Obituaries

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...

Jun 8, 2025

Our loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Marlene C. O'Connell passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on October 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Herbert and Emma (Luebke) Harrison. Marlene attended Winneconne High School where she enjoyed music, especially playing...

Jun 1, 2025

Christopher Jon Kulick, husband, father, grandfather, boss, and friend passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Winneconne, Wisconsin surrounded by family after a battle with esophageal cancer. He fought harder than most but ultimately his body failed him. He was so strong even on the last days. Born on September 13, 1964, Chris...

May 29, 2025

John Zitzner, age 89, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. John was born to John T. and Helen (Hagen) of Viroqua WI, December 21, 1935. He grew up on a farm spending many summers in the tobacco fields. After graduating from Viroqua H.S. in 1954 John served in the U.S. Navy...

May 18, 2025

Lewis "Louie" Martin Hintz, age 95, of Omro, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Louie was born to Herbert and Maude (Gehrke) Hintz in their home on May 6, 1930, in Oshkosh. When Louie was 4, his family moved to Liberty School Road in the Town of Rushford where he would later...

May 18, 2025

Lee Gerald Jacoby, 70, of Redgranite passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Lee was born on December 21, 1954, to Gerald and Eunice (Elmer) Jacoby of Oshkosh.

In addition to working on the family farm, he started Custom Structures & Remodeling, where he worked as a general contractor.

He...

May 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" G. Weir, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at home in Winneconne with his partner and a granddaughter by his side.

Tom was born Marh 13, 1931, in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Mildred (Vessly) Weir, and he had three siblings, Jack, Mary, and Kathy.

He served in...

May 17, 2025

Shawn "Gumby" Russell Schleicher, beloved husband and father, devoted friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. He was born on January 4, 1974, to the late Russell Schleicher and Ronda Marquardt. He is survived by his wife, Jaycee Schleicher; children, Emily (Carter), Madelyn (Devin), Caleigh Schleicher, Jevon Wilson (Bella), and Jaycheevada "Javey" Valssaint; and grandson, Jameson...

May 16, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Luethy, 74, of the Town of Vinland, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born November 15, 1950, in Oshkosh to the late Werner and Irene (Pugh) Otto. Cindy was a 1968 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On October 14, 1972, she married James Luethy. Cindy lived most of...

May 10, 2025

Michael "Mike" Paul Sieth, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI.

Mike is survived and missed by: his loving wife, Debra (née Miller); his eldest son, Matthew, and wife, Samantha; his youngest son, Adam, and wife, Bryn; his grandchildren, Maxwell and Ginger; his sisters, Sharon and Patti; and his brother,...

Apr 27, 2025

Peter "Pete" David Kasuboski, 55, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born February 2, 1970, in Berlin, WI to Daniel Kasuboski and Patsy Smith.

Pete grew up in Eureka, WI, and he graduated from Berlin High School. His education continued at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in...

Apr 27, 2025

Judith A. Washburn, age 85, of Winneconne sadly passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by family, after a 2-year battle with lung cancer. She was born May 12, 1939, in Oshkosh to the late Lyle and Gert (Gilbert) Spoor. On August 13, 1960, Judy married the love of her life, for 58 years, Thomas Washburn. For...

Apr 24, 2025

Mark David Zimmer, age 58, passed away from an undiagnosed medical condition, at his home in Omro on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born the son of Wayne and Marlene Zimmer.

Mark grew up in Omro and lived there throughout his life. He graduated from Omro High School in 1984. For many years he worked...

Apr 23, 2025

Edward Michael Thull, 71, of Omro, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a battle with liver cancer. He was born April 8, 1954, to Barbara (Drover) and Merle Thull. Ed was a 1972 graduate of Berlin High School. On May 10, 1974, he married Deborah Stannard in Oshkosh. Ed was a metal pattern...