Obituaries

Mavis M. Longworth

Mavis M. Longworth

Dec 9, 2012

Mavis M. (Betts) Longworth, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 9, 2012, at her Butte des Morts home. She was born on February 21, 1931, in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late William M. and Lottie M. (Pratt) Betts. Mavis was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. On December 3, 1949, she married...

Helen H. Gitter

Helen H. Gitter

Dec 6, 2012

Helen H. Gitter, age 82, of Hortonville, died Thursday, December 6, 2012, at home. She was born May 28, 1930, in Michigan to the late Clarence and Agnes (Peterson) Hodge. On June 23, 1951, she married Eugene Gitter in Shiocton. Helen was a member of St. Michael's Church in DePere. Helen is survived by her husband of 61 years,...

Mildred "Mickey" A. Markert

Mildred "Mickey" A. Markert

Dec 4, 2012

Mildred "Mickey" A. Markert passed away peacefully at Oakwood Manor Assisted Living facility in Oshkosh on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the age of 92. She was born July 30, 1920, to the late Robert and Viola (Pommeraning) Fisher. Mickey was born and raised on a farm in Omro and very early on became very fond of horses. She...

Mary Ann Zeinert

Mary Ann Zeinert

Dec 2, 2012

Mary Ann Zeinert, age 74, of the town of Vinland, died Sunday December 2, 2012, at home with her loving family at her side. She was born February 21, 1938, in Milwaukee to May (Eulrich) Paulson. Mary Ann was a 1956 graduate of Neenah High School. On February 15, 1958, she married Donald J. Zeinert at Christ Lutheran Church...

June Berniece (Hart) Thorson

June Berniece (Hart) Thorson

Nov 24, 2012

June Berniece (Hart) Thorson, of Saxeville, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born to Charles and Eula (Place) Hart in the town of Poygan. On March 27, 1970, June married James Thorson at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. She was employed at The Larsen Locker, Thorsons Larsen Locker, and later at Food...

George R. Lee

George R. Lee

Nov 18, 2012

George R. Lee passed away peacefully at Park View Health Center, on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at the age of 83. He was born in Omro on April 22, 1929, the son of John and Agnes (Herbst) Lee. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne. As a teenager, George worked at Happy Jacks Garage in...

Eugene Francis Ertmer

Eugene Francis Ertmer

Nov 10, 2012

Eugene Francis Ertmer, age 81, of Omro, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1931 in Elizabeth, Illinois to the late George and Anna (Becker) Ertmer. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On September 1,...

Donald R. Bork

Donald R. Bork

Oct 18, 2012

Donald R. Bork, age 80, of Winchester, died Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. He was born September 11, 1932, to the late Albert and Ella (Christianson) Bork. Don was a 1950 graduate of Winneconne High School. He served his country for 2 years in the U.S. Army. On May 6, 1966, Don married...

Joan T. Doro

Joan T. Doro

Oct 17, 2012

Joan T. Doro, age 82, of Omro, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born in Oshkosh on Decemeber16, 1929, the daughter of George and Mary (Macho) Diel. Joan attended Oshkosh schools with the exception of her final year when she graduated from Omro High School in 1947. On February 26,...

Esther "Terry" Kelley

Esther "Terry" Kelley

Oct 12, 2012

Esther "Terry" Kelley, age 83, of Butte des Morts, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at home after a nine year illness with ALS in which she demonstrated great courage and grace. She was born December 1, 1928, in Bronxville, New York to the late Leo and Teresa (Ryan) Neagle. Terry was a R.N. graduate of Westchester County Hospital, and...

Jack V. Perry

Jack V. Perry

Oct 7, 2012

Jack V. Perry, of Winneconne, was born to eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at the age of 91. He was born in Black Creek, Wisconsin to Verne and Genevieve (Servatius) Perry on July 24, 1921. Jack graduated from North High School in Sheboygan and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for three years. At this time, his...

Randy J. Schuh, Sr.

Randy J. Schuh, Sr.

Sep 27, 2012

Randy J. Schuh, Sr., age 55, of Larsen, died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, surrounded by his family. He was born May 18, 1957, in Appleton to the late Frank, Sr. and Beatrice (Beschta) Schuh. Randy attended Oshkosh schools. On August 24, 1991, he married the love of his life, Laurie Immel, in...

Arthur "Dusty" Buhrow

Arthur "Dusty" Buhrow

Sep 27, 2012

Arthur "Dusty" Buhrow, age 69, of Winchester died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, after a long battle with silicosis. He was born January 18, 1943, in Leona to the late Fred and Laura (Pazorski) Buhrow. On July 21, 2001, Dusty married his wife Lynn. He had owned and operated the Sugar Shack Bar...

Soren Peter Smith

Soren Peter Smith

Sep 21, 2012

Soren Peter Smith, age 24, passed unexpectedly September 21, 2012. He graduated from Winneconne High School with the class of 2007, along with being an Eagle Scout, and a lover of track and sports. Soren loved his pets Jasper, Rose, and Brandy. He is the second son of Cathy Leverich (Alan) Retzlaff, and William (Mary) Smith. Also surviving him...

H. Bernece Schmude Meyer

H. Bernece Schmude Meyer

Sep 20, 2012

H. Bernece Schmude Meyer, age 94, of Winneconne, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 20, 2012. She was born June 18, 1918, in the town of Winneconne to the late Joseph and Belle (Stutzman) Eagon. Bernece was a 1937 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On September 2, 1939, she married Erwin C. Schmude and they...

Monte Lee Harrison

Monte Lee Harrison

Sep 20, 2012

Monte Lee Harrison, age 78, of Winneconne, passed peacefully Thursday, September 20, 2012, at home, with his wife and daughter at his side. He has been welcomed by his four brothers who have the cribbage board and a new deck of cards ready. Monte fought a hard 4 year battle with amyloidosis before it beat him down. He was...

Wally Messerschmidt

Wally Messerschmidt

Sep 20, 2012

Wally Messerschmidt, age 81, of Winneconne, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at home. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Rudolph and Mary Freund. Wally was married to Benjamin Messerschmidt for 61 years and he preceded her in death. Wally is survived by five children, Steve (Barb) Messerschmidt, Sue (Gary) Lee, Tom (Lori) Messerschmidt, Jim (Geri) Messerschmidt,...

Jane E. (Stueber) Waniger

Jane E. (Stueber) Waniger

Sep 12, 2012

Jane E. (Stueber) Waniger, age 76, of Winneconne, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at Sterling House in Oshkosh. She was born December 31, 1935, in Manitowoc, to the late Jacob and Evelyn (Flentje) Stueber. On November 26, 1955, Jane married George Waniger and he preceded her in death on April 23, 1999. For many years she owned and operated...

Donald "Gus" D. Falk

Donald "Gus" D. Falk

Sep 2, 2012

Donald "Gus" D. Falk, age 82, of Winneconne, went to his heavenly home, on Sunday, September 2, 2012, surrounded by his wife and children, after a short battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1929, in Winneconne to the late Paul and Anna (Thomas) Falk. Don was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winneconne. Don...

Herbert W. Weiss

Herbert W. Weiss

Sep 1, 2012

Herbert W. Weiss, age 99, of Omro, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Webster Manor in Omro, where he has been a resident for almost 2 years. He was born November 30, 1912, in the town of Rushford to the late William and Amanda (Hubrig) Weiss. Herb's father William also died on September 1. Herb attended the Delhi School....