Obituaries

May 5, 2020

George Dodd, 82, of Winneconne, passed away on May 5, 2020, at The Waterford Assisted Living Center in Oshkosh, WI. George died the way he wanted to, being shot in the ass by a jealous husband while climbing through the bedroom window.

Due to the current safer at home order, a private graveside service for immediate...

May 4, 2020

William "Bill" Luce, age 65, of Winneconne, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born March 2, 1955, to the late Allen and Mary Luce. In October of 1975 Bill married Linda Schneider. For 30 years Bill was a deputy for the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department until his retirement. He enjoyed playing...

May 4, 2020

Clara (Rohr) Ingles, age 90, of Winchester, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at the home of her daughter, where she had been residing for the past three years. She was born February 8, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Antonia Rohr. On November 3, 1951, she married Charles Ingles. Clara's work career included the Concord Cheese...

Apr 9, 2020

James R. Skinner, age 77, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home at King, which he referred to as his heaven. He was born February 14, 1943, in Massachusetts. James served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a longtime resident of Vista and Oceanside, California before becoming a resident at King. James life...

Apr 6, 2020

Donna Jean Schonscheck, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2020.

Donna was a devoted wife and mother. She was always at the side of her high school love and best friend Gordon, her husband of 64 years. They spent their entire married life on the family farm.

Apr 1, 2020

Carol Ann Larsen, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Florida, where she spent her winters. She was born August 16, 1943, in Berlin to the late Arnold and Myra (Lind) Schonscheck. On May 29, 1960, Carol married Joel Larsen at the Borth United Methodist Church. After many years, she retired from working at Park...

Mar 28, 2020

Bruce L. Hayry, Winneconne, 08-15-1947 – 03-28-2020.Bruce's memorial and celebration of life were delayed because of the COVID virus, but is now scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020, at an outdoor pavilion at Lake Winneconne Park, 300 Parkway Dr. (corner of Parkway Dr. and S. Third Ave. Winneconne).

The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed...

Mar 28, 2020

Calvin William Hawksworth was born on April 29, 1928, to George and Gladys (Smail) Hawksworth and passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020, in Oshkosh.

Cal was a lover of all things Winneconne. He was raised on the west side of the Wolf River. As a young man Cal enjoyed spending time hunting ducks in his...

Mar 28, 2020

Bruce Leslie Hayry, 72, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He went peacefully with his family by his side; he was a loving husband, father of four and grandfather of nine.

Bruce was born August 15, 1947, to Leslie and Viola (Lintula) Hayry in Marquette, MI. After high school graduation he...

Mar 28, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce, Richard E. Von Holzen, 71, passed on Saturday March 28, 2020, peacefully at his home in Pearson, WI with loved ones, following a courageous battle with Mesothelioma.

He was born in Ashland, WI, on July 31, 1948, to the late Erwin and Marian Von Holzen. After moving to Arpin,...

Mar 19, 2020

Kenneth J. Haase, age 69, of Larsen, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born September 3, 1950, in Neenah to the late Roy Sr. and Mary (Vosburg) Haase. Ken was a 1968 graduate of Winneconne High School. After graduation Ken served in the U.S. Army, and while in the service...

Mar 11, 2020

Emeran "Em" Joseph Petrack, 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020, while resting comfortably in bed after complications from pneumonia.

Em was born October 18, 1932, in Ashland, WI, the son of John and Celia (Schneider) Petrack. He graduated from Ondossagon High School. Em married Shirley M. Emerson on June 20, 1953, and they lived...

Mar 9, 2020

Richard Arthur Joseph Bartelt, age 95, of Oshkosh passed into God's Good Graces on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He was born, October 23, 1924, in Omro to the late Richard and Ida Bartelt. In his youth, Dick was a hard worker on the Omro family farm. From 1946-1947, he...

Mar 3, 2020

Doris Strehlow of Omro, passed away March 3, 2020.

Doris (Klitzkie) Strehlow, was born November 8, 1924, to Harry and Inez (Piper) Klitzkie in Greeley, Colorado. The family moved to La Grange, WI where she resided until graduating Whitewater Teacher's College in 1946. She moved to Winneconne to begin her teaching career.

Doris met...

Mar 2, 2020

Gary W. Johnson, age 60, of Ladysmith died of natural causes on Monday, March 2, 2020, at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born February 5, 1960, in Little Falls, Minnesota to Dorvin and Luella (Frandsen) Johnson.

Gary loved dogs, and he enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and working on cars.

He is survived by his...

Feb 29, 2020

Betty Jean Murray (nee Leone) age 85, of Oshkosh, entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, February 29, 2020, after a lengthy illness.

Betty was born on June 30, 1934, the daughter of Patsy and Antonia Leone. On October 4, 1958, she married Jim Murray.

Betty worked for many years at Race Office Supply...

Feb 26, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Gail Elizabeth Morkemo, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 66.

Gail was born on April 8, 1953, in Clintonville, Wisconsin to John Paris Mann III and Elizabeth Jane Mann (nee Ebert). She received her Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Clothing degree from the Ohio State...

Feb 21, 2020

On Friday, February 21, 2020, Patti Ann Herlache -- loving wife and mother of two -- passed away at age 60.

Patti was born on March 7, 1959, in Oshkosh, WI to Wilford and Adeline (Johnson) Peterson. Early in life, she discovered a passion for designing homes as a drafter for Norm Hippert Builders. She steered...

Feb 13, 2020

The Lord called Barbara to her eternal home on February 13, 2020, at the age of 81. She was born in Eau Claire, on March 19, 1938, and as a child, lived in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Appleton, and finally Stevens Point, where she graduated from high school as a member of the National Honor Society. In high school,...

Feb 7, 2020

Eric Timothy Allen died at the age of 25 on February 7, 2020.

Let me tell you about Eric Allen or Er Bear, as we like to call him. When he was born we were terrified. He looked so fragile and we knew nothing about special needs.

With great love, he grew into a...