Obituaries

Ricky A. Albright

Ricky A. Albright

Aug 10, 2016

Ricky A. Albright, age 53, of Omro died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh with his family by his side. He was born April 2, 1963, in Oshkosh to the late Arthur and Geneva (Frank) Albright. Ricky attended Omro schools and was a 1981 graduate of Omro High School. On October 6, 1984, he married his...

James R. Christianson

James R. Christianson

Aug 8, 2016

James R. Christianson, age 69, of Winchester died Monday, August 8, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1946. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Winneconne High School. He attended UW-Oshkosh and graduated from the Chicago Technical College. Through the years Jim worked many jobs in engineering and construction industries in...

Theda Alice (Larson) Eckstein

Theda Alice (Larson) Eckstein

Aug 6, 2016

Theda Alice (Larson) Eckstein, age 81, of Larsen, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was born on November 23, 1934, to Leonard and Viola Larson. During her childhood, Theda grew up to the sounds of airplanes and aviators on the family farm. She was instrumental in having...

Helen A. Schultz

Helen A. Schultz

Aug 4, 2016

Helen A. Schultz, age 95, of Winneconne, formerly of Neillsville and Boom Bay, died Thursday, August 4, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born September 28, 1920, in Neillsville, number five of nine children, to the late John and Louise (Mazur) Kaczor. On May 29, 1943, Helen married Leon J. Schultz. They moved from Chicago to...

Barbara Ann (Barry) Boss

Barbara Ann (Barry) Boss

Aug 2, 2016

Barbara Ann (Barry) Boss, age 70, of Oshkosh, passed away, Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at home. She was born in Leesburg, Florida on September 16, 1945, to William and Dorothy (Sundstrom) Barry. On August 16, 1969, Barbara married Jay R. Boss. After teaching for 32 years, she retired in 2001 because of her health. Barbara had been a volunteer...

Tanner Joseph Henschel

Tanner Joseph Henschel

Aug 2, 2016

Tanner Joseph Henschel, age 15, of Winneconne, went to heaven on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was born January 10, 2001, in Appleton at St. Elizabeth Hospital to Michael and Donna (Fritsch) Henschel. Tanner would have been a sophomore at Winneconne High School, where he was on the baseball and wrestling teams. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and snowboarding....

Lucille "Lucy" Christianson

Lucille "Lucy" Christianson

Jul 30, 2016

Lucille "Lucy" Christianson, age 101, of Larsen, died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Neenah. She was born October 26, 1914, at home on Rabbit Road in Dale to the late Leonard and Rossie (Peterson) Cornelius. In 1937 Lucy married Birdell "Bud" Christianson in Iowa, and he preceded her in death in 1984. She had...

Alois "Ollie" J. Kriha

Alois "Ollie" J. Kriha

Jul 30, 2016

Alois "Ollie" J. Kriha, age 91, of Winneconne, WI passed away with loving family by his side on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, WI. He was born on June 19, 1925, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Raimund and Alouisa (Jungwirth) Kriha. Alois grew up on the south side of Oshkosh and graduated from...

Michael John Horn

Michael John Horn

Jul 19, 2016

Michael John Horn, 50, died unexpectedly in his home in Larsen, Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born Thursday, December 30, 1965, to Richard Lester and Carol (Van Boxtel) Horn at the Kaukauna Community Hospital. Mike was the brother to Douglas, Nicholas, Lisa Hoffman, and Thomas. Growing up he attended Kaukauna High School and excelled in everything...

Steve E. Witte

Steve E. Witte

Jul 14, 2016

Steve E. Witte, age 61, of Auburndale, Wisconsin, formerly of Winneconne died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at University Hospital in Madison, with his family by his side. He was born July 22, 1954, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Stutz) Witte. He was a 1972 graduate of Winneconne High School. Steve's work career began in farming before going on...

Erwin Von Holzen

Erwin Von Holzen

Jul 9, 2016

Erwin Von Holzen, age 90, of Winneconne died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Winneconne. He was born June 14, 1926, in Monroe, Wisconsin to the late Casper and Mary (Weschler) Von Holzen. Erwin served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. On June 14, 1947, he married Marian Krizan at St....

Norman "Norm" J. Flanigan

Norman "Norm" J. Flanigan

Jul 7, 2016

Norman "Norm" J. Flanigan, age 88, of the town of Poygan died Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born May 29, 1928, in the town of Poygan to the late John M. and Katherine E. (Ryan) Flanigan. Norm was a 1945 graduate of Winneconne High School. On September 4, 1948, he married Bernice Lee at St. Thomas Catholic Church,...

Robert Richard Binder

Robert Richard Binder

Jul 3, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert R. Binder announces his passing. Robert Richard Binder, 57, of Winneconne, passed away Sunday July 3, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, with his family by his side. He will be sadly and sorely missed. Bob will be remembered for his big heart, his great sense of humor,...

Betty Mae Posorske

Betty Mae Posorske

Jun 27, 2016

Betty Mae Posorske, age 87, formerly of Jefferson, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She was born on the family farm in the Rushford Township, Winnebago County, to the late Arthur and Emma (Weiss) Steinke on April 30, 1929. Betty attended Bell School and Berlin High School, graduating in 1946. In December of...

Lois A. (Luck) Magnuson

Lois A. (Luck) Magnuson

Jun 25, 2016

Lois A. (Luck) Magnuson, age 79, of Winneconne, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2016, at home with her granddaughter Brittany, daughter Lynnette, and son-in-law Jim at her side. She was born January 21, 1937, in Oshkosh to the late Alphon and Agnes (Hable) Luck. She was married to Phillip Magnuson and they resided in Winneconne until his death...

Jane R. (Scherck) Ochowicz

Jane R. (Scherck) Ochowicz

Jun 21, 2016

Jane R. (Scherck) Ochowicz, age 78, of Oshkosh passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Bethel Home In Oshkosh. She was born May 2, 1938, in Oshkosh to the late Milton and Rose (Paulus) Scherck. Jane was a 1953 graduate of Sacred Heart School, and through the years enjoyed keeping in touch with her classmates regularly attending the reunions...

Barbara "Barb" Jean Saunders

Barbara "Barb" Jean Saunders

Jun 19, 2016

Barbara "Barb" Jean Saunders, age 88, died peacefully at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born on November 19, 1927, in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Charles and Pauline East. She attended Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana where she met the love of her life Jack Saunders. Together they...

Myrtle C. Hook

Myrtle C. Hook

Jun 18, 2016

Myrtle C. Hook, our precious, loving mother passed beyond the veil, peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on June 18, 2016, at 3:13 a.m. She was born August 13, 1929, in Waukesha to the late Chancy and Lula (Irwin) Winegarden. On September 17, 1949, Myrtle married William Hook in Lodi, Wisconsin, and in 1962, they made their home...

Bernice M. Felper

Bernice M. Felper

Jun 16, 2016

Bernice M. Felper, age 82, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died peacefully Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Columbus Community Hospital with her daughters at her side. She was born on August 19, 1933, in Waukau, Wisconsin to the late Martin and Bertha (Gehrke) Carpenter. Bernice is survived by her two daughters, Terry Zehner (Terry Anderson) and Brenda (Dave) Anderson;...

Edward W. Tanner

Edward W. Tanner

Jun 15, 2016

Edward W. Tanner, age 80, of Winneconne, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at home. He was born October 13, 1935, in Eureka to the late Willis and Helen (Diehl) Tanner. Ed attended Omro schools and was a graduate of Omro High School. On January 28, 1956, he married Marlene A. Butt in Omro. For many years he worked...