Obituaries

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...

Beatrice E. (Cowling) Becker

Beatrice E. (Cowling) Becker

Jun 3, 2016

Beatrice E. (Cowling) Becker, age 103, died Friday, June 3, 2016, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born in the town of Vinland on August 4, 1912, eldest daughter of Louis and Lillian Cowling. Beatrice married Chester Becker on August 15, 1935. They farmed together in the town of Clayton most of their married life. She was an...

Esther Kammholz

Esther Kammholz

May 25, 2016

Esther Kammholz died on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at The Waterford at Oshkosh. She was born October 26, 1916, in Jump River, Wisconsin to William and Nora (Leffler) Smith. She lived in that area of northern Wisconsin through high school and taught in a one room school house there for several years. There she married Palmer Kammholz in 1936....

Hadley Lyn Amundson

Hadley Lyn Amundson

May 24, 2016

Hadley Lyn Amundson came and left our lives on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Aaron Amundson and Brittany Bastian; grandparents, Lynette Bastian (Lori Young), Edwin and Sherri Amundson; an aunt, Alyssa Amundson; great-grandfathers, Donald Amundson and Robert Luedtke; many great-uncles, great-aunts, cousins, and special cousin, Teagan Rose. Hadley Lyn was preceded in death by...

George C. Behringer

George C. Behringer

May 4, 2016

George C. Behringer, age 85, of Winneconne died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Bella Vista in Oshkosh. He was born May 5, 1930, in Marshfield to the late Clarence and Lorinda (Smith) Behringer. George was a 1949 graduate of Owen High School, where he was a member of the football team. On June 21, 1950, he married Carrol Wesneski...

Barbara A. Kohnert

Barbara A. Kohnert

May 2, 2016

Barbara A. Kohnert, age 77, of Winneconne passed away Monday morning, May 2, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh after a short illness. She was born November 3, 1938. Barbara enjoyed many activities including long time membership of the Optimist International Oshkosh Chapter, the American Legion Auxiliary, and volunteering at the Grand Opera House. For many years Barb...

Jacob "Jake" Randall Kromm

Jacob "Jake" Randall Kromm

May 1, 2016

Jacob "Jake" Randall Kromm, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at his home whilst under the care of his beloved, Megan. Jacob was born November 1, 1983, to Randall and Elizabeth Kromm in Oshkosh. At the age of 3 the family moved to Larsen where he lived the rest of his life. In 2002 he...

James W. Stephens

James W. Stephens

May 1, 2016

James W. Stephens, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at home. He was born August 15, 1946, in Ossining, New York to the late Harold and Mildred (Smith) Stephens. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Paratrooper, where he received commendation as a sharpshooter. On December 20, 1991, he married Karen Rose...

Constance J. Nyberg

Constance J. Nyberg

Apr 29, 2016

Constance J. Nyberg, age 82, of Butte des Morts, WI died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born April 20, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Evelyn (Hintz) Malzeke. On January 2, 1951, Connie married William Nyberg at Calvary Lutheran Chapel at UW-Madison, and they have made their home in Madison,...

Shirley M. Krings

Shirley M. Krings

Apr 26, 2016

Shirley M. Krings, age 95, of Omro, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born May 17, 1920, in the town of Rushford to the late Ralph and Avis (Hackney) King. In 1940 Shirley married Alvin Krings in Oshkosh and beginning in 1949 they farmed together in the town of Omro. She...

James L. Helmer "Chief"

James L. Helmer "Chief"

Apr 25, 2016

James L. Helmer, "Chief", age 55, of White Lake died Monday, April 25, 2016. He was born March 25, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Mae (Buchanan) Helmer. Jim was a 1979 graduate of White Lake High School and graduated as a machinist from North Central Technical College. He earned his Eagle Scout as a Lone Scout and...

Kyle S. Fischer

Kyle S. Fischer

Apr 19, 2016

Kyle S. Fischer, age 27, of Chicago, formerly of Winneconne died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home. He was born May 12, 1988, in Appleton. Kyle was a 2006 graduate of Winneconne High School, where his favorite sport through his school years was soccer. In 2010 he earned a Bachelor's degree from the Columbia School of Arts, Chicago. Kyle...

Dorothy L. Szep

Dorothy L. Szep

Apr 19, 2016

Dorothy L. Szep, age 95, of Omro, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Westbrooke Manor in Oshkosh. She was born March 4, 1921, in Omro to the late William and Emma (Petch) Heise. On September 30, 1944, Dorothy married Elmer Szep at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and they farmed their entire married lifetime in the town of Omro....