Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Milton E. Papke Jr. age 76, of Winneconne, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. He was born August 11, 1944, in Waupun to the late Milton Sr. and Mathilda (Koch) Papke. Milt was a 1962 graduate of Waupun High School. On January 9, 1965, he married Karen Ostrom and she preceded him in...

Jul 22, 2021

Harold A. Gurkowski, age 79, of Winneconne, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1941, in Berlin to Anthony and Josephine (Nimke) Gurkowski. Harold was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. For three years he served in the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the...

Jul 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, Donald Lee Amundson, born on February 20, 1945, joined his dancing partner Nancy, and daughter Jill Ann.

For many years Don worked at Evco Plastics prior to his retirement. He will be remembered for his love of tractors, gardening, fishing, and telling stories of the good ole days.

Don is...

Jul 17, 2021

Cindy Mae Giddings, 69, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born March 30, 1952, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late Vernon and Ila Mae Keys.

For over 50 years Cindy was a prominent figure in 4-H. She grew up as a youth in the Poygan Go-Getters 4-H Club, later becoming the...

Jul 15, 2021

Anna Norine (Labrum) Kuhns, loving wife of Gene Lee Kuhns, peacefully departed this life in her sleep July 15, 2021. Devoted to her family, she'd recently enjoyed a reunion at her lakefront home in Winneconne, surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anna was born May 14, 1930, in Roosevelt UT. At her passing, a heavenly reunion...

Jul 13, 2021

Ruth Ann Mott, 85 of Oak Park, Illinois passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021. Ruth was born on March 16, 1936, in Neenah, WI to the late George and Sarah (Becker) Schneider.

Ruth was born and raised in Winneconne, WI., graduating from Winneconne High School in 1954. After graduating high school, she attended Wesley-Passavant School...

Jul 12, 2021

Vince Lee Heath, age 33, of Tellico Plains, Tennessee, formerly of Winneconne, died July 12, 2021. He was born June 13, 1988, in Oshkosh to Vincent and Jackie (Lang) Heath.

Vince was employed as a rigger at Mastercraft Boat Company in Tennessee. He enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, working on his vehicles, spending time with his daughter, family,...

Jul 7, 2021

Dorothy E. Eckstein, age 90, of Larsen, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin. She was born January 25, 1931, in Guttenberg, Iowa, the youngest child of Henry and Leona (Kass) Kohler. Dorothy was a graduate of Menasha High School. She was employed at Royale School Stationery in Neenah until her marriage....

Jul 3, 2021

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, Adeline Naomi Peterson passed away at age 90.

Adeline, or Addie as her friends liked to call her, was born on August 8, 1930, to Elvin and Lydia (Kolodzik) Johnson. She had an eventful and fulfilling life, from helping on the farm as a young girl, through raising her own family,...

Jul 3, 2021

Lewis Gottstein passed away at Aurora Health Center in Oshkosh on July 3, 2021, after a long illness.

He was born in Chicago on September 17, 1953, to Marilyn (Feldman) and Stanley Gottstein. He went to Morgan Park Academy and graduated from Glenbrook South High School. Lewis graduated from UW-Oshkosh in 1978 with a degree in...

Jun 22, 2021

Janice Julia (Kromm) Prigan was born December 31, 1943. She was firstborn to George and Lillian (Frasch) Kromm of Omro, WI. Janice was in a life-altering car/train accident in Omro, in a fluke white-out snowstorm April of 1957 with six other children (including Peter her brother) and a teacher Mrs. Flanigan. Janice went on to re-learn how to...

Jun 20, 2021

Gretchyn M. Weisgerber, 78, of Winneconne, died at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Gretchyn was many things to many people, a daughter, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and friend to many.

She is survived by her husband, Dave; daughters, Julie (Dave) Flanagan, Lori (David) Kane, Jamie...

Jun 7, 2021

Ronnie C. Close, age 62, of Omro, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at home. He was born November 24, 1958, in Waukesha to the late Charles "Jack" and Margaret (Smith) Close. Ron was a 1977 graduate of Waukesha North High School. On June 4, 2011, he married Dawn Westphal. Ron had been a member of the Eagles Club...

Jun 5, 2021

Russell Arthur Hoger, age 79, of Winneconne, died Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born May 8, 1942.

A private graveside service will be held at the Winneconne Cemetery.

If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.

May 23, 2021

Robert R. Ryf, age 91, of Winneconne, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born July 5, 1929, to the late Hugo and Dorothy (Kolb) Ryf. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Winneconne High School. From January 1951 until November 1954, he served in the U.S. Navy. On April 21, 1961,...

May 23, 2021

Son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Jacob "Jake" Jeffery Russell Schmude, was officially recruited by the angels on Sunday, May 23, 2021. It's difficult to accept our loss, but we remain grateful for the time Jake spent on our team. For 35 years, since August 29, 1985, he charmed adults, children and a few very lucky pets with...

May 13, 2021

Inventor, photographer, engineer, entrepreneur, gentleman farmer, Neil Anslie Newman, 93, was a true renaissance man. Born in Detroit on March 11,1928, the second of four children born to Anslie "Neil" Newman and Laurine née Wilhelm Newman, Neil passed away on May 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at his apartment at the Evergreen Retirement Community where he lived...

May 13, 2021

Elijah Jonathon Jensen was born asleep on May 13, 2021, to Joshua and Aimee Jensen of Oshkosh, WI. Prior to his birth, Jesus had already taken Elijah's soul to be with him in heaven.

The Lord is the God of endless mercy and love who gave Elijah life. In his mercy and love, the Lord chose...

May 9, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Spiegelberg was born October 10, 1926, at home in the township of Rushford, Winnebago County Wisconsin to William W. Knutzen and Elizabeth C. Relien Knutzen. She attended Rural Blue Bell School and was a graduate of Omro High School. Music was always a part of her life beginning with the piano and singing for church and...

May 8, 2021

Audrey L. Mudek, age 73, of Boom Bay, wife of Ray Mudek, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

She enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and volunteering at the Winneconne Thrift & Gift.

In accordance with Audrey's wishes, cremation will take place and a private gathering of family and close friends will be...