Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2024

Allan "Al" Ebben, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Winneconne, WI. He will be remembered by all who met him. Al never hesitated to help family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, boating, yard work, sitting in his backyard with family and friends, and his coffee meetings with...

Jan 6, 2024

10-19-1937 – 01-06-2024

Harold William Thorpe, lovingly known as Skip since he was a small child, was born on October 19, 1937, in Mineral Point, WI to Harold and Laura (Fitzsimons) Thorpe. Skip recalled many happy memories spending time with relatives on their family farms in Southwest Wisconsin, instilling a deep appreciation for the strong women...

Jan 4, 2024

Orville Wohlrabe, age 89, of the Town of Clayton passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home. He was born September 15, 1934, to the late Herbert and Elsie Wohlrabe. On September 22, 1951, Orville married Mary Jane Schuman at St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage in Amherst, WI. For almost 40 years, he worked at Marathon Paper/Georgia Pacific until...

Jan 2, 2024

Beverly Ann (nee Berger) Kromm of Omro, was called to her heavenly-home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Beverly was born to John and Irma Berger on July 24, 1928. She grew up in Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946. Beverly had numerous jobs before settling down in Omro to help run the family farm...

Dec 21, 2023

Sandra Pascarella was born on September 8, 1937, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Sandy passed away peacefully in her home in Winneconne on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 86.

Sandy proudly devoted her life to raising her four sons, Andrew Jr., Donald, David, and Richard. She was also a proud grandmother of nine special...

Dec 18, 2023

Lynn Brian Pinch, a veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Monday, December 18, 2023. Lynn was born April 3, 1948, to James Pinch and Betty (Pfeiffer) Pinch. He attended Rosendale High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, and was recognized for his honorable service with commendation and good...

Dec 17, 2023

Roberta Lee Larson "Bobbie" passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 88 after a heart- breaking battle with dementia.

Roberta was born May 15, 1935, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Chester and Leona Fox. Her family later moved to Plainfield, Wisconsin where she completed her high school education.  Upon graduation she attended...

Dec 16, 2023

Steven W. Allen passed away at his home on December 16, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, his loving family by his side. Steve is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janice Allen; his children, Zachary Allen, Lucas (Brandy) Allen; grandsons, Gus and Grady; parents, Gerald and Mary Allen; brother, Robert (Angie) Allen; sister, Catherine (Jeff)...

Dec 16, 2023

Lindsay Ann Gunderson, 40, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born December 9, 1983, and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. Lindsay worked as a dietary aide at Bethel Home in Oshkosh where she took pride in knowing the work she did was essential to the people she served.

Lindsay...

Dec 15, 2023

Scott Johnson, 60, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was born January 29, 1963, to Curt and Linda (Renel) Johnson. Scott was a 1981 graduate of Winneconne High School. In November of 1981 Scott married his high school sweetheart, Teri Laird.

For over 20 years,...

Dec 14, 2023

Vivian Victoria Masanz, 90, of Winneconne, WI died of cancer on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born in Marathon County WI. on January 23, 1933, to Sophie and Louis Stencil. Vivian met her future husband, Eugene Masanz, at Poplar Tree Ballroom, in Marathon County. Eugene and Vivian began dating in July of 1948, and were married in...

Dec 11, 2023

Lawrence Kriescher, Winchester, passed away December 11, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family, following a long battle with cancer. He was born March 25, 1952, to the late Clifford and Myrtle (Vannieuwenhoven) Kriescher. Larry graduated from Premontre High School in 1970 and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College....

Dec 10, 2023

Frank Bork, 86, of Winchester passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by loving family. He was born September 21, 1937, to the late Albert and Ella (Christianson) Bork. Frank was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. He attended the Royer School in the Town of Clayton and was a 1956 graduate of...