Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Dianne L. Kutnink
Aug 30, 2012
Dianne L. Kutnink, 67, of Winneconne passed away, August 30, 2012, at Appleton Medical Center after a courageous and spirited four year battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1945, in Fairmont, MN, she attended Welcome High School in Welcome, MN. Dianne was united in marriage with Arthur Kutnink on July 22, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairmont,...
Dolores M. Peterson
Aug 20, 2012
Dolores M. Peterson, age 73, of Allenville died Monday, August 20, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born July 11, 1939, in Greenville, to the late Edwin and Florence (Becher) Schueler. Dolores was a 1957 graduate of Appleton High School. On October 20, 1962, she married Roy Peterson at St. Mary's Church in Menasha. Dolores and...
Clara M. Deuter
Aug 19, 2012
Clara M. Deuter, age 90, has gone to her eternal home with Jesus on Sunday, August 19, 2012. There she will join her husband Arthur and family that have gone before her. Clara was a kind and gentle mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a role model for her family. Clara was loved by all who knew her...
Jerry (Gerald) D. Brow
Aug 13, 2012
Jerry (Gerald) D. Brow Age 68 On August 13, 2012, our spouse, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend entered into eternal life. Although deeply saddened, we take comfort knowing Jerry was taken from us as he was enjoying his life's passion--flying. When he wasn't working on his plane or taking flying lessons, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman as well...
Robert F. Gruetzmacher
Aug 11, 2012
Robert F. Gruetzmacher, age 81, of Omro, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, with his family by his side. He was born January 22, 1931, in Oshkosh to the late Frederick and Anna (Gomoll) Gruetzmacher. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Oshkosh High School. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1950 until 1954,...
Michelle "Shelly" Frances Anderson
Aug 3, 2012
Michelle "Shelly" Frances Anderson Shelly Anderson, age 48, of Oshkosh, went to her heavenly home Friday, August 3, 2012. She was born July 21, 1964, in Wausau, daughter Mike and Sara (Schneider) Banta. Shelly attended school in Winneconne and after graduation in 1982 began working for Visiting Nurses Assoc. and Red Cross of Oshkosh. Since 1991 she was employed...


