Obituaries

Steven C. Hardel

Steven C. Hardel

Feb 23, 2022

Steven C. Hardel age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born in Oshkosh January 7th, 1953 to the late Clyde and Alice (Stueber) Hardel. A life- long resident of Oshkosh, Steve was a huge car enthusiast and did Auto Body Repair as a career. He was...

Joan M. Gratton

Joan M. Gratton

Feb 23, 2022

Joan M. Gratton, age 91, of Oshkosh, died on Tuesday February 23, 2022 at The Residence Inn.  She was the daughter of Erwin and Anita (Koeske)Rivers born on October 12, 1930.   Joan was a wife, mother and homemaker.  She loved taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren.  They were all the light of her life.  In addition to her...

Richard Lee Christensen

Richard Lee Christensen

Feb 22, 2022

Richard L. Christensen, age 93, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh.  He was born on January 3, 1929, in Detroit, MI, to the late Harvey and Evelyn (Frank) Christensen.He attended Fordson High School where he was active in swimming and cross country.  He then served in the Army from 1951 to...

Kathleen Jean Toll

Kathleen Jean Toll

Feb 22, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” J. Toll was reunited with her beloved Ken in Heaven on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Kathy was born April 1, 1947 in Fond du Lac to the late Paul and Helen (Shady) Redman. Kathy grew up in Oakfield, she attended Oakfield High School. Kathy married the love of her life, Ken Toll in 1985.Kathy was known for her...

Wanda L. Zwicky

Wanda L. Zwicky

Feb 21, 2022

Wanda Lou Zwicky, age 52, passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, February 21, 2022. Wanda was born on September 14, 1969, to Milton J. And Eva M. Mand in Oshkosh. Wanda graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1988. She met the love of her life in David Zwicky at a dance at the Eagles...

Rose A. Stieg

Rose A. Stieg

Feb 20, 2022

Rose “Rosie” Aichele Stieg was born and passed away in the arms of her parents, Jeffrey and Stephanie Stieg on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Rosie left this world shortly following her birth, after 17 weeks in her mother’s womb. Her short life left a profound impact for those close to her. She brought much love, joy, and excitement with her...

Kathleen M. Mieritz

Kathleen M. Mieritz

Feb 20, 2022

Kathleen “Kathie” M. Mieritz, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away at her home with her husband and children at her side on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was born in Illinois on October 19, 1944 to the late Mearl and Esther (Kuch) Broockmann. She was blessed with four children, Faith, Heidi, Sarah and Tom.Kathie influenced many young lives throughout her...

Larry E. Taylor

Larry E. Taylor

Feb 19, 2022

Larry E. Taylor, 77, of Berlin, WI died peacefully surrounded by his sons and their wives. He had been in poor health for the last  four months. He was a fighter to the last, a character trait he demonstrated throughout his life.Larry was born in 1944 in Illinois to Martha R. Taylor. He married Edna Armbruster on July 15, 1966...

Helen Dorothy Sanvidge

Helen Dorothy Sanvidge

Feb 18, 2022

Helen Dorothy (Noffke) Sanvidge passed away peacefully at 1:30 a.m. on February 18, 2022, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was 97 years old, a week away from her 98th birthday. Born on February 25, 1924 in Appleton, Wisconsin, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry August and Marie Agnes (Schroth) Noffke. In 1935, her family moved to Oshkosh, where her...

Susan Bea Monteith

Susan Bea Monteith

Feb 18, 2022

Susan Bea Monteith, beloved of family and friends, died very unexpectedly at home, surrounded by family on Friday, February 18, 2022. Sue was born on October 27, 1959, just minutes before her twin brother Bill, to the late MSG (R) Joseph and Dorothy (Karow) Monteith.Sue loved life, her family and all creatures great and small.  She was well known for...

Gary L. Wuest

Gary L. Wuest

Feb 16, 2022

Gary L Wuest, 78 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022. The last 48 hours of his life he was surrounded by family, friends, story-telling and laughter.  Gary was born June 4, 1943 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of George and Lucile (Futta) Wuest. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, Class of 1961. Throughout his life, Gary formed...

Denese S. Otto

Denese S. Otto

Feb 16, 2022

Denese S. Otto, age 87 of Oshkosh, had her prayers answered and went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2022. She was the only child born to the late Herman and Florence Strehlow on July 23, 1934. Denese grew up in the family home on Otter St. and was a life-long member of Trinity Lutheran Church and School...

Donald William Cavanaugh

Donald William Cavanaugh

Feb 13, 2022

Donald William Kruspe Cavanaugh, age 81, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022, at his home.  Don was born in Chicago on March 16, 1940, then spending 10 years in Butler, Wisconsin, but most of his life in Coloma, Wisconsin.    After graduating Westfield High School in 1958, Don joined the United States Air Force and travelled the world...

Douglas Leroy Schoenfeldt

Douglas Leroy Schoenfeldt

Feb 13, 2022

It is with a very sad heart that I inform you that my best friend and husband of 54 years, Douglas L. Schoenfeldt, age 85, passed away in our home surrounded by loved ones, on February 13, 2022, due to complications of Covid, Dementia, Parkinson's and heart disease.   Doug was born in Marinette, WI on March 26, 1936, to Louis...

William J. Boushele

William J. Boushele

Feb 12, 2022

William J. Boushele, age 94, passed away on February 12, 2022, in Oshkosh, WI at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1927, in Oshkosh, WI, to the late Claude and Mary (Jungwirth) Boushele.Bill graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to join the United States Navy. He served during the American Campaign during World War II....

Scott A. Herdt

Scott A. Herdt

Feb 11, 2022

Scott A. Herdt, age 58, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at his home in Oshkosh. He was born to Edward and Shirley (Wendt) Herdt on October 10, 1963, in West Bend, Wisconsin. After graduating from Campbellsport High School, Scott went on to join the Navy where he spent most of his career serving his country. After retiring from...

Edward Jerome Noe

Edward Jerome Noe

Feb 8, 2022

Edward Jerome Noe was born to John and Amelia Dreves Noe, Canadian emigrants in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy to become a Navy pilot in 1942. He served on active duty flying P-51 Mustangs before becoming a Naval Reservist retiring in 1966. In 1944 he married LaVera Worthey, who predeceased him in 2009. They had one daughter, Joann Marie...

James Lee Terrell

James Lee Terrell

Feb 8, 2022

James “Jimbo” L. Terrell, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Jim was born on July 31, 1950, to the late Clyde Barnett and Marilyn Jane (Schwantz) Terrell.   Jim grew up in Oshkosh as a member of First English Lutheran Church. He attended Oshkosh High School where he was a member of...

Peter Steven Almberg

Peter Steven Almberg

Feb 8, 2022

Peter Steven Almberg, 69, passed away peacefully with his wife of 47 years and beloved daughter at his side on February 8, 2022.   Peter was born on July 22, 1952, to Edward and Geraldine Almberg in Tomah, WI. He attended Eau Claire Memorial High School, where he was as great in the classroom, as he was on the basketball court....

Thomas E. Garthwaite

Thomas E. Garthwaite

Feb 7, 2022

Thomas E. Garthwaite, age 64 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital-Oshkosh on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on June 10, 1957 to the late Edward and Joan (Koch) Garthwaite. He was passionate about cars, custom vans, and boats. He had an extensive collection of boat memorabilia. Thomas is survived by his brother: Steven Garthwaite;...