Obituaries

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...

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...