UWO alumna dies at age 22

UW-Oshkosh alumna Charlotte Nooe died unexpectedly in her sleep at age the age of 22 on January 11.

Nooe was known around the Oshkosh community for being the vocals and guitarist for Charley and the Cynics. Her along with her band members, Jason Verstegen, Jon Powell, and Josh Rankin, had played at local places like the Reptile Palace and Titan Underground. The group described their music as being "tastefully brash," according the band's Facebook page.

"I first heard about Charlotte through the music scene," UWO student Katy Hamm said. "All of my friends are into music, and many of them are in bands, one of them was in the Cynics with Charlotte. She's one of the few girls in the local music scene that has made an impact. [She was a] very talented lady."

Hamm first got to know Nooe when the Advance-Titan assigned Hamm to photograph Charley and the Cynics for one of their stories.

"She's got a sass and spunk to her that is reminiscent of any character played by Ellen Page," Hamm said.

Since the time of her passing, friends and family have posted numerous blogs, condolences, and memories on various social media sites. In a majority of the blogs, condolences, and memories, Nooe's musical talent was mentioned.

            "She played with a vitality that alternated between visceral ferocity and perfect restraint," Playground Misnomer writer Steven Spoerl posted on their website. "She was dynamic, had stage presence to spare, and a voice that commanded attention with whip-smart lyrics to match."

Recently, Nooe had been in the process of applying to Graduate Schools in the hopes of receiving a Master of Fine Arts. By the end of her schooling, she hoped to have gained a P.H.D in English and look for a job as a college professor, according to postcrescent online.

Friends, families, and community members will be able to "[share] support and memories," from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, according to postcrescent online. This will continue again at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church until the memorial service begins at 4 p.m. that evening.

 "Charlotte has been an inspiration to me since she was 15," UWO student Nicole Rae said. "[She had a] beautiful soul, [was] very funny and smart. To say she was talented musician is an understatement. [She is] a poet and a star in my sky now."