Obituaries

David James Mathusek Sr.

David James Mathusek Sr.

Mar 2, 2018

David "Dave" James Mathusek, Sr., age 80, of Franklin WI, died peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born in Milwaukee WI, graduated from Marquette High School and attended Marquette University. Dave served his country in the National Guard and the U.S. Army during the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Crisis. He loved the automobile industry and...

Jack W. Pinnow

Jack W. Pinnow

Mar 1, 2018

Jack Walter Pinnow passed away March 1, 2018, at Bella Vista in Oshkosh, where he resided for the past nine months. He now belongs to Jesus. "...with the Lord forever." 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Jack was born on June 3, 1933, to Walter and Eda (Schultz) Pinnow, and spent 84 years in Winneconne, the village that he loved. He was...

Barbara I. Breister

Barbara I. Breister

Feb 24, 2018

Barbara I. Breister, age 81, of Winneconne, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born October 4, 1936, in Fond du Lac to the late Marvin and Madelyn (Kobs) Dobbratz. Barb was a graduate of St. Mary's Springs High School in Fond du Lac. On October 6, 1956, she married William J. Breister in Fond du Lac. Barb was...

Audrey M. Grundman

Audrey M. Grundman

Feb 19, 2018

Audrey M. Grundman, age 90, formerly of the town of Clayton, died Monday, February 19, 2018, at Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha. She was born February 18, 1928, in Green Bay to the late Ralph and Geraldine (Peck) Gardner. Audrey attended Menasha High School through the 11th grade and finished her senior year in Watertown, Wisconsin. On September...

Elizabeth "Liz" June (Hansen) Anderson

Elizabeth "Liz" June (Hansen) Anderson

Feb 17, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" June (Hansen) Anderson, age 82, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, went home to God on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at The Waterford of Oshkosh. She was born June 11, 1935, in Blue River, Wisconsin, to Weggo and Edna (Maurer) Hansen. Liz graduated from Winneconne High School and attended UW-Madison for pre-nursing courses before returning to Oshkosh to marry Eugene...

Michael Lee Calkins

Michael Lee Calkins

Feb 12, 2018

Michael Lee Calkins, 67 years old, was called to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2018. He was born June 9, 1950, in Oshkosh, WI to Bernard and Lois (Creapo) Calkins. Mike worked side by side with his parents and siblings for Calkins Midways. Later in life he bought Calkins Midways with some of...

Shirley M. Neumann

Shirley M. Neumann

Jan 31, 2018

Shirley M. Neumann age 95 of Winchester, Wisconsin passed away on January 31, 2018. She was born on September 4, 1922, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Ken and Gladys (Peterson) Sayler. After graduating high school in 1941, she was employed at the Kimberly Clark Corporate office and married Carlton Neumann in June of 1948. They had two sons,...

Loren M. Stokes

Loren M. Stokes

Jan 30, 2018

Loren M. Stokes, age 85, of the town of Rushford, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, peacefully with his family by his side at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born September 14, 1932, in the town of Rushford to the late Louis and Eva (Chase) Stokes. Loren attended the Banner School and was a 1950 graduate of Omro...

Jeanette (Lee) Wesner

Jeanette (Lee) Wesner

Jan 27, 2018

Jeanette (Lee) Wesner, age 92, of Borth died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at home. She was born June 26, 1925, in Winnebago County to the late Henry and Lillie (Heisinger) Lee. On June 10, 1946, Jeanette married Paul A. Wesner and he preceded her in death on December 22, 1979. From 1970 to 1990 she had worked at Sand...

Guido Herman Stein

Guido Herman Stein

Jan 26, 2018

Guido Herman Stein, age 89, died, Friday, January 26, 2018, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born December 29, 1928, in Duren, Germany. In 1941, after his schooling in Germany, he went to Krakau, Poland for 3 years to school. In 1944 Guido and his family moved to Czechoslovakia and in May 1945 walked to Cologne, Germany. In...

Erika L. Otto

Erika L. Otto

Jan 24, 2018

Erika L. Otto, age 40, of Neenah, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was a fighter but her anxiety and depression became unbearable and were too much to overcome. What happened to her does not define her. Her identity is not in mental illness and what it did to her. Erika's identity is in Christ...

Russell L. Young

Russell L. Young

Jan 22, 2018

Russell L. Young, age 90 of Waupaca, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side. Russ was born in New London on July 25, 1927, son of the late Edward and Myra (Dietzler) Young. Russ was a kind and unpretentious man. He had a very successful career that spanned over 60 years as a developer and building contractor....

Michael J. Body

Michael J. Body

Jan 9, 2018

Michael J. Body, age 71, of Winneconne, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Mike is survived by two sisters, Barbara and Maribeth; his three children, Clinton, Sara, and Bridget; and eight grandchildren. A funeral service officiated by Sr. Pam Biehl will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne....

John "Jack" Woods

John "Jack" Woods

Jan 8, 2018

John Robert Woods, age 67, Winneconne, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, January 8, 2018. John was born May 1, 1950 to Earl and Marie (Stoop) Woods and grew up on the family's dairy farm in Greenville. After graduating from Hortonville High School, John served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He...

Dennis "Hee Haw" Ewald

Dennis "Hee Haw" Ewald

Dec 29, 2017

Dennis "Hee Haw" Dale Ewald, age 69, of Oshkosh died Friday, December 29, 2017, at home. He was born June 6, 1948, in Berlin to the late Wilbert and Lillian (Schwersinske) Ewald. On April 4, 1970, he married Dorothy Dodd at the Waukau United Methodist Church. Dennis has been involved in dairy farming all of his life; he hauled...

Leone T. Allmers

Leone T. Allmers

Dec 26, 2017

Leone T. Allmers, age 73, passed away at her home on December 26, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 23, 1944, and grew up in Brookfield, WI. Leone graduated from Brookfield Central High School and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she earned her degree in Medical Technology. She worked as a Medical Technologist...

Steven Anthony Gaschler

Steven Anthony Gaschler

Dec 22, 2017

Steven Anthony Gaschler, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away on December 22, 2017, at American Grand Assisted Living Suites, Neenah. Steve was born October 13, 1949, in Appleton, Wisconsin the son of Anton and Shirley (Landskron) Gaschler. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Matthew's Church, Appleton. On July 13, 1968, Steve married Kathleen L. Marohn at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Kenneth J. Dusso

Kenneth J. Dusso

Dec 21, 2017

Kenneth J. Dusso of Winneconne peacefully passed into eternal life surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Ken was born November 1, 1960, the son of Ken and Karen (Bernarde) Dusso. Ken enjoyed farming for many years, worked at Morgan Doors in Oshkosh, and spent his last years self-employed, working with his hands in construction, and taking...

Stephen S. Roach

Stephen S. Roach

Dec 15, 2017

Stephen S. Roach, age 71, of Neenah, formerly of Winneconne, died Friday, December 15, 2017, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Neenah. He was born August 29, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Theo and Anna (Swann) Roach. Steve was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Cleveland, Ohio. From 1966 to 1970 he served his country in...

Ronald "Ronnie" Ralph Burr

Ronald "Ronnie" Ralph Burr

Dec 9, 2017

Ronald "Ronnie" Ralph Burr, age 81, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born March 12, 1936, in Neenah to the late Ralph and Lucille (Domkowski) Burr. Ronnie was a 1955 graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee. For 7 years he served in the U.S....