Obituaries

Thomas R. Renner

Thomas R. Renner

Jan 11, 2021

Thomas R. Renner, age 77, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away at his residence on Monday January 11, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1943 in Waukesha, Wisconsin where he graduated high school. On March 8, 1969 he married Kaylynn Kaiser. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1988. He married his wife of 30 years Nancy Hanson...

Delores M. Sheveland

Delores M. Sheveland

Jan 11, 2021

Delores M. Sheveland, age 87 of Redgranite, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1933 to the late Alice Conlin. Delores married Gordon Sheveland on November 10, 1951 and their marriage was blessed with two sons. Delores worked as a housekeeper at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for over 15 years. She was a member...

Audrey L. Harris

Audrey L. Harris

Jan 10, 2021

Audrey L. Harris, age 91 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born to the late Clarence and Mary (Malone) Saville in Detroit, MI. on September 25, 1929. Audrey married John Harris on January 29, 1950. Their marriage was blessed with four children. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Madonna College in...

Darrell N. Hinz

Darrell N. Hinz

Jan 10, 2021

Darrell N. Hinz, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2021, surrounded by his family. The oldest of five siblings, Darrell was born on February 2nd, 1928 to dairy farmers August and Goldie Hinz of Van Dyne. He met Virginia “Ginny” in 1946 at the Oshkosh Roller Rink. Ginny recalls he wasn’t a good skater,...

James R. Murphy

James R. Murphy

Jan 10, 2021

My soul mate, James “Murph” Murphy has moved on to another bar in heaven. James Richard Murphy was born to Charlotte and John “Jug” Murphy on July 16, 1955. He attended Lourdes in Oshkosh. Many of his classmates are still friends to this day. Murph is survived by his mother, Charlotte J. Murphy; brother, Robert Murphy; sister, Joanne (Bill) Fenrich;...

Gilbert G Reichenberger Sr.

Gilbert G Reichenberger Sr.

Jan 10, 2021

Gilbert G. Reichenberger Sr., 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on January 10, 2021. Gilbert was born on August 5, 1931 to the late Albert and Mae (Eyers) Reichenberger. He graduated from Oshkosh High. Gilbert married Leona DuChateau and they had 10 children together. They were together until Leona’s passing on June 30, 2008. Gilbert enjoyed gardening, wood...

Julie Ann Kent

Julie Ann Kent

Jan 8, 2021

Julie Ann Kent, age 59, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1961 in Waupaca, WI to the late Kenneth and Nancy (Diener) Zabel. Julie was united in marriage to David Kent on February 8, 1992 in Oshkosh. Julie graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1979. She dealt with Myotonic Dystrophy for many years...

Robert L. Schafer

Robert L. Schafer

Jan 8, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Schafer, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh on December 28, 1946 to the late Lyle and Marion (Peerenboom) Schafer. Bob was united in marriage to Kathy Duex on April 8, 1967. Bob worked at Oshkosh Corporation for 42 years until he retired in...

Larry L. Alexander

Larry L. Alexander

Jan 7, 2021

Larry L. Alexander (The Legend, as his kids liked to call him), passed away on 1/7/21, at the age of 77, in his home at the Waterford, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born in Oshkosh on August 26, 1943, a son of Samuel and Doris Alexander. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, class of 1961, and he served...

Harlan Durkee

Harlan Durkee

Jan 7, 2021

Harlan A. Durkee, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Harold and Leona (Marden) Durkee on June 25, 1938. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, he joined the United States Army and served his country proudly. Harlan married Norma and together they had three children. They were...

Beverly A. Bethke

Beverly A. Bethke

Jan 6, 2021

Beverly “Bev” A. Bethke, age 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on March 2, 1931 to the late Floyd and Ethel (Covill) Appleby. Bev graduated from Oshkosh High School, and soon after, married Victor Bethke. The couple was joined in marriage on May 5, 1950 in her mother’s home....

Larry "Jess" James Piotter

Larry "Jess" James Piotter

Jan 5, 2021

Larry James “Jess” Piotter, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 5th at his home in Berlin, in the presence of his two sons, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jess was born on February 27th, 1945 and was the third child of Martin and Lucille Schultz Piotter. Jess graduated from Omro High School in 1963 and was a member...

Crista Lee Johnson-Schmidli

Crista Lee Johnson-Schmidli

Jan 5, 2021

Crista Lee Johnson-Schmidli, Age 40, passed away unexpectedly January 5th, 2021. Crista was born in Appleton, WI to Lance and Judy (Stammer) Johnson on December 5th, 1980. She is survived by her children, Dylan and Allison Schmidli as well as their father Eric (Missy) Schmidli; Parents Lance and Judy Johnson and Bonus Parents Greg and Diana Schmidli; Grandparents Gordon and...

Dorothy H. Pfaffenroth

Dorothy H. Pfaffenroth

Jan 4, 2021

Dorothy Pfaffenroth loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma & sister passed away on January 4, 2021 at 91 years old. She was born the 1st of 9 children to Ernest & Ruth Pettit on Dec. 22 1929. She married Seymour Hassler, he proceeded her in death in 1984. On Feb 10, 1990 she married Lawrence Pfaffenroth in Oshkosh. Dorothy retired from...

Norman E. Schilcher

Norman E. Schilcher

Jan 3, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norman Edward Schilcher on January 3rd, 2021. Family was at his side as he listened to Frank Sinatra sing, “My Way”. He was looking forward to one day reuniting with his wife of 63 years, Charlotte, who predeceased him in 2019. Norman was born July 17, 1934 in Oshkosh to...

Harley Lee Boelter

Harley Lee Boelter

Dec 31, 2020

Harley Lee Boelter, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2020. Harley was born in Wautoma, Wisconsin to William and Adaline (Wedde) Boelter on August 2, 1944. He married Sandra Swiatczak on October 30, 1965 and together they had two sons and had a wonderful life. Harley enjoyed travelling with Sandra, golfing, and...

John  W. Nelson

John W. Nelson

Dec 30, 2020

John W. Nelson, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1948 to James and Marie (Payne) Nelson. On December 3, 1968, he married Donna M. Berger. After school, John served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He worked at Arrowhead Conveyor and after 25 years, he...

Shirley A. Rumlow

Shirley A. Rumlow

Dec 29, 2020

Shirley Rumlow passed away December 29, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. She was ready for Jesus to take her by the hand and go to heaven. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 19, 1948, a daughter of Archie and Florence (Horn) Rumlow. Shirley’s favorite thing was to rock and listen to her Charlie Pride cd. Shirley really enjoyed...

Benjamin Charles Gawaresky

Benjamin Charles Gawaresky

Dec 28, 2020

Benjamin Charles Gawaresky Jr., age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 13, 1947 in Oshkosh, a son of Benjamin and Margaret Spanbauer Gawaresky. On July 9, 1977 he married Linda Lancour in Oshkosh. During his younger days, Ben obtained his barber license and worked with his father...

Geraldine "Gerry" Miller

Geraldine "Gerry" Miller

Dec 26, 2020

Geraldine (Gerry) I. Miller age 89 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Arborview Manor with her daughters by her side. She was born to the late Fred and Clara (Hirte) Schmidt on February 26, 1931 in Oshkosh, WI. She married her first true love Alden (Aldy) Hudson in 1950, together they had two daughters. After his passing,...