Obituaries

Collin Hughes

Collin Hughes

May 21, 2024

Rev. Collin A. Hughes,72, of Oshkosh passed away on May 21, 2024 at Aurora Bay Care Center. He and his twin brother, Calvin, were born June 19, 1951 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Warren and Virgina Hughes, after which time the family moved to Connecticut.

Collin graduated from Gilbert High School in Winsted CT in 1969, and immediately went to the...

Jean R. Ziolkowski

Jean R. Ziolkowski

May 21, 2024

Jean R. Ziolkowski, age 80 of Menasha, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was born in Oshkosh on May 16, 1944 to the late John C. and Ruth (Rubbert) Kroll.

 

Jean dedicated her life to her work as a beautician and later found joy in creating books at Banta Corporation.

Jean’s love for mother nature,...

Sheila Miller

Sheila Miller

May 20, 2024

Mrs. Sheila Mae (Wendt) Miller, 86, of Van Dyne, died on May 20th. She was the daughter of the late Ruth and Harold Wendt, born October 5, 1937, in Oshkosh. She attended Oshkosh High School, worked as a U.S. Postal Worker for 25 years in both Oshkosh and Van Dyne post offices, from 1973 to 1998, respectively. She had been...

Betty Jean Mauritz

Betty Jean Mauritz

May 19, 2024

Betty Jean (Fuhs) Mauritz passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 surrounded by family on her last days after a brief battle with cancer.

Betty was born on August 31, 1934 at home on the family farm to Warren and Ella Fuhs, sixteen hours after her twin brother Bob.  She attended Skeleton Bridge School, a one-room school house, from first...

Anne M. Hintz

Anne M. Hintz

May 15, 2024

Anne Mercedes (Keating) Hintz passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024.  Anne was born on October 5, 1938 in Yonkers, NY to Thomas and Anna Keating. She was the only girl in a good Irish family with five brothers. Anne loved school and was an enthusiastic lifelong learner.  She graduated as a French major from the College of Mount Saint...

LeRoy James Henke

LeRoy James Henke

May 14, 2024

LeRoy James Henke, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday May 14th, 2024. He was born on April 25th, 1951 in Oshkosh, a son of Walter and Martha Baird Henke. On February 1st, 1974 he married Donna Carroll in Oshkosh.

 

LeRoy was a veteran of the United States Army 101st Airborne and served in Vietnam as a gunner...

Mary Lois Huybers

Mary Lois Huybers

May 11, 2024

Mary Lois Huybers, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2024 at her residence.   She was born on August 25, 1936 in Green Bay, a daughter of Peter and Mamie (Hoffman) Geiger.

Mary Lois and former husband, Harlan Huybers, had nine children, whom they raised together.  While raising her children, Mary Lois created a hobby farm and...

B.J. Schlundt

B.J. Schlundt

May 6, 2024

Betty Jane (BJ) Schlundt (Wild), age 85, of Oshkosh, formerly of Antigo, passed away on May 6, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She lived a good, long life and was loved by many. She was born on July 14, 1938 in Antigo, WI to the late Wolfgang and Elizabeth Wild. It was in Antigo where she met...

Theuang Vongsa

Theuang Vongsa

May 5, 2024

Theuang Vongsa, age 76 passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born in Laos on February 3, 1948 to the late Loth and Chen (Le) Khounsamathong. 

Theuang was employed as a hotel accountant when residing in Vientiene, Laos.  After immigrating to the United States in 1980, she worked as a housekeeper at...

Jerry Howard Jorgenson

Jerry Howard Jorgenson

May 5, 2024

On May 5, 2024, Jerry Howard Jorgenson died at home with his wife and family by his side following a brief bout with kidney cancer.

Jerry was born at home on Oregon Street in Oshkosh, WI on July 30, 1939 to Walter Howard Jorgenson and Mildred (Mortenson) Jorgenson. Baptized, confirmed and married in Peace Lutheran church and graduated class of 1957...

Reverend Charles J. Fluegel

Reverend Charles J. Fluegel

May 4, 2024

Reverend Charles J. Fluegel died on May 4, 2024 after a 16-month illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 12, 1940, to CP and Eva (Een) Fluegel and grew up in St. Paul, MN, the eldest of six children. He graduated from Luther College and was ordained at Wartburg Seminary, both in Iowa. Following ordination, he served his...

Tiffany A. Long

Tiffany A. Long

May 4, 2024

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Tiffany A. Long, 54, gracefully departed on May 4, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband as she bravely battled cancer. Born on December 4, 1969, in Appleton, WI, her journey was one of true compassion and joy.

 

Tiffany cherished her time outdoors year-round and loved to spend time...

Roger Eli Meshberger Jr.

Roger Eli Meshberger Jr.

May 4, 2024

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the soul of Roger Meshberger Jr. drifted peacefully to Heaven. He was born in Bern, Indiana on March 19, 1939, to the late Roger Meshberger Sr. and Genevieve (Light) Meshberger. 

Roger wore many hats throughout his working life. Roger proudly served his country as a Military Police Officer, helped run the family business of Meshberger Stone,...

Arlene Fritz

Arlene Fritz

May 2, 2024

Arlene J. Fritz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI at the age of 87. Born the late Vincent and Elda (Lyness) Bradley in Utica, WI on June 13, 1936, Arlene was known for her vibrant personality and unwavering love for her family. She married Harvey...

Beverly Ann Ponzer

Beverly Ann Ponzer

May 2, 2024

Beverly A. Ponzer, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away at Theda Care in Neenah on May 2, 2024.  She was born on February 25, 1933, in Oshkosh a daughter of Oscar and Jessica Laughtenschlager Herring.  On October 25, 1952, she married Evan Ponzer in Oshkosh.   He preceded her in death on April 8, 2020.

Beverly worked at AT&T for many...

Judith Ann Burman

Judith Ann Burman

May 1, 2024

Judith Ann Burman, 76, of San Francisco received her heavenly wings on May 1 after battling a rare form of blood cancer.

 

She was born on October 13, 1947 in Milwaukee to the late Eleanor and Marvin Burman. She loved music, playing bingo and slot machines, and doing puzzles. She also loved going to her favorite coffee shop, La Cuisine Cafe,...

Joyce Francis Zak

Joyce Francis Zak

May 1, 2024

Joyce F. Zak, age 88 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee on October 14, 1935 to the late Joe and Francis Felhofer. She was united in marriage to Thomas Zak on August 21, 1954 and had four children.

Joyce was raised on a farm where her father believed in...

Lois Mae Nina Welk

Lois Mae Nina Welk

Apr 28, 2024

Lois Mae Nina (Ament) Welk, age 88 of Oshkosh, passed away at Edenbrook of Oshkosh on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1935, to the late Roman and Esther (Borchardt) Ament in the family farmhouse in Merrill WI.

Lois graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1953. Lois started her career as secretary at Anson & Gilkey...

Michael Clemens Sabel

Michael Clemens Sabel

Apr 27, 2024

Michael C. Sabel, 46, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on January 30, 1978, in Chilton, Michael was the son of William and Betty Sabel (Reinl)

 

Michael was a loyal employee at UW-Oshkosh's Post Office and printing center. His heart belonged to Wisconsin-based teams, particularly the Milwaukee Brewers, rarely missing a home opener. Michael...

Ronald Nigl

Ronald Nigl

Apr 25, 2024

Ronald S. Nigl, age 83, passed away on April 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Oshkosh on May 2, 1940, to the late Rudy and Josephine (Kalous) Nigl. Ron married Nancy (Schoenberger) on May 21, 1966.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 57 years, and their two sons,...