Obituaries

Daniel M. Shears

Daniel M. Shears

Jul 14, 2021

Daniel Mark Shears, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1970 in Chicago, IL to Danny and Hertistine Shears. Daniel attended George W. Collins High School in Chicago and later attended UW-Oshkosh where he met Courtney Kuhn. Daniel was united in marriage to Courtney on September 24, 2005 in...

Margaret A. "Ketty" Kier Osborn

Margaret A. "Ketty" Kier Osborn

Jul 13, 2021

Margaret A. “Ketty” Kier Osborn passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Ketty was born on June 6, 1929 in Newark, OH to Harold and Elizabeth (Miller) Kier. Ketty married Richard W. Osborn on January 23, 1954. Ketty attended Granville High School, Milwaukee Downer College, Denison University in Granville, OH, and Ray-Vogue School of Merchandising in...

Dawn M. Krisbaher Kaufman

Dawn M. Krisbaher Kaufman

Jul 12, 2021

Dawn M. Kaufman, 55, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her residence in Gillett. She was born on September 10, 1965 to Allan and Mary (Peterson) Krisbaher. Dawn attended Omro High School, Oshkosh West High School, and Fox Valley Technical College where she earned a degree in Graphic Arts. She worked as a graphic designer...

Mary Jean Harlock

Mary Jean Harlock

Jul 10, 2021

Mary J. Harlock, age 49, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Palm Bay, FL. She was born on April 14, 1972 in Oshkosh, WI to Donny Jolin and Joyce Slusser. She was united in marriage to Mike Harlock on April 11, 2000 in Vegas. Mary enjoyed traveling with Mike and experiencing new places, especially their trips to the...

Betty J. Erickson

Betty J. Erickson

Jul 9, 2021

Our social butterfly has taken flight. Betty Jane Erickson, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1922 in Oshkosh and lived there her entire life. She is survived by her two sons Bruce and Tom Erickson and their families. Betty Price married Vernon “Swede” Erickson on July 22, 1946. She was a...

William J Selwitschka

William J Selwitschka

Jul 9, 2021

William J. Selwitschka passed away at Advent Health Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL on July 9, 2021. Bill was born on December 27, 1929, to parents William A. and Daisy J. (Laudenklos) Selwitschka in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he attended Sacred Heart and Oshkosh High. Bill enjoyed a long career with the Marines, having served in World War ll, the Korean...

Richard "Dick" John Wenzel

Richard "Dick" John Wenzel

Jul 8, 2021

Richard J. (Dick) Wenzel passed away peacefully at his home on July 8, 2021 after a struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on January 14, 1943 to Norman and Mabel (Strey) Wenzel. On February 27, 1965 he married the love of his life, Jane Barnes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Dick graduated from Oshkosh High School, Class...

Arline J. Hoeft

Arline J. Hoeft

Jul 5, 2021

Arline passed peacefully on July 5, 2021. She was born on May 11, 1934, the daughter of the late Marie and Edward Schroeder in Oshkosh. Arline married Ralph W. Hoeft on April 28, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Aline was employed at Mike’s Grill and Hughes Home Made Chocolates in Oshkosh. After retiring she enjoyed caring for children...

Lyle "Jack" J. Calkins

Lyle "Jack" J. Calkins

Jul 3, 2021

Lyle “Jack” J. Calkins, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home in Berlin with his family at his side. Jack was born March 13, 1932 in Mercer, WI to the late George and Eva (Holmes) Calkins. He married Donna Selwitschka on April 10, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, and together raised five children. Jack served...

Lorraine A. Mueller

Lorraine A. Mueller

Jul 3, 2021

Lorraine A. Mueller, age 91, passed away at the Courtyard of Oshkosh on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1929, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ted and Linda (Roebke) Dreyer. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1947. Lorraine married Roy Mueller on June 3, 1950, in Oshkosh. They were married 37 years prior to his...

Thomas "Tom" Luther

Thomas "Tom" Luther

Jul 2, 2021

Thomas K. Luther, age 73, passed away at Appleton Medical Center after a long fight with cancer on Friday, July 2, 2021, while holding hands with his wife, Betty. Tom was born to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Gustavus) Luther on June 21, 1948, in Oshkosh. Tom was a graduate from Marion University earning his bachelor’s degree in engineering. Tom...

Steve S. Szabo

Steve S. Szabo

Jul 2, 2021

Steve Szabo, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 2, 2021. Steve was born in Franklin, New Jersey, and grew up in Jamesburg, New Jersey. He graduated from Jamesburg High School in 1945, then enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946....

Edythe A. Becker

Edythe A. Becker

Jul 2, 2021

Edythe A. Becker, age 77, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Parkview Health Center. She was born to the late Harold and Cora Shuckhart on July 9, 1943, in Tomahawk, WI; she was one of thirteen children. She was later adopted by her step grandparents Mark and Leslie and their six children in Marshfield. After receiving her Registered...

Monika J. Nelson

Monika J. Nelson

Jun 30, 2021

Monika J. Nelson, 35 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her residence on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1985, to Stephen and Jackie (Kent) Nelson in Oshkosh. Monika graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2005. After high school, she was employed by Lakeside Packaging Plus. Monika enjoyed life...

Julene Mary Stadtmueller

Julene Mary Stadtmueller

Jun 30, 2021

Julene M. Stadtmueller, age 62, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born to the late John and Jacquelyn (Weed) Stadtmueller in Oshkosh on November 20, 1958. She was a graduate from Lourdes High School. She worked as a station clerk at the Titan Shell station. Julene enjoyed playing board games and listening to...

Donna L Graves

Donna L Graves

Jun 30, 2021

Donna L. Graves, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, June 30,1946. She was born to the late James and Doris (Feuerman ) Lufrano on January 26, 2021, in Chicago,IL. After graduating from Reavis High School she married the love of her life, Robert Graves, on October 21, 1967, in Burbank, IL. Donna had many jobs...

Beth A. Grasee

Beth A. Grasee

Jun 29, 2021

Beth A. Grasee, 57 of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 8, 1964 in Oshkosh to Dale and Lorraine (Samida) Grasee. Beth married Gary Hass and they were blessed with two children. Beth was a graduate of Oshkosh West High School and worked at Alliance Laundry Systems for 10 years....

Duane Henry Heinbigner

Duane Henry Heinbigner

Jun 29, 2021

Duane H. Heinbigner, age 89, passed away Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021, at Edenbrook of Oshkosh. He was born to the late Henry and Louise (Schock) Heinbigner on May 19, 1932. After the unfortunate passing of his mother Louise, his father married Gertrude, who was like a second mother to him. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Duane went on...

David Lee Halsey

David Lee Halsey

Jun 28, 2021

David Lee Halsey, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on February 3, 1935, to the late Leorn and Marian (Ryan) Halsey. David married Marlene Rothe on September 24, 1960, until she preceded him in death on September 19, 2012. David served in the Korean War in the...

Richard "Dick" C. Boese

Richard "Dick" C. Boese

Jun 28, 2021

Richard “Dick” C. Boese, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Norman and Geraldine (Jewson) Boese in Oshkosh. Dick married Julianne Mary Mitchell on October 5, 1963 and their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth and Tracy. Dick was a proud veteran of...