Obituaries

Nancy E. Nelson

Nancy E. Nelson

Aug 9, 2022

Nancy Ellis Nelson, age 80 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Courtyard. She was born on March 30, 1942 to the late Leland and Frances (Rathbone) Hooker in Haverhill, MA. She married John Soren Nelson on March 7, 1964 in Marquette, MI. They raised two daughters, and celebrated 46 years of marriage before his passing.Nancy...

Robert "Bob" J. Murphy

Robert "Bob" J. Murphy

Aug 9, 2022

Bob Murphy, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022; Bob was a true warrior as he fought against liver disease and cancer for the past two years. Bob was born in Oshkosh on June 23, 1954, son of the late John and Charlotte (West) Murphy.  He attended St. Vincent Elementary School and graduated from Lourdes High School in...

Clifford M. Sundquist Sr.

Clifford M. Sundquist Sr.

Aug 4, 2022

Clifford M. Sundquist Sr. age 75 of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at MeadowBrook at Appleton after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 31, 1947 to the late Walter and Gladys (Cornelius) Sundquist in Oshkosh. He married Joyce Reif, and together they raised six children.Clifford served in the United States Army. He...

Patricia Lowther

Patricia Lowther

Aug 2, 2022

Patricia A. Lowther, age 73, passed away at Edenbrook of Oshkosh on the evening of Tuesday,August 2, 2022. She was born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Ullrich) Leslie on August 23, 1948, in Sheboygan, WI. Pat attended UW Whitewater where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree with a 4.0...

Sandra A. Boelter

Sandra A. Boelter

Aug 1, 2022

Sandra A. Boelter, age 76, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born to the late Zygmunt and Eva Swiatczak (Zynel) in Milwaukee on September 26, 1945. Sandra married Harley Boelter on October 30, 1965, in Wautoma. She worked in the Bakery Department at Copp’s foods as a cake decorator. Sandra enjoyed doing...

Roy R. Biebel

Roy R. Biebel

Jul 31, 2022

Roy R. Biebel, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 31, 2022.  He was preceded in death by Patricia J. Biebel (nee Johnston), his long-time business associate, travel companion, bridge partner, soul mate and wife of 63 years. They were long-time residents of Oshkosh and maintained homes in Green Lake, Wisconsin and Punta Gorda Isles, Florida.At...

Jeffrey A. Dillman

Jeffrey A. Dillman

Jul 30, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Dillman, age 53 of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on December 26,1968 to Dennis and Patricia (Schlenske) Dillman. Jeff graduated from Omro High School in 1987. He was a General Motors Certified Mechanic and spent his entire management career in servicing the automotive industry. Jeff enjoyed cheering on the...

 Bryan Hall Bartelt

Bryan Hall Bartelt

Jul 30, 2022

Bryan H. Bartelt, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday July 30, 2022 at The Residence.  He was born on June 5, 1940 in Oshkosh a son of Ralph and Mildred Hall Bartelt.  On October 6, 1962 he married Carol Windle in Oshkosh.  She preceded him in death on July 27, 2016.Bryan worked for many years for the Winnebago County Sheriff's...

Charles W. Carlson

Charles W. Carlson

Jul 30, 2022

Charles “Chuck” W. Carlson, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born on June 29, 1935, in Oshkosh to the late Theodore and Kathryn (Knoblock) Carlson. Chuck grew up on the family farm and took pride in all he knew and accomplished on the farm. Chuck attended...

William T. Barney Jr.

William T. Barney Jr.

Jul 27, 2022

William “Bill” T. Barney Jr., age 66, passed away on July 27, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on March 14, 1956, in Oshkosh to the late William and Eleanor (Chikowske) Barney Sr.Bill enjoyed making people laugh. He especially loved doing things with his family. His companion Gus (dog) gave him much pleasure. Bill is survived...

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...