Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Neil Starke passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born September 27, 1951, to the late Neil Sr. and Gladys (Schuster) Starke.

He attended Oshkosh West High School, graduating in 1971. For 25 years Neil worked at Park View Health Center in various roles, and then at Pacur Manufacturing for 10 years before retiring....

Mar 20, 2024

Leza Michelle (Wages) Ries, 55, of Larsen, Wisconsin, stepped into the healing arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a four-year battle with cancer.

Leza was born to James O. Wages Sr. and Leomi K. (Rentz) Wages on August 29, 1968, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Leza grew up in Worland, WY with her 3 younger...

Mar 18, 2024

Thomas Verkuilen, 83, of Winneconne died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born January 28, 1941, in Kaukauna, WI to the late Alvin and Gertrude (Stark) Verkuilen.

Tom was a graduate of Appleton High School. After being honorably discharged from serving in the U.S. Coast Guard he returned...

Mar 17, 2024

Anthony Palazzo, 85, of Poygan, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home. He was born February 7, 1939, in Chicago to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (LaVechia) Palazzo. Tony served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 9, 1964, he married Martha Houston. Tony worked as an elevator mechanic for 40 years in Local 2 of the...

Mar 11, 2024

Richard J. Moon, age 95, formerly of Oshkosh passed away Monday March 11, 2024, at William F. Green Veteran's Home in Bay Minette, Alabama.

Dick served our country in the United States Army during World Word II and the Korean War.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret Moon; and...

Mar 6, 2024

Eric Hanson of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

He was an avid fisherman, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was born in Long Beach, California and moved to Omro, Wisconsin, at the age of 2. Eric worked for Hoffmaster in Oshkosh for 43 years, ending his career as a master...

Feb 27, 2024

Gail "Buzzy" Schwandner of Appleton, formerly of Winneconne, went home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence and Victoria Wentzel. Gail graduated from Winneconne High School in 1954. On September 7, 1957, she married Raymond Schwandner. She was a long-time member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in...

Feb 26, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Allen Maki, 69, a cherished father, grandfather, and pillar of our family, who left us on Monday, February 26, 2024. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

He was born July 23, 1954, in Escanaba,...

Feb 13, 2024

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Gregory Lee Walther was called back from this world to return to our Lord above.

Born on March 16, 1972, Greg grew up in Omro where he graduated from Omro High School in 1990. He then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Greg moved to Neenah and worked...

Feb 9, 2024

Darrell L. Tritt, 83, of Omro, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at home. He was born April 16, 1940, to the late James Sr. and Hazel (Feavel) Tritt. Darrell was a 1959 graduate of Omro High School. On August 7, 1982, he married Judy (Peck) Faust. For over 30 years, Darrell worked at Mercury Marine until his retirement....

Feb 9, 2024

Charity "Pat" Carini

Having been weakened by multiple illnesses, Charity "Pat" Carini of Winneconne (late of Country Villa, Omro) now rests comfortably with the Lord as of February 9, 2024. She was born August 19, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Helen and Leo Greenley. She married Joseph A. Carini on March 31, 1951, in...

Feb 4, 2024

Georgia "Babe" S. Jensen, 84, of the Town of Vinland passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

She was born October 6, 1939, in Neenah to the late Frank and Lillian (Gibson) Reese. On October 4, 1958, she married Thomas Jensen at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah.

Feb 4, 2024

Rhonda M. (Johnson) Jacob, 73, of Winneconne, daughter of Melvin and Virginia (Gast) Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at home.

After 25 years of service, Rhonda retired from American Can in Neenah.

She was well loved in her community, donating her time to many different causes, including the American Legion...

Feb 2, 2024

James V. Holl

With a heavy heart, we lost Jim to a 2 ½ year battle with cancer, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at home with his family at his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karla (Braun) Holl;...

Jan 29, 2024

Christian "Minnie" G. Rutten, of Boom Bay, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 30, 1929, in Little Chute to the late Walter and Ardina (Vanderburgt) Rutten. Chris was a graduate of St. John's Catholic Grade School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 30,...

Jan 27, 2024

Janis L. Breaker, 95, formerly of Larsen, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.

She was born January 2, 1929, to the late Herbert and Helen (Retzlaff) Dorow.

Janis is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Joanne Dorow; and nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Janis was also preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2024

Virginia L. Rogers

With a heavy heart, we lost our sister and aunt on Friday, January 19, 2024. Virginia "Ginny" was the first-born child to Clarence and Margaret Rogers in Middleton, Wisconsin on April 1, 1947. She was baptized at St. Luke's in Middleton on June 15, 1947.

The family lived in Delevan, Clintonville,...

Jan 16, 2024

Jeff Nenning, 69, of Winneconne, formerly of Menasha, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca; his daughter, Melinda and family; son, Adam and family; his stepdaughter, Christie; and his grandsons, Cody and Billy.

Preceding Jeff in death were his parents,...

Jan 14, 2024

Jeremy "Jabber" Malnory, 42, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home. He was born to Gene and Darlene (Kallas) Malnory on October 26, 1981.

Jeremy was an avid deer hunter, also duck, turkey, rabbit, whatever was in season. Fishing was also a favorite pastime. This was his happy space, the great...

Jan 11, 2024

Eleanor Kester joined her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband Willert Kester on Thursday, January 11, 2024, just a few weeks before her 101st birthday. Eleanor was born in Oshkosh on February 2, 1923, to Edna and Charles Baier. She graduated from Oshkosh High school and attended Oshkosh Vocational and Business school. In 1942 she was united in...