Obituaries
Lavera Marie Peterson
Nov 30, 2017
LaVera Marie Peterson, age 81, of Winneconne passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. She was born in Canton, Wisconsin on February 20, 1936, to Harold and Vera (Ward) Gwin. Her family later moved to Wonewoc, Wisconsin where she attended school. On April 15, 1953, LaVera married Duane Peterson of LaValle, Wisconsin, and they raised four children. For 26 years...
Marilyn A. Teschendorf
Nov 29, 2017
Marilyn A. Teschendorf, age 93, of Winneconne, took her last breath, Wednesday November 29, 2017. Her final week was spent surrounded by her adoring family at the Omro Care Center, where she was loved and cared for with stellar professionalism. Marilyn was born in West Allis on October 17, 1924, to the late Francis and Viola (Kohler) Mueller. She...
Kay (Dionne) Larue
Nov 24, 2017
Kay (Dionne) LaRue, age 77, passed away, Friday, November 24, 2017, at home with her family by her side. She was born December 28, 1939, in Menominee, Michigan. Kay married Dennis LaRue 58 years ago and they settled in Muskego, Wisconsin where they raised their four children. For over 30 years Kay worked as a bank teller until her...
Lindsey Donna Marie Jones
Nov 17, 2017
Lindsey Jones passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2017, in Menomonie, WI. Lindsey was born in Neenah, WI on July 25, 1997. She was studying Art Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Lindsey was also working as a co-coordinator for the children's art club with Arts Integration - A.I.M. in Menomonie. She was employed during her summer months in Oshkosh,...
Edward Louis Kuemmerlein
Nov 16, 2017
Edward Louis Kuemmerlein of Winneconne, Wisconsin died on November 16, 2017, at Bella Vista Assisted Living Residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was just nine days short of celebrating his 101st birthday. Ed was born on November 25, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward and Sylvia (Lobuck) Kuemmerlein and was baptized on March 4, 1917, at St. Anthony's Church in...
Edward James "Jim" Kastrosky
Nov 15, 2017
Edward James "Jim" Kastrosky, age 89, of Oshkosh, formerly of Winneconne died Wednesday, November 15, 2107, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Jim is survived by his wife, Beverley Kastrosky, of Oshkosh; two sons, Karl (Cindi) Kastrosky, of Cable, Wisconsin; Kwinn Kastrosky, of Arkansas; and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be...
William R. Butzlaff
Nov 13, 2017
William R. Butzlaff, age 95 of Oshkosh, formerly of Winneconne, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at Arborview Manor in Oshkosh. He was born on June 6, 1922, in Oshkosh to the late William and Bessie (Bartels) Butzlaff. During World War II Bill served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. On June 6, 1947, he married Betty Schroeder...
Jeremy Petit
Nov 7, 2017
Jeremy Petit, age 40, died on November 7, 2017, as a result of an accident involving an ATV and a deer. Jeremy is survived by his parents, Charles (Linda) Petit, and Donna (Darwin) Raatz; his son, Ethan Petit; his sisters, Heather Petit, Brenda (Justin) Marks; brother, Brian (Sarah) Petit; nieces and nephews, Jessie, Connor, Lucy, Kaylee, Hailey, and Jerry....
Mary C. Egan Locke
Nov 7, 2017
In the presence of family I passed away at home on November 7, 2017. I was born in the town of Winneconne on October 25, 1924, to Francis and Marie (Lee) O'Reilly. I graduated from Omro High School. Following graduation, I worked for about two years in Oshkosh at the Axle and then about two years at IBM in...
John F. Sheasby
Nov 5, 2017
John F. Sheasby, age 75, of Winneconne died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1941, to John F. and Maxine E. (Anderson) Sheasby. While growing up John attended Lake Forest Academy in Illinois and Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. He was a graduate of Scottsdale...
Edward D. Durkin
Oct 27, 2017
Edward Douglas Durkin, a lifelong Madison resident, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at age 88 after a rewarding life personally and professionally. He was born July 4, 1929, in Madison to Edward P. and Ursula (Fischenich) Durkin. He married Winifred A. Frank on May 24, 1952, and they had six children. Ed attended Highlands-Mendota Beach School (Crestwood) and Madison...
Florence Rose Bersch
Oct 27, 2017
Florence Rose Bersch, 92, of Winneconne, WI and Ruskin, FL, died unexpectedly in Florida on Friday, October 27, 2017. She was born April 13, 1925, in Omro, WI, the youngest child of Frank and Fredalena (Jungwirth) Peterson. On March 11, 1944, Florence was united in marriage to Merriman E. Bersch. They made their home on Lake Winneconne and shared...
Linda M. (Carpenter) Holt
Oct 21, 2017
Linda M. (Carpenter) Holt passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017, with her family by her side after a short hospital stay. Linda was born in Oshkosh on April 26, 1948, to Roy and Edith (Lee) Carpenter. Linda graduated from Liberty School in the town of Rushford at the top of her eighth grade class (she was the only...
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Eckstein
Oct 21, 2017
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Eckstein, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 21, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. Cindy was born on October 24, 1954, to the late Wallace and Edith (Metzig) Nelson. She was baptized on November 14, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. She was confirmed on March 30, 1969, at...
Hubert "Bud" Doro
Oct 16, 2017
Hubert "Bud" Doro, age 87, of Omro, passed away at home on Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Hubert and Lillian Doro. Hubert was a 1947 graduate of Omro High School. In 1949 he married Joan Diel, and together they enjoyed 63 years together before her passing in 2012. Bud had been employed...
Karen E. (Gunther) Karbon
Oct 14, 2017
Karen E. (Gunther) Karbon, age 78, of Omro, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born October 11, 1939, in Oshkosh to the late George and Esther (Herzig) Gunther. Karen will always be remembered as good wife, mother, and friend who enjoyed a cold beer and good times. Karen is survived by her...
Sharlene Sharon (Johnston) Longworth
Oct 12, 2017
Sharlene Sharon (Johnston) Longworth peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the age of 84 with her devoted and loving husband by her side. She was born September 28, 1933, to the late Lyle and Daisy Johnston and lived her entire life in Omro, Wisconsin. Sharlene and her husband, Larry "Butch" Longworth, treasured living the past 47...
John R. Paulson
Oct 12, 2017
John R. Paulson The Lord called John to his eternal home after a very lengthy illness on October 12, 2017. He was born on May 9, 1932, in Rosholt, WI, the son of the late Myron and Myrtle Paulson. John graduated from Rosholt High School in 1951. While in high school John participated in all sports and finished 2nd...
Katisha Evangeline (Henschel) Jensen
Oct 9, 2017
The gates of heaven swung open to accept a new angel, Katisha, age 25, on October 9, 2017. Katisha passed away peacefully at her home in Brookfield surrounded by her loving family after a short, but valiant, battle with cancer. Katisha was born on December 9, 1991, in Neenah, Wisconsin to James and Kara (Worm) Henschel. She graduated from...
Thomas "Tom" P. Jensen
Oct 4, 2017
Thomas "Tom" P. Jensen, age 80, of the town of Vinland passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, his 59th wedding anniversary. He was born February 6, 1937, in Neenah to the late Adelbert Sr. and Grace (Schindler) Jensen. Tom served his country in the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1958, he married...


