Obituaries

Nov 22, 2020

Kenneth Douglas Hinkle, age 85, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Winneconne, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born March 13, 1935, in Milwaukee to the late William and Marie (Heise) Hinkle. Ken served in the U.S. Army Reserves. For almost 47 years, he was employed at Badger Meter...

Nov 18, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Joan (Olson) Tegelman, age 74, of Larsen, was one of 83 in Wisconsin to die from COVID on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

She was born July 4, 1946, in Neenah to the late Myron and Jalaine (Johnson) Olson. Patty was a 1964 graduate of Winneconne High School. On July 17, 1965, she married Alan...

Nov 12, 2020

Arvilla Luebke, age 93, of Neenah, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Willow Assisted Living in Appleton. She was born February 28, 1927, to the late David and Sylvia (Grundman) Struensee. On April 8, 1944, she married Arman Luebke and they made their home in the town of Clayton, and in 1990 Arvilla assisted Arman in building their...

Nov 11, 2020

On November 11, 2020, 9 days after his 78th birthday, William Alfred Ehmke passed peacefully, diagnosed with Covid, at Edenbrook on Bowen St. in Oshkosh, listening to his favorite music. He was content there, thankful for meat, hot food, and plenty to eat. As he was "actively dying", his friend since 1958, Nancy Mary (Henell) Ellefson, was able...

Nov 4, 2020

Luz Maria Tovar, age 77, of Larsen, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born December 31, 1942, in Monterrey, Mexico to the late Ildefonso and Rebeca (Rivas) Alba. On September 22, 1962, she married Jorge B. Tovar. Luz Maria paved the way in becoming the first woman supervisor at Mercury Marine, a role and milestone that she...

Nov 2, 2020

Roger Neil "Papa" Jaeger

January 7, 1938 – November 2, 2020

Student of Life on a Road Less Traveled

In typical "under the radar" form, Roger quietly stepped out on November 2, 2020, at the age of 82. Make no mistake, his trademark intelligence, wit, natty dressing, intolerance, and fierce loyalties will...

Oct 27, 2020

Michael James Lee, age 68, of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh, Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

He was born in Oshkosh on December 8, 1951, the son of Arnold and Ellen Mae (Crowley) Lee of Omro. Growing up, he was active in 4-H. Mike graduated from Omro High School and Fox Valley Technical College.

Oct 26, 2020

James A. Brooks passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the age of 79. Jim was born on March 14, 1941, to Floyd and Violet (Hoppa) Brooks. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1959. Jim enlisted in the military shortly after high school graduation. He married Susan Christensen in 1967 and they moved...

Oct 22, 2020

Gary Andrew Gorges Sr., age 76, of Fox Crossing, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at home. He was born December 12, 1943, in Neenah to the late Andrew "Casey" and Nila (Wangelin) Gorges. Gary attended New London High School and Fox Valley Technical Institute. From January 1962 until January 1966 Gary served in the U.S. Air Force. On...

Oct 15, 2020

On a beautiful fall day full of sunshine, Thursday October 15, 2020, Phyllis Ann (Ratliff) Easterling, age 78, was carried home to heaven in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Phyllis was born the second child of Kermit and Vadney (Coleman) Ratliff on November 30, 1941, in Gary, WV. Growing up in...

Oct 14, 2020

Bruno Alvin Felberg, 89, of Oshkosh, left this world to be with God on Wednesday October 14, 2020.

After many years of battling heart issues, diabetes and multiple amputations, he lost the fight of his life with COVID 19.

Most of his life was dedicated to being the best farmer he could be. Planting...

Oct 7, 2020

Joan R. Eake, age 90, of Neenah, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at her home. She was born September 24, 1930, to the late Gordon Thompson and Bernice (Kuchenbecker) Thompson Swatscheno. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Winneconne High School, and on June 24, 1952, she married Eugene E Eake. Gene and Joan lived in the town of...

Oct 6, 2020

Judith "Judy" C. Haase, age 76, of Winchester, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born July 17, 1944, to the late Orvis Sr. and Severna (Moke) Anunson. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Winneconne High School. On June 11, 1966, she married Leo Haase. Judy enjoyed reading and was an avid...

Oct 6, 2020

Jean A. (Salm) Kolb was welcomed into the loving arms of her angels October 6, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born July 10, 1941, at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to her parents, Francis "Bud" Salm and Florence (Thiel) Salm. She was raised on a farm west of Neenah and attended St. Margaret Mary...

Oct 6, 2020

Cecil Miller, 87, originally of Viola, WI, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, in his home in Oshkosh, WI.

Cecil was born on Feb 24, 1933, in the house that he would live for the next 84 years on Goose Creek Rd. His parents were Darrel and Mabel (Withrow) Miller. He was a 1951 graduate of Viola...

Oct 5, 2020

Randy Heider passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born in Little Suamico, Wisconsin on February 8, 1938. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1959.

On August 8, 1959, Randall married Rochelle Handt and they recently celebrated their 61st anniversary. She survives him, along with their five children and their spouses:...

Oct 2, 2020

Muriel Radtke, age 90, of Winneconne, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at her home. She was born June 2, 1930, to the late Julius and Hilda (Sauby) Bockin. Muriel was a 1948 graduate of Winneconne High School, and on February 3, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Radtke.

Muriel has been described by many...

Oct 1, 2020

Daniel G. "Rudy" Rudebeck, age 74, of Neenah, Wisconsin, passed away on October 1, 2020, his birthday, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma.

Dan was born on October 1, 1946, to Arthur and Jane Rudebeck in Menasha, Wisconsin.

He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnebago, discovering his love of the environment and...

Sep 28, 2020

Evelyn Alma Schierland, age 98, of Winchester, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at home. She was born February 19, 1922, in Winchester to the late Lars and Pauline (Ihrig) Rasmussen. Evelyn was a 1941 graduate of Winneconne High School. On March 19, 1942, she married Howard Schierland. Howie was serving in the U.S. Army and Evelyn enjoyed their...

Sep 28, 2020

With great sadness for the loss, but even greater gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather LaVern "Bernie" Silverthorn. He was born the son of the late Harold and Harriett (Rank) Silverthorn on March 13, 1932, at the family home in the town of Rushford.

Bernie attended one...