Obituaries

William Novotny

William Novotny

Jul 12, 2006

William Novotny Jr, 81, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday July 12, 2006 with his family by his side. He was born June 3, 1925 in Oshkosh the son of William and Marion Novotny. William married Nadine Hantke in 1952. He later married Virginia Luedtke on June 28, 1973. Virginia preceded him in death just four...

Charles Robert Rayner

Charles Robert Rayner

Jul 12, 2006

Charles Robert Rayner passed away at his home on Wednesday July 12, 2006. He was born the son of Charles F. Rayner and Lorinda J. Hoffman on September 18, 1948 in Abbotsford, WI. Both parents predeceased Charles.Charles attended St. Marys Grade School, Lourdes High School, Ripon College (1966-1969) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (1970-1971). He also studied Communication Dynamics...

Virginia Mary Novotny

Virginia Mary Novotny

Jul 8, 2006

Virginia M. Novotny, 81, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side after a courageous 10 month battle with cancer. Virginia was born on March 7, 1925, the last of eight children born to Frank and Adeline Penzenstadler. She married Donald Luetke in 1945. Virginia later married William Novotny Jr. June 28, 1973 in...

Ruth May Pettit-Bunke

Ruth May Pettit-Bunke

Jul 7, 2006

Ruth M. Pettit Bunke, 96, of Oshkosh died Friday July 7, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community-Creekview. She was born Feb. 22, 1910 in Oshkosh a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Weideman Farber. Ruth married Ernest W. Pettit on July 6, 1929 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1953. She then married Leo Bunke...

Richard Dee Alexander

Richard Dee Alexander

Jul 5, 2006

Dr. Richard Dee Alexander, D.D.S.,62, died July 5, 2006, at his home in Fond du Lac. A celebration of life will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, Westside location (Witzel Ave & Lake Pointe Dr.), in Oshkosh, WI, on Friday, July 14, at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm until the hour of service. There will also be...

Jacob Lenz

Jacob Lenz

Jul 3, 2006

Jacob D. Lenz, left us on July 3, 2006 in Huntsville, AL. He was born in Huntsville on April 16, 1985 the son of Toby Lenz and Ann Kentopp (Lenz).He was preceded in death by his father, Toby Lenz, his paternal grandparents, Ella Sue and Jack Lenz, his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Held, his step-grandfather, Robert Kentopp, and his cousins, Chad...

Clara F Koch

Clara F Koch

Jul 3, 2006

Mrs. Clara F. Koch, age 95, of Ripon, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away Monday morning July 3, 2006 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she had lived for the past four years. Clara was born November 3, 1910 in Manawa, WI, the daughter of Herman and Adeline Wegner Hoppe. On April 26, 1930 she married Frank C....

Robert Carl Greene

Robert Carl Greene

Jun 28, 2006

Robert Carl Greene of Oshkosh, WI, age 74, passed away at home on Wed., June 28, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer.He was born May 3, 1932 in Marquette, MI to the late Carl and Frances Delbridge Greene. He attended Bishop Baraga High School in Marquette, MI and graduated from Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, MI. He married LeAnne...

William Matthews Treible

William Matthews Treible

Jun 28, 2006

Mr. William Matthews Treible, age 61, died Wednesday June 28, 2006 at his residence after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Bill was born in Milwaukee, WI. On Dec. 26, 1944 to William J and Loretta Treible. He graduated from Pius High school in Milwaukee. And received a BS degree from UW — Milwaukee. Bill served his country in the...

Marvin Bruce Lind

Marvin Bruce Lind

Jun 26, 2006

Marvin B. Lind passed away June 26, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born December 18, 1941 in Oshkosh, the son of Herbert and Ida (Kentopp) Lind. On April 18, 1964 he married Linda Lucille Schmidt, at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Marvin attended Oshkosh Schools and served his...

