Obituaries

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...

Sep 17, 2020

Abraham James Eckstein, age 86, of Larsen, passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease.

Abe was born at home in Allenville, WI on November 1, 1933, to Abraham and Orpha (Brown) Eckstein. During his childhood, Abe helped on the family farm and...

Sep 5, 2020

Colton Marx, age 28, of Winneconne, died unexpectedly, Saturday, September 5, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born December 5, 1991, in Oshkosh to Roger and Diane (Chase) Marx. Colton was a 2010 graduate of Winneconne High School and attended Fox Valley Technical College. For the past 10 years, he has been employed by...

Sep 5, 2020

Nelda Maye (Neels) Niemuth, Winneconne was welcomed to Heaven by Christ and all her loved ones who preceded her Saturday, September 5, 2020. Nelda was born December 11, 1933, in Chilton, Wisconsin to Theodore and Edna (Brown) Neels. She was a graduate of Appleton High School and Appleton School of Business. Nelda co-owned and operated the Home Bakery,...

Aug 29, 2020

Violet Elizabeth Gardner, daughter of Corey Gardner and Elizabeth Bucholtz-Draves of Oshkosh, went home to our Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Our precious little angel had a smile and eyes that would take your breath away and she brought joy, happiness and hope to everyone she touched. She will be missed by many and loved forever by...

Aug 29, 2020

Donald F. Breaker, age 91, of Larsen, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah. He was born July 22, 1929, in Neenah to the late Arthur and Edith (Soderquist) Breaker. Don farmed all of his life in the town of Clayton. On February 14, 1953, he married Peggy Glisson. In his younger years, Don played...

Aug 27, 2020

Daniel "Dan" J. Pettis, of Oshkosh, WI passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 59.

Remembered by former spouse and mother of their two daughters, Wanda Corn; loving devoted father of Janice (Joshua "Josh" Janczak Sr.) Pettis, Paula Pettis, Wayne Paliwoda, Steven "Steve" Micik, and John "Johnny" Micik; proud son of the late...