Obituaries

Feb 5, 2020

Ginny (Virginia) Wojtowski, 71 of Oshkosh, WI, died in the loving company of her husband and sons, on February 5, 2020. Ginny was born April 9, 1948, in Paxton, IL to Frank Vilski and Betty (Pritzl) Vilski. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Wojtowski.  Ginny and Gary married in Heidelberg, Germany, on September 6,...

Feb 1, 2020

Roselie Redmond, age 82, of Oshkosh went to her eternal resting place on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was a wonderful sister, aunt, friend, and part-time mother for her nephew Tony, whom she spent a lot of her time with.

Rose is survived by two sisters, Virginia, Ruth; a sister-in-law, Sally; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...

Jan 12, 2020

Bill "Wilbur" Hinz, age 59, of Winneconne died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home. He was born November 26, 1960, in Oshkosh to the late Orville and Helen (Teckum) Hinz. While working with his father in his tv repair shop, Bill earned the nickname "Wilbur" from his father Orville. In his youth, he had worked at the...

Jan 6, 2020

The Idiot Ole Woman kicked the bucket January 6, 2020. For many years she traveled the pavement throughout the U.S. and Canada delivering people safely to their destinations. The lover of coffee was also the giver of mysterious "hmmms", "ooh la la's", lobster for boils, going out of her way to make occasions special, making a spectacular cheesecake...

Jan 3, 2020

Robert Dallmann, age 86, of Winneconne died Friday, January 3, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 5, 1933, in Milwaukee to the late William and Elizabeth (Heckendorf) Dallmann. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and a few years ago enjoyed a trip with the Korean War Veteran...

Jan 2, 2020

Howard L. Dahlke, age 82, of Winneconne died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born on March 18, 1937, in Park Ridge, Illinois to the late Clarence and Estelle (Langer) Dahlke. Howard was a 1955 graduate of Ripon High School and attended Ripon College. On August 22, 1959, he married Carol Ann Otto...

Jan 1, 2020

On her 84th birthday January 1, 2020, Therese Ann Schmitt Witzke passed away surrounded by her loving family, and heaven received another angel. Therese Ann was born January 1, 1936, to her parents Delia Van Thiel Schmitt Procknow and Leo Schmitt. She attended Saint Therese school in Appleton, Wilson Junior High in Appleton, and Hortonville High School in...

Dec 30, 2019

Donald C. Zimmerman, age 93, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Monday, December 30, 2019, at home with his family at his side. He was born March 28, 1926, in Fond du Lac to the late Carl and Martha (Schade) Zimmerman. Don served his country during WW II as a Fireman in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 and then...

Dec 26, 2019

Harold "Spud" Tegelman Jr. age 97, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2019, at Bethel Home Miravida Living in Oshkosh with his family at his bedside. He was born September 28, 1922, to Harold Sr. and Clara (Kohnemann) Tegelman. He lived his entire life, other than time spent in the military, in the Poygan Winneconne area. Harold proudly...

Dec 25, 2019

Sandra E. (Wanasek) (Petri) Henrickson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 25, 2019.

Sandee was born in Racine, WI on July 18, 1951, to the late Stephen and Hertha Wanasek. She completed cosmetology school and worked for 20 years in downtown Racine at Deluxe Beauty Saloon and Beauty Ult. Sandee went back to...

Dec 16, 2019

Leonard Alan Koepke, age 59, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, December 16, 2019, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. He was born November 10, 1960, in Neenah, WI, the son of the late Charles Koepke and Carol (Londowski) Koepke Boehm. He graduated from Appleton West High School. Leonard married Nancy Miller on August 31, 1984. Later married to...

Dec 12, 2019

Patricia E. Miller, age 87, of Omro, passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Webster Manor in Omro. She was born September 9, 1932, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the youngest daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Running) Becker. On February 17, 1951, Patricia married Glen R. Miller.

Patricia is survived by...

Dec 11, 2019

Lorraine Marie Tritt, 86, of the town of Vinland, passed away on December 11, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh following a brief illness. She was born on June 11, 1933, to the late Lester and Catherine Brennand. Lorraine married Berniel L. Tritt at St. Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne, WI on December 1, 1951. They recently...

Nov 17, 2019

Barbara Ellen (Karbowski) Kapal, age 85, of Winneconne died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. She was born August 17, 1934, in Milwaukee, one of seven children to Alex and Viola (Haumschild) Karbowski. On June 23, 1956, she married Richard Kapal. Barbara worked as a nurse in Milwaukee and Oshkosh. She furthered her education becoming a...

Nov 10, 2019

Derrald John McDaniel, age 94, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy J. McDaniel, both longtime residents of Winneconne-Poygan. Father of: Patrick (Mary) McDaniel of Lac du Flambeau, Pamela (Donald) Bowen of Racine, Tim (Diane) McDaniel of Santa Monica, California, Terrence McDaniel of Winneconne, and the late Chris Michael...

Nov 4, 2019

Rita E. Meinen, age 87, of Winneconne passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Omro Care Center with her family by her side. She was born in Green Bay. Rita married John G. Meinen in 1955 and they were married for 64 years. For many years she took care of the books for the family business....

Nov 2, 2019

Thomas A. Coates, age 86, of Oshkosh died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born March 31, 1933, in Winneconne to the late Hiram and Isabella Coates. Tom served his country in the U.S. Navy. On August 7, 1984, he married Pat Henningsen. Tom's career included working at Lenox Candles, over 20...

Oct 26, 2019

Ronald Graeme Johnson was born on 1-20-1932. He passed away in peace on 10-26-19 at Bella Vista in Oshkosh, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Graeme Johnson and Eloise (Robechaud) Johnson; one son, Russell Graeme Johnson (2018); and beloved wives, Jane (Hayes) Johnson (1985), and Marie (Heinen) Johnson (2017).

Ronald is survived...

Oct 23, 2019

Keith Barforth, age 56, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home. He was born November 12, 1962, in Oshkosh to Henry "Hank" and Evelyn "Dolly" (Kasper) Barforth. Keith was happiest at work as a heavy equipment operator. He was a great role model for his sons because of his hard work and dedication. He...

Oct 23, 2019

Jeffrey Paul Shea, 68, of Omro, died peacefully on the afternoon of October 23, 2019, surrounded by his family and after a life fully lived.

Jeff was born July 17, 1951, the son of Ardyne (Minkler) and Gerald Shea, the fourth of seven children raised in Pickett, Wisconsin. Jeff married Dixie Lee Shea on October 9,...