Obituaries

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...

Dec 9, 2023

Bernice Ann Flanigan, age 92, of the Town of Poygan, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born February 17, 1931, in the Town of Poygan to the late Leslie and Anna Lee.

On September 4, 1948, she married Norman "Norm" Flanigan at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan. She along with her husband Norm,...

Dec 8, 2023

Jerald "Jerry" Kasdorf, 79, of Neenah, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 15, 1944, son of Anita Seidelman (nee Kasdorf).

Jerry is survived by Charlise Kasdorf, his loving wife of nearly 48 years; daughter, Nicole (Jason) Mangino; and son, Thomas Kasdorf. He is further survived by a...

Dec 7, 2023

Carlene A. Verkuilen, 93, of Winneconne, peacefully passed away at home into the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1930, in Highland Park, Illinois to the late Earl and Blanche Smith.

Carlene is survived by a son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Doreen; grandchildren, Derek, Evan and MacKenzie, Chad; and one...

Dec 4, 2023

Walley Gene Day, age 73, passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Appleton WI on November 14, 1950, the son of Gene and Germaine Day. He was survived by his siblings, Terry (Cindy) Day, Jeffrey Day, Debbie (Glenn) Hauser, Tracy (Amanda) Day; his sons, Brandon Day, Brent...

Nov 30, 2023

Donald F. Harness, 88, of Neenah, passed away at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 24, 1934, son of the late Everett and Katherine Imogene Harness.

Don proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After his service to his...

Nov 29, 2023

Daniel C. Markert passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Appleton with family by his side.

Daniel was born, April 11, 1944, to the late Phil and Mildred "Mickey" (Fisher) Markert. He followed in the family business, working at Markert's Hardware Store in Winneconne. He also enjoyed working as the bar...

Nov 28, 2023

Kim Joylyn Kellerman, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Kim was born on March 27, 1959, in Winnebago County, the fourth child to Arlyn and Joyce (Eckstein) Kellerman. Kim became a child of God through Holy Baptism at St. Paul Lutheran Church-Neenah on May 5, 1959. She was...

Nov 23, 2023

Joanne Abendroth, 87, of Winneconne, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. She was born June 27, 1936, in Van Dyne to the late Bruno "Red" and Margaret (Luebke) Beduhn. Joanne was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School. On July 23, 1955, she married Robert "Bizz" Abendroth at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Nov 20, 2023

There's no doubt about it – dad is going to be very mad about the fact that we're penning this obituary. Saying goodbye to a life he so dearly loved was something he did not want to do—absolutely not—but after a brief and difficult illness and a debilitating fall at home, it was time to allow him to...

Nov 19, 2023

Mick Dietz, 64, unexpectedly passed away at his home on November 19, 2023, in Winneconne. Born on September 17, 1959, Mick, also known as Michael John Dietz, leaves behind a loving family and cherished memories. Mick served in the United States Navy, and was proud of his military associations. His dedication to the service was commendable and deeply...

Nov 11, 2023

Wayne Russell Mathison, age 82, of Readfield, formerly of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, with his family at this bedside, due to complications from a fall at home. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Neenah, son of the late Russell and Leona (Breaker) Mathison.

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Nov 9, 2023

Angela Gabrielle Koch, 59, formerly of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023, due to an accidental fall in her home. The daughter of Ronald and Constance (Woehlke) Koch, she was born in Oshkosh on August 28, 1964. Growing up in Rivermoor as the youngest of four daughters, Angie always wanted to do whatever her older...