Obituaries
Betty L Stelzner
Apr 8, 2022
Betty Lorraine Stelzner (nee Wegner) passed away from this life into the next in the early morning hours on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was 90 years old. Born June 13, 1931 to the late Eldor and Evelyn Wegner on a small farm in Maplehurst WI; she spent many happy days there with her parents, two sisters, and her paternal...
Bryan A. Purchatzke
Apr 7, 2022
Bryan A. Purchatzke, age 90, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born to the late Fred and Esther (Stillman) Purchatzke on February 27, 1932, in Weyauwega, WI. He was born into the Kingdom of Grace at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Weyawega where he was later confirmed in the faith in spring of 1945. ...
Nathan C. Potratz
Apr 6, 2022
Nathan C. Potratz (age 75) passed away peacefully in his home in Omro on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1947, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Victor and Margaret (Wilke) Potratz.Nate was an Army veteran, having served a four-year tour at the Iron Curtain in Germany both protecting and supplying West Berlin. He was...
Robert J Nicholson
Apr 5, 2022
Robert John Nicholson, passed away unexpectedly in N. Republic, Michigan on April 5.He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on April 25, 1950. He attended Oshkosh High School. Robert enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany during the Vietnam War, where he married Rebecca Alvarado.Robert was an avid hunter and outdoorsmen who had many friends wherever he lived.Robert is...
Linda S. Lentz
Apr 3, 2022
Linda S. Lentz, age 73 of Oshkosh, passed away at Edenbrook of Oshkosh on Sunday, April 3, 2022 . She was born on September 15, 1948 to the late Arlow and Elaine (Schneider) Lentz.Linda was a hardworking woman who worked various jobs throughout her life. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply, she enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking, and going out...
Doris M Raab
Apr 2, 2022
Doris M. Raab, age 85, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on April 2, 2022. She was born to the late George and Elaine (Samuelson) Prelwitz on December 13, 1936, in Ripon. She was the last of five children. She married Richard Raab on November 6, 1963; they had one daughter. Doris had worked for Standard Klosments where she was...
Victor L. Berndt Jr.
Apr 2, 2022
Victor Leonard Berndt Jr., age 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Appleton at 10:22 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1962, to Victor and Marilyn (Schmitz) Berndt Sr. in Appleton. Victor was united in marriage to Wendy Kearn on September 7, 1991.Victor was known for his humor, pride, innovation, proactiveness, work ethic,...
Richard W Schmit
Apr 1, 2022
Richard “Dick” W. Schmit, age 92 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born on December 27, 1929, to the late Herman and Mildred (Murphy) Schmit and grew up in Marinette. Dick married Catherine “Susie” LaCoursiere on September 10, 1955, at St. Anne Church, Menominee, MI. They lived in South Milwaukee for...
Damaris “Dee” L. Evans
Apr 1, 2022
Damaris “Dee” Evans, 82, a resident of Oshkosh was born to eternal life on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Louise and Charles White. Dee was a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) in 1960 with a degree in Education and later earned her Master’s Degree in Education at UW-Oshkosh. While...
Bernard "Bernie" W. Pitz
Mar 31, 2022
Heaven must have been in need of another good carpenter. On Thursday, March 31, 2022 Bernard “Bernie” W. Pitz joined Heaven’s carpenter crew to help with the next build. He was born the fourth of five children on September 27, 1936 in Oshkosh to Gilbert and Cecelia (Cannon) Pitz. He was united in marriage to Nancy Davies on August 13,...
John P. Christensen
Mar 29, 2022
John P. Christensen, age 71, of Weyauwega, passed away at Crossroads Care Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on February 12, 1951 to the late Elmer and Lorraine (Moes) Christensen.After graduating from Oshkosh High School, John worked light construction throughout his life. In his early years, he enjoyed playing recreational softball.John is survived by his brother, Michael...
Chieko W. Schwan
Mar 27, 2022
Chieko W. Schwan, age 92 of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was born on January 5, 1930 in Yokohama, Japan to the late Matutalo and Kikuye (Ichibace) Watanabe. Chieko moved to the United States in the early 1950’s and married Ralph Schwan who preceded her in death. Chieko later met Theodore “Ted” Bartels,...
Kenneth J. Johnson
Mar 26, 2022
Kenneth J. Johnson, age 65, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born in Berwyn, IL on January 28, 1957 to the late Stanley and Mary (Langley) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Sandra Panczak in Las Vegas, NV on March 24, 1984 and they later settled in Oshkosh with...
Barbara J. Thiel
Mar 25, 2022
Barbara “Barb” Thiel, 78, died peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh surrounded by her family. Barbara was born July 15, 1943 in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Clair and Dorothy (Kallas) Coats. She attended grade school in Winneconne, but graduated from Omro High School after her family moved to the farm where her girls...
Margarita Ainsworth
Mar 21, 2022
Margarita “Margie” Ainsworth of Oshkosh, WI, was called back to our Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022.“And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”” - Luke: 23:43She was born January 27, 1960, in San Antonio, TX, the only child of Margarita “Maggie” Martínez Gutierrez, and James H. Overton. She spent...
James "Mickey" M. Halron
Mar 20, 2022
James Michael (Mickey) Halron, age 91, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on March 20, 2022. Mickey was born on March 2, 1931 in Ontonagon, Michigan to Omar (Buster) and Fay Halron. He married Verna Sommer on March 31, 1951 and they spent their entire lives in Ontonagon. Mickey spent most of his working years at...
Gary E. Ellner
Mar 20, 2022
Gary E. Ellner, age 80 of Omro, passed away at Park View Health Center on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was born on May 16, 1941 in Oshkosh to the late Edward and Evelyn (Bartels) Ellner, Jr. Gary attended Omro Schools. On August 16, 1969 Gary married Carol Paffenroth. They made their home in rural Omro. Gary served his country...
Clarence R Rennert
Mar 19, 2022
Clarence "Bud" Rennert, age 93 was born to Clarence and Clara (Gomoll) Rennert on Nov. 24, 1928 and was called home on March 19,2022. Bud was married to Ruth Zimmerman on Jan. 1, 1948 and was with her until her death on March 7, 2001. He then married Marian Ziesmer on May 17, 2002, until her passing on March 3,...
Wayne R. Zwickey
Mar 18, 2022
Wayne R. Zwickey, 93, of Oshkosh, joined his beloved wife, Doris, in death on March 18, 2022. Wayne was born in Oshkosh on March 2, 1929, to Adolph and Alma (Wiese) Zwickey. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in June 1946 and that same year joined the Army and served in the Army of Occupation in Japan in the Headquarter...
Lorraine Fernau
Mar 17, 2022
Lorraine “Pat” Fernau, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Park View Health Center. She was born on June 23, 1929 in Oshkosh to Carl and Genevieve (Tabalske) Koelbl. On October 16, 1948 she married Charles Fernau. In the beginning of her marriage she worked on the family farm. She later was employed as a Secretary/ Clerk...
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