Obituaries

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...

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...