Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2023

Betty Joan (Hefti) Helm passed away on November 8, 2023, at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with dementia. Betty was born March 8, 1933, on the farm near LuVerne, Iowa, the youngest daughter of John Albert Hefti and Gertrude Angeline Hefti.  She attended Vernon Township School and graduated in 1952. She married Harlan Eugene...

Nov 5, 2023

Berwyn "Bernie" Gosseck, age 97, of Omro, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Country Villa in Omro. He was born September 26, 1926, in Sheboygan to the late Mark and Eleanore (Braatz) Gosseck. Bernie served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On September 25, 1948, he married Grace Hemke at the Concord Methodist Church in Concord,...

Nov 2, 2023

On the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2023, Terry James Angell of Winneconne passed away peacefully after a year-long battle of cancer at the age of 76. Terry was born to Lydia and Lester Angell in Winneconne, WI January 5, 1947. He was a 1965 graduate of Winneconne High School and served in the National Guard from 1968...

Nov 2, 2023

Wilma Kathryn Kannegieter went peacefully to her Lord's arms on November 2, 2023. Born in Comstock, MI on December 15, 1928, to Hiram and Katie (Jager) Kannegieter, Wilma was the youngest of five children. She leaves behind three generations of nieces and nephews…too numerous to count!

As a toddler, Wilma fell down the stairs and forever...

Oct 27, 2023

John Robert Goska, age 90, of Winneconne, WI died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI. He was born February 18, 1933, in Pulaski, WI to the late Edward and Loretta Goska. John graduated from Pulaski High School and Marquette University School of Dentistry. After graduation he began his active-duty service in the U.S. Army,...

Oct 25, 2023

George E. Kresal, age 96, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born December 14, 1926, to the late Edward and Henrietta (Halder) Kresal. George was born and lived in the same farmhouse for 97 years. At the age of 17, George joined the United States Marine Corp., where he served for 4...

Oct 17, 2023

Rex Albert Larsen, 74, of Oshkosh, WI died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from injuries sustained in a fall at his home. His departure was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.

Rex was born on September 4, 1949, in Oshkosh to Kenneth and Winnie Larsen. He attended Omro High School and...

Oct 9, 2023

Nancy Ann (Matulle) Herbst passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the age of 63.

Preceding Nancy in death were her mother, Phyllis Matulle; and step-mother, Donna Matulle; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Ruth Herbst; and brother, Ken Matulle.

She is survived by her loving husband, Tom Herbst; daughters, Kayla Taylor (Scott), Amy...

Oct 5, 2023

Julie Marie Kulick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on October 5, 2023, in Winneconne, Wisconsin. Born on September 29, 1970, Julie was the daughter of Ted and Janice Fox. Julie was a loving wife to her husband, Christopher, for over 30 years. She was a devoted mother to their two children,...

Oct 3, 2023

Shirley H. O'Connell, age 93, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born December 5, 1929, at home, in the Town of Poygan to the late Oscar and Meta (Gebauer) Lee. Shirley attended White School and Omro High School. On June 5, 1948, she married John P. O'Connell at St....

Sep 30, 2023

Nancy Lee Wolf, 80, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday, September 30, 2023, at home.

She was born December 23, 1942, to the late Richard and Sadie (Baerwald) Luebke. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On July 13, 1963, she married David R. Wolf. They were married for 46 years before David's passing on...

Sep 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the passing of our beloved mother Delores "Dee" Luce. Her prayers were finally answered and she has been reunited with her husband of 65 years, Charles Luce, and the youngest of her children, Peter Jon, who lost a battle to cancer in January. Delores passed...

Sep 21, 2023

Joyce Ann (Doherty) Groff, 93, of Appleton, formerly Menasha, was called home to Heaven, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Joyce was born on January 16, 1930, in Marshfield, WI to Hugh and Elizabeth (Freese) Doherty. She married Gale Groff on November 3, 1951, in Marshfield, WI. Joyce was a nurse at...

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Ann (Sutter) Luce, age 90 in body, forever young in mind and heart, ended her journey on Friday, September 15, 2023. Rose Ann was born on July 10, 1933, in Neenah, WI, the only child of the late Fred and Lillie (Christianson) Sutter. She had an interesting childhood growing up on a farm and attended a one...

Sep 13, 2023

Alois "Al" Teclaw, age 100, passed to eternal life on September 13, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1922, to Mike and Verna (Stroinski) Teclaw in Hermansville, MI. Al worked for his dad as a cheesemaker in Thorp, Wisconsin until he joined the U.S. Army. He served in the infantry in Germany during WWII under the command...