Obituaries

Gloria Lynn Cramer

Gloria Lynn Cramer

Dec 13, 2022

Gloria Lynn Cramer, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on August 2, 1946, in Menno, SD to the late James and Lydia (Golder) Anderson.

Gloria was a caring spunky spirit that absolutely enjoyed life and had no problem speaking her mind. She loved her family and especially loved cooking for...

Kenneth E. Hawk

Kenneth E. Hawk

Dec 13, 2022

Kenneth “Corky” Hawk, age 83, passed away at Bethel Home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born to the late Miles and Kate (Severi) Hawk on December 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. Corky served his country in the US Air Force, joining in 1956. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, he went on to earn his master’s...

Shirley Ann Gerken

Shirley Ann Gerken

Dec 12, 2022

Shirley A. Gerken, age 80, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Courtyard in Oshkosh. She was born on June 22, 1942, in New London to the late Lloyd McClone and Mildred (Gerbig) Wall.

Shirley worked as an accountant at Laydwel Floors for over 30 years until retirement.

She was a fan of Elvis Presley, a member of the Oshkosh...

Victor K. Loewen

Victor K. Loewen

Dec 9, 2022

Victor K. Loewen, 92 of Oshkosh, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born October 9, 1930 to the late Victor and Alice (Huisman) Loewen. He married Ardine Tod on September 20, 1952 and had four children.

Victor faithfully served in the United States Army and fought during the Korean War. In 2015,...

Dale W. Blaske

Dale W. Blaske

Dec 9, 2022

Dale W. Blaske, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away in his sleep at his residence on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on June 22, 1934 to the late William and Eugenia (Klotz) Blaske.

Dale served in the United States Army Reserves from 1958 to 1962. He worked at Eggers Industries for many years. He enjoyed helping his...

James "Jim" E. Patzlaff

James "Jim" E. Patzlaff

Dec 7, 2022

James “Jim” Patzlaff, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on October 22, 1944, the son of the late Harold and Evelyn Patzlaff. On June 9, 2005, he married Victoria Conigliaro in Oshkosh.

Jim taught math at Kimberly High School for many years. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Brewers and Packers....

Andrew T. Ballard

Andrew T. Ballard

Dec 7, 2022

Andrew Thomas Ballard, age 58, went home to be with Jesus on December 7th, 2022. He was born to Robert and Mary Ballard in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He graduated from UWO with a degree in business and in 1989 began working as an agent with Rural Mutual Insurance. His career spanned 33 years. He loved helping people and was very invested...

Velda I. Grancorbitz

Velda I. Grancorbitz

Dec 7, 2022

Velda I. Grancorbitz, age 97 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2022 at Gabriel’s Villa. She was born in Weyauwega, WI on August 29, 1925 to the late Louis and Martha (Pigorsch) Leupold. Velda was united in marriage to Harold Grancorbitz on August 27, 1949 and had two sons.

Velda was a member of Martin Luther Church. Upon her...

Patrick R. Wrchota

Patrick R. Wrchota

Dec 6, 2022

Patrick R. Wrchota, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Arrangements are pending at this time. 

James S. Wagner

James S. Wagner

Dec 5, 2022

James S. Wagner, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born to the late Russell and Geraldine (Hazen) Wagner on October 31, 1952, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jim married Sally Smith on February 22, 2007, in Oshkosh. Jim was a strong man and hard worker. He worked for Muza Sheet Metal for many years.

Jim loved to...

Thomas "Jake" E. Jacobs

Thomas "Jake" E. Jacobs

Dec 4, 2022

Thomas E. “Jake” Jacobs, age 69, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his home in Oshkosh. He was born on September 3, 1953, in Muskegon, MI. Thomas was united in marriage to Susan Wilson in Oshkosh on April 8, 1977.

Thomas was an avid Harley Davidson rider. He cherished his family and adored spending time with them.

Thomas is survived...

David W. Tolpingrud

David W. Tolpingrud

Dec 4, 2022

David W. Tolpingrud, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on April 11, 1947, to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Balenger) Tolpingrud in North Dakota. David had a fun filled childhood in North Dakota with his parents and sister, Diatra before moving to Wisconsin. David, a 1971 business graduate...

Henry  A. Witzke

Henry A. Witzke

Dec 4, 2022

Henry Auler Witzke passed away on December 4, 2022, surrounded by his family in Oshkosh, WI. He was born September 28, 1934, to William and Lydia Witzke in Oshkosh, WI. Henry was the fourth child born to William and Lydia during the great depression. Lydia’s uncle Henry Auler and wife Linda having no children of their own, helped raise Henry...

Virginia L. Cole

Virginia L. Cole

Dec 4, 2022

Virginia L. Cole, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was born to the late George and Ella (Goodwin) Cole Sr. on September 23, 1948, in Batesville, MS. Virginia was baptized at St Benedict Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Virginia worked at various jobs throughout her career, but her time as a caregiver...

James P. Tangye

James P. Tangye

Dec 2, 2022

Pastor James “Jimmy” Tangye, age 59, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Oshkosh to the late James and Patricia (Price) Tangye.

"Pastor" Jim was an avid Packer fan, a free spirit who's love and caring was unconditional for all he met. He would give the shirt...

Steven William Eaton

Steven William Eaton

Dec 1, 2022

Steven W. Eaton, age 69, of Oshkosh, died at Edenbrook on December 1, 2022. He was born on July 19, 1953 in Oshkosh a son of Edward and Etta Bowker Eaton. He married Lori Stender and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2001.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and member of Trinity Lutheran Church and...

Harold R. Salzer Sr.

Harold R. Salzer Sr.

Nov 27, 2022

Harold R. Salzer Sr, age 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in Oshkosh. He was born on September 26, 1937, to the late Carl and Alice (Stearns) Salzer Sr. in Oshkosh. Harold was united in marriage to Nancy Kuehl on February 27, 1960.

Harry enlisted and served in the national guard. He was...

Elaine H. Schroeder

Elaine H. Schroeder

Nov 27, 2022

Elaine H. Schroeder, age 88 of Oshkosh, passed away on November 27, 2022 at her home. She was born November 13, 1934 in Milwaukee. The daughter of the late Leonard and Dorothy Post.

She attended Colonel High School and Waterford High School. Elaine loved her children, bowling, dancing, golfing, walking, and traveling.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Pam) Schroeder, Rose...

Joyce Dodd

Joyce Dodd

Nov 26, 2022

Joyce Dodd, 81, passed unexpectedly at home on November 26th, 2022. She was born on February 20th,1941 to the late Alvin and Mildred (Williams) Fields on her home farm.

Joyce graduated from Ripon High School in Ripon, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life Bill Dodd on June 24th, 1960. She worked as a Dairy Farmer so you would always...

Jeremiah R. Greenwood

Jeremiah R. Greenwood

Nov 26, 2022

Baby Jeremiah Robert Greenwood, 6 months of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday November 26, 2022. He and his twin brother, Jakobi, were born on May 15, 2022 to Jasmine Smith and Roosevelt Greenwood.

Being a warrior from the very beginning, he entered the world at 25 weeks and 6 days weighing only 14 oz. Naturally, as a fighter...