizabeth Betty Mary Wilson, 97, who died Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. A longtime Oshkosh resident and the oldest member of her church, Betty devoted her life to serving others through her teaching profession, volunteer work, and dedication to her family. Born in Racine on March 26,...

Roman Charles Zelhofer

Roman Charles Zelhofer

Jul 3, 2016

Roman C. Zelhofer Sr. age 88 of Oshkosh, died peacefully at Parkview Sunday, July 3, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee on November 4, 1927 the son of the late Frank and Vlasta (Appel) Zelhofer. He married Lorranie Wolf on February 19, 1949. She preceded him in death May 31, 2011.Roman worked for Rockwell, Oshkosh Truck and Barr Equipment where...

Bethel E Reinke

Bethel E Reinke

Jul 1, 2016

Bethel E. Reinke, age 85, passed away on Friday July 1, 2016. She was born on December 28, 1930 to the late Raymond and Amanda (Larson) Tollard in Ladysmith, WI. She married Richard Reinke and together they had five children. Bethel worked as a waitress at some local supper clubs in Oshkosh. She also enjoyed babysitting children for a few...

James Phillip Diedrich

James Phillip Diedrich

Jun 28, 2016

James P. Diedrich, of Hortonville, passed away peacefully June 28, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born May 13, 1935, in Appleton, Wisconsin, son of the late Mathias and Mercedes (MaGuire) Diedrich. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Jim married his wife, Irene Ebben, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Little Chute,...

Ramon Harold Harnitz

Ramon Harold Harnitz

Jun 28, 2016

Ramon (Ray) H Harnitz, 79, Oshkosh, entered eternal life early Tuesday morning June 28th, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1937 in Oshkosh, to Paul and Ada (Koch) Harnitz. Ray Proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1954-1957. He was a tax accountant and EA Enrolled Agent- owning Ray Harnitz Accounting, Ltd. from 1978 until his...

Doris Caroline Burch

Doris Caroline Burch

Jun 20, 2016

Doris Burch, 91, of Oshkosh, WI passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Evergreen Nursing Home from complications of a stroke. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 6, 1925 to the late Carl and Hazel (Fischer) Suhrbier. Doris married Ronald Burch on September 6, 1947 and they enjoyed 51 years together.Growing up in Milwaukee, Doris loved playing saxophone...

Thomas A. Klabunde I

Thomas A. Klabunde I

Jun 18, 2016

Thomas A. (Tom Kat) Klabunde I, 76, Oshkosh, passed away on June 18, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. Tom was born in Oshkosh, on September 5, 1939, the son of Alfred and Kathryn (Rushesky) Klabunde. After attending Oshkosh High School, Tom began working at Castle Pierce Printing Company, followed by employment at Badger Concrete, and then at Glen Valley Farm...

Betty Mae Szep

Betty Mae Szep

Jun 18, 2016

Betty Mae Szep, age 91, passed away June 18, 2016 at Bethel Home. Betty was born on May 20, 1925 in Weyauwega, WI to the late Oscar and Elsie (Long) Rothe. She married Robert Szep on July 14, 1945. She was a homemaker and was very dedicated to her family. Betty is survived by her daughter, Patricia Utech; son-in-law, Thomas...

Chris E. Freiberg

Chris E. Freiberg

Jun 18, 2016

Chris E. Freiberg, age 66, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 18, 2016 after a sudden illness which resulted in heart failure.He was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 9, 1950 to the late Edward A. Freiberg and Rita (Freiberg) Grunwald. He attended Washington Elementary School, Webster Stanley Jr. High, and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1968....

Leona Jane Stapel

Leona Jane Stapel

Jun 18, 2016

Leona Lindow Stapel, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2016. She was born at home on June 5, 1933 in the Township of Commonwealth, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Grace Lindow. Leona was the fourth of five children. Leona grew up on her family's dairy farm in Florence county where she was trained to have a good work ethicboth...

Lavern Aloysius Ottman

Lavern Aloysius Ottman

Jun 17, 2016

Lavern A. Ottman - OBITUARYFINAL 6/21/16 Lavern A. Ottman died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh, following a long illness; he was 90 years old. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Beverly (Martin) Ottman and children: Sue Ellen Ottman, Patricia (John) Fox, and John (Deborah) Ottman; his grandchildren: Elizabeth...

Charles Edward Leher

Charles Edward Leher

Jun 15, 2016

Charles E. Leher, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1940 to Edward and Charlotte (Brewer) Leher in Oshkosh. He married the love of his life, of 54 years, Lucille Romano on February 17, 1962.Charles graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to serve his country in...

Orville F Retzlaff

Orville F Retzlaff

Jun 14, 2016

Orville F. Retzlaff, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on September 12, 1929 to Otto and Dora (Stollfuss) Retzlaff Jr. in the Town of Nepeuskun, WI. He married the love of his life, Janice Garb on April 24, 1955 in Ripon, WI.As a child...

Laverne Carol Schmeling

Laverne Carol Schmeling

Jun 12, 2016

LaVerne Carol Schmeling, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee, due to complications from a heart attack, suffered a week ago. She was born on April 13, 1923, a daughter of Carl and Olive (Romlow) Von Hoff. She was married to Vilas Max Schmeling on November 2, 1946 in Oshkosh.LaVerne graduated from...