Obituaries

Jul 28, 2020

Diane Mae (McDevitt) Haese, of Oshkosh, passed away July 28, 2020, at the Omro Care Center, after a short battle with cancer; she was 74 years old. Diane was born November 24, 1945, in Neshkoro, daughter of Clarence and Grace (Ryan) McDevitt. She was a 1964 graduate of Berlin High School. On February 18, 1966, Diane married William...

Jul 26, 2020

Gordon Edwin Schonscheck, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020.

Gordy graduated from Winneconne High School in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Jean, on November 26, 1955. They lived their entire 64 years of marriage on the family farm. Gordy's passion for farming was...

Jul 10, 2020

On Friday, July 10, 2020, William Schmoll Sr., caring husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 60.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Schmoll; and his favorite uncle, Art Reed.

Bill is survived by his wife of 29 years, Naomi; children, Joshua and Britney Schmoll, William Schmoll...

Jul 10, 2020

Donald Daczyk, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 10, 2020, with family by his side, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born December 8, 1947, to Peter and Josephine Daczyk in Stevens Point. Don attended school in Menasha where he was raised. Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps and after serving...

Jul 5, 2020

Stephen H. Sandebeck, 69, of Salem, Ohio died suddenly July 5, 2020, from injuries suffered in a fall while visiting with family in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

Steve died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin with his wife Darlene, son Larry and daughter-in-law Missy by his side.

Steve was an organ donor. His kidneys...

Jul 4, 2020

Dr. Marvin Clyde Faust, "Marv" to all who knew and loved him, was born to eternal life and independence (freedom from a body that had not been able to keep up with his adventurous and spontaneous spirit for years) on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Marv was born on December 7, 1935, to Clyde William and Alpha Edna Faust...

Jul 3, 2020

Arlene Benedict, 72, of Winneconne, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Manitowoc.

She was born in Milwaukee to the late Dwain and Blanche Bowen on September 26, 1947. On October 14, 1967, Arlene married Daniel Benedict in Omro. Arlene was a very compassionate person that went the extra mile for everyone in her life....

Jun 27, 2020

Susan Lynn Frerks, age 65, of Appleton, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2020. She was born in Oshkosh on February 6, 1955, to the late Edward and Patricia Frerks. Sue was a graduate of Winneconne High School and then graduated with a nursing degree from the University of Madison....

Jun 23, 2020

Ann Olejnik, age 59, of Winneconne passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1960, in Neenah to the late Charles and Mary (Peterson) Beck. Ann spent her childhood living on Lake Poygan, and has always had a great love for being on the lake. Ann attended school in Winneconne...

Jun 23, 2020

Michael A. Kairis died unexpectedly at his home on June 23, 2020, in Omro at the age of 54. Michael was a caring good-natured man with a constant smile. He always took time for people and would do anything for those he kept close. His kindness will always be remembered.

Michael is survived by his mother,...

Jun 21, 2020

His love and laughter on Earth have become a call to Heaven for Christopher "Kaz" Richard Kasuboski, 58, of Omro, Wisconsin, his haven of endless bow hunting and fishing. Chris passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on July 7, 1961, the son of Richard and late Barbara (Doro)...

Jun 19, 2020

Sharon Kay Metz passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020, in Oshkosh.  Born in Winneconne on September 13, 1934, Sharon was the only child of Henry and Elfrieda Wiesner.

She grew up a tomboy – fishing, tending traps, exploring the woods and skiing the marshes on the Wiesner farm and fishing resort.  Sharon attended a one-room...

Jun 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, Marianne Fauk (née Bahrke) passed away peacefully in her sleep with her sister and husband at her side. Marianne was born the second of five children to Milton and Marcy (Herbst) Bahrke on June 9, 1948, in Oshkosh, WI. She grew up in Allenville and graduated from Winneconne High School class of 1966. Growing...

Jun 16, 2020

Richard A. Amundson Sr., age 89, of Oshkosh, formerly of Butte des Morts, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at The Waterford Assisted Living in Oshkosh. He was born August 27, 1930, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin to the late Berger and Murna (Stenson) Amundson. From 1951 to 1955 Dick served in the U.S. Air Force. For over 30 years he...

Jun 11, 2020

Arlene W. Sheasby, age 76, of Winneconne died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home. She was born in Wautoma on September 30, 1943, to the late Leonard J. and Selma (Wegenke) Weisjohn. Arlene was a 1961 graduate of Wautoma High School. She married John Sheasby and they had two sons, Robert and Michael. Arlene was a licensed...

Jun 4, 2020

Leona (Clark) Robinson, age 89, of Oshkosh died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her home. She was born in Winneconne on February 6, 1931, to the late Francis "Stub" and Cora (Benedict) Clark. In 1948 Leona moved to Oshkosh where she was employed as a mother's helper until 1950. From 1950 until her retirement in 1990 she was...

May 27, 2020

Beverly Jean (Smith) Beck, age 89, of Omro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro surrounded by those that she loved. She was born March 13, 1931, in Neenah.

On July 28, 1949, she married Jerome W. Beck in Omro and Bev and Jerry embarked on a journey of...

May 26, 2020

Peter I. Kromm had open hands that were always willing to help anyone in need. If you were looking for him, the best place was in the field fixing a tractor, by the pole shed, or in the field fixing a tractor.

Peter was born on November 9, 1944, in Two Rivers, WI. His parents, George...

May 22, 2020

Robert G. Kleinke, age 84, formerly of Butte des Morts, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Kaukauna. He was born September 8, 1935, in Menominee, Michigan to the late Arthur and Gertrude (Hoefgen) Kleinke. Bob was a graduate of Menominee High School and earned a Bachelor's degree UW-Oshkosh. He then earned Master's degrees...

May 21, 2020

Robert Donald Tritt, age 95, of Omro died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home. He was born November 20, 1924, on the family farm in the town of Poygan to the late Harry and Helen (Secora) Tritt. Bob was a 1942 graduate of Omro High School. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during...