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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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Nina Gehrke
Nov 29, 2010
Nina A. Gehrke, age 92, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, November 29, 2010, at Centennial Inn. Born on November 14, 1918, in Fond du Lac to John and Eva (Burke) Wollangk, Nina was a long-time Oshkosh resident. A nursing assistant at various nursing facilities, Nina was always known to smile and sing (having performed on stage at the Grand Opera...
Sarah Taylor
Nov 26, 2010
Sarah F. "Sally" (Lyons) Taylor, age 80, of Omro, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, November 26, 2010. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Stratford, Connecticut to Martin and Ethel (Simonite) Lyons. She married the love of her life, a sailor, Myrtis R. "Mutt" Taylor, from Redgranite, WI, on July 9,...
Emma Gehrke
Nov 26, 2010
Emma Juliana Gehrke, age 98, of Berlin (formerly Omro), passed away on November 23, 2010, surrounded by her family, at Brown-Wilcox Retirement Home in Berlin, where she has resided for the past 4 years. She was born on October 24, 1912, the daughter of Albert and Dagney (Larsen) Kolpin in the town of Spring Lake. She married Wilbur Gehrke, on...
Thomas Ivansek
Nov 21, 2010
Thomas P. Ivansek, age 87, of Omro, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Omro Care Center. He was born June 19, 1923, in Joliet, IL to Thomas and Victoria (Kozlowski) Ivansek. He proudly served his country in the US Army, 9th Armored Div during WWII. Tom married Virginia "Ginger" Bortoli on October 10, 1943, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church...
William Sager
Nov 19, 2010
William C. Sager age 94 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, November 19, 2010. He was born to Adolph and Ida (Nehmer) Sager on August 31, 1916. He grew up in Oshkosh, and on September 20, 1941 he married Lorraine Wojahn in Grace Lutheran Church. They were married nearly 48 years before her death in August of...
Joyce Heller
Nov 18, 2010
Joyce E. Heller, age 83 of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home Thursday morning, November 18, 2010. She was born in Sharon, Wisconsin on April 22, 1927 to Harry and Minnie (Erkfritz) Hoelzel. On September 26, 1947 she married Albert L. Heller. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1987. A hardworking and caring woman, Joyce enjoyed playing cards, doing...
William White
Nov 18, 2010
William E. White, age 89 of Oshkosh passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Aurora Medical Center. Born March 21, 1921 the son of William and Mary (Miles) White, he married Helen Warden on June 3, 1950 in Eau Claire. His marriage of 60 years to Helen was a testament of love, faith and family. Bill was a beloved husband,...
Robert Truman
Nov 17, 2010
Robert "Bob" Wayne Truman, age 82 died at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born on January 8, 1928 to Merrill and Eunice (Griffith) Truman. On December 21, 1962 he married Gladys Taylor. Bob graduated in 1957 from the Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College. He worked for his father in the heating business, specializing in sheet-metal...
Glen Siekierke
Nov 12, 2010
Glen M. "Turk" Siekierke, age 77 of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Oshkosh on May 12, 1933, the third son of Francis and Hedwig Siekierke. Glen married Ruthann Binder on August 17, 1957 and she preceded him in death on May 20, 2002. Glen served in...
Sandra Ebel
Nov 9, 2010
Sandra Lynn Ebel, on the evening of November 9, 2010, was called home into the loving arms of the Lord. We are saddened by the loss of our loved one, but realize our loss is Heaven's gain. Sandra was born on April 27, 1951 in Baraboo to Ralph and Jayne (Mueller) Ebel. She moved with her family to Oshkosh and...
Cerella Elmer
Nov 7, 2010
Cerella J. Elmer, age 89 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1921 in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late George and Anna Fox. Cerella married Orin Elmer on May 1, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1996. Cerella is survived by her son Dennis...
Lois Miller
Nov 6, 2010
Lois Mae Miller, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at HospiceCare in Madison. Lois was born on May 4, 1917, in the Town of Eldorado, the daughter of the late Leslie and Elizabeth Davies. She married Walter A. Miller on June 14, 1941, in the Town of Eldorado. She was a member of the Peniel...
William Nelson
Nov 5, 2010
William Walter Nelson III was born November 3, 2010 and died on November 5, 2010. Born to loving parents, William Walter Nelson II and Mandea Hanford. Though his time was short, he will be deeply missed by his parents, two siblings, and family. There will be private family services held.
Richard Westenberger
Nov 5, 2010
Richard M. Westenberger, III, passed away to the arms of our Heavenly Father on the morning of October 31, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 2010 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Richard M. Westenberger, Jr. and Kayla (Creed) Westenberger. Ricky was loved and adored by his family and friends and will be missed...
David Miller
Oct 31, 2010
David Jay Miller, age 68 of Berlin died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Theda Clark Medical Center. Born January 10, 1942, the son of Hayden and Gwenmarie (Evans) Miller, he married Phyllis Krebs on January 9, 1965 in Manawa. David owned his own dairy farm and was a long time member of Bethesda Church. Those who will always cherish and...
Richard Dittmer
Oct 29, 2010
Richard N. "Dick" Dittmer, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, October 29, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on December 2, 1933, in Oshkosh, to Norman and Josephine (Stelter) Dittmer, Dick married Ruth Pelz on May 15, 1954 in Oshkosh. Ruth preceded Dick in death on February 12, 2002. For 44 years Dick was employed by Rockwell International, until...
Susan Grant
Oct 29, 2010
Susan A. Grant, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, October 29, 2010, at Lake Shore Manor in Oshkosh. Born on August 11, 1932, in Oshkosh to John and Dorothy (Kropft) Evans, Susan was a life-long Oshkosh resident. For over 20 years, Susan was a middle school teacher at Webster-Stanley Middle School prior to her retirement. She was a member...
Barbara Todd
Oct 28, 2010
Barbara A. Todd, age 75, of Oshkosh, died with dignity with her family at her side, Thursday afternoon, October 28, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on July 5, 1935, in Oshkosh to Cecil and Julia (Busha) Carpenter, Barb married Arden G. Todd on July 28, 1956. Arden preceded Barb in death on October 19, 2006. A Catholic by faith,...
Robert Barkelar
Oct 22, 2010
Robert James "Bobby" Barkelar, Jr. age 45, died surrounded by his family and friends due to complications of a stroke, on Friday, October 22, 2010 in Northridge, California. Born on March 18, 1965, the son of Robert and Marjorie (Linnane) Barkelar, Sr., Bobby graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1983. He moved to California many years ago and was...
Kailasben Ringwala
Oct 21, 2010
Mrs. Kailasben Shivprasad Ringwala passed away on Thursday, October 21 2010, surrounded by her family . Ben, as she was referred to by one and all, was born on September 30, 1928 in Ahmedabad, India. She was married to the late Shivprasad Chamanlal Ringwala. Ben was a deeply religious individual who went out of the way to keep family tightly...
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