Obituaries

William R. Butzlaff

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...

Mary C. Egan Locke

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...

Jeremy Petit

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....

John F. Sheasby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charlotte "Dolly" Unser

Charlotte "Dolly" Unser

Oct 4, 2017

Charlotte "Dolly" Unser, age 84, of Winneconne, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Honoring Dolly's wishes cremation will take place and there will be no service held. If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.

Frederick "Fritz" James Loker

Frederick "Fritz" James Loker

Sep 29, 2017

Frederick "Fritz" James Loker, age 77, of Winneconne, died peacefully Friday, September 29, 2017, at Bethel Homes of Oshkosh. He was born March 1, 1940, in Oshkosh to Norman and Mildred (LaBelle) Loker. On December 11, 1960, Fritz married the love of his life Bernadine "Bernie" Schlaak; he loved her so much he married her again on August 1,...

Carol Brennand

Carol Brennand

Sep 28, 2017

Carol Brennand, age 80, of the town of Vinland, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at home. She was born December 16, 1936, to the late Edwin and Ethel (McHugh) Elmer. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On June 2, 1956, she married Lester Brennand at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Oshkosh and they made their home...

Charles J. Christianson

Charles J. Christianson

Sep 24, 2017

Charles J. Christianson, age 89, of Larsen died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Living Tree Estates in Greenville. Charlie was born on September 28, 1927, the son of Wallace and Edna (Anderson) Christianson. After graduating from Neenah High School he started working at Kimberly-Clark Lakeview Mill and retired in 1987. On June 21, 1961, Charlie married Wilma (Gore) Christianson;...

Dorothy Mae (Ehrenberg) Marine

Dorothy Mae (Ehrenberg) Marine

Sep 23, 2017

Dorothy Mae (Ehrenberg) Marine, born November 19, 1920, to George and Mabel (Breaker) Ehrenberg passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, under hospice care surrounded by members of her family. On November 25, 1944, she married Norman Marine in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on June 1, 1970. Dorothy married Donald Henry Marine on June 28, 1980, and...

Donald E. Schneider

Donald E. Schneider

Sep 19, 2017

Donald E. Schneider, age 92, formerly of the town of Vinland, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh. He was born September 17, 1925, to the late Edward and Dora (Erdmann) Schneider. On May 21, 1949, Don married Betty Jane Domer in Oshkosh and they made their home in the town of Vinland. For many years...