Obituaries

Aug 23, 2025

Mark D. Severson, age 74 of Fox Crossing, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee after a short but courageous health battle.

Mark was born on January 27, 1951, in Manitowoc to the late Patricia and Erwin "Clyde"...

Aug 15, 2025

Martin "Marty" A. Ruedinger, 84, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1941, in Oshkosh to Marcel and Gertrude (Ratajczak) Ruedinger. Marty was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. On August 26, 1961, he married Suzanne Plummer at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh. For...

Aug 10, 2025

Russell Dale Graunke Sr., age 89 years old, of Winneconne, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

He was born on May 2, 1936, in Turtle Lake, WI to Emil and Mildred Graunke on the family's dairy farm. A childhood rich in nature, hard work and fresh milk, the...

Aug 8, 2025

Lynn A. LeMere Kopet, age 59, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1966, to Clayton and Cecelia (Hardy) LeMere in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton East and went on to UW-Milwaukee and earned her Bachelors of Nursing degree. Shortly, after graduation she moved to Minneapolis where she...

Aug 4, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Schmidt, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025, from a heart attack. Born September 3, 1969, Chuck was the son of Margaret "JoAnn" Gehler and Robert Lee Sellers, and was raised by Otto Schmidt. He was a proud member of the Winneconne High School Class of 1987. Chuck will be remembered for his generous...

Aug 4, 2025

Ronnie L. Schmude, 74, of Oshkosh, died Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. He was born August 6, 1950, in Oshkosh to Lloyd and June (Hart) Schmude. Ronnie was a 1968 graduate of Winneconne High School. From 1970 to 1976 he served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. On August 4, 1973, he married Diane Wesenberg at...

Aug 1, 2025

Walter "Wally" Robert Wucki, 77, of Omro, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1947, in Neillsville, WI to Robert and Lillian (Habal) Wucki. He married Patricia Schultz on June 15, 1968 in Neillsville, WI. Wally and Patty were high school sweethearts who recently celebrated their 57th...

Jul 31, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Eileen Thorson Mathison of Winchester, WI, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 7, 2025, and passed away peacefully at her home at Henrietta on July 31, 2025.

Millie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Norris Wayne Mathison, and by nine siblings.

She is survived by her nine...

Jul 26, 2025

Paul James Rosenthal, 54, of Omro passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS for the past 5 years. He was born on August 27, 1970, in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late David and Delores (Langeberg) Rosenthal. Paul married Dianne Zink on September 13, 1997, in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Paul was a 1989 graduate...

Jul 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy James Hansen Jr, who left this world far too soon on July 25, 2025, at the age of 44, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 25, 1981, Tim lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to his family....

Jul 16, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mueller, 69, of Omro, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born January 3, 1956, in Neenah to the late Robert and Sandra (Schultz) Mueller.

Jeff earned a degree in Maintenance Mechanic and Millwright. He had owned and operated Mueller Mobility in Menasha. Jeff was the founder of...

Jul 9, 2025

Veronica "Vera" Henschel, 91, of Neenah, WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at LindenGrove Rehabilitation Center in Menomonee Falls, WI. She was born August 8, 1933, in Baileys Harbor, WI to Thomas and Mary (Gureski) Goss.

Vera worked for many years as an administrative assistant in plumbing, insurance and real estate in Sturgeon Bay,...

Jul 5, 2025

Jeanette "Jean" M. Maronn, 94, of Omro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born September 17, 1930, in Neenah to the late Edward and Clara (Tuttle) Walter. Jean grew up on her family's farm in Mikesville, WI. On July 30, 1949, Jeanette married Loyal C. Maronn, and she worked side-by-side...

Jul 5, 2025

Leo "Ole" R. Kinney, 90, died Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born in Richland County, WI on October 20, 1934, to John and Marguerite (Clancy) Kinney. He grew up on a farm near Excelsior with nine siblings and graduated from Blue River High School. Leo married Phyllis Clark on September 24, 1966, in Oshkosh, WI. They began...

Jun 29, 2025

Mary Jane Kettlewell, 82, of Waukau, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born April 3, 1943, to the late Walter and Gwendolin (Seefeldt) Robe. On April 27, 1985, Mary Jane married Wayne Kettlewell at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro, where she was a long-time member and served as a Sunday School...

Jun 22, 2025

Roy C. Haase Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Boom Bay Heights, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home on the water, a house he purchased from his Grandma Vosburg. He was born September 13, 1947, to the late Roy C. Sr. and Mary (Vosburg) Haase. Roy was a 1966 graduate of Winneconne High School. Roy received...

Jun 18, 2025

Raymond N. Mudek Sr, age 77, of Boom Bay, WI passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born February 14, 1948.

Ray enjoyed living on Lake Poygan, spending time fishing, boating, watching the Brewers and Packer games, time spent with family, and his naps.

He is survived by his children, Sheryl (Donald)...

Jun 13, 2025

Ronald R. Hale, 67, of Winneconne died Friday, June 13, 2025, at home. He was born February 20, 1958, in Oshkosh to Glenn and Doraine (Opperman) Hale. Ron was a 1976 graduate of Winneconne High School, where he participated in wrestling. Ron's work career included time at Square D and the Winnebago County Facilities Department, where he retired...

Jun 12, 2025

Edward J. Huebner, age 78, of Oshkosh, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Manteufel) Huebner. Following high school, Edward served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970 attaining the rank of sergeant. Following his...

Jun 10, 2025

Maxine C. Reese, age 88, of Larsen died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1936, the daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia (Eckstein) Mathison. Maxine graduated from Winneconne High School. On November 12, 1955, Maxine married John "Jack" Reese at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. Together they loved attending...