Obituaries

Tammy  Lynn Kielbasa

Tammy Lynn Kielbasa

Aug 22, 2021

Dr. Tammy Lynn Kielbasa of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021, at the Gunderson Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Tammy was born on December 16, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald and Carole Johnson. Tammy moved to Fort Atkinson, WI.early in life and attended High school there, participating in many activities including the school...

Harriet R. Clochesy

Harriet R. Clochesy

Aug 19, 2021

Harriet R. Clochesy, age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Residence at Oshkosh (formally The Waterford). She was born to the late Harold and Ella (Mehnert) Clochesy on October 12, 1929, in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1947. After high school, Harriet began her career as a secretary at Rockwell Inc. She...

Louise M. Maxwell

Louise M. Maxwell

Aug 18, 2021

Louise M. Maxwell, age 66, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born to the late Richard and Dorothy (Jensen) Maxwell on October 14, 1954, in Oshkosh, WI. Louise was a graduate from Lourdes High School. Louise married Bryan Kallies on August 5, 2005, and they were together until...

Wyona J. Pope

Wyona J. Pope

Aug 17, 2021

Wyona Joyce Pope was born on December 19, 1930, as the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Michels) Posorske in the town of Rushford, Eureka, WI. Wyona, who aged 90 beautiful years, passed peacefully at 7:20 in the morning on August 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Wyona graduated from Oshkosh High School. Although she aspired to become a pilot in...

Tom L. Woodland

Tom L. Woodland

Aug 16, 2021

Tom Lee Woodland, age 65, passed away at home on Monday, August 16, 2021. Tom was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 9, 1955, to the late Rolind and Marcella (Kotowski) Woodland. He was born a little brother to Bruce and Jim and later became a big brother to Jack, Mary, Jean, and Steven. As one of seven children, Tom...

Elvise J. Mcdowell

Elvise J. Mcdowell

Aug 15, 2021

Elvise J. McDowell, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Mayberry Manor. She was born to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Phillips) Alverson in Oshkosh on September 13, 1936. Elvise was an animal lover, and she especially loved her two cats - Bumper and Ginger. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and loved music...

Jack M. Petersen

Jack M. Petersen

Aug 14, 2021

Jack M. Petersen, age 97 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was born on August 3, 1924 to the late Melvin and Esther (Doemel) Petersen. Jack married Beverly Breaker on June 29, 1946 and they were blessed with two daughters Barbara and Jodi. Jack served in the United States Navy from 1942...

Gary Vincent Eck

Gary Vincent Eck

Aug 14, 2021

Gary Vincent Eck, of Oshkosh, passed away at the young age of 51 after a brief illness. His wife Patty, daughter Lauren and son Austin were by his side. Gary was born in Chicago on March 14, 1970 to Jack & Kathy (Snezeck) Eck. Gary, along with his mom, dad and older brother Bill, moved to Green Bay in 1979....

James "Rick" Richard Steiner

James "Rick" Richard Steiner

Aug 13, 2021

On August 13th, 2021, at the age of 65, James “Rick” Richard Steiner died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism at Aurora Health Center in Oshkosh, WI. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones. Rick married his wife Jane Thompson in December of 1978 and together they had four children Shawna, Joshua, Anna, and Jacob. He was baptized...

Thomas J. Kaufmann

Thomas J. Kaufmann

Aug 12, 2021

Thomas J. Kaufmann, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on February 1, 1945 to the late Florien and Marion (Voight) Kaufmann. Thomas married Myrna Potratz July 3, 1965 and their marriage was blessed with six children. Thomas worked 18 years at both the Universal foundry and Bemis....

John E. Brown

John E. Brown

Aug 12, 2021

John E. Brown, age 87 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Boulder, CO to the late Robert and Eunice (Bluhm) Brown on September 15, 1933. John married Bernice Sheveland on February 13, 1954 and had five children. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, he...

Shirleen R. Rescheske

Shirleen R. Rescheske

Aug 10, 2021

Shirleen Rescheske was called to come home on August 10, 2021, at the age of 89 and is at peace by the one that she prayed to every night as her faith was strong. She was born in Oshkosh February 24, 1932, to Frank and Agnes (Thiele) Praxl. Shirleen was united in marriage to Ralph Rescheske on October 4, 1952,...

Anna May Vanden Heuvel

Anna May Vanden Heuvel

Aug 8, 2021

Anna May Vanden Heuvel, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 8th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14, 1928 to the late Frederick and Charlotte (Payton) Wasmundt. She was united in the Sacrament of Marriage on July 2, 1955 to Robert Vanden Heuvel at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute....

Danny A. Curtis

Danny A. Curtis

Aug 3, 2021

Danny A. Curtis, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on September 16, 1948, to the late Duwayne and Virginia (Farrer) Curtis. Danny enjoyed being a part of the Friends of the Library for the Oshkosh Public Library and a local square dance club. Danny worked for...

Marcia J. Smith Leslie

Marcia J. Smith Leslie

Aug 3, 2021

Marcia Smith Leslie died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 3, surrounded by family and close friends. She was born in Oshkosh on December 5, 1937, to Julia Anne Smith and Dr. Leonard Marshall Smith, MD. She was raised from age 10 by her mother Julia, and stepfather Arthur Leupold. Marcia attended Rose C. Swart Training School, Oshkosh Public High...

Trent L. Staerkel

Trent L. Staerkel

Jul 30, 2021

Trent L. Staerkel, age 56 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on October 18, 1964, to Ralph and Dorothy Strong. After the death of Ralph, Dorothy met Gerald Staerkel, who later adopted Trent and raised him as his own. He always had a love for rock and roll...

Patricia "Pat" R Johnson

Patricia "Pat" R Johnson

Jul 30, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Johnson (Nee Scott) of Oshkosh, passed away on July 30, 2021 at the age of 79. Pat was born in Shorewood Wisconsin, daughter of Bert and Ruth (nee Hayek) Scott. Mother of Laurie Hocking, Scott (Mary) Hocking, stepson Jay (Valerie) Johnson, stepdaughter Kristin (Dave) Kaczmarek. Grandchildren Zak, Chaz, Trevor, Brian, Ashley, Sarah, Alina and Logan. Pat is further...

Merry Jo Wing

Merry Jo Wing

Jul 30, 2021

Merry Jo Wing, age 65 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1955 in West Bend to the late Marvin and Delores (Proeber) Huberty. Throughout Merry’s life, she worked for Social Services. She enjoyed playing scrabble, and other card games, as well as traveling. She had a love...

Irene E. Garbe

Irene E. Garbe

Jul 27, 2021

Irene E. Garbe, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born on November 9, 1946 to the late Edward Drebus and Jeanette Hurst. She married Richard Garbe on July 9, 1977 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ and was blessed with two sons. Irene was a lifelong member of Emmanuel UCC....

Gail Y. Mcneil

Gail Y. Mcneil

Jul 27, 2021

Gail Y. McNeil, age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville. She was born in Oshkosh on August 25, 1947, to late Robert and Ruth (Otto) Stowe. Gail was united in marriage to David McNeil on May 17, 1980. Gail loved to cook and bake, many times doing it for people she felt needed...