Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

On December 7, 2020, with her loving family by her side, God called our beloved mother and grandmother Jeannette home after a short battle with Covid-19. Jeannette June Gebauer was born on November 21, 1936, in the town of Green Lake, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Augusta (Bowe) Nitzke. She grew up and worked on the family...

Dec 7, 2020

On August 6, 1937, Conrad Clifford Patrick was born to Harold and Dorothy (Lorenz) Patrick in Alexandria, Minnesota. Conrad was looked up to and idolized by eight younger siblings. While growing up on a farm he quickly learned that there was always work to be done molding him into the hardworking man he became. When reminiscing about his...

Dec 7, 2020

Charles "Chuck" William Koeck, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2020, at his home. Chuck was born on January 7, 1958, to Richard and Marilyn (Vander Schaaf) Koeck in Fond du Lac, WI. He attended Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac from 1972-1976. Chuck was a loving husband to his wife Mary of thirty-nine years,...

Dec 4, 2020

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Mary Lee Bleser (nee Heise), aged 70, of Butte des Morts, became the newest soul in heaven. Born on July 27, 1950, in Oshkosh, she was the daughter of the late Carl C. and Patricia K. (Hopp) Heise. On August 28, 1975 she married her husband of 45 years, Albert Earl Bleser.

Dec 1, 2020

Paul Joseph Beier, age 62, passed away December 1, 2020, after a brief illness. Paul was a 1976 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. He retired as an electronics technician/maintenance mechanic. He was a self-taught computer whiz who could build computers and operated a side business repairing them. Paul was a member of the Four Seasons Club and...

Nov 25, 2020

Harriet Ellen (Francke) Herrmann, of Larsen, WI, passed away at the age of 78, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, due to COVID-19 pneumonia.

She was born on August 16, 1942, in Utica, New York, to the late Rev. Arnim and Eugenia (Nowack) Francke. Harriet attended schools in Hope, IN; Waconia, MN; and Green Bay, WI. She...

Nov 24, 2020

Linda Devall, age 64, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born May 23, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, then later in life moved to the Upper Peninsula where she worked at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base as a dispatcher. She then attended Northland Bible Institute before moving to Oshkosh in...

Nov 23, 2020

Lyle "Buzz" John Huebner, of Winchester, passed away at the age of 79 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah due to COVID-19.

He was born August 5, 1941, in New London to the late Beno and Ethel (Wohlt) Huebner. Buzz went to the Sandy Knoll Grade School until 8th grade and attended the new high school at...

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...