Kara Domasky

Kara Domasky

Jun 24, 2006

Kara E. Domasky, 40 of Oshkosh, an inspiration to all who knew her, succumbed quietly after six years with cancer at her home on Saturday June 24, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on March 8, 1966 the daughter of Raymond and Phyllis Nolte Hitz. On May 27, 1989 she married Mark Domasky at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ...

George Joseph King

George Joseph King

Jun 19, 2006

George J. King, 88, of Oshkosh, died Monday June 19, 2006 at Valley VNA Assisted Living in Neenah. He was born March 31, 1918, in Chicago, IL. George married Patricia Carroll in Mukwonago, WI. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1993.George served his country in the US Army during WW II, where he earned the Purple Heart with...

Laverne Marion Zemke

Laverne Marion Zemke

Jun 15, 2006

LaVerne M. Zemke, 77, of Oshkosh went peacefully to her eternal rest after a courageous battle with cancer on June 15, 2006. LaVerne was born on August 27, 1928 to the late Harry and Adela Luebke Nimmer. On July 25, 1953 she married Robert Zemke at Zion Lutheran Church in Van Dyne. He preceded her in death on July 1,...

Laura A Berry

Laura A Berry

Jun 14, 2006

Laura A. Berry, 96, of Ripon died Wednesday June 14, 2006 at Ripon Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1910 in Marquette County a daughter of William and Emma Flaeter Sauer.She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Green Lake and she played the handbells at the Fountain View Nursing Home.She is survived by two sons Harold(Betty) Berry...

Stephen Paul Johnson

Stephen Paul Johnson

Jun 11, 2006

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36Stephen Paul Johnson, 27 found true peace on June 11, 2006. Born October 27, 1978, Steve was the much loved son of long time Oshkosh residents, Steve and Lynne Johnson. He was a spiritually sensitive and creative man who battled numerous addictions that ultimately led to his...

Donald J Steinfort

Donald J Steinfort

Jun 11, 2006

Donald J. Steinfort was born in Oshkosh on November 20, 1919 to William and Ella (Pasicka) Steinfort. On April 19, 1947 he married Dorothy Mueller at Peace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.He was a life long member of Peace Lutheran Church, where in his youth he was active in Luther League. In later years he served on the Church Council, as...

John Joseph Sapaula

John Joseph Sapaula

Jun 11, 2006

John J. Sapaula, 61 of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday June 11, 2006. He was born in McKeesport, PA on February 15, 1945 the son of John J. and Anne L. (Fabian) Sapula. John was the president of Westby Moulding in Westby, WI and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Oshkosh. John very...

Phillip Warren Giese

Phillip Warren Giese

Jun 10, 2006

Phillip W. Giese, 50, of Oshkosh lost the battle to cancer on Saturday June 10, 2006. He was born March 2, 1956 in Fond du Lac, a son of Alvin and Eldora Giese. Phil married Patricia Reichenberger on July 8, 1995 in Van Dyne.Phil graduated from Horace Man High School in Fond du Lac in 1974. He was employed at...

Martin L. Ruppel

Martin L. Ruppel

Jun 9, 2006

Skip Martin L. Ruppel, 40, died Friday June 9, 2006. He was born April 11, 1966, a son of Raymond and Sharon Ruppel. Skip married Jennifer Krasavage on May 22, 1999 in Oshkosh. Skip worked as a dry wall finisher, he enjoyed golfing, riding motorcycles, horseback riding, he also enjoyed building things, he was a Jack of all trades, and...

Richard Clinton Bergerud

Richard Clinton Bergerud

Jun 9, 2006

Richard C. Dick Bergerud, aged 86, of West Bend, formerly of Oshkosh and Green Bay, entered his eternal rest on June 9, 2006 at Cedar Lake Care Center in West Bend. He was born in Breckinridge, MN. on April 2, 1920 to the lateHarry and Alma (nee Moen) Bergerud. Dick grew up in Fergus Falls and Mpls., MN. where he...