Obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

Our loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Marlene C. O'Connell passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on October 14, 1935, the daughter of the late Herbert and Emma (Luebke) Harrison. Marlene attended Winneconne High School where she enjoyed music, especially playing...

Jun 1, 2025

Christopher Jon Kulick, husband, father, grandfather, boss, and friend passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Winneconne, Wisconsin surrounded by family after a battle with esophageal cancer. He fought harder than most but ultimately his body failed him. He was so strong even on the last days. Born on September 13, 1964, Chris...

May 29, 2025

John Zitzner, age 89, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. John was born to John T. and Helen (Hagen) of Viroqua WI, December 21, 1935. He grew up on a farm spending many summers in the tobacco fields. After graduating from Viroqua H.S. in 1954 John served in the U.S. Navy...

May 18, 2025

Lewis "Louie" Martin Hintz, age 95, of Omro, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Louie was born to Herbert and Maude (Gehrke) Hintz in their home on May 6, 1930, in Oshkosh. When Louie was 4, his family moved to Liberty School Road in the Town of Rushford where he would later...

May 18, 2025

Lee Gerald Jacoby, 70, of Redgranite passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Lee was born on December 21, 1954, to Gerald and Eunice (Elmer) Jacoby of Oshkosh.

In addition to working on the family farm, he started Custom Structures & Remodeling, where he worked as a general contractor.

He...

May 17, 2025

Thomas "Tom" G. Weir, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at home in Winneconne with his partner and a granddaughter by his side.

Tom was born Marh 13, 1931, in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Mildred (Vessly) Weir, and he had three siblings, Jack, Mary, and Kathy.

He served in...

May 17, 2025

Shawn "Gumby" Russell Schleicher, beloved husband and father, devoted friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51. He was born on January 4, 1974, to the late Russell Schleicher and Ronda Marquardt. He is survived by his wife, Jaycee Schleicher; children, Emily (Carter), Madelyn (Devin), Caleigh Schleicher, Jevon Wilson (Bella), and Jaycheevada "Javey" Valssaint; and grandson, Jameson...

May 16, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Luethy, 74, of the Town of Vinland, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born November 15, 1950, in Oshkosh to the late Werner and Irene (Pugh) Otto. Cindy was a 1968 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On October 14, 1972, she married James Luethy. Cindy lived most of...

May 10, 2025

Michael "Mike" Paul Sieth, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI.

Mike is survived and missed by: his loving wife, Debra (née Miller); his eldest son, Matthew, and wife, Samantha; his youngest son, Adam, and wife, Bryn; his grandchildren, Maxwell and Ginger; his sisters, Sharon and Patti; and his brother,...

Apr 27, 2025

Judith A. Washburn, age 85, of Winneconne sadly passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by family, after a 2-year battle with lung cancer. She was born May 12, 1939, in Oshkosh to the late Lyle and Gert (Gilbert) Spoor. On August 13, 1960, Judy married the love of her life, for 58 years, Thomas Washburn. For...

Apr 27, 2025

Peter "Pete" David Kasuboski, 55, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born February 2, 1970, in Berlin, WI to Daniel Kasuboski and Patsy Smith.

Pete grew up in Eureka, WI, and he graduated from Berlin High School. His education continued at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in...

Apr 24, 2025

Mark David Zimmer, age 58, passed away from an undiagnosed medical condition, at his home in Omro on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was born the son of Wayne and Marlene Zimmer.

Mark grew up in Omro and lived there throughout his life. He graduated from Omro High School in 1984. For many years he worked...

Apr 23, 2025

Edward Michael Thull, 71, of Omro, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after a battle with liver cancer. He was born April 8, 1954, to Barbara (Drover) and Merle Thull. Ed was a 1972 graduate of Berlin High School. On May 10, 1974, he married Deborah Stannard in Oshkosh. Ed was a metal pattern...

Apr 17, 2025

Gerald R. Buech passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Born June 3, 1940, to Robert F. and Regina (Dygowski) Buech in Milwaukee, WI. Gerald was known as Jerry or Butch to family.  He lived his childhood in Milwaukee and his adult life in Menasha, summers throughout his life were spent in Poygan – southside of...

Apr 4, 2025

David Gene Wilkening, age 68, of Omro, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton with family members.

David was born on November 7, 1956, in State Center, Iowa, the son of the late Eugene Wilkening and Marilyn (Eatwell) Wilkening. He graduated in 1975 from West Marshall High School and...

Apr 3, 2025

Kenneth J. Immel, 91, of Zittau, died Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1933, in Fond du Lac to the late Irvin and Grace (McCarty) Immel. Ken was a 1952 graduate of Winneconne High School. After graduation he joined the Army serving with the Airborne Unit 187 in Korea. After his time in the...

Mar 30, 2025

Barbara Viola Luedtke Eckstein, 93, of Zittau, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born December 1, 1931, on the home farm in Larsen to Loyall and Georgina (Schaefer) Larson. Barbara attended a one-room school next to the farm. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Winneconne High School, where she enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2025

Gordon A. Berg - July 6, 1940 - March 23, 2025

Gordon A. Berg passed unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; children, Andrew, Sarah, Mary, Joel, and Rachel. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gordon was preceded in death...

Mar 23, 2025

Richard Milton Hertzberg, a much-loved husband, father, and proud grandfather, left this world on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family to be with Jesus. He was born on June 11, 1934, in Omro, Wisconsin and resided the past 37 years in Winneconne.

Richard graduated from Oshkosh High school...

Mar 17, 2025

Francis "Frank" J. Fisher, 73, of Omro, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 8, 1951, in Oshkosh to the late Roy and Delores (Monahan) Fisher. Frank enlisted and served in the Army. On June 2, 1973, he married Mary Will at St. Mary Catholic Church, Omro. For many years...