Obituaries
Sharon L. Wilson
Jun 8, 2021
Sharon L. Wilson, age 78 of Berlin, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at KindredHearts of Green Lake. She was born on June 5, 1943 to the late Ervin and Esther Behnke in Oshkosh. Sharon married Gary Wilson on January 3, 1962, and their marriage was blessed with six children. Sharon stayed busy raising her children in her early...
Jeanette M. Long
Jun 3, 2021
Jeanette Meredith Long, age 98, passed away peacefully of natural causes the afternoon of June 3rd 2021 at Mercy Ascension Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jeanette was born March 3rd, 1923, in Waukegan, Illinois, the 5th child and 4th daughter of Clinton Dewitt and Louise Spoor. She graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1941, where she was on the Girls...
Jerald H. Elmer
Jun 2, 2021
Jerry Elmer, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Jerry was born in Oshkosh to the late Gordon and Dorothy Elmer on June 9, 1949. Jerry enjoyed woodworking, reading, and most importantly cherished his family above all else. A strong Christian, he was a member of Martin Luther church. Jerry was a kind...
Norval M Gander
May 28, 2021
Norval M. Gander, age 88, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born to the late James and Marion (Brockway) Tucker in Antigo on August 15, 1932. Norval married Maynard Krause and together they had two children. Maynard and Norval were together until Maynard‘s passing in 1986. Norval married Leslie Gander on May 14,...
Ronald W. Leeman
May 25, 2021
Ronald W. Leeman, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Oshkosh to the late Clarence and Elva (Curtiss) Leeman. Ron graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1959. He was a trust officer at the First National Bank of Oshkosh and later...
Johanna H. Raddatz
May 25, 2021
Johanna H. Raddatz, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Johanna was born on March 12, 1947 to the late Harold and Ruth (Gabrilska) Raddatz in Oshkosh. She was baptized and confirmed at New Bethel Church. She attended Black Wolf School, which was a one room schoolhouse for grades 1-8, and graduated from Oshkosh High School...
Walter C. Schwartz
May 24, 2021
Walter C. Schwartz, age 100, passed away at the Courtyard at Oshkosh Assisted Living on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born to the late Conrad and Anna (Wolfe) Schwartz on July 25, 1920, in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from East Side High School, Walter joined the Army Air Corps where he worked on airplanes during World War II....
Ronald "Ron" Lee Metz
May 17, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Lee Metz, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly at his home on May 17, 2021, at the age of 88. Ron was born in Oshkosh to the late Rudolph and Gwendolyn Metz on August 13, 1932. Ron was extremely proud to have served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953 during the Korean War. On September 4, 1954, he married...
Timothy S. Busch
May 13, 2021
Timothy (Tim) Stephen Busch, 61, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at sunrise on May 13, 2021, with his wife Lorie at his bedside. Tim was born to Lloyd Clinton Busch and Rhoda Marie Falk Busch, on July 11, 1959 in Marinette, Wisconsin. He attended Preble High School in Green Bay and went on...
Rita A. Grunwald
May 11, 2021
Rita A. (Freiberg) Grunwald passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2021. She was born on April 1, 1927, the only daughter of Frank and Alice (Verhaege) Smet of Antwerp, Belgium. She was born in New York City and returned as an infant with her parents to Belgium until her teen years when she came back with her...
Edward O. Langolf
May 10, 2021
Edward O. Langolf, age 80, passed away peacefully holding the hands of his loved ones on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1941 in Fond du Lac to the late Peter and Marguerite (Burroughs) Langolf. Ed was a truck driver for Vulcan Manufacturing and other companies. Every year he ran Ed’s Campground during EAA. He met...
Brian J. Harron
May 8, 2021
Brian J. Harron, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Brian was born in Oshkosh on June 17, 1960 to James Harron and Jo (Brouchek) Riese. Brian graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1978 and served four years in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of Sergeant. He was a mechanic on the F-4 Phantom...
Willard E. Smith
May 7, 2021
Willard Eugene Smith (“Will” and/or “Bill”), age 93, passed away May 7th, 2021, at his home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Willard was born May 4, 1928, in Hastings, Nebraska. He was the son of Kenneth Edmund Smith & Zatha Beatrice Smith (Crosier). On November 6, 1954, he married Annemarie Helene Todt, in Stuttgart, Germany. Willard was raised in Lexington, Nebraska on...
Rosemary A. Brisbane
May 7, 2021
Rosemary A. Brisbane, age 93, passed away at her home on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born to the late Earl and Ruth (Akey) Brisbane in Fond du Lac on August 20, 1927. Rosemary graduated from Fond du Lac High School. She married Oliver Keller in Fond du Lac. Rosemary worked as a secretary for the Fire Department, where...
Marion A. Oehler
May 4, 2021
Marion A Oehler, age 92, of Oshkosh, WI passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Thedacare Medical Center Neenah. Marion was born on November 22, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Ella (Jorgenson) Voigt. Marion married Gale L Oehler on March 29, 1948 at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Marion spent most of her working career at Morgan...
Carl W. Reynolds Jr.
May 4, 2021
Carl W. Reynolds Jr., age 68 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1952 to the late Carl and Dorothy (Colka) Reynolds Sr. Carl enjoyed going for bike rides, barbequing with family and friends, attending Sawdust Days, and sitting outside with a Bud Light. He is survived by his...
Sarah Anne Calkins
May 2, 2021
Sarah Anne Calkins, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Oshkosh. She was born in Fort Meyers, FL on March 4, 1987 to Michael and Sharon (Schreiber) Calkins. Sarah loved being with her friends. She loved music, her family, and her cat. Sarah was a member at Living Water Lutheran Church. Sarah is survived by her...
Marvin A. Pelky
Apr 28, 2021
Marvin A. Pelky, age 78, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on October 2, 1942 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Straski) Pelky. Marvin graduated from Oshkosh High School and was the quarterback for their football team. He went on to graduate from North Dakota...
Kathleen M. Hettenhaus
Apr 26, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” (McGarry) Hettenhaus of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She died at home of natural causes on April 26th, 2021, at the age of 77. She was born April 1st, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kathy had a vibrant spirit, an infectious sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. Just...
Nancy L. Koss
Apr 25, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we share the death of Nancy Lee Koss. Nancy died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Nancy was born on January 4, 1935 to the late Leroy and Eleanor (Savinske) Kittoe. On February 6, 1954 she married Robert Koss. Nancy, along with her husband owned and operated Jabber’s Bar. There they made a...
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