Obituaries

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

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,...

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 16, 2019

Lois Marlene Oostra went to her heavenly home while holding her husband's hand on the morning of October 16, 2019. Lois was born on January 11, 1933, to Henry and Ella Boeve.  Being a member of a large farm family in Hull, Iowa, work came at an early age. Tending to farm chores, cooking, cleaning, and caring for...

Oct 14, 2019

Robert J. Davey, age 87, of Neenah, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019.

Bob was born September 18, 1932, in Neenah to the late Harry and Margaret (Kuchenbecker) Davey. He was a 1950 graduate of Neenah High School. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy. On July 16, 1955, Bob married Darlene Meltz at...

Oct 10, 2019

Ronald Henry Rozek, Winneconne, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born August 4, 1954, in Oshkosh, the son of Henry and Helen (Formiller) Rozek.

Ron was an "incurable" entrepreneur. Family lovingly referred to him as a practical prankster and a proud Winneconne graduate. In the past he was owner of Bob's Park &...

Oct 8, 2019

Lawrence Bertie Benedict, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Larry was born in Oshkosh, WI on April 9, 1932, the only son of Bertie and Rose (Wagner) Benedict. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1950. On August 4, 1956, he married Darlyne Petersen.

At age 18, Larry...

Oct 4, 2019

Wendy Sue Heise, age 55, of Omro, died Friday, October 4, 2019, after a courageous one plus year fight with cancer. She was born January 26, 1964, in Oshkosh to Richard and Shirley (Burholtz) Krueger. Wendy was a 1982 graduate of Winneconne High School. On August 28, 1983, she married Thomas Heise. Wendy's work career included working at...

Oct 1, 2019

Carol E. Otto, of Larsen, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. She was born on March 13, 1931, the daughter of Marvin and Edith (Carpenter) Holverson. Carol graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Nursing and furthered her studies at Marian College. On July 5, 1952, she married Eldon W. Otto....

Sep 29, 2019

Edward Alan Clasen, age 89, of Winneconne died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born to the late Henry and Margaret (Dowling) Clasen on August 27, 1930, at his grandmother Dowling's home in Winneconne. Ed was a 1948 graduate of Winneconne High School. On January 5, 1952, he married Jeanne Marie...

Sep 28, 2019

Robert M. Gabriel, age 72, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully of cancer Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 5, 1946 in Appleton.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Jackie in 2015.

A private entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

If...

Sep 17, 2019

Francine Behn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Appleton.

She was born to Edwin and Bridget Anthony on January 8, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. After moving to Weyauwega, she married Dewey Behn on October 24, 1959. They made their home in the Larsen/Winchester area for many years...

Sep 11, 2019

Joyce Ellen Zanzig, age 83, of Winneconne died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Parkside Assisted Living in Neenah. She was born August 17, 1936, in Oshkosh to the late Garth and Ardene (Harper) Erickson. Joyce was a 1954 graduate of Berlin High School. She was working at Berlin Chapman when she attended a Valentine's dance. A handsome stranger...

Sep 10, 2019

David C. Kallas, age 72, of Omro, died peacefully Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh surrounded by his family. He was born May 27, 1947, to the late Vernon and Doris (Brown) Kallas. David was a 1965 graduate of Omro High School and completed the Agriculture Short Course at UW-Madison. From 1966 until 1970 David...

Sep 8, 2019

Carl Stamm Jr., 90, of Winneconne, passed away at home on Sunday, September 8, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee on April 21, 1929, to Charles and Henrietta (Koch) Stamm.

Carl served his country in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania at the end of his...