Obituaries

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;...

Mary Jane Neubauer

Mary Jane Neubauer

Feb 7, 2022

Mary Jane Neubauer passed peacefully on Monday February 7, 2022, at Evergreen Retirement Community. Mary Jane was born to Joseph and Margaret (Ruedinger) Neubauer on February 26, 1934, in Oshkosh, WI. After her graduation from Oshkosh High School in 1952, Mary Jane was called to serve the Catholic Church as a Nun. In 1967, she started her career with Mercy...

Joseph John Schreiber Jr.

Joseph John Schreiber Jr.

Feb 7, 2022

Joseph J. Schreiber Jr., age 65, passed away on February 7, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on March 1, 1956 to Joseph and Ann (Psenicka) Schreiber. Joseph loved everything about trains. He also enjoyed participating and volunteering with the Special Olympics. Joseph is survived by one brother, Paul (Carla) Schreiber; one aunt, Millie Kreager; two...

Marilyn Lorraine Draeger

Marilyn Lorraine Draeger

Feb 6, 2022

Marilyn L. Draeger, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in Oshkosh WI.  Marilyn was born on July 29, 1927, to Arthur K. and Edna A. (Muscavitch) Abraham. She married Byron Draeger on September 9, 1950.Marilyn was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Ladies Aide Society for many years.  She had a...

Adelbert George

Adelbert George

Feb 3, 2022

Adelbert George, 86, passed away on February 3, 2022, in Oshkosh, WI.He was born on November 13, 1935, in Leon, WI, to the late Jay and Laverne (Malnory) George. He started his career as a Trucking Shop Material Handler and went on to work for Gideon-Lewis.  Adelbert was a member of Faith Christian Center.Adelbert had 3 children: Jay, Barbara, and...

John "Rj" F. Bangs Jr.

John "Rj" F. Bangs Jr.

Feb 3, 2022

John F. Bangs Jr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on May 6, 1953, in Petersburg, VA to the late John Sr. and Doloros (Busse) Bangs. John is survived by his sisters: Cindy Meinen, DeDe Bangs (Michael Haeger); niece and nephews: Gary Meinen Jr, Jerrod Meinen, Shelly Gudden;...

Jackie M. Holmes

Jackie M. Holmes

Feb 2, 2022

Jackie Marie Holmes passed away February 2, 2022.  Jackie was born on June 9th, 1981, to Helen Paulick and the late John Holmes.  Jackie graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1999.  Following high school, she worked at Hoffmaster in Oshkosh for many years.  A beautiful person inside and out, Jackie's enjoyment in life came from the time spent with...

Delilah "Lolly" Marie Weber

Delilah "Lolly" Marie Weber

Feb 2, 2022

Delilah “Lolly” M. Weber, age 96, Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2022 at Copperstone Assisted Living.  She was born on February 12, 1925 in Clintonville a daughter of Robert and Alma Rohloff Schultz.  On July 12, 1947 she married Robert Weber in Oshkosh.  He preceded her in death in 1993.Lolly was a hairdresser for many years and enjoyed...

Richard C. Bahr

Richard C. Bahr

Feb 1, 2022

Richard C. Bahr, age 91, passed away at Bella Vista on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Dick was born to the late Ewald and Sadie (Fisher) Bahr on September 12, 1930, in Oshkosh. After graduating from Oshkosh High School in June of 1948, Dick served his country in the United States Army. After being honourably discharged from the Army, he became...

Andy J. Parisi

Andy J. Parisi

Feb 1, 2022

Andy J. Parisi, age 35 of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born on May 4, 1986 to Kimberly Mueller in Illinois. Andy graduated from Oshkosh West High School. He enjoyed watching and playing sports on his free time. He loved his family, especially his niece and nephews. Andy is lovingly survived by his parents, Kimberly...

Ruth R. Kitz

Ruth R. Kitz

Feb 1, 2022

Ruth R. Kitz, age 100, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born to the late Michael and Rose (Friday) Goyke on August 17, 1921, in Oshkosh. She married John Kitz in 1942, together they had 3 children. Both John and Ruth were members at St Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to being a...