Obituaries

Stanley Marhefke

Stanley Marhefke

Aug 15, 2025

Stanley Marhefke, 87, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. His family was gratefully able to exchange "I love yous" and prayers with him.

He was born May 14, 1938, at home in Oshkosh to the late Stanley and Gerturde (Gronowski) Marhefke, the youngest of 11 children. He attended...

Anita M. Hinz

Anita M. Hinz

Aug 15, 2025

Anita Hinz, formerly of the Van Dyne area passed away on August 15th, 2025.

She was born in the township of Eldorado on August 3rd, 1932, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Weber) Hass. She married Reuben Hinz on November 3rd, 1950, at St. Johns Lutheran Church Nekimi.

Anita was a fulltime homemaker and seasonal worker at Miles Kimball. She...

John A. Ruetten

John A. Ruetten

Aug 14, 2025

We mourn the death of John Albert Ruetten, 87, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather (Papa John), uncle, friend and volunteer. John died at home during the early hours of August 14, 2025. The fourth child of Edmund T. and Alta Mashak Ruetten’s family of eight children arrived on January 16, 1938 in Sparta, WI.

After beginning grade school St....

Peter J. Schabloski

Peter J. Schabloski

Aug 12, 2025

OSHKOSH - Peter J. Schabloski, age 77, joined his Lord and Savior on August 12, 2025, at 8:05 p.m. after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Pete was born on August 14, 1947, of John and Madeline Schabloski and later, became a step-son to Harry E. Molinski along with his mother, Madeline M. Molinski.

Pete graduated from Oshkosh High...

Susan E. Horton

Susan E. Horton

Aug 11, 2025

Fellow sojourners,

I, Susan E. Horton, age 81, have made my last journey around the sun. I am home with Jesus as of August 11, 2025, and am greeting my family and friends.

My footsteps have wandered the path from Bremerton, WA where I was born on October 25, 1943, daughter of Laurel and Barbara (Lemmer) Cowles. I've lived in many places,...

Pamela "Pam" K. (Armbricht) Krueger

Pamela "Pam" K. (Armbricht) Krueger

Aug 11, 2025

Pamela "Pam" K. (Armbricht) Krueger, age 67 of Menomonee Falls, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Monday, August 11, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Madison, Wl on March 19, 1958 to the late Arnold and Molly (Belka) Armbricht. Pam was united in marriage to her loving husband, Cornel Krueger, for 48 years.

Professionally, Pam...

Kristi J. Weiss

Kristi J. Weiss

Aug 10, 2025

Kristi J. Weiss, age 69, of Oshkosh, WI was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior after passing away in Stevens Point unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Kristi was born on February 18, 1956, the daughter of Frank and Beverly (Schilling) Weiss in Beloit, WI. Kristi grew up in La Crosse, WI where she attended Central High...

John Lloyd

John Lloyd

Aug 9, 2025

John R. Lloyd, passed away on August 9th 2025. He was born in Oshkosh to his parents, Kenneth and Florence Lloyd (Jensen). John was friendly, sweet, loving person.

He was a hard worker from the start as a paperboy, a farm hand at Zwicki farms to working at Universal Foundry, Ponderosa Pulp and Heat Treat factory work. He also worked at...

Edward Koelbl

Edward Koelbl

Aug 9, 2025

Edward D. Koelbl, age 91, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh on August 9, 2025. Ed was born on August 11, 1933, the son of the late Gilbert W. and Laura R. (Fox) Koelbl. Ed lived in Oshkosh, WI until the age of 30 when he moved to Milwaukee, WI where he was a patternmaker. He returned...

Dee Smick-Mosher

Dee Smick-Mosher

Aug 8, 2025

Eighty-seven years ago, Henry and Sally Weyers continued their streak and gave birth to their third daughter, Dorothy Frances Rosella. Henry and Sal would ultimately have five daughters before their son, Henry Jr., ended the run. This six-some of siblings became lifelong friends, experiencing new adventures together. Their boisterous “laugh ‘til you pee a little” personalities brought a smile to...

Randy Rasmussen

Randy Rasmussen

Aug 8, 2025

On Friday, August 8th, Randy Wayne Rasmussen, concluded a life well lived, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Randy was an amazing man, who lived a full life.

Born on Sunday, June 2nd, 1957, he grew up in Oshkosh as the second oldest of four boys. He truly loved his brothers and spoke of the many...

David M. Miller

David M. Miller

Aug 6, 2025

David “Dave” Miller, age 62, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on August 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of bold character, loyalty, and unwavering passion for the outdoors.

Born on July 18, 1963, to Gerald and Jean Miller, Dave grew up in Oshkosh during the vibrant decades of the 60s and 70s, a fitting backdrop for a natural rebel who lived...

Leon A. Thompson

Leon A. Thompson

Aug 3, 2025

Leon A. Thompson, October 1946-August 3, 2025, age 78.

Be the reason someone smiles today. -Leon

Pops, this is probably the only time we’ll get away with such flattery—but we’re not sorry. You earned every word, and this is a fitting way to honor you: the man we all love, and now miss more than you’d ever have allowed. Until we meet...

Peter Joseph Oehmen

Peter Joseph Oehmen

Aug 3, 2025

Peter “Pete” Joseph Oehmen, age 82 years of Oshkosh passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Pete was born May 12, 1943 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Russell Peter and Eugenie M. (Weinberger) Oehmen. He grew up in Lannon, Wisconsin where he began working at an...

Ellen Bruce

Ellen Bruce

Aug 2, 2025

Ellen A. Bruce, age 94, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born to the late Edward C. and Sylvia I. (Guetzkow) Duwe on August 8, 1930. On June 20, 1953, she married W. Robert (Bob) Bruce at Peace Lutheran Church.

Ellen graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1948 and attended...

Thomas N. Schiessl

Thomas N. Schiessl

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas N. Schiessl (Tom) passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was just five days shy of his 90" birthday. Tom was born August 6,1935 in Oshkosh to the late William and Eleanor (Polakowski) Schiessl.

 After graduating high school, To served his country in the United States...

Ann M. Albrecht

Ann M. Albrecht

Aug 1, 2025

Ann M. Albrecht, age 72, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Ann was born on January 18, 1953, daughter of the late Gilbert and Leona (DuChateau) Reichenberger, in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School. She married Brian Albrecht in November of 1989.

Ann loved to tend to her garden,...

Marlene Kay Teela-Lenz

Marlene Kay Teela-Lenz

Aug 1, 2025

Marlene Teela-Lenz, beloved mother, Nana, partner, sister, and friend, passed away on August 1, 2025, surrounded by love. Marlene was born on September 17, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh. She was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Someone who brought joy, laughter, and warmth wherever she went.

Marlene was the devoted mother of...

Dennis M. Rosenau

Dennis M. Rosenau

Jul 31, 2025

Dennis M. Rosenau, Age 69, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after a three year stay at Mount View Care Center's Vent Unit in Wausau.

Dennis was born on June 3, 1956, son of the late Robert and Betty (Butzlaff) Rosenau, in Oshkosh. He previously worked at Lamico and Jack's Maintenance.

Dennis enjoyed reading Outdoor magazines and Western...

Marilyn J. Kraus

Marilyn J. Kraus

Jul 23, 2025

Marilyn J. Kraus, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on July 23, 2025. She was born March 7, 1930, in Fond du Lac, to the late Rudolph and Marion (Icks) Lange. Marilyn married Lyle Kraus in Fond du Lac on September 18, 1953. They shared 65 years together and enjoyed many things, including traveling and Polka...