Obituaries

Marie A. Zellmer

Marie A. Zellmer

Feb 24, 2024

Marie Ann Zellmer, 84 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February, 24, 2024 at Aurora BayCare of Green Bay. She was born in the city of Westfield, WI on September 12, 1939, daughter of Herbert C. Johnson and Matilda M. (Kassner) Johnson. On December 29, 1956, she married the love of her life, Gary W. Zellmer in Oshkosh, WI,...

Peter M. Krumenauer

Peter M. Krumenauer

Feb 23, 2024

Peter (Pete) Mark Krumenauer, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2024 in Oshkosh. 

During high school, Pete began to work at his father Mark’s business, Krumenauer Company Inc., a well-known Oshkosh store selling restaurant supplies. He was an excellent salesman for clients all over northeast Wisconsin, and beloved by everyone who knew him.  He eventually...

James D. Seidl

James D. Seidl

Feb 23, 2024

James D. Seidl, age 68 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Friday, February 23, 2024 due to heart failure. Jim was born on April 21, 1955, to the late David and Lois (Roebke) Seidl in Oshkosh. He was united in marriage to Connie Pierce on September 17, 1977 and together raised two children.

A natural storyteller with...

Gloria J. Kroening

Gloria J. Kroening

Feb 19, 2024

Gloria J. Kroening, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1944, in Oshkosh to the late Ernst Jr. and Irma (Kamrath) Lisek.

Gloria graduated from the general school of nursing program at UW Madison in 1965. She worked as a surgical nurse at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. On January 15, 1966, she...

Shirley J. Nicolaisen

Shirley J. Nicolaisen

Feb 17, 2024

Shirley J. Nicolaisen, age 85 of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1938 to the late Paul and Virginia (Schroeder) Berry in Oshkosh. Shirley was united in marriage to Earl Nicolaisen on October 10, 1959 after having been next-door-neighbors since age 12. Together they raised one daughter.

Shirley dedicated 37...

Kathryn A. Basler

Kathryn A. Basler

Feb 14, 2024

Kathryn Ann Basler, age 72, passed away in the early morning of February 14th at her home after succumbing to cancer. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Mike; daughters, Kelly (Paul) Marks, Kerry (Todd) Rankin, and Kourtney Basler; grandson, Aiden Rankin; mother, Betty Weckwerth; and brother, Arthur Weckwerth, along with numerous other family members and loved ones. Kathy is...

Richard "Dick" P. Peterson

Richard "Dick" P. Peterson

Feb 13, 2024

Richard P. Peterson, of Orlando, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning of, February 13, 2024. He was born September 12, 1951 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Dick graduated from Lourdes High School in 1969. He served in the United States Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Independence 1969-1973 and left with an Honorable Discharge. He was very proud to serve his nation.

After...

Michael E. Iriarte

Michael E. Iriarte

Feb 12, 2024

Michael E. Iriarte, of Omro, was found deceased on Monday, February 12, 2024 after going missing on November 26, 2023 while fishing in lake Butte Des Morts. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on December 17, 1981 to Erin (Runyon) Abercrombie and Eduardo Iriarte.

A true lover of the outdoors, he found solace and happiness in the water, whether it...

Catherine Mark

Catherine Mark

Feb 12, 2024

Catherine ‘Kay’ Mark, 96, of Oshkosh, Wis. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Feb. 12, 2024. One of eleven children, she was born in Milwaukee in 1927 to Peter and Mary Schwind, who instilled the values of God and the importance of service in her from a young age.

Kay met the love of her life, John ‘Jack’ Mark,...

Dr. Michael W. Hayes

Dr. Michael W. Hayes

Feb 11, 2024

Dr. Michael W. Hayes, 81, passed away on Sunday February 11, 2024 at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to the late Gerald “Jeep” and Eileen Hayes on May 2, 1942. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Berghauer on December 8, 1972. 

Michael attended Medical School at Marquette University and was a respected dentist who compassionately cared...

Anna M Fisher

Anna M Fisher

Feb 11, 2024

Anna M. Fisher, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born on April 28, 1937, in Velden, Holland to the late Antonius and Margareta (Goris) Litjens.

Anna and her oldest two brothers were born before WW II and survived being evacuated in cattle cars twice during the war. After the...

Judith A. Abitz

Judith A. Abitz

Feb 9, 2024

Judith Ann Abitz, 83, passed away with her family by her side after a short battle with cancer on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born December 21, 1940, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Youngwirth) Miller. On June 14, 1958, Judy married Ronald E. Abitz in Oshkosh, and they celebrated over 60 remarkable years together until Ron’s passing in...

Joseph J. Matschi

Joseph J. Matschi

Feb 9, 2024

Joseph ‘Joe’ J. Matschi, age 84, passed away at Ascension Mercy Medical Center on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born to the late Wenzel and Rose (Bernhard) Matschi on February 11, 1939, in Oshkosh. He married Pamela Nigh on October 12, 2002, at South Park in Oshkosh.

Joe attended grade school at St. Vincent DePaul and was also a 1957...

Cameron  Cook

Cameron Cook

Feb 3, 2024

Cameron S. Cook, age 70, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Saturday, February 5, 2024. He was born to the late Roy Sanford Cook and Doris Cook ion January 1, 1954.

Surviving Cam are his two stepbrothers, Thomas (Terri) Imming, of Oshkosh, and Richard (Janet) Imming, of Brooklyn Park, MN as well as his nieces and nephews.

Per Cams wishes a...

Dawn M. Cartwright

Dawn M. Cartwright

Feb 3, 2024

Dawn was born July 22, 1953, and was called home on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Mount View in Wausau, WI. She was born in Oshkosh to the late Paul and LaVerne (Trostal) Cartwright in Mercy Medical Hospita

Dawn had many interests. She loved watching Hallmark movies and playing her video games. When she was younger, she enjoyed playing softball and...

Marion R. Sternitske

Marion R. Sternitske

Feb 3, 2024

Marion Ruth Sternitske, 84, died February 3rd, 2024, at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah after a brief illness.

Born February 14th, 1939 in the town of Poygan to the late Henry and Francis (Langman) Gebauer. 

Growing up on the family farm she was accustomed to helping there including milking cows by hand before attending school. While attending Winneconne High School she helped...

Harold E. Pietz

Harold E. Pietz

Feb 2, 2024

Harold Pietz passed away at Park View Health Center on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born at home on Bowen Street on December 13, 1932, son of Harry Pietz and Ida Klegin Pietz.

Harold graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1950. Shortly thereafter he started working at Marathon Corp in Neenah. In 1972 he was transferred to Cincinnati, Ohio with...

Keith E. Curtis

Keith E. Curtis

Jan 31, 2024

Keith E. Curtis, age 77, of Oshkosh passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Cora (Pickette) Curtis. Keith was united in marriage to Margaret Youngwirth on June 30, 1973.

Earlier in life Keith enjoyed playing softball and dartball. Keith enjoyed woodworking and “putzing” in his...

John M. Sheehy

John M. Sheehy

Jan 31, 2024

John Martin Sheehy died on January 31, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

He was born on October 28, 1932, to Walter P. Sheehy and Luella Gotto Sheehy in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

John attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in Green Bay in 1950.

He received his B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1954 and two...

George H. Schultz

George H. Schultz

Jan 30, 2024

George H. Schultz, age 82 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee on June 10, 1941 to the late Oscar and Maybelle (McNinch) Schultz. George was united in marriage to Rita Williamson on November 19, 1977.

After graduating from Washington High School, Milwaukee, George served in the United States Army. He then worked in...