Obituaries

Patricia Mary Penzenstadler

Patricia Mary Penzenstadler

Jan 24, 2015

Patricia M. (Drager) Penzenstadler of Oshkosh, WI, age 71, died peacefully on Saturday, January 24 at home. She was born March 19, 1943 in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Erwin A. Drager & Mary I. (Keohane) Drager Laatsch. She married her wonderful & loving husband, Charles R. Penzenstadler on November 10, 1962 at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh. He...

Lois Jean Ruck

Lois Jean Ruck

Jan 24, 2015

After a lifelong Christian Faith Lois J. Ruck, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born on March 19, 1931 to the late Arnold and Helen (Hoffman) Reinke. She was married to William Ruck on January 31, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she has been a member for over 70 years.Throughout life...

Anthony Scott Ramminger

Anthony Scott Ramminger

Jan 23, 2015

Anthony S. Ramminger, age 14, passed away into the hands of Christ on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his home. Anthony was born on August 5, 2000 to Scott and Marcia (Albinger) Ramminger.Anthony was a student at Oshkosh West High School and was known for his love of soccer. He loved playing as a part of the Oshkosh West and...

Jack Lee Williams

Jack Lee Williams

Jan 19, 2015

Jack L. Jake Williams, 88, of Oshkosh passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2015. He was born June 19, 1926, to the late Marshall and Martha (Marin) Williams. He married Donna Jeske on August 3, 1963. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2014.Jake served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He worked at Medalist Industries until...

Ward Harland Neuenfeldt

Ward Harland Neuenfeldt

Jan 18, 2015

Ward H. Neuenfeldt, age 82, of Appleton, died on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1932. The son of the late Ward and Ida (Witzke) Neuenfeldt.Ward was a U.S. Air Force-Veteran. In his lifetime Ward was a master electrician until retirement.He is survived by his brothers, Clyde Neuenfeldt, of Oshkosh and...

Erna V. Cartwright

Erna V. Cartwright

Jan 17, 2015

Erna (Mrs. Willard Cartwright) passed away on January 17, 2015. She was born October 31, 1906, daughter of Frank and Louisa (Drebas) Loewen, in Oshkosh, WI. Erna graduated from Oshkosh High School in June 1924. She worked as a Billing Clerk at Oshkosh B'Gosh from 1924-1946. She then worked at Oshkosh City Cab and Greyhound from 1946-2010. Erna was a...

Jeffrey Boushley

Jeffrey Boushley

Jan 17, 2015

Jeffrey Frank Boushley, 49 passed away at his home. He was born on October 24, 1965.Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. He received his nursing assistant certification from Fox Valley Technical Institute and worked several years as a CNA in Ripon, WI. Jeff enjoyed reading, gaming, and his Green Bay Packers. In his spare time, Jeff...

Theresa A. Graper

Theresa A. Graper

Jan 16, 2015

Theresa A. Graper, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at North Point Nursing Home, Oshkosh. She was born on March 25, 1927 in Rosholt, WI the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Glodowski) Pezewski. Theresa was united in marriage to Hank Graper and later divorced. She worked many years at the University of Oshkosh in the...

Steven Mark Bjorge

Steven Mark Bjorge

Jan 15, 2015

Steven M. Bjorge, 57, of Omro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 15, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born on August 5, 1957, son of the late Albert and Minerva(Haugen) Bjorge. Steve married Christine Rohe on September 30, 1978.Steve was an upholsterer for the Buckstaff Company for over 30 years,...

Hazel E. Abraham

Hazel E. Abraham

Jan 15, 2015

Hazel E. Abraham, 98, of Oshkosh died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Bethel Home. She was born May 13, 1916 in Oshkosh a daughter of Fred and Augusta Jahnke Rosanske. She married Alward Abraham on Aug. 17, 1940 in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1984.Hazel was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and had worked...

Dennis Kratzer

Dennis Kratzer

Jan 14, 2015

Dennis Jay Kratzer, 66 passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 after a year long battle against cancer. Dennis was born January 15, 1948 in Terre Haute, IN, son of David and Ruth (Smith) Kratzer. Dennis moved to Milwaukee, WI to attend school and eventually make his home. He married Phyllis Mandell in Milwaukee on March 21, 1972. Dennis was a...

