Jun 12, 2020

Russell Harry Pettibone, 72, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. Russ was born to Dorothy (Dottie) Polfuss and Russell Pettibone Sr. in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on March 4, 1948. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1966 and continued on to technical college where he received...

Jun 9, 2020

The previously planned Celebration of Life for Bonnie Patzlaff (nee Sager) has been postponed indefinitely. The family expresses their profound appreciation to all who have reached out since Bonnie passed in June of 2020. In lieu of a formal celebration, we ask that you please take a moment to reflect on your personal fond memories of her; we know there...

Jun 6, 2020

Walter “Wally” O. Wright, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Aurora Medical Center on June 6, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh to the late Floyd and Marie (Geiger) Wright on April 23, 1931. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Lorraine Stadler, and together they created a beautiful family of six children. Wally...

Jun 6, 2020

Penny C. Butler, age 58 of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on January 13, 1962 to the late George and Anna (Bowman) Butler in Detroit, MI. Penny liked to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a jokester; she always had a joke to tell. In that...

Jun 5, 2020

May 31, 2020

Shirley A. Pellinger, age 80, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 31, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born to the late Walter and Helen (Perock) Schmidt on August 12, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1957 and worked as an administrative assistant at Williams & Williams Law Offices. Shirley...

May 28, 2020

Donald D. Ring, age 84, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 at Bethel Home. He was born on July 28, 1935 in Fond du Lac, a son of John and Catherine Roth Ring. He was baptized and confirmed at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. He graduated from Fond du Lac High School. On June 15, 1957...

May 28, 2020

Joan C. Gates, age 88, passed away May 28, 2020 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. She was born June 27, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Nickolas and Charlotte Wiertick. Joan married Joseph F. Gates at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church on September 26, 1953. They had two children: Gary Gates and Gayle Gates. In 1968 they moved from...

May 26, 2020

Marian Lorraine Peppler, age 90 passed away on May 26, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Berlin, WI to the late John and Clara (Neitzke) Ream. Marian married Emanuel “Manny” Peppler on October 2, 1954. Marian worked as a secretary in her earlier years, became a stay at home mom and eventually went...

May 25, 2020

Michael R. Wills Sr., age 27, passed away on May 25, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1993 to Matthew and Michelle Wills he worked at Neenah Foundry as a pattern layerer, a job that he loved. He enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his son, Michael Junior, and traveling with one of his...

May 24, 2020

After a brief battle with cancer, Jill D. Werbeckes, age 63, passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Jill was the first born in a family of five. As such, she was everyone’s big sister, a role she took to heart. Jill was the perfect person to have as a...

May 23, 2020

Jerrold J. Tank, age 80, passed away on May 23, 2020 at Park View Health Center. He was born in Oshkosh on April 27, 1940 to the late John and Dorothy (Klier) Tank. In September of 1967, Jerry married Mary Dougherty. Together they had two children. Jerrold worked for badger Federal Services as the Safety Director. Jerrold is survived by...

May 23, 2020

Melvin George Matulle, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 at The Waterford at Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on April 28th, 1933 to the late George and Ella (Ulrich) Matulle. On July 11, 1955, Melvin married Betty Hinz. Melvin was raised on and owned the Matulle Century Farm, est. 1871, passed down for generations and...

May 22, 2020

Oliver “Hammie” Ethan Mitchell Burton, 3 months of Oshkosh, passed away on May 22, 2020. He was born on January 31, 2020 to Veronica Rodriguez and Mitchell Burton at 6:39 PM weighing 8 lbs 8 oz and was 20.5 inches long with beautiful long black hair and eyes so bright! Oliver was an old soul. One that just looking at...

May 21, 2020

Lillian M. Brewer, age 93 of Hancock, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1926. She was born in Oshkosh but moved to Milwaukee after marrying Edward. She worked for over 30 years as a custodian for the Shorewood School District. Lillian is survived by her son, Dennis (Denise) Brewer; grandchildren, Kim (Andy) Bilda,...

May 19, 2020

Harvey K. Hartman passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 19th with his family at his side. Harvey was born in Oshkosh on September 18, 1928 to George “Huck” and Otilia “Tillie” (Youngwirth) Hartman. He attended Oshkosh High School and in 1946 enlisted in the US Navy. He returned home in 1948 and married Diane Granberg on December...

May 18, 2020

Arlene A. Huelsbeck, age 89, passed away at Evergreen ShareHaven on May 18, 2020. She was born to the late Joseph and Louise (DeDecker) Shebilske on June 20, 1930 in Appleton, WI. She married Gilbert Huelsbeck on November 24, 1951; and together they shared almost 58 years together until his passing on May 25, 2009. They lived in Appleton until...

May 12, 2020

John (Jack) W. Ihrig, age 84, passed away in his home on the 12th of May. John was born on August 30, 1935 to the late George and Katherine (Koller) Ihrig in Park Falls, WI. On December 27, 1958 Jack married Rosalie Neubauer at St. Vincent Catholic Church. He attended Fox Valley Technical College where he obtained an Associates Degree....

May 12, 2020

Carol was born March 18, 1938 in Racine to the late Edward and Martina (Pfeiffer) Strelka and died on 12 May surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School (valedictorian) and then obtained several Human Resource certificates. Carol worked in many administrative/human resource positions at Children’s House, Flynn Detective Agency, The Telephone Company and Lincoln...

May 11, 2020

Attention: Due to weather, the visitation and service will be held at the Lake View Memorial Park chapel instead of graveside. Donald W. Robinson, age 88 formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 of natural causes, at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1931 to the late Henry and Edna (Raven) Robinson in Oshkosh. Donald...