Obituaries

Evelyn E. Waters

Evelyn E. Waters

Jan 7, 2024

Evelyn E. Cieslik Waters, age 96, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Oshkosh. She was born on May 26, 1927, to the late John and Mary (Hanus) Barwick in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Jerome Cieslik on April 19, 1948, in Milwaukee and he preceded her in death on August 13, 1988....

Janeth J. Hornig

Janeth J. Hornig

Jan 5, 2024

Janeth “Tootsie” Hornig, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on June 18, 1946, to the late Edward and Bernice (Schluter) Weiland. Janet was united in marriage on July 1, 1967, to John Hornig in Wautoma.

Janet was an extraordinary woman who effortlessly lit up every room she entered with...

Nancy V. Ney

Nancy V. Ney

Jan 5, 2024

Nancy Virginia Ney, 68, of Oshkosh passed away at home surrounded by her family

after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on January 5th, 2024 in Oshkosh Wisconsin.

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE SERVICE FOR NANCY HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  

Funeral service will be held at Oakbrook Evangelical Church (3126 W 20th Ave) on Monday January 15, 2024, at 11:30AM with Dr....

Sandra S. Gumbaro

Sandra S. Gumbaro

Jan 4, 2024

Sandra S. Gumbaro, age 80 of Oshkosh, passed away at Care Partner’s of Neenah on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Arrangements are pending.

Beverly J. Fritz

Beverly J. Fritz

Jan 4, 2024

Beverly J. Fritz, age 78 of Oshkosh, passed away at the Alten Haus of Neenah on January 4, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1945 to the late Roy and Elaine (Alverson) Dake. Beverly was united in marriage to Donald Fritz.

Beverly enjoyed taking care of children as a daycare worker for part of her life. People loved her cheerful...

Timothy C Raddatz

Timothy C Raddatz

Jan 2, 2024

Timothy C. Raddatz, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, after a battle with cancer. He was born to the late George and Florence (Butt) Raddatz in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on March 17, 1948.

Tim graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1966. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. After a tour of duty in Vietnam, Tim...

Kay Madsen

Kay Madsen

Jan 2, 2024

Kay F. Madsen, age 82, passed away on January 2, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on October 8, 1941, to the late Ervin and Antonette (Fisher) Malmstadt. She was united in marriage to Richard Madsen on November 24, 1962.

Kay, often described as vivacious and energetic, dedicated much of her time to volunteering for...

Judith "Judy" A. Silverthorn

Judith "Judy" A. Silverthorn

Jan 1, 2024

Judith “Judy” A. Silverthorn, age 66 of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born in Wausau on January 25, 1957 to the late Thomas and Phyllis (Trudell) Beacham.

As a devoted mother, Judy poured her heart and soul into raising her daughter, Kate. She was Kate’s guiding light, always there to offer support, guidance,...

Phyllis Tillou

Phyllis Tillou

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis Tillou passed away on December 29 at the age of 94.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kevin M. Annis

Kevin M. Annis

Dec 29, 2023

Kevin Annis passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 56. Kevin was born on April 7, 1967, to Eugene and Joan (Binder) Annis in Oshkosh, WI where he grew up and eventually graduated from North High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Annis, and his sister, Susan Hulet.

He is survived by his mother, Joan,...

Robert M. Wheelock

Robert M. Wheelock

Dec 27, 2023

Robert M Wheelock passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023, in Appleton, WI at St. Elizabeth Hospital peacefully with his children by his side. He was born November 14, 1957, in Kaukauna the son of Woodrow and Lula (Kahler) Wheelock.

Rob was a manager at Valley Packaging Industry for over 20 years. He loved spending his time hunting and musky fishing...

Janet Lois Himmler

Janet Lois Himmler

Dec 27, 2023

Janet L. Himmler, age 95, passed away at Park View Health Center on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born to the late Clifford and Carrie (Johnson) Hawley on August 17, 1928, in Oshkosh.

She married Robert Himmler on February 19, 1949, in Oshkosh. Janet worked at Paine Lumber Company for many years.

Janet enjoyed embroidery; especially making dish towels, pillow...

Gladys V. Veidemanis

Gladys V. Veidemanis

Dec 27, 2023

Gladys V. Veidemanis, 93, died peacefully on Dec. 27, 2023, following a stroke a week earlier, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, where she’d lived since 2018. She is warmly remembered by family and friends locally and around the world as a brilliant, innovative, and inspiring Honors English teacher, a tireless consumer of and advocate for the arts and humanities,...

Mary Ellen Chappa

Mary Ellen Chappa

Dec 26, 2023

Mary E. Chappa (Nimke), beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born on July 13, 1944, in Berlin, WI, and was a cherished resident of Oshkosh, WI for her entire life.

Mary was a woman of unwavering faith, finding solace and strength in her devotion. She was a...

Ruth A. Wissink

Ruth A. Wissink

Dec 21, 2023

Ruth A. Wissink was called to celebrate Christmas in Heaven with her late husband Ronald L. Wissink on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Ruth was born on August 18th, 1938, to the late Henry and Emilie Hartman. She married Ron Wissink, her husband of 66 years, on August 17th, 1957. Ruth worked as a secretary in the Oshkosh School system and at...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Swanson

Patricia "Pat" Ann Swanson

Dec 19, 2023

    Patricia A Swanson loved celebrating Christmas, being surrounded by family and friends. Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior chose this Advent season to call her home to join her heavenly family. Patricia peacefully passed away, Tuesday afternoon, December 19, 2023, at Evergreen ShareHaven in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

    Our mother was born in Billings, Montana to Ralph and Emily Gallas on September...

Loretta Kay Blechl

Loretta Kay Blechl

Dec 15, 2023

Loretta Kay Blechl, age 70, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Omro Care Center. She was born in Oshkosh on December 24, 1952, to the late Frank and Lois (Wilde) Blechl.

Lorretta was a vibrant woman known for her love and compassion for animals. She had a big personality that touched the lives of those around her. She enjoyed...

Sharon L. Nelson

Sharon L. Nelson

Dec 15, 2023

Sharon Louise Nelson, born August 31, 1948, peacefully went to eternal life on December 15, 2023, at the age of 75. Born in Oshkosh, WI to Earl and Eleanor Nelson, she had six brothers and two sisters.

In 1983, Sharon met the love of her life, William (Bill) Darrell Snow. Together, they built a life filled with cherished moments, laughter, and...

David James Grey

David James Grey

Dec 15, 2023

David James Grey – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend – passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI on Friday, December 15, 2023, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). David was 78 years old.

David was born to Clement and Mary (Spanbauer) Grey in New London, WI on March 2, 1945....

Connie Fay Beulen

Connie Fay Beulen

Dec 15, 2023

Connie Fay Beulen, age 61, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, Dec 15. She was born to David and Joyce (Carpenter) Beulen on Jan. 15, 1962. Connie graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1980 and spent her early years in the Girl Scouts and as Color Guard in the Oshkosh Drum and Bugle Corp. She...