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Recent Obituaries in Omro, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Omro, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Bonnie Steinike
Jan 8, 2024
Bonnie (Olsen) Steinike, 91, passed away on January 8, 2024. She was born May 21, 1932, in Escanaba, Michigan. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1950 and worked for Dr. S. J. Kloehn in Appleton. Bonnie married Robert Steinike in 1953 and they lived in Oshkosh after Robert came home from the Navy in 1955. They had two sons,...
Elizabeth Merington
Jan 7, 2024
Elizabeth Marie Merington was born on August 17,1930 to Alfred and Hazel Merington in Chicago, Illinois. Betty graduated from high school in 1948, Swedish Covenant Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago class of 1955, Western Reserve University Nursing class of 1958, and University of Colorado Denver-Anschutz, Medical Campus of Nursing class of 1964. Betty received a Bachelor of Science in...
James Paulick
Dec 30, 2023
James "Hawk" Edward Paulick, age 82, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on December 30, 2023. He was born to parents, Leonard and Martha (Stephany) Paulick, on May 29, 1941, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Economics. He met the love of his life Beverly Leichtfuss, and they married on August 3,...
Betty Jane Hinz
Dec 26, 2023
Betty Jane E (Bearwald) Hinz, age 90, of Van Dyne, passed away at her home, with her family by her side on December 26, 2023. She was born to parents, Clarence and Clara (Giese) Bearwald on July 11, 1933, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Donald Hinz, on June 4, 1954, at Martin Luther Church, in...
Julie Canarr
Dec 22, 2023
Julie Faith Canarr (nee Helmers), age 62, our beautiful wife, mother, and daughter passed away on December 22, 2023, after a valiant battle against Glioblastoma brain cancer. Julie was born on June 8, 1961, in Milwaukee to Harold and Margaret (Hasenberg) Helmers. Julie possessed a warm and nurturing spirit, and she had an easy laugh about herself. She was continuously...
Betty Boheen
Dec 22, 2023
Betty Jane Boheen of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, joined her heavenly father and loved ones on December 22, 2023, at the age of 99 years old. Betty was born July, 1924 to Frank and Leona Nachtman in Oshkosh. Betty married the love of her life, Robert Boheen in 1945 where they built the family home on Hazel Street and raised their family....
Gene Stengel
Dec 21, 2023
Gene Stengel, 74, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on December 21, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1949 to Delta (Kopp) and Alfred Stengel in Watertown, WI. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1967 and went on to serve proudly in the US Army as a Vietnam veteran. He owned and operated Casey's Restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan....
Karen Britten
Dec 21, 2023
Karen Mae Britten was called to celebrate Christmas in heaven with her late husband, Louis Britten and her late son, Michael Britten on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was 74 years old, born August 4, 1949, in Fond du Lac, WI. She was the daughter of Charles H. and Ethel M. (Milner) Kramer. Karen attended the Fond du Lac schools...
Timothy Dolan
Dec 20, 2023
Timothy P. Dolan, 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1960 to Carol (Tiffany) and Edgar Dolan in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tim loved his family, his grandchildren especially held a special place in his heart. He was known for being a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was kind, generous and a loyal...
Catherine Gehrke
Dec 18, 2023
Catherine Elizabeth Gehrke passed away Monday December 18 at the age of 99. She was born May 26, 1924 to Helen and Englebert Nussbaumer. She was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. She received her primary education at Boyd School where, as a student, Catherine had the job of arriving prior to the teacher...
Beverly Gusse
Dec 18, 2023
Beverly E. (Zimmerman) Gusse, age 94, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on December 18, 2023. She was born to parents, R. Elry and Edna (Stark) Zimmerman, on November 3, 1929, in Sparta, Wisconsin. She spent many years taking care of children in her in-house daycare alongside raising three of her own. She will be remembered as a kind and loving...
Jacqueline Nelson
Dec 16, 2023
Jacqueline Josephine (nee Jennings) Nelson, 92, passed away on December 16, 2023. She was born in Kenosha, WI on January 1, 1931 to Thomas and Alma Jennings. Jackie married John Henry Nelson on September 22, 1956. She was an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for friends and family as her parents were deaf. Jackie attended nursing school after graduating from...
David Feyen
Dec 6, 2023
David John Feyen, age 82 went to his eternal resting place on Wednesday December 6, 2023. He was born on August 10,1941 to parents, Raymond, and Ruth (Lehmann) Feyen. He graduated in 1959 from St. Mary's Springs. He then met his wife, Shirley McGirl, and married on September 28,1963. They had three children, Linda, Mark, and Lisa. He was a...
Wayne Ohlrich
Dec 5, 2023
Wayne G. Ohlrich, age 90, passed away on December 5, 2023 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Elsie Ohlrich on June 12, 1933. He graduated from Fond du Lac High School. He served for four years in the U.S. Air Force. After his military service, Wayne graduated from UW-Milwaukee...
Valerie Sprung
Nov 25, 2023
Valerie M. Sprung was peacefully called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, November 25, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 29, 1946, to parents, Dorothy Grahek and Earl Penosa. At age 2, Valerie was diagnosed with Polio, which resulted in numerous surgeries and stays in...
Wayne Zimmer
Nov 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Wayne E. Zimmer, age 90, of Omro on November 23, 2023 at his home. He was born in Beaver Dam, WI on October 30, 1933. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was an airplane mechanic. While stationed in California,...
Lucy Ohlrich
Nov 23, 2023
Lucy Ohlrich, age 89, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born in Shorewood, Wisconsin to the late Bernard and Annabel Connolly on March 24, 1934. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Milwaukee and from St. Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana. She spent many years teaching elementary school in several states....
Laverne "John" Hoffman
Nov 21, 2023
LaVerne "John" Hoffman, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1932, to parents, LaVerne Milton and Alycee (Goodearle) Hoffman, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended St. John's Military Academy and UW Oshkosh, where he obtained a Business Degree. John was also deployed overseas during the Korean Conflict while serving...
Donald "Red" L. O'Connell
Nov 20, 2023
Donald "Red" L. O'Connell, age 87, peacefully went to Heaven as he was surrounded by his family on November 20, 2023, after a brief illness. Don was born to parents, Lester and Shirley (Covill) O'Connell, on October 17, 1936, in Wisconsin. He attended Winneconne High School, Class of 1954, where he played football, basketball, and baseball and was a member...
Donald Schoenick
Nov 6, 2023
Donald "Don" C. Schoenick, age 88, passed away on November 06, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on March 25, 1935, to parents, Louis and Kathryn (Felker)m Schoenick, in Wisconsin. Don married the love of his life, Dawn, on July 27, 1957, at Grace Lutheran Church. They were able to spend sixty-six wonderful years together. They...
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