Obituaries

David R. Strohschein

David R. Strohschein

Nov 9, 2022

David R. Strohschein, age 73 of Oshkosh passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1949 to the late Ralph and Ruth (Arndt) Strohschein. David was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Schram on October 14, 2006 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

David was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an avid golfer...

James Hood Iii

James Hood Iii

Nov 9, 2022

James G. Hood III (Aka “Moose”), age 62, passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. He was born to James Hood ll and Goldy Boyles on June 19, 1960, in Indianapolis, IN. Jim served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Marines. Jim married Teresa Grant on November...

Arda R. Raatz

Arda R. Raatz

Nov 8, 2022

Arda Rae Raatz, age 58, entered her Eternal Home in Heaven on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Arda was born on July 31, 1964 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Arden and Donna Raatz.

Arda enjoyed a very long and fulfilling career as a Paralegal with the Walter Bush Law Office and, in her...

Lee Coral Weitz

Lee Coral Weitz

Nov 7, 2022

Lee Coral Weitz passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 7th, 2022, at the age of 78, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. Lee was born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on November 7, 1944, to Lee and Ruby Owen, and grew up spending time enjoying the outdoors with her brothers.

Lee met the love of her life,...

Carl W. Decker

Carl W. Decker

Nov 5, 2022

Carl W. Decker, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on November 5, 2022. He was born on February 24, 1948 to the late Edward and Margaret (Cherpes) Decker. On August 31, 1968, Carl married Kathie Fetterly and they had four children. He later married Joanne Jensen on February 28, 1998, and the two shared nearly 25...

James Joseph Zeren

James Joseph Zeren

Nov 4, 2022

James Zeren, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Green Bay, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 4, 1938 to the late George and Elizabeth (Libecki) Zeren. 

Dianne M Kosup

Dianne M Kosup

Nov 3, 2022

Dianne Mary Kosup, 75, of Oshkosh passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, 3 November 2022. She was born to the late George and Violet (Lindstrom) Kosup in Oshkosh on February 18, 1947. Dianne worked at SNC Manufacturing where she would solder industrial transformers. Dianne was a member of St Josephat’s Catholic Church.

Diane enjoyed watching the Packer games with...

Rhonda Renee Norris

Rhonda Renee Norris

Nov 2, 2022

Rhonda R. Norris, age 51, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born in Lakeland, FL on February 19, 1971, to Rodney Rawls and Deborah (Jared) Young.

Rhonda loved being a mom and aunt. She was known for being a social butterfly and was always willing to help others. Rhonda’s smile could...

Richard L Brown

Richard L Brown

Nov 2, 2022

Richard L. Brown, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 2, 2022. He was born to the late Robert and Betty (Brandt) Brown in Oshkosh on March 22, 1952. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Rick went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh. Rick was a proud employee of...

Judith Marie Koch

Judith Marie Koch

Nov 1, 2022

Judith Koch, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Oshkosh. She was born on March 25, 1964, in Oshkosh to the late John and Leona (Groskruetz) Gradl. Judy married Robert Koch on June 17, 1989, her friend, soulmate, and love of her life.

Judy cherished her family very much. She never forgot a birthday. Her Christmas holiday was...

Joann R. Hansen

Joann R. Hansen

Oct 30, 2022

JoAnn Ruth Hansen, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Westbrooke Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on May 11, 1938, to the late Earnest and Louise (Leitzke) Breivogel.

JoAnn graduated from Two Rivers, Washington High School, Class of 1956. She was united in marriage to Harvey Hansen on September 12, 1959. JoAnn was an owner of the...

Sandra S. Eichhorst

Sandra S. Eichhorst

Oct 29, 2022

Sandy Eichhorst of Oshkosh, WI. passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2022, with her loving family and beloved Pastor,Karen Jewell, at her bed side. Sandy was born April 9th, 1958, to the late James and Janice (Belkye) Geen. She grew up in Oshkosh, WI. with 3 younger brothers, Richard, David and Donald, and often reminisced about spending much of her...

Mary M Place

Mary M Place

Oct 28, 2022

Mary Place, age 87, of Oshkosh broke the bonds of planet Earth on October 28 and was welcomed through the pearly gates into heaven. She is probably marching and playing her trumpet or cheerleading newcomers into the heavenly sports arena. She was born on May 18, 1935, the fourth of six children, to Andrew and Elsie Rudesill at Spring Valley,...

Pamela Jean  Laatsch

Pamela Jean Laatsch

Oct 26, 2022

Pamela J. Laatsch, age 73, of Oshkosh, died on October 26, 2022 at Lake Shore Manor.  She was born in Clintonville on January 8, 1949 a daughter of Harold and Ruby Bowers Laatsch.  

She is survived by her two brothers Randy(Nancy) Laatsch and Richard Laatsch.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Virginia Hilley.

A graveside service will...

James R. Schneider

James R. Schneider

Oct 26, 2022

James “Jim” R. Schneider, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home Inc. on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on March 29, 1940 in Oshkosh to the late Robert and Dorothy (Haffeman) Schneider. Jim married Suzanne “Sue” Sager on May 6, 1961 at Peace Lutheran Church.

Jim worked at Rockwell International for over 30 years. He was a...

Joyce A. Jungwirth

Joyce A. Jungwirth

Oct 25, 2022

Joyce Alma Jungwirth passed away on Tuesday October 25th, 2022 at Bethel Home at the age of 90. She was born in Oshkosh on November 22, 1931 daughter of Oscar and Viola Hoeft. She was married to Clifford Kinderman then later married Herbert Jungwirth. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church.

Most of Joyce’s life was devoted to sewing...

June R. Luft

June R. Luft

Oct 23, 2022

June Rose Luft, 92, of Oshkosh WI passed away on October 23.

June was preceded by her parents, Alex and Rose Hergert and her husband George.

She is survived by her daughter Lori (husband Dan), her grandsons Connor and Declan and her great granddaughter Ivy. June lived a full and warm life, always speaking well of everyone she knew. Her life was...

Katherine "Katie" Marie Lofton

Katherine "Katie" Marie Lofton

Oct 23, 2022

Katherine "Katie" Marie Lofton, age 38, passed away at home after a valiant battle with cervical cancer on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born on June 18, 1984, in Rockford, IL to William "Bill" Wiltzius and Joan (Johnson) Stanis. She was united in marriage to Jeremy Lofton on July 17, 2010, in Medina, WI.

She...

Sally A. Wilde

Sally A. Wilde

Oct 23, 2022

Sally A. Wilde, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on April 18, 1932, in Oshkosh to the late Earl and Helen (Riemer) Taylor. Sally was united in marriage on January 16, 1954, to William Wilde in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1997.

Sally will forever be...

Jean N. Rasmussen

Jean N. Rasmussen

Oct 22, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Jean Nancy Rasmussen passed away on October 22nd at her home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Jean was born August 14th, 1938, the daughter of the late Conrad and Dorothy Weitz of Oshkosh. Sixteen short years later, Jean married her high school and life-long sweetheart Noel Rasmussen on February 12th, 1955. Together Jean and Noel...