Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Ricky L. Weidner, 68, Oshkosh, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with is family by his side. He was born May 13, 1956, to Lawrence and Thelma (Nowak) Weidner.

From 1982-1984 Ricky served with the National Guard.

Throughout his life he worked at various jobs. Ricky enjoyed fishing and many outdoor activities, going to...

Jan 15, 2025

Jason Dean Franks of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A beloved husband, son, uncle, and friend, Jason will always be remembered for his quick wit, love of dancing, singing and karaoke, as well as his generosity, warmth, and inviting presence to all who he encountered.

Jason was born on June...

Jan 14, 2025

Sherry Contois Wiederholt, 63, of Winneconne, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1961, in Marquette, MI, to Lynn and Barbara (Wiley) Contois.

After graduating from Marquette Senior High School, she attended Northern Michigan University for two years. She met her future...

Jan 14, 2025

Nancy J. (nee Helmer) Skifstad, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  She was born, February 16, 1958, at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas.  She moved frequently with her family across the United States as a Military "Brat" growing up.  Nancy graduated from Clovis High School in 1976.  She moved...

Jan 11, 2025

Ryan D. Poss, 61, of Winneconne, WI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 11, 2025.

He was born in La Crosse, WI on June 19, 1963, to Kenneth and Diane (Hogden) Poss.

Ryan was a devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He met his wife, Carol Poss, while they were serving our country in the...

Jan 10, 2025

Loretta Ruth Pelz Frank, 83, a native of Omro, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, ending a beautiful life of serving others as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Loretta Pelz graduated from Omro High School in 1959.  In 1960, she married her OHS classmate Glen Frank, and had their three children, Tom,...

Jan 7, 2025

William Marvin Krause, a devoted husband, father, and brother, is doing "better than he deserves". On March 16, 1980, he experienced the greatest event of his life, when he personally accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. From that point on, he always said he was "better than he deserved" and would explain when asked "I've read the...

Jan 7, 2025

Rita Marie (Adee) Tyman, 84, of Winneconne, Wisconsin died at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with her family by her side on January 7, 2025. Rita was born on May 15, 1940, to parents Edward and Mary (Telega) Adee in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School.

Rita was hard-working and compassionate. She...

Jan 2, 2025

Janice Mae Nettekoven (née Kempen), age 87, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, with family by her side.  She was born June 29, 1937, to the late Peter and Marie (Coenen) Kempen, in the Town of Buchanan.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ervin Nettekoven, on July 16, 1957, and together, they raised...

Jan 2, 2025

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, we lost a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa; a creative and ambitious man; a skilled farmer and woodworker; a humble, dedicated servant at his church who loved the Lord. Art was born February 2, 1937, to Fred and Eleanor (Posorske) Busse. The Busse family has owned their farm since 1903 where Art...

Dec 28, 2024

Donald Kunde, age 89, of Oshkosh passed away surrounded by his family at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on the Herman Kunde family farm June 3, 1935, in the Town of Vinland the first of four children of the late Earl and Gladys (Schuelke) Kunde. Don started his schooling...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Kenneth Dobrynski, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Joe was born on Friday August 13, 1944, in West Bend, WI. In 1960 he graduated from high school in Milwaukee, where he later left to join the Army. Joe served in the Army from 1964 until 1970 and was stationed and served in...

Dec 20, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth "Hot Mama Ruth" Andersen, born on April 2, 1938, in Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was the daughter of William "Buster" and Dorothy (McLain) Dudley and had one sister, Mary Hamrick. Ruth lived a vibrant and full life, residing in several states throughout her journey....

Dec 19, 2024

Jeffrey Vernon Gehrke passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Oshkosh at the age of 70. He was born June 25, 1954, to Catherine (Nussbaumer) and Vernon Gehrke.

Jeff was a 1972 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. From there he attended Fox Valley Tech and through there and apprenticeships he became an...

Dec 17, 2024

Chester Franklin Luce, 95, has moved to another venue, as of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born at home on January 17, 1929, in Alfred Station, NY; sharing this birthdate with "Popeye" who made his debut in Chester, IL. He was the sixth of eight children born to Elliot and Ruth (Repe) Luce. Chet grew up in...

Dec 16, 2024

Michael L. Will, 73, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer, his beloved wife of 53 years, Joan M. (Schonscheck) Will by his side.

Born on September 16, 1951, to Arlyle (Lindemer) and Albert Will. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Dec 13, 2024

Jeffery Lesnick, 70, of Winneconne, died Friday, December 13, 2024.

He was born January 30, 1954, in Berlin to the late Donald and Dorothe Lesnick. Jeff had a good heart who was also known for his sense of humor. He could "take it on the chin" and not let it bother him, accepting criticism with grace...

Dec 10, 2024

Julie A. Wilke, 66, of Oshkosh, formerly of Omro, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home. She was born October 22, 1958, to the late Royal and Nancy (Grasse) Peterson.

On February 29, 1980, she married Rick Wilke in Oshkosh, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2011. Julie volunteered at the Oshkosh...

Dec 8, 2024

Earl passed away on Sunday morning, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 72 years old.

Earl was born to Nancy (Riley) and Earl Luaders, Jr. and spent his early childhood in Connecticut and California before settling in Winneconne, Wisconsin, with his mother. In 1980, Earl moved...

Dec 8, 2024

LeRoy "Jiggs" Harvey Heller took our Lord's hand and was peacefully led into heaven in the early morning of December 8, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by love, faith, and the cherished memories of family, friends, and neighbors whose lives he touched.

Born to Harvey and Loureha (Henke) Heller, Jiggs grew up on a farm...