Obituaries

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...

Dec 7, 2024

Russell E. Stone, 93, of Omro went to his heavenly home on December 7, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1931, to George and Edna (Dodd) Stone. He graduated from Omro High School in 1949 and then attended the Agriculture Short Course in Madison. He worked for Cowan Dairy until he was drafted by the Army. Russ...

Dec 7, 2024

Robert "Uncle Bob" J. Abell, 91, Mt. Morris, WI passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Uncle Bob was born in Oshkosh on April 25, 1933, the son of the Edward C. and Peg Abell. Bob attended Fox Valley Technical College and was a graduate of the Monroe Institute. For 44 years he was employed by...

Dec 6, 2024

It has pleased our almighty Father to call his good and faithful servant, Joyce Carol Kellerman, age 95, to her eternal home in heaven. Joyce passed into the kingdom of heaven on December 6, 2024, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro, WI. Joyce was the first of two children born to the late Oscar and Elsie Eckstein...

Dec 3, 2024

Thomas "Gerk" Gehrke, 66, went to his eternal home on Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024, at his home in Winneconne, with his family by his side, after a lengthy illness.

Thomas F. Gehrke was born on April 14, 1958, to Frederick C. and Florence (Peterson) Gehrke in Winneconne. He always liked to do something different so...

Nov 19, 2024

Shirley Lee Milner of Omro, 88 years young, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born February 26, 1936, to the late Edwin and Grace (Vander Hoof) Christian. Shirley attended and graduated from Winneconne High School. On September 1, 1956, Shirley married David E. "Pep" Milner...

Nov 14, 2024

Gene "Geno" Malnory, 68, of Tomahawk, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, ten months to the day of losing his son, "Jabber". He was born April 23, 1956, to Wesley and Myrna (Davey) Malnory.

For many years Gene played softball 2 to 3 times a week. He was a great pitcher and liked hitting home...

Nov 7, 2024

Gordon Edward Dunham, of Larsen, WI lived and loved life until the age of 96, passing away peacefully at his Lake Poygan home on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was born April 20, 1928, in Oshkosh, WI to the late Albert and Erma (Vohs) Dunham. Gordy was a 1946 of Oshkosh High School and the UW-Madison School of...

Nov 2, 2024

Raymond H. Zeinert, 86, of Larsen, died Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Larsen on February 20, 1938, to the Erwin and Nora (Breaker) Zeinert. On November 28, 1959, Ray married Sally Gutoski at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London. For over 40 years Ray worked at Pluswood later becoming International Paper, retiring as...