Howard Koplitz
Jan 2, 2012
Howard D. "Howie" Koplitz, died at Eden Meadows on Monday, January 2, 2012. Born to Eldor and Esther (Diestler) Koplitz on May 4, 1938. Howard was an Oshkosh High School Indian and proud of it. On July 7, 1962 he married Karen Kimball, they have enjoyed 49 years together. A big fan of State and local sports teams, Howard enjoyed...
Micheal Laiten
Jan 1, 2012
Micheal L. Laiten "Mike", age 69, of Omro, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Mike was born May 2, 1942, the son of Lew and Mabel (Lewis) Laiten. He proudly served his country, in Thailand during Vietnam, with the US Army. He was the Honor Graduate for the Amphibius Engineering Course. On September 30, 1967,...
Gary Baumann
Dec 28, 2011
Gary Francis Baumann Sr., age 58, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, December 28, 2011. Born on July 27, 1953, in Nurnberg, Germany, to Maj. Hubert and Jane (Williams) Baumann, Gary married Kathy R. Rusch at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh on July 20, 1974. Kathy preceded Gary in death on November 18, 2002. A graduate of Oshkosh West High...
Robert Laurent
Dec 27, 2011
Robert Louis Laurent, age 91, of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Tuesday morning with his family at his side. Robert was born on June 16, 1920, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Louis J. and Mayme (Carpiaux) Laurent. He grew up in Green Bay and graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1937. He was an accomplished musician and played with...
William Knepple
Dec 27, 2011
Bill Knepple passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Bill was born May 8, 1948 in Hancock, Michigan, the son of the late Frederick and Mona Knepple. Bill grew up in Appleton, and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1966. After graduation he moved to Oshkosh, where he raised his family. Over the years, Bill...
Duwayne Grunske
Dec 26, 2011
DuWayne A. "Granny" Grunske, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away at home, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born in Oshkosh, on January 13, 1937 to Reuben and Grace (Phillipps) Grunske. On August 24, 1957 he married Alice Schmidt in the first wedding to take place at Faith Lutheran Church, where they...
Jerome Norkofski
Dec 23, 2011
Jerome B. "Romy" Norkofski, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, December 23, 2011. Born in Oshkosh on October 29, 1922, to Frank and Mary (Zarter) Norkofski, Romy married Elaine Pollnow in 1944 at Columbus, Georgia. Elaine preceded Romy in death on September 5, 2004. A machinist, Romy was employed by Rockwell Company until his retirement in 1977. He was...
Lowell Woldt
Dec 21, 2011
Lowell L. Woldt, age 80, of King, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Wisconsin Veteran's Home. Born December 7, 1931, the son of Ernest and Mildred (Chase) Woldt, Lowell joined the United States Marines and served our country during the Korean War. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft workers. Lowell...
Ruth Lorbiecki
Dec 19, 2011
Ruth M. (Kramer) Lorbiecki age 101 of Fond du Lac, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away very peacefully on December 19, 2011 at ManorCare Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. Ruth was born November 28, 1910 in Taychedah to Paul and Anna (Potter) Kramer. At about 15 months of age, she went to live with her foster parents, Aunt Lillian and...
Audrey Janiak
Dec 18, 2011
Audrey Janiak, age 87, of Omro, died peacefully, Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Webster Manor in Omro. Audrey was born the daughter of Marion and Emil Phillip on August 8, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI. Wife of the late Raymond Albin Janiak. Survived by daughters, Kris, Tracey, Jackie (Steve) Wyandt; daughter-in-law, Doris; grandchildren, Rachael, Adrian, Melanie, Francis, Charles, Hilary, Joseph and...
Donald Schuster
Dec 16, 2011
Donald Byron Schuster, age 84, of Omro, died peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Monday morning, December 12, 2011. Don was born April 5, 1927, in Waukau, the son of Joseph and Lucy (Washburn) Schuster. He attended and graduated from Omro High School in 1946. Don honored his country by serving in the Army in...
Jean Schlaeger
Dec 16, 2011
Jean D. Schlaeger, age 71, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 16, 2011. Born on October 3, 1940, the daughter of George and Adeline Williams, Jean married Bill Romme on December 14, 1957, and together they had three children. After Bill's death in 1986, Jean was fortunate to find the...
Janet Metko
Dec 15, 2011
Janet C. Metko, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, December 15, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born on September 21, 1933, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Fredrick and Christine (Gerlach) Heinbigner, Janet married Kenneth J. Metko on August 29, 1954, in Oshkosh. Kenneth preceded Janet in death on October 4, 1985. A life-long member of...
Karine Garl
Dec 13, 2011
Karine J. Garl, age 68, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011. She was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she pursued a Masters Degree in English. Karine taught for several years at St. Mary's Central High School in Menasha, Wisconsin, and later was employed in the Oshkosh Public School System. She enjoyed gardening...
Marie Baumgarten
Dec 9, 2011
Marie (Spreuer) Baumgarten Marie Baumgarten entered a new life with her Lord and Savior and rejoined the love of her life on Friday December 9, 2011, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Marie's family were Volga Germans who emigrated to the New World in 1913. After the family had short stays in Winnipeg and...
Harland Tritt
Dec 7, 2011
Harland Gordon Tritt, age 84, following an extended illness, passed away peacefully at his home of 60 years on December 1st, surrounded by his loving family. Harland was born March 20, 1927, a son of James, Sr. and Hazel Tritt. He married Carolyn M. Jensen in Omro on July 22, 1949 by Rev. Boyer at the Grace Lutheran Church. Harland...
Hilbert Schumacher
Dec 7, 2011
Hilbert G. Schumacher, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, December 7, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center. Born in the Township of Nekimi on March 30, 1927, to Gerhard and Edna (Baerwald) Schumacher, Hilbert married Myrtle E. Naffin on November 12, 1949, in Van Dyne. A long-time employee of the Soo Line Railroad, Hil retired from railroading in 1985 as...
Beverly Cathers
Dec 6, 2011
Beverly Jane Cathers age 73 of Oshkosh, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born to Margaret Cathers on February 1, 1938 in Chippewa Falls. For many years she was cared for by Ken and Sandy Balzer. Beverly was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was confirmed. Surviving Beverly is her niece, Betty Cathers of Altoona. Beverly...
Teddy Jozsi
Dec 2, 2011
Teddy J. Jozsi, age 47, of Omro, passed away November 26, 2011. She was born October 12, 1964, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William P. and Janell (Werner) Kirch. Since moving from Milwaukee, Teddy has lived most of her adult life in the Omro area. She married Alex Jozsi on November 21, 1987 in Chicago, IL. Teddy had many passions...
Jane Merrill
Nov 29, 2011
Jane Elizabeth Merrill age 56 of Oshkosh passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at her home. She was born the daughter of Russell and Janet (Ising) Merrill on August 15, 1955 in Oshkosh. A graduate from Lourdes High School in 1973, Jane went on to become a dental assistant. Jane was a very artistic person and loved crafts. She also...
