Obituaries

Matthew D. Janssen

Matthew D. Janssen

Nov 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew D. Janssen age 35, of Mayville, on November 20, 2023, after a long battle with addiction that he unfortunately lost. He was born on March 23, 1988, to Brian Janssen and Michelle (Mader) Watke.

Matthew’s infectious laughter and witty sense of humor were a constant source of happiness for...

Arlyss Joy Luft

Arlyss Joy Luft

Nov 20, 2023

Arlyss Joy Luft, 78 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Monday, November 20, 2023. Arlyss was born in New London on May 12, 1945 to the late Norman and Neva (Schmidt) Hoeft. Arlyss was united in marriage to Norman Luft on May 6, 1967 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ.

Arlyss was a member of the United Church...

Randall E. Zakrzewski

Randall E. Zakrzewski

Nov 20, 2023

Randall E. Zakrzewski, age 80 of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee on March 26, 1943 to the late Edwin and Sylwestra (Nowicki) Zakrzewski. He married Linda Niederstadt and together had two children.

After a brief career with the Milwaukee Police Department and also serving with the Marine Corps Reserves for over 5 years,...

Grant "Frenchy" L. Flouro

Grant "Frenchy" L. Flouro

Nov 19, 2023

Grant “Frenchy” Leroy Flouro, passed away peacefully at Eden Meadows on Sunday, November 19, 2023 with his family by his side. Grant was born on January 1, 1926, (the same birthdate as his mom) in the Township of Clyman to Louie and Lillie (Rash) Flouro,. Grant farmed with his dad for many years until he met his wife, Manette Heller....

Richard Martens

Richard Martens

Nov 19, 2023

Richard A. Martens, age 86, passed away at Ascension Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born to the late Otis and Marguerite (Steinhoff) Martens on July 19, 1937, in Platteville, WI.

Richard went back to school to earn his bachelor's degree, in 1991. He went on to teach and retired from teaching at Oshkosh...

Kathleen M. Wolf

Kathleen M. Wolf

Nov 19, 2023

Kathleen Marie Wolf (nee. Moser), age 69 died on November 19th, 2023 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI surrounded by her immediate family. Kathy was born February 18, 1954 to Don and Dolores Moser in Milwaukee, WI.

Kathy grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from Bayview High School in 1971. She then graduated from Alverno College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing...

Roger James Loos

Roger James Loos

Nov 17, 2023

Roger J. Loos, age 82, passed away surrounded by family members on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1940 in Oshkosh to Emil Loos and Bernette (Matsche) Loos.

Roger was a very talented musician and was occasionally hired as a background player for famous performers, including Johnny Cash and Frankie Avalon. He was featured as the “World’s...

Blaize Turzinski

Blaize Turzinski

Nov 17, 2023

Blaize M. Turzinski, age 15, passed away due to an accident on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born to Josh Turzinski and Trisha Benbo on January 27, 2008, in Oshkosh.

Blaize was a Sophomore at Omro High School. He also had a part time job at Shady KR Farms (Kevin and Kim Radloff) and he loved working around the farm...

Gail Lee

Gail Lee

Nov 17, 2023

Gail A. Lee, age 66, passed away on the morning of Friday, November 17, 2023, at Park View Heath Center. She was born to the late Lewis and Harriett (Weymouth) Harrington on January 29, 1957, in Oshkosh.

Gail graduated from Oshkosh North in June of 1976. She married on August 28, 1976, at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. She worked at...

Clyde W. Zielke

Clyde W. Zielke

Nov 17, 2023

Clyde W. Zielke, age 98, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI on Friday, November 17, 2023. Clyde was born on July 8, 1925, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of the late William G. and Gertrude M. (Baker) Zielke. He married Rose Mary Grunwald, April 23, 1994. Rose Mary passed away on February 19, 2019. Clyde graduated from...

Lorraine L. Steinbach

Lorraine L. Steinbach

Nov 16, 2023

Lorraine Steinbach, age 83, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born November 22, 1939, to the late Eldor and Jeanette (Feilding) Wischow. She married Wayne Steinbach on September 14, 1963

Lorraine retired in 2004 after working in food service for 25 years; she then went on to driving school bus for 9 years. she enjoyed planting flowers, and gardening.

Lorraine...

Gwen Kay Panske

Gwen Kay Panske

Nov 16, 2023

Gwen Panske, age 65, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Oshkosh. She was born on January 4, 1958, to the late Vincent and Barbara (Krueger) Panske.

Gwen adored the trip she took to New Orleans with her mother and sister. Immersed in the vibrant music and rich culture, they created treasured memories that would be cherished forever. Gwen also found...

Kristina L. Taylor-Brand

Kristina L. Taylor-Brand

Nov 15, 2023

Kristina L. Taylor-Brand, age 46, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 5, 1976, in Oshkosh to Chuck and Barbara Voruda Lakefield. On December 10, 2003, she married Matthew Brand. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2023.

She enjoyed singing since she was a child and she enjoyed singing...

Bruce W. Peters

Bruce W. Peters

Nov 14, 2023

Bruce W. Peters, age 90, was called to his Saviors side on November 14, 2023, at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born April 6, 1933, in Black Creek to the late Herbert and Arlene (Owen) Peters.

At age 17, Bruce enlisted in the U S Navy serving his country as a 3rd class Petty Officer, Gunners Mate on the...

Darlene A. Morrison

Darlene A. Morrison

Nov 13, 2023

Darlene (Dolly) Morrison departed this world on November 13th, 2023 at Parkview Health Center with her daughters by her side. She was born on November 19th 1938. Graduated from Mishicot High School in 1956, and married Roger (Ron) Morrison on November 5th, 1960. Dolly moved around after marrying, Hartford, Neenah, Two Rivers, and finally Oshkosh. She was a short order...

Norman E. Horn Jr.

Norman E. Horn Jr.

Nov 13, 2023

Norman E. Horn Jr. age 90, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born to the late Norman Edward and Ann Elizabeth (Gilroy) Horn Sr. on September 3, 1933 in Johnstown, PA.

Norm worked as an aerospace engineer in California and later at Mercury Marine in Wisconsin.

Norm was an outdoorsman. He also loved playing handball...

Bonnie Kratz

Bonnie Kratz

Nov 13, 2023

Bonnie Lee Kratz age 76, passed away peacefully at Bethel Home-Hospice Care on Monday, November 13th, 2023.

She was born on March 29th, 1947, in Oshkosh, to the late Norman and Yvonne (McGee) Frohrib. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Fritz Kratz to whom she was united in marriage on December 8th, 1978.

"Bonnie Lee" graduated from Lourdes Academy...

William J. Gee

William J. Gee

Nov 12, 2023

William “Bill” J. Gee, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born in Green Bay on March 23, 1932, to the late Charles and Esther (Burckle) Gee. Bill was united in marriage to Carol Haley in Oshkosh on February 23, 1957.

Bill proudly served in the US Coast Guard from 1950 to...

Charles M. Perry

Charles M. Perry

Nov 12, 2023

Charles M. Perry, age 85, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1938, in Kenmore, NY to the late Archibald and Georgiana (Geimer) Perry. Charles was united in marriage to Clara Farrell on February 17, 1968, in West Allis, WI. He was an Army veteran. Charles worked at the Neenah Foundry.

Charles was a devoted...

James Patrick Patterson

James Patrick Patterson

Nov 12, 2023

Hi folks, my name is James Patrick Patterson, and I died just the other day, November 12, 2023. I was 88 years old. It was a good life, no complaints.

My mother brought me into this world on the 17th day of March 1935, St. Patrick’s Day. She and dad said they had no choice but to name me James Patrick...