Obituaries

Peter W. Gillingham

Peter W. Gillingham

May 8, 2025

Peter W. Gillingham, age 74, of Oshkosh WI, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on May 8, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia.

He was born on February 5, 1951 to the late John and Mary Jayne (Wagner) Gillingham in Oshkosh, WI.

Peter's unwavering positivity, boundless love, and steadfast support touched everyone who knew him. He...

Dean T. Patterson

Dean T. Patterson

May 3, 2025

In the early afternoon of May 3, 2025 and surrounded by family, Dean Thomas Patterson was swept away from this earth into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dean was born at home in Alexis, Il to Thomas and Justina (nee Davis) Patterson on January 30, 1933. He would later spend most of his adult life...

Robert D. Schmunk

Robert D. Schmunk

May 2, 2025

Robert D. Schmunk, age 88 of Omro, WI, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Gabriels Villa Oshkosh with his family at his side. He was born to Alex and Christine (Lautenschlager) Schmunk.

He graduated from Omro High School in 1954. He married Muriel A Danke On May 19, 1956 at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro WI. Robert was employed at...

Joyce E. Lloyd

Joyce E. Lloyd

Apr 24, 2025

Joyce Elizabeth Lloyd, born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on March 28th, 1929 to Harvey and Eunice Meyer, passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. Joyce went to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family.

As a child, Joyce enjoyed being the only sister to her four brothers, Harvey "Rock", Douglas, Richard, and Tom. Her days...

Joshua Hogan

Joshua Hogan

Apr 24, 2025

Josh Hogan, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2025, in Omro, WI.

Josh was born on October 1,1998 in Oshkosh WI. He attended schools in Omro and was a member of the Omro High School Graduating Class of 2016. Josh attended Michigan Tech and UW-Oshkosh.

Josh is survived by his parents Carrie & Joel Hogan, Brother Jacob Hogan and many...

Kenneth Averkamp

Kenneth Averkamp

Apr 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected death of Ken Averkamp, age 37 on April 24, 2025, of Oshkosh. Ken was deeply loved by all that knew him, and we are all left with shattered hearts.

Kenneth David Averkamp was born February 24, 1988, to his parents Daniel Averkamp & Tammy Peters in Oshkosh, WI.

Ken was...

Barbara Miner

Barbara Miner

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara Rose "Barb" Miner, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born on April 1, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barb brought joy and warmth to those around her. Her cheerful spirit and ever-present smile made her a beloved presence among family and friends throughout her life.

Barb found happiness in life's simple pleasures. A devoted Green...

Richard M. Carlson

Richard M. Carlson

Apr 16, 2025

Richard “Rick” M. Carlson, age 78 of Neenah, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born in Winnipeg, Canada on August 17, 1946, to the late John and Ruth (Berg) Carlson.

A dual citizen, he made his way to the United States after World War II, where his family settled in Illinois. Over the years, Rick found himself captivated...

Alice M. Lambert

Alice M. Lambert

Apr 15, 2025

Alice M. Lambert, age 89 of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born in Forest Park, Illinois on August 7, 1935, the daughter of William and Anna (Vierow) Bruenning.

In 1953 she graduated from Proviso Township High School. She was employed as a secretary for Sear Roebuck at their headquarters on Homan Ave....

Herbert Edward Doemel Jr

Herbert Edward Doemel Jr

Apr 12, 2025

Herbert Edward Doemel, Jr, age 85, of Oshkosh, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12th at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

He was born September 10, 1939 to Herbert Sr and Edna (Covill) Doemel in Oshkosh. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and also served in the US Army National Guard, seeing active duty during the Bay...

Patricia "Patti" A. Rost

Patricia "Patti" A. Rost

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Ann Rost,84, passed away peacefully on April 12,2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 24,1940 in Oshkosh to the late Raymond and Mildred (Leet) Rost.

Patti was a loving, strong women. She was a survivor, honest, generous and an all-around beautiful soul to those around her. She loved gardening and taking in the...

Sue Rumlow

Sue Rumlow

Apr 11, 2025

Sue Sharon (Bennett) Rumlow, age 91, affectionately known as 'The Suepervisor' to her loved ones, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro, WI, on April 11, 2025, with her family beside her.

Born on March 9, 1934, in Wheatland, Missouri, she was the daughter of Carol (Ihrig) Jenkins and Seth W. Bennett. Sue graduated from...

Richard T. Lloyd

Richard T. Lloyd

Apr 10, 2025

Obituary of SFC (ret.) Richard T. Lloyd Sr.

Richard (Rick) T. Lloyd Sr., of Wakefield, Kansas, passed away at his home on 04/10/2025. Rick was born to Kenneth (Chirp) and Joyce (Jee) Lloyd on February 2,1949 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, raised with his two brothers, Tom and Doug on a farm outside of Pickett, Wisconsin. Rick graduated from Oshkosh High School in...

Ilse Weitz

Ilse Weitz

Apr 9, 2025

Ilse Weitz, age 84 of Oshkosh, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 9, 2025. She was born in Wilhelmshaven, Germany on September 2, 1940, to Hermann and Herta (Schmidt) Aissen. Ilse was a devoted mother to her five children, her pride and joy.

Ilse migrated from Wilhelmshaven, Germany to the USA in 1959. She traveled by plane...

Raymond B. Rewalt

Raymond B. Rewalt

Apr 9, 2025

Raymond B. Rewalt, age 92, of Oshkosh WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Evergreen Retirement Community.

Raymond was born on June 16, 1933 in Antigo, WI to the late Raymond A Rewalt and Elsie (Augestad) Rewalt. The family moved to Oshkosh in 1942. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1952. He then entered the...

Susan Zabel

Susan Zabel

Apr 9, 2025

Susan Zabel, 76 passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025.

Susan was born on February 18,1949. As a lifetime Winnebago County resident, she grew up on a dairy farm between Oshkosh and Winneconne before spending the rest of her life in Oshkosh. Susan attended Winneconne High School where she met lifelong friends Barb, Aeralyn and Arla. She loved nature,...

Janice Nitschke

Janice Nitschke

Apr 6, 2025

Janice Irene Nitschke, 84, of Oshkosh, WI passed away following a short battle with cancer and a broken back from a fall. Jan graduated from Oshkosh High School and worked for Dr. Joseph Petersik and many years for Kimberly-Clark Corp., where she made many lasting friendships.

Jan loved crocheting, word search puzzles, spending time at her cabin on Lily Lake,...

Deborah Chitel

Deborah Chitel

Apr 5, 2025

Deborah Chitel passed away April 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with Cancer. She passed away at home with loved ones by her side. Deb was a nurse for many years.

She is survived by her daughter, Hailey Chitel and son, Nick Chitel (Stephany). She is further survived by her parents, Jim and Dianne Senderhauf; brother, Darren Haidlinger; and sister,...

Matthew Marhefke

Matthew Marhefke

Apr 4, 2025

Matthew T. Marhefke, age 46, passed away unexpectedly, after battling multiple health issues on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh, WI to Thomas and Jean (Schmidt) Marhefke on December 20, 1978.

Matt graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1997. He then went on to become successful in manufacturing operations. Matt enjoyed spending...