Obituaries

Dr. Judith Thorpe Oelschlager

Dr. Judith Thorpe Oelschlager

Jul 26, 2022

Dr. Judith Thorpe Oelschlager, age 81, passed away at Evergreen Nursing facility on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born to the late Jim and Betty (Carder) Mosier on March 19, 1941, in Redkey, IN. Judie was very close with her grandparents, the late Jack and Anna Carder, and they helped to raise her through high school....

Patricia A. Flegler

Patricia A. Flegler

Jul 26, 2022

To know Patrica A. (“Pat”) Flegler was to know what the Bible means by “The joy of the Lord is my strength”.   On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Pat went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her joy is now both complete and forever full.   Pat was born on September 16, 1933 in Parkersburg, West Virginia...

Patricia Ann Fisk

Patricia Ann Fisk

Jul 24, 2022

Patricia A. Fisk, age 81 of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on December 30, 1940 to the late Martin Oscar and Helen (Wagner) Decker in Appleton. Patricia married Dwight Fisk on December 4, 1982.Patricia was an avid golfer. She cherished her winter golf trips to Florida with friends and...

Steven J. Biesinger

Steven J. Biesinger

Jul 24, 2022

Steven “Beezer” J. Biesinger, age 66 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital-Oshkosh on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1955 to the late Irvin and Irene (Palecek) Biesinger in Oshkosh. Beezer worked at Oshkosh Truck for many years. He enjoyed going for drives, riding bikes with his grandkids, and listening to music.He is lovingly...

Hannah J. Miller

Hannah J. Miller

Jul 16, 2022

Hannah Jemima Miller, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro, WI. She was born in the Town of Nekimi on July 26, 1922, to the late John and Bertha Williams. She attended the Red School and Oshkosh High School. Hannah was united in marriage to Claude Frederick Miller on June 30,...

Shirley A. Schiessl

Shirley A. Schiessl

Jul 16, 2022

Shirley Ann Schiessl (nee Goshorn), beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 16, 2022, on her 82nd birthday. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Elwyn Goshorn, and her mother Athena “Malscheski” nee Katham. Shirley was also very close with Verona Haedt, who Shirley often referred to as a “second mom”, who passed away in...

Gary W. Durrant

Gary W. Durrant

Jul 15, 2022

Gary W. Durrant, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on September 26, 1956, to the late Russell and Viola (Huffstutler) Durrant.Gary was a salesman for Audio Plus and Kossel’s Appliance. He was an avid fan of Nascar, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. He attended many races to see...

Scott S. Sweet

Scott S. Sweet

Jul 15, 2022

Scott S. Sweet, loving husband, father, brother, and friend left this world too soon on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 66. Born in Waterloo, IA on September 19, 1955, and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Scott was the first-born to the late Alfred and Shirley (Liedke) Sweet. Often referred to as Little Al, Scott was the clone of...

Lillian E. Miller

Lillian E. Miller

Jul 13, 2022

Lillian E. Miller, age 92, passed away at The Courtyard of Oshkosh on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Lil was born to the late Mauno and Lempi (Muhonen) Niemi on May 15, 1930 in Ogema, WI. She married James Miller on May 18, 1957 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Ogema. They were together until James’ passing in April of 1977....

Dylan J Dewhurst

Dylan J Dewhurst

Jul 13, 2022

Dylan J. Dewhurst, Sr. Our beloved son, brother, father, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Dylan James Dewhurst, Sr., returned to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the young age of 24.  Dylan was born in Oshkosh, on January 30, 1998, to Gary and Alanda (Schreiber) Dewhurst. After graduating from Oshkosh North High School, he went...

Harvey E. Franzen

Harvey E. Franzen

Jul 13, 2022

Harvey Edward Franzen of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 84.He was born February 18, 1938, to Edward and Cordelia (Lefeber) Franzen of Fond du Lac, WI. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School in Fond du Lac, Roosevelt Junior High School in Fond du Lac, and graduated from Goodrich Senior High School...

Albert Frederick Purath Iii

Albert Frederick Purath Iii

Jul 11, 2022

Albert F. Purath III, age 82, passed away on Monday July 11, 2022 at Edenbrook.  He was born on December 22, 1939 in Chicago a son of Albert F. and Bernice S. Purath.  On January 27, 1962 he married Roberta Jean Seegert in Elmhurst, Illinois. Al owned and operated Purath Pontiac Buick in Oshkosh with his sons. Upon retirement he...

Sandra M. Hartmann

Sandra M. Hartmann

Jul 8, 2022

Sandra M. Hartmann, 73, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family while listening to her favorite band, The Dave Steffen Band. Sandra was born on August 14, 1948 in Albany, NY, to the late William and Isabelle (Zahner) Harrison.Sandra graduated from Albany High School in 1966 and went on to attend Dean...

Roger L. Stewart

Roger L. Stewart

Jul 7, 2022

Roger L. Stewart, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh, WI. He was born in New London, WI on May 6, 1942, to the late Leroy and Louise (Sheel) Stewart. Roger grew up in Clintonville, WI where he learned the value of hard work. This trait stuck with him...

Adeline M. Steinhilber

Adeline M. Steinhilber

Jul 5, 2022

Adeline M. Steinhilber, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh with her nieces Jan and Deb “The Girls” by her side. She was born on April 19, 1927, to the late Fred and Clara (Hirte) Schmidt. Adeline married Robert Steinhilber on August 11, 1951, in Oshkosh. Adeline enjoyed a successful career...

Cory L. Kalbus

Cory L. Kalbus

Jul 4, 2022

Cory L. Kalbus, age 29 of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1992 to Todd and Denise Kalbus in Oshkosh. Cory graduated from Oshkosh North High School and went on to work construction. In his younger years, wrestling was a big part of Cory’s life, in more recent years, he enjoyed working...

Suzanne "Sue" L. Schneider

Suzanne "Sue" L. Schneider

Jul 1, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” L. Schneider, 82 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born in Oshkosh on January 25, 1940 to the late Herbert and Harriet (Wright) Sager. Sue was united in marriage on May 6, 1961 to James “Jim” Schneider at Peace Lutheran Church.Sue was a life member of Peace Lutheran. She...

Carol E. Deising

Carol E. Deising

Jul 1, 2022

Carol Elizabeth Deising, age 85 passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, she is now in heaven with her Jesus. She was born on July 18, 1936, in Oshkosh to the late Henry Buttman and Cecelia “Polly” Grunske. Carol married Jack Deising on September 11, 1952. They were together for almost 57 years until his passing on May 13, 2009.Carol...

Daniel A. Geske

Daniel A. Geske

Jun 30, 2022

Daniel “Boone” Geske, age 61, passed away after his hard fought 2 year battle with lung cancer at his home on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. He was born to the late Evan and Eleanor (Loose) Geske on June 9, 1961, in Appleton, WI. After graduating from high school, Boone proudly served his country...