Obituaries

Jun 2, 2024

Len H. Herbst, beloved son, brother, boyfriend, and friend, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 52. He was born on February 7, 1972.

Throughout his life, Len was known for his hard work and dedication. He embarked on various professional endeavors, leaving an indelible mark wherever he went. From his early days...

May 20, 2024

Ina Mae (Haase) Remmel went home into Jesus' loving arms on May 20, 2024, at age 88. Ina Mae was born to Albert and Hattie (Kriesel) Haase on May 2, 1936, in the Town of Poy Sippi, Wisconsin. As a child, Ina Mae grew up on the family farm with her parents, brother, two sisters, Grandma and Grandpa...

May 19, 2024

Helen Ione Williams Wentzel passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, surrounded by her family at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

Helen was born April 11, 1928, at St. Mary's Hospital in Oshkosh, WI the second child of Morris and Mary (Barnes) Williams.

She graduated from Omro High School in 1946, then attended...

May 18, 2024

Roy W. Neuman, 62, of Winneconne, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. He was born January 19, 1962, to the late Matthew Jr. and Ethel (Brantmier) Neuman. Roy was a 1980 graduate of Winneconne High School. On August 29, 1981, he married Beverly Pavlak. For 5 years he worked in maintenance at Bethel...

May 18, 2024

James Allen Wirch passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Jim was an independent insurance agent for over 40 years in the Omro/Oshkosh area. He retired in 2002 after selling his insurance practice. In his early 20's Jim worked for...

May 12, 2024

Dayna Lynn Williamson was born in Maine on February 9, 1951. She passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, Randy Williamson, her son, Johnathan, his wife, Nichole Warner, along with her two youngest grandchildren, Felicity and Cabela Warner, who were with her in her final few weeks at home.

May 5, 2024

Leo James Esch, 85, of Winneconne, died early Sunday morning, May 5, 2024, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 16, 1938, in Milwaukee to Henry and Alyce (Netik) Esch. Leo graduated from high school in 1956. He joined the Army National Guard and served with the Red Arrow Division during the Berlin Crisis....

May 5, 2024

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, the Lord came and took Roy's hand and led him home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and colon cancer.

Roy A. Beyer was born July 14, 1930, in Shiocton to the late Frank and Adela (Schroeder) Beyer. Roy served his country in the Army Infantry from October 1951 until August...

May 4, 2024

April Becker, age 63, lost her battle with lung cancer and passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois but eventually took the chance to move north and found a place to settle in Winneconne, Wisconsin. Caring for her fixer-upper home was a source of pride over the years, making the...

May 1, 2024

Clyde Oscar Bersch, age 75, died at his home in Winneconne, on May 1, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1948, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late Merriman E. and Florence R. (Peterson) Bersch also from Winneconne.

Clyde worked in the construction industry for many years. He also helped many friends and relatives...

Apr 28, 2024

William G. Harness Jr., age 94, of Neenah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at CopperStone Assisted Living. William was born on May 9, 1929, to William and Esther (Schellin) Harness in Neenah. William proudly serviced his country as a member of the United States Army. He returned to the family farm where he excelled in...

Apr 27, 2024

Jean A. Krings, 84, of Oshkosh, formerly of Winneconne, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at The Courtyard at Oshkosh Assisted Living. She was born April 17, 1940, to the late Robert and Virgina (Lee) Carpenter. Jean was a 1958 graduate of Omro High School. In 1966 she married Gerald "Nick" Krings.

Jean worked various jobs and...

Apr 23, 2024

Brenda Mathison went to join her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, just one month shy of her 63rd birthday.

Brenda was born on May 23, 1961, to Dixon and Kathy Jacobson where she grew up on the family farm in...

Apr 18, 2024

James Charles Krueger was born November 15, 1928, in Polar, Wisconsin and passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.

James "Jim" met and married the love of his life Joanne Novak in 1952. A short time later, Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and...

Apr 13, 2024

William J. Jensen, age 91, of Neenah, was joyously called home to his Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

He was born on April 16, 1932, son of Adelbert and Grace (Schindler) Jensen and raised on the home farm in the Town of Vinland. He attended Mears schools near his home and graduated from Neenah High...

Apr 8, 2024

Arlyn Adwin Weber, age 80, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born September 12, 1943, to the late Albert and Clara (Schlichting) Weber of Almond, WI.

Arlyn attended a one room schoolhouse in Blaine, WI and was a 1961 graduate of Wautoma High School. On December 15,...

Apr 7, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Reetz, 84, of Winneconne died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. He was born in Oshkosh on April 5, 1940, to the late Reinhold and Doraine (Kanitz) Reetz.

Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Winneconne High School. For a short time, he worked in communications for the railroad. From 1963 to...

Apr 3, 2024

Mae Opal (nee Buchanan) Helmer, 86, died peacefully on Wed. April 3, 2024, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh after a lengthy bout with cancer. Born May 15, 1937, Mae was a Mother's Day present to Walter E. and Irene E. (nee Parks) Buchanan at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She was baptized at First Congregationalist Church in...

Apr 1, 2024

Sally V. Gilson, age 70, went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024, after fighting cancer for two years. She was born on Father's Day June 21, 1953, to Bayward "Chink" and Rosemary (Winter) Olson in Neenah, WI.

Sally, her parents, and older sister Sue lived with her Grandma and...

Apr 1, 2024

Leslie William Romberg was born on May 26, 1933, in the Village of Winneconne, the son of the late Daniel and Hildegard (Tesch) Romberg. God saw to it that Leslie became a child of God through holy baptism as he was baptized at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Winneconne on June 18, 1933. He was later confirmed...