Obituaries

John C. Leroux

John C. Leroux

Mar 5, 2023

John took off with Jesus on Sunday, March 5th. John Charles Leroux (1956 – 2023) was born in Chicago, IL on March 29, 1956, to Jean (Jenneman) Leroux and George John Leroux. He moved to the family farm near Ladysmith, WI in early childhood. Active in football, basketball, and baseball, he graduated academically high in his class from Flambeau High...

Raymond "Ted" Hency

Raymond "Ted" Hency

Mar 4, 2023

Raymond “Ted” Hency, age 81 of Wittenberg, passed away at Azura Memory Care of Oshkosh on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born in Frankfort, KY on August 10, 1941, to Raymond Hency and Reba Stockinger. Ted married Susan Purdy January 12, 1962, and had two daughters.

Ted retired from Presto Products in Appleton after 25 years of service. He was...

Robert J. Kubiak

Robert J. Kubiak

Mar 4, 2023

Robert (Bob) J. Kubiak of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on March 4, 2023. Born on September 3, 1924 to Edward R. and Catherine Kubiak, Bob was born and raised in Pulaski, Wisconsin, graduating high school there in 1942.

A member of what we acknowledge to be the “Greatest Generation,” Bob was accepted into the US Army Aviation Cadet Program and graduated...

Lawrence E. Hoppe

Lawrence E. Hoppe

Mar 4, 2023

Lawrence E. Hoppe, age 91 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully, with family by his side at Aurora Medical Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born August 25, 1931 to the late Edward and Myrtle (Clark) Hoppe in Oshkosh. Lawrence married Delores (Kluender) on October 15, 1960 in Oshkosh. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Julie, Sheila and...

Brenda L. Halsey

Brenda L. Halsey

Mar 3, 2023

Brenda L. Halsey, age 60 of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born on October 31, 1962 to the late David and Marlene (Rothe) Halsey in Oshkosh.

After graduating from Oshkosh West High School, she began working at Derksen Co. where she retired from after 35+ years of service. She had...

Pearl P. Palecek

Pearl P. Palecek

Mar 2, 2023

Pearl P. Palecek , age 92,passed away on March 2nd,2023. Born June 6th,1930 to the late Edward and Molly (Flohr) Langlitz, she married Lincoln Palecek on June 26th,1948 and went on to have two children.

Pearl liked to embroider and collect carousels.

Pearl is survived by her children; Douglas (Marianne), Cathleen (David); Grandchildren Brandon, Derek, and Lori; and one great grandchild Ashley.

In...

Donna J. Worth

Donna J. Worth

Feb 28, 2023

Donna J. Worth, age 86 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born in Appleton on August 24, 1936 to the late Victor and Elveria (Dolan) Befus. Donna married Richard “Dick” Worth and they had two daughters.

Donna had a vibrant spirit that would light up every room she walked into. She could...

Phil F. Day

Phil F. Day

Feb 28, 2023

Phil Franklin Day, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 28. 2023 at Horizon Home Care in West Bend, WI.

Phil was born the oldest of four children to Marcella (Tavernie) and Duane Day on March 22, 1939. After graduating Oshkosh High School, he enlisted in the US Army and was assigned as a medic, and then later transitioned to the Army National...

John T. Willeford

John T. Willeford

Feb 25, 2023

John T. Willeford, age 51, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Oshkosh. He was born on November 7, 1971, in Oshkosh to Michael Sr. and Teresa (Hensen) Willeford.

John lived in Oshkosh his whole life, graduating from Oshkosh West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. After college, one of John’s biggest achievements was creating a successful business with...

Jean L. Steinbrecher

Jean L. Steinbrecher

Feb 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend - Jean Steinbrecher. She was the epitome of generosity and love, always with an amazingly cheerful smile, and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Jean L. Steinbrecher, age 90 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Thursday, February 23,...

Christine A. Misterek

Christine A. Misterek

Feb 22, 2023

Christine Anne Misterek, age 75, passed away at her Oshkosh home after a seven-year battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on July 10, 1947, to the late Edgar R and Rosemary T (Montag) Newell and grew up in Fisk and Oshkosh.

Chris graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1965 and spent her...

Debra J. Hoeft

Debra J. Hoeft

Feb 22, 2023

Debbie passed away peacefully on February 22. She was born May 29, 1957, the daughter of Ralph and Arline (Schroeder) Hoeft.

Debbie graduated as an RN from Mercy Medical Center School of Nursing in 1978 and furthered her education by studying psychology at UW- Oshkosh, became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner, and was accredited through the ANA as a Certified...

Erma D. Bradley

Erma D. Bradley

Feb 21, 2023

Erma D. Bradley, 93, of the Town of Utica, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born May 14, 1929 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Klegin) Pietz. On June 9, 1951, she married Lawrence Bradley in Oshkosh. She was very active in the Town of Utica where she and Lawrence were longtime dairy...

Linda K. Regal

Linda K. Regal

Feb 20, 2023

Linda K. Regal, age 73, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, shortly after the passing of her niece Christine Christensen. Her sister-in-law Christine Misterek passed away shortly after. She was born in Oshkosh on August 19, 1949, to the late Gustave and Marie “Honey” (Winter) Misterek.

Linda worked as a pharmacy technician at Desnick’s Drug Store in St. Paul, MN,...

Kathleen C. Dedow

Kathleen C. Dedow

Feb 20, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” C. Dedow, age 54 of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on March 6, 1968 to the late Wesley and Dorothy (Wren) Courtois. After meeting at a bowling, Kathy started dating Matthew Dedow on Easter Sunday of 1994. They got married in Las Vegas on March 27, 1997.

Kathy had a smile...

Marion Delores Paulsen

Marion Delores Paulsen

Feb 19, 2023

Marion Delores Paulsen age 92 of Oshkosh passed away on February 19, 2023, after a brief illness.

Marion was born September 24, 1930, in Oshkosh the daughter of George and Elizabeth Kolodzik. Marion grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On October 1, 1949, she married Robert W. Paulsen in Oshkosh.

Marion enjoyed Friday night fish fry’s, dancing, playing...

Darwin R. Fleck

Darwin R. Fleck

Feb 19, 2023

Darwin R. Fleck, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away at Meadowbrook at Appleton on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on October 1, 1950 to the late William and Jeanette (Ravy) Fleck.

Darwin served in the United States Army.

Earlier in Darwin’s life, he enjoyed boating and traveling the state to ride on the best snowmobile and four-wheeler trails....

Rosella F. Schaele

Rosella F. Schaele

Feb 18, 2023

Rosella F. Schaele, age 96, passed away at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born to the late Vernie and Eveline (Buss) Wiedeman on May 12, 1926, in Dixon, MO.

 Rose married Arnold Schaele on June 29, 1949, in Elk Point, SD; together they had four children. Rose spent her time as a stay-at-home mom for many years...

Harold Rocco Meton

Harold Rocco Meton

Feb 15, 2023

Harold “Rocky” Meton, age 91, passed away at Bethel Home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born to the late Michael and Lillian (Rogers) Meton on August 1, 1931 in Redgranite, WI. While attending high school, Rocky went in to the United States Navy where he served his country for four years, serving on the USS Hubbard and in...

Ronald T. Tomasko

Ronald T. Tomasko

Feb 11, 2023

Ronald “Ron” T. Tomasko, age 66 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on November 7, 1956.

Ron served in the Army and the National Guard for a total of 25 years. He retired after being employed for over 20 years with the United Mailing Services. Ron always looked forward...