Sandra Lee Ristow

Sandra Lee Ristow

Jan 14, 2015

January 14, 2015, Sandra, age 73, died peacefully with her loving daughters, Kelly and Jan, at her side. Along with them were devoted caregivers and nurses of Heartland Hospice and The Waterford, as well as, Pastor John. Sandy was born September 1, 1941, to Robert and Ruth (Radig) Case in Oshkosh, WI. She married Richard H. Ristow on July 21,...

Rita Maloney Malchow

Rita Maloney Malchow

Jan 14, 2015

Rita Maloney Malchow, age 85, died peacefully on January 14, 2015. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Autumn Doerr) Malchow, Pasadena, CA; Mike (Diane) Malchow, Oshkosh; Liz (Gordon) Price, Tampa, FL; Peter (Janet Macklin) Malchow, Oshkosh; Joe Malchow, Milwaukee; Joda (Butch) Butler, Lakeland, FL; Mary (Mike) Bauer, Sheboygan; and John (Mary) Malchow, White Bear Lake, MN. She is also...

Sadie Borchardt

Sadie Borchardt

Jan 13, 2015

Sadie Borchardt, age 92, of Neenah(Menasha), passed away peascefully on January 13, 2015.Sadie was born on January 6, 1923 in Royalton, WI. She married Levi Borchardt on August 6, 1941. They lived in Neenah, WI and Rockford, IL all their married life of 51 years. She was a very loving and pleasant lady who helped anyone in need. Sadie was...

Judith Becker

Judith Becker

Jan 13, 2015

On the evening of January 13th, 2015, after a short illness, Judith Becker passed away peacefully in her home in Oshkosh with her caring staff by her side. Judy was 68 years old. Judy was born on March 3rd, 1946. Judy spent most of her adult life living in Oshkosh in an Adult Family Home with caring staff, peers and...

Ralph C. Sawall

Ralph C. Sawall

Jan 12, 2015

Ralph C. Sawall age 66, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on January 15, 1948 in Oshkosh the son of the late Charles and Marguerite (Schwan) Sawall. Ralph worked for the CN Railroad for over 35 years, while he worked there he also made donuts at Rays Bakery. He also worked for...

Nevada Irene Sharpless

Nevada Irene Sharpless

Jan 12, 2015

Nevada Irene Sharpless, age 78, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Lake Shore Manor in Oshkosh. Nevada was born on February 17, 1936 to Melvin and Rosella (Kifer) Wilt in Hampshire,WV. She was married to Elwood Sharpless SR. on July 7, 1952 in Glassport, PA. Nevada enjoyed being a foster home provider for over 20 years. She loved...

Helen D. Schroeder

Helen D. Schroeder

Jan 12, 2015

Helen D. Schroeder, 85, of Oshkosh died Monday, January 12, 2015, at Evergreen-Creekview North. She was born May 17, 1929 in Oshkosh, a daughter of Berthold and Helen Siegman Meyer. She married Lawrence Schroeder on May 10, 1952. He preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1976.Helen was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. She had worked for...

Margaret Ann Gawaresky

Margaret Ann Gawaresky

Jan 10, 2015

Margaret Ann Gawaresky, 87, of Oshkosh, died January 10, 2015, in Madison. She was born on January 5, 1928, the daughter of John and Valeria(Celichowski) Spanbauer. Margaret married Benjamin Gawaresky on February 17, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2001.Margaret worked at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in culinary services. She spent summers at Little Silver Resort and enjoyed cooking...

Marilyn Jean Ferris

Marilyn Jean Ferris

Jan 9, 2015

Marilyn J. Ferris passed away after a short illness on Thursday, January 8, at Parkview Health Center. She was 84 years old.Mom was born August 8, 1930 in Oshkosh, daughter of Matt and Irma (Wohler) Schmidt, who preceded her in death.She married Jack L. Ferris on May 21, 1949 in Oshkosh, and he also preceded her in death.Mom enjoyed reading,...