Obituaries

Leon Hazen

Leon Hazen

May 14, 2025

Leon G. Hazen, age 84, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on May, 14, 2025, at Parkview Health Center.

Leon was born on May 2, 1941, in Oshkosh, WI, son of Floyd and Ella Hazen. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to work in various manufacturing jobs.

Leon married Dorothy Eschenbauch on June 4, 1988, in Oshkosh,...

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

May 13, 2025

James E. Smith, age 83 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born in Oshkosh on April 23, 1942 to the late James and Leona Smith. James was united in marriage to Sharon Diestler and had three children, he later married Jean Lett and had one child.

A big sports fan, James had a...

Rose Bohlman

Rose Bohlman

May 13, 2025

Rose Marie Bohlman, age 64, of Oshkosh WI, passed away at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, WI on May 13, 2025.

Rose was born on January 21, 1961, in Green Bay, daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Gerarden) Forsythe. She graduated from West De Pere High school in1979. While attending UW Oshkosh she met her husband Dale Bohlman on...

Lynn Gibson

Lynn Gibson

May 12, 2025

Lynn Kathaleen Gibson, 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on May 12, 2025. She was born to the late William and Bernice (Oleck) Vicker on December 1,1947.

She married Peter Gibson July 16, 1982 in Oshkosh.

Lynn worked in health care as a CNA and later managed an assisted living facility. She enjoyed crafts of all sorts, as well as cooking, baking and...

Edeltraut Gabriel

Edeltraut Gabriel

May 12, 2025

Edeltraut (Zedler) Gabriel, age 89, of Oshkosh, WI, went to eternal peace on May 12, 2025.

She was born in Faulen-Rosenberg, Germany to Max and Gertrude (Schonschek) Zedler on May 22, 1935.

Traute and her family were sponsored by Franz Boschwitz to come over to the United States in 1951 and she became a US Citizen in 1959.

In 1954...

Sara Lynn Kutz

Sara Lynn Kutz

May 11, 2025

Sara Kutz, beloved sister, aunt, confidant, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, with family by her side following a courageous battle with leukemia. She was 64.

Born in Berlin, WI on a crisp late summer morning in 1960, Sara approached life with the same vibrant energy as the season of her birth. Those fortunate enough to know her...

Laura Todd

Laura Todd

May 11, 2025

Laura L. Todd, age 59, of Oshkosh, WI, passed peacefully from this life to the next on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Laura was born Laura Durkee on March 28, 1966, in Two Harbors, MN to Rachel and Robert Durkee. She later gained a loving second father, Albert "Al"...

Peter W. Gillingham

Peter W. Gillingham

May 8, 2025

Peter W. Gillingham, age 74, of Oshkosh WI, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on May 8, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia.

He was born on February 5, 1951 to the late John and Mary Jayne (Wagner) Gillingham in Oshkosh, WI.

Peter's unwavering positivity, boundless love, and steadfast support touched everyone who knew him. He...

Lucas Kruse

Lucas Kruse

May 5, 2025

Lucas R. Kruse, age 31 of Oshkosh, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born in the Fox Valley area on December 16, 1993, to Tanya Hattermann.

He was a dedicated crew member at McDonald's, where his genuine nature and bright smile made a difference for many. Lucas had a passion for the great...

Dean T. Patterson

Dean T. Patterson

May 3, 2025

In the early afternoon of May 3, 2025 and surrounded by family, Dean Thomas Patterson was swept away from this earth into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dean was born at home in Alexis, Il to Thomas and Justina (nee Davis) Patterson on January 30, 1933. He would later spend most of his adult life...

Robert D. Schmunk

Robert D. Schmunk

May 2, 2025

Robert D. Schmunk, age 88 of Omro, WI, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Gabriels Villa Oshkosh with his family at his side. He was born to Alex and Christine (Lautenschlager) Schmunk.

He graduated from Omro High School in 1954. He married Muriel A Danke On May 19, 1956 at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro WI. Robert was employed at...

Virginia Evans

Virginia Evans

May 1, 2025

Well, done, good and faithful servant. Virginia “Ginny” (Garbe) Evans, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, ended her journey on Earth on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was 93 years old. 

Ginny was born in Oshkosh, where she did all of her schooling, including graduating with a degree in primary education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She lived in a variety of places along...

Joyce E. Lloyd

Joyce E. Lloyd

Apr 24, 2025

Joyce Elizabeth Lloyd, born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on March 28th, 1929 to Harvey and Eunice Meyer, passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. Joyce went to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family.

As a child, Joyce enjoyed being the only sister to her four brothers, Harvey "Rock", Douglas, Richard, and Tom. Her days...

Joshua Hogan

Joshua Hogan

Apr 24, 2025

Josh Hogan, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2025, in Omro, WI.

Josh was born on October 1,1998 in Oshkosh WI. He attended schools in Omro and was a member of the Omro High School Graduating Class of 2016. Josh attended Michigan Tech and UW-Oshkosh.

Josh is survived by his parents Carrie & Joel Hogan, Brother Jacob Hogan and many...

Kenneth Averkamp

Kenneth Averkamp

Apr 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Ken Averkamp, age 37 on April 24, 2025, of Oshkosh. Ken was deeply loved by all that knew him, and we are all left with shattered hearts.

Kenneth David Averkamp was born February 24, 1988, to his parents Daniel Averkamp & Tammy Peters in Oshkosh, WI.

Ken was...

Barbara Miner

Barbara Miner

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara Rose "Barb" Miner, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on April 1, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barb brought joy and warmth to those around her. Her cheerful spirit and ever-present smile made her a beloved presence among family and friends throughout her life.

Barb found happiness in life's simple pleasures. A devoted Green...

Richard M. Carlson

Richard M. Carlson

Apr 16, 2025

Richard “Rick” M. Carlson, age 78 of Neenah, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born in Winnipeg, Canada on August 17, 1946, to the late John and Ruth (Berg) Carlson.

A dual citizen, he made his way to the United States after World War II, where his family settled in Illinois. Over the years, Rick found himself captivated...

Alice M. Lambert

Alice M. Lambert

Apr 15, 2025

Alice M. Lambert, age 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born in Forest Park, Illinois on August 7, 1935, the daughter of William and Anna (Vierow) Bruenning.

In 1953 she graduated from Proviso Township High School. She was employed as a secretary for Sear Roebuck at their headquarters on Homan Ave....

Herbert Edward Doemel Jr

Herbert Edward Doemel Jr

Apr 12, 2025

Herbert Edward Doemel, Jr, age 85, of Oshkosh, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12th at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

He was born September 10, 1939 to Herbert Sr and Edna (Covill) Doemel in Oshkosh. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and also served in the US Army National Guard, seeing active duty during the Bay...

Patricia "Patti" A. Rost

Patricia "Patti" A. Rost

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Ann Rost,84, passed away peacefully on April 12,2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24,1940 in Oshkosh to the late Raymond and Mildred (Leet) Rost.

Patti was a loving, strong women. She was a survivor, honest, generous and an all-around beautiful soul to those around her. She loved gardening and taking in the...