Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Raymond Henry Wisnefske, age 80, of Winchester died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born December 4, 1942, in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Dorothy (Baird) Wisnefske. Ray graduated from Winneconne High School in 1961 and also from Fox Valley Technical Institute. From May of 1964 to May of 1966 Ray...

Jul 2, 2023

James Herman Krueger was born January 18, 1935 to Paul and Marcella (Bell) Krueger in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fall Creek.  He attended school in Fall Creek and graduated in 1953.

Jim began college at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and was called to active duty in the...

Jun 12, 2023

Janet Arlene Metzig, age 93, formerly of Larsen and Winchester, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Valley VNA in Neenah, where she had recently moved. She was born January 4, 1930, in Neenah, to the late Walter and Lauretta (Merrill) Danke. Janet attended Trinity Lutheran School in Neenah, was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1944. Janet...

Jun 9, 2023

John Martin Buser, 83, of Winneconne died Friday, June, 9, 2023, surrounded by his family at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

John was born November 7, 1939, to the late Earl and Olga (Schmoker) Buser. He was a 1958 graduate of Winneconne High School and later attended UW-Madison and UW-Oshkosh.

On August 14, 1965,...

Jun 9, 2023

Roger A. Kindschi was born February 26, 1946, to Alvin and Eudora Kindschi in Rockford, Illinois. He peacefully entered his eternal rest on Friday, June 9, 2023, after an extended battle with heart disease. A special thanks to the Poy Sippi EMT's who responded to the call on June 9.

Stationed in Guam, Roger proudly served...

Jun 7, 2023

Edward Henry Rehfeldt passed away at home with family by his side on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Ed was born in Larsen, WI on December 5, 1932, to Henry and Amanda (Salzman) Rehfeldt. He attended Winneconne schools in his youth but left before graduating to help on the family farm full time.

In 1951,...

Jun 5, 2023

Diane Marie Tromblay, age 73, of Winneconne, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born March 18, 1950, to the late William and Mae (Maki) Herrala.

Diane is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Tromblay; three sons, James "Jim" Jr. (Colleen), William "Bill" (Julie), and Andrew "Andy"; one grandson, Andy...

Jun 5, 2023

Carole J. LuMaye, age 87, of Winneconne died at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI on Monday, June 5, 2023, with her loving daughter Diana by her side.

She was born in Green Bay, WI on July 16, 1935. Carole married the love of her life, Robert E. LuMaye, on September 12, 1957.

Her...

Jun 1, 2023

Ilona Kostka, 98, of Winneconne, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her home. Fulfilling her only wish that she should be able to finish her life in her own home that she loved so much.

Ilona was born December 13, 1924, in Hungary to the late Sandor and Ilona (Macsovits) Hernady. After World War II Ilona...

May 20, 2023

Betty Lee Dyer passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Brookside Assisted Living in Kenosha. She was born in La Crosse on October 6, 1934, to Francis J. Lee of Lake Poygan and Emily Chiappe of Chicago.

Throughout her years in La Crosse, Betty attended Holy Trinity School, Aquinas High School and Wisconsin State...

May 19, 2023

Warren A. Eckstein, age 94, of Larsen, passed away on Friday, May, 19, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on June 20, 1928, in Allenville, the son of Albert J. and Minnie (Nelson) Eckstein. Warren was married to Roberta Blank and she preceded him in death in 1999. He then married Barbara Luedtke...

May 17, 2023

Royal "Roy" Schmitt died peacefully at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a short illness. He was born July 26, 1939, in Milwaukee to Ludwig and Adeline Schmitt, graduating from North Division High School in Milwaukee in 1957. Roy worked at Lakeside Bridge and Steel for ten years as a welder and then...

May 15, 2023

Nana Lee Vogel, age 83, of Oshkosh, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born November 22, 1939, in Milwaukee to the late Durward and Alice (Kennow) Baty. On April 12, 1958, Nana married Eugene Vogel in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. In 1982 she completed an Avon training course. Nana completed the Pioneer School for...

May 15, 2023

Michael "Mike" David Becker, age 65, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Mike was born on December 20, 1957, in Excelsior, Minnesota, to Reginald and Norma (Geri) Becker.

While attending Baraboo High School, Mike earned the Boy Scouts of America's highest rank and became an Eagle Scout; he then graduated in 1976 and enlisted in...

May 10, 2023

Rogene Rose Larsen walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023. She passed in her sleep after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born on December 25, 1933, in the Town of Saxeville, in the same house her father was born in. Rogene was the first of fifteen...

May 7, 2023

Dorothy A. Thrun, age 87, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on May 2, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late Henry and Adalaide (Tonn) Humphrey. On January 6, 1961, Dorothy married Kenneth Thrun in Pingree Grove, Illinois. Dorothy worked as a registered nurse in various fields,...

Apr 30, 2023

Scott Douglas Benedict passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California on Sunday April 30, 2023, after a 5-month battle with cancer.

Scott was born October 22, 1962, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and was a 1981 graduate of Winneconne High School. After graduation, Scott spent his early years working at some of the finest restaurants in...

Apr 29, 2023

Lana Jean Fisher, age 71, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born April 11, 1952, to the late Willard and Ariel (Smith) Allen. Lana was a 1970 graduate of Winneconne High School. In 1978 she married Ronald Fisher. She worked as a caregiver in a group home in Oshkosh...

Apr 29, 2023

Conner Bingham left us unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Conner was born on May 4, 1997, and passed away just 5 days before his 26th birthday. Conner is survived by his parents, John and Beth (Morrissey) Bingham; his loving sister, Kaila Bingham; along with many family members and friends that adored him. Conner was full of love,...

Apr 25, 2023

Wesley "Wes" R. Martin, age 63, passed away at his home in Omro, Wisconsin with his wife of nearly 35 years, Nicci (Borchardt), and his only son Dustin Martin (age 33, who resides in Milwaukee) by his side. He fought a long and valiant battle against colon, lung, and brain cancers. Through it all, he remained loving, positive...