Obituaries

Mar 24, 2021

Darlene Marie Pinnow passed away March 24, 2021, at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh, where she resided for the past 2 ½ years. Darlene was blessed with God's grace throughout her lifetime, and is finally with her Lord and Savior.

Darlene was born in Oshkosh on July 13, 1937, to Herbert and Margaret (Dillon) Schmude. She was...

Mar 15, 2021

Vincent "Cap" Caporale III, age 65, of Winneconne, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at home. He was born April 2, 1955, in Massachusetts to Vincent Jr. and Rita (Arcari) Caporale. Vinnie was a graduate of Waupun High School. He had worked in the Florida prison system and for over 20 years at the Wisconsin Resource Center in Oshkosh...

Mar 13, 2021

Dianne Marie Geurts, 74, of Winneconne, WI entered into heaven in the presence of the Holy Spirit surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Dianne was born December 10, 1946, to Arnold and Eileen Gassner in Wausau, WI.

In 1968 she married Ken Geurts; together they went on to have three...

Mar 12, 2021

Shirley K. Bersch, age 72, lifelong resident of Winneconne, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at her home. She was born February 2, 1949, to the late Leonard and Estella (Krohn) Korn. On July 11, 1970, Shirley married John Bersch, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2003. Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, camping, being...

Mar 11, 2021

Donald Robert Hurdle, aged 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the company of his family. Don was born on October 10, 1924, in Polo, Illinois, to Mabelle (Richardson) and Lester C. Hurdle. He graduated from Polo High School and after service in the Navy, went on to graduate from the University of...

Mar 10, 2021

Glen Garry Frank, 79, formerly of Omro, WI passed away on March 10, 2021, in Meridian, MS, after a hard-fought, months-long battle with Covid-19. He was a much-loved family man who loved talking with people and was always happy to help a person in need.

Glen was born on September 4, 1941, to Herbert and Mabel...

Mar 2, 2021

Eugene E. Eake, age 91, of Neenah, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at his home. He was born June 19, 1929, to the late Leonard and Linda (Mueller) Eake and the youngest son of eleven children. On June 24, 1952, he married his wife of 69 years, Joan R (Thompson) Eake. Gene and Joan lived in the town...

Feb 23, 2021

Robert J. "Crow" Carow of Omro, WI passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at home at the age of 72.

Robert was born on March 10, 1948, in Oshkosh, WI to Robert and Rita Carow.

He grew up in Winneconne, WI and his first job was a paper route and then worked at...

Feb 23, 2021

James A. Sturm

May 22, 1948 – February 23, 2021

Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2021 a warm and generous heart stopped beating.

James Arthur Sturm, age 72 of Oshkosh, slipped peacefully into eternal life at the Mercy Medical Center emergency room. His sudden death has left a deep sadness in the hearts...

Feb 22, 2021

After a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's disease, Marilyn Repp, 79, Omro Wisconsin, was called home by our Lord and Savior on February 22, 2021.

Marilyn's home for the past 2 ½ years had been the Country Villa Assisted Living Facility in Omro. She made many friends there, residents and staff alike. She was always...

Feb 21, 2021

Howard W Hess, 80, of Omro WI passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Park View Health Center, Oshkosh.

Howard was born May 5, 1940, in Omro, the son of Edward and Jenny Hess.

From 1963-1965 Howard served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was employed at Pluswood Industries for 40...

Feb 17, 2021

Don Schweiss

May 1, 1939 - February 17, 2021

Don was best known for a smile on his face, a story to share, and his infectious laugh!! He was creative and artistic, and a very talented painter! He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and boating! He so cherished is time with family, and creating games...

Feb 16, 2021

Louise M. Lee, age 83, of Poygan, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at home. She was born August 21, 1937, to the late Berger and Murna (Stenson) Amundson. On April 23, 1955, Louise married Robert Lee at the Borth United Methodist Church. Along with working on the family farm with Bob, Louise also worked at Wagner's Electric in...

Feb 16, 2021

Virginia Lee Woelfel, age 95, formerly of Winneconne, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence in Oshkosh. She was born July 18, 1925, in Winfield, Kansas to the late Guy and Emma (Metcalf) Wilson.

On March 11, 1966, she married James Woelfel in Mexico.

Virginia is survived by three children and their families:...

Feb 12, 2021

Norma Marie (Josi) Tegelman, age 96, formerly of Winneconne, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at Gabriel's Villa in Oshkosh. She was born October 19, 1924, in Rusk County, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Francis (Gebhard) Josi. Norma was a graduate of Ladysmith High School. On October 18, 1945, she married Philip Tegelman in Evanston, Illinois. For many...

Feb 5, 2021

Katherine "DUCKY" Coughlin died peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021.

From her birth on September 20, 1925, until her passing, she was very proud to call Winneconne home.

She was the last of 11 children born to Rose (Holtz) and James Coughlin.

Ducky was a 1943 graduate of Winneconne High School. After...

Feb 2, 2021

George Vandling, age 70, of Winneconne, formerly of Whitewater, died February 2, 2021, at his home.

George was born in Michigan on December 6, 1950, to Earl George and Carolyn Jean Vandling. The family lived in Villa Park, Illinois, and then moved to Whitewater where George graduated from high school in 1969.

George graduated...

Jan 28, 2021

Ellen Mae Newman, 90, died peacefully at her beloved farm surrounded by family on January 28, 2021. The youngest child of Elbern Parsons AKA Elbern Craig and Libbie (née Harris) Parsons, Ellen was born on May 6, 1930, in Holland, Michigan. An avid equestrian, Ellen got her first pony when she was nine years old.

When...

Jan 26, 2021

Scott Nennig, age 61, of Winneconne, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born March 5, 1959, to Marvin and Rita (Parsons) Nennig. In 1980 Scott married Kim Drexler. In his younger years he loved fishing and hunting, and in more recent years he enjoyed spending time with family at the lake. Scott...

Jan 23, 2021

On January 23, 2021, Dorothy Mae Nimmer (age 91) was called to her eternal resting place in Heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dorothy, a daughter of Walter and Sophia (Much) Spiegelberg, was born at home on May 19, 1929, (a Pentecost Sunday). She grew up on her parent's farm and attended 1st thru 8th Grade...