Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Marilynn Elizabeth Wilkening, age 95, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away on April 17, 2023, at her son's home in Omro with her children by her side.

Marilynn was born on August 12, 1927, in Story County, Iowa, the daughter of the late Orlando Albert and Mary May (Hess) Eatwell. She graduated in 1945 from Nevada High...

Apr 17, 2023

Gary G. Gehler, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1942, in Watertown, Wisconsin, the son of the late Vern and Bernice (Marquardt) Gehler. Gary served in the U.S. National Guard for 6 years, during which time he was involved with the Berlin Crisis. After his service Gary began his...

Apr 15, 2023

On April 15, 2023, John "Jack" Thomas Quigley passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He will be remembered for his love of family, his quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge of history.

He was born in Winneconne, Wisconsin on November 29, 1935, to Genevieve Susan Martin and Thomas Raymond Quigley. He grew up in...

Apr 12, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Marx passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born November 26, 1951, and graduated from Appleton East High School in 1969. Chuck worked at Konz Wood Products, Kimberly-Clark, and retired from Hillshire Meats.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Colleen (Diedrich) Marx; his siblings, Richard and Mary (Marx) Lingnowski, Michael and Kathy...

Apr 9, 2023

Debra Lynn (Bouras) Armstrong, age 62, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, after a long battle of cancer. She was born January 9, 1961, in Oshkosh, WI to Angelo and Patricia Bouras. She married her husband, David Armstrong, in October of 1983.

Deb loved to be the life of the party and brought the sunshine...

Mar 29, 2023

Mary (Schwai) Kuhns entered into eternal peace at her home in Winneconne on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The youngest of three children, she was born to Alfred and Frieda Schwai on January 18, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mary graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin. Around then, she met Tim Kuhns at a wedding reception....

Mar 28, 2023

Dolores H. Zabel, of Winneconne, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. Dolores was born on April 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Otto and Cecilia (Ratajczak) Ruedinger. She attended Winneconne Schools, and in her younger years helped on the family farm. Through her adult years she...

Mar 21, 2023

Donna A. Albright, age 98, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Waupaca after a short stay.

Donna was born on August 5, 1924, in the Town of Poy Sippi, the daughter of Albert and Hattie Haase. She was baptized and confirmed at the Borth Evangelical Church. She married Melvin Albright on September...

Mar 20, 2023

Donald G. Krueger, age 84, of Butte des Morts, died, Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born December 30, 1938, in Milwaukee to the late Gustave and Mary Ann (Luterbach) Krueger. Don served his country in the U.S. Army. On October 12, 1968, he married Karen Klappa at St. Josaphat Basilica in Milwaukee. For 30 years, Don worked...

Mar 19, 2023

Robert J. Kairis Sr., age 82, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home in Winneconne.

Robert was born January 4, 1941, to the late John and Ethel (Duley) Kairis at home on the Kaiser farm in Ashford, WI.

He was baptized at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Ashford WI, took his first Communion...

Mar 16, 2023

Doris L. Barnes, age 91 ½, of Butte des Morts, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Care Partners in Winneconne, where she resided for the last five years.

Doris was born September 7, 1931, in Berlin to the late Fredrick and Esther (Fredisdorf) Elendt. She was a graduate of Berlin High School. On January 29,...

Mar 16, 2023

Robert William Loehrke, age 89, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 18, 1933, in the Town of Saxeville to the late William and Olga (Wegner) Loehrke. Bob was baptized on July 2, 1933, at Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Lind and...

Mar 14, 2023

Duane "Dewey" Moore passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 27, 1937, to the late Harley and Dorothy Moore.

Upon completing his education Dewey moved to Oshkosh where he started his business career establishing Moore Ambulance Service, Moore Funeral Livery, and Moore Camping Center. It...

Mar 14, 2023

William "Bill" John Oostra, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born April 20, 1933.

He always said that if he didn't see his obituary in the morning paper, it was another day he'd have to work. After nearly ninety beautiful years, he can now enjoy his days off.

Whether he was farming, fishing...

Mar 12, 2023

Marshall John Proehl, age 79, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at home. He was born February 17, 1944, in Milwaukee to Dr. Frederick and Ruth (Lauterbach) Proehl. Marshall earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Lakeland College. Marshall served his country in the U.S Marine Corps., serving in Vietnam from 1966 until 1968, and was honorably...

Feb 25, 2023

Gaylord Stevens Remmel went home to Jesus' loving arms on February 25, 2023, at age 84.

Gaylord was born to Raymond and Gertrude (Stevens) Remmel on December 3, 1938, in the Township of Rushford, Wisconsin. As a child, Gaylord grew up on a farm, with his parents, three brothers and a sister. He graduated from Winneconne...

Feb 22, 2023

We lost our mother and grandmother Jeanne Marie (Weber) Clasen, age 93, on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Jeanne was born to the late Raymond and Sylvia (Ableidinger) Weber on July 9, 1929, in Durand, WI.

Jeanne attended Parochial schools in Durand all of her life until her family moved...

Feb 15, 2023

Michael J. Thompson, age 71, of Winchester, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at home. He was born August 23, 1951, in Neenah to Richard and June (Nelson) Thompson. Mike was a 1969 graduate of Winneconne High School. He served six years in the Army National Guard. Mike enjoyed fishing, playing cards and cribbage, feeding the deer and all...

Feb 11, 2023

Jean Luebke, age 83, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. She was born January 19, 1940, to the late Wilbert Sr. and Eleanor (Love) Schultz. On May 16, 1970, she married Orville Luebke, who was her soulmate and very best friend. Jean...

Feb 11, 2023

We are saddened to announce Julie Beth (Olson) Kromm, of Omro, was called to her heavenly-home on February 11, 2023. Julie was born to Ruebin "Chub" and Lois Olson on October 20, 1958. She grew up in Larsen, WI and graduated from Neenah High School in 1977. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree, which...