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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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Lola Krueger

Lola Krueger

Dec 16, 2009

Lola V. Krueger, age 85, died Sunday morning, December 13, 2009, surrounded by the love of her family at Webster Manor in Omro. Lola was born July 15, 1924, in Borth, WI, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Schonscheck) Schmude. She married Erwin Krueger in Berlin on June 12, 1942. Lola loved her family and always enjoyed spending time with...

Catherine Jansen

Catherine Jansen

Dec 16, 2009

Catherine L. "Molly" Jansen, 89, of Oshkosh peacefully passed into eternal life on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Bethel Home. She was born in Sturgeon Bay on December 26, 1919 to John and Louise (Bauer) Hengartner. She married Richard H. Jansen on July 20, 1944. Together they had six children and also raised their nephew, Thor, since his twelfth birthday....

Eugene Krumenauer

Eugene Krumenauer

Dec 14, 2009

Eugene "Gene" Krumenauer, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, December 14, 2009 at Gabriel's Villa. Born on June 16, 1920, the youngest child of Charles and Martha (Marks) Krumenauer, Gene grew up in Oshkosh and Milwaukee. A sheet metal worker before enlisting in the U.S. Air Corps, Gene served three and a half years with the 43rd Air Depot...

Elfreda Hellwig

Elfreda Hellwig

Dec 11, 2009

Elfreda "Freda" Hellwig, age 79, of Omro, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 8th, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was such an inspiration to many. Freda didn't have any children of her own; however she had many devoted nieces and nephews who helped her during her long battle. Special thanks to her guardian angels, Doris and Larry...

Eddie Weidner

Eddie Weidner

Dec 9, 2009

Eddie J. Weidner, age 81 of Oshkosh passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at his home. He was born September 6, 1928 in Brandon, Wisconsin, the son of Adolf and Rose (Blackburn) Weidner. On November 24, 1945 Eddie married the love of his life, Ruth Colka in Ripon. For 22 years Eddie worked in maintenance for the school...

Virginia Foote

Virginia Foote

Dec 2, 2009

Virginia J. Foote, age 86, died Wednesday evening, November 25, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1923, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Robins) Hammond. On October 20, 1945, she married Donovan H. Foote, at the Waukau United Methodist Church. Together they operated a dairy farm in the Town of Nepeuskun for a number of years....

Marion Youngwirth

Marion Youngwirth

Dec 2, 2009

Marion H. Youngwirth, age 87, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, December 2, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on May 12, 1922 in Oshkosh to Charles R. and Cecelia M. (Mirkes) Ruby, Marion married Everett Manthei, and together they had three sons, Everett, Dennis, and Ronald. After Everett's death, Marion married Harold Youngwirth, and they had a daughter, Linda. Employed...

Timothy Schroeder

Timothy Schroeder

Dec 1, 2009

Timothy Allen Schroeder, age 51 of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. He was born November 12, 1958 in Oshkosh, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Schmidt) Schroeder. Tim graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1977. He was an avid sports fan and loved to participate in numerous sports when he was young. Tim worked for and...

Gary Holst

Gary Holst

Nov 29, 2009

Gary Michael Holst, age 57 of Oshkosh died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at his home. He was born August 1, 1952 the son of William and Angeline (Rogers) Holst in Oshkosh. Gary loved hunting, fishing, woodcarving , and making fishing equipment throughout his life. Gary will be forever remembered and missed by his siblings, Nancy (Daniel) Wagner of Ripon, Linda...

Marian Watts

Marian Watts

Nov 28, 2009

Marian Polk Kilpatrick Watts On November 28, 2009, Marian Polk Kilpatrick Watts peacefully passed on, in Delafield, Wisconsin. She was born on July 13, 1917, in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late Forrest R. and M. Ruth (Finley) Polk. A graduate of Oshkosh Normal School, Marian became an elementary teacher in Evanston, Illinois, and Neenah, Wisconsin. In 1941, Marian married...

Mark Fink

Mark Fink

Nov 27, 2009

Mark D. Fink, age 49, of Omro, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Mark was born in Oshkosh on January 9, 1960, the son of Jerry T. and Suzanne (Young) Fink. He was educated in the Omro School System and was a graduate of Omro High School. Mark was a lifelong learner, always trying...

Earl Griswold

Earl Griswold

Nov 24, 2009

Earl Griswold, age 75 of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Park View Health Center. He was born October 30, 1934 in Oshkosh. Earl married Kathy Cartwright on September 7, 1973. He proudly served his country for 8 years, first for four years in the United States Air Force followed by four years with the United States Army Reserves....

Robert Hildebrandt

Robert Hildebrandt

Nov 23, 2009

Robert Louis Hildebrandt Lifelong Oshkosh resident, Bob Hildebrandt died peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2009. Bob was born on May 16, 1935, the son of Louis and Esther Hildebrandt and brother of Fern Hildebrandt Kargus. Bob met the love of his life, Constance Angle, at an Eagles Club dance. They were married on April 25, 1959 and celebrated their 50th...

Verona Haedt

Verona Haedt

Nov 21, 2009

Mrs. Verona J. Haedt, age 87, of Omro, was called Home on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Evergreen Manor. Verona was born July 2, 1922 in Cory, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence and Irene (Phillips) Naramore. She moved to Wisconsin in 1927. In 1937, she met the love of her life, Stephen Haedt, and they were married on July 10,...

Hudson Steier

Hudson Steier

Nov 20, 2009

Hudson Steier, age 93, of Ripon, died Friday, November 20, 2009 at his residence. Hudson was born October 28, 1916, the son of Lawrence and Gertrude (Starr) Steier. He is survived by his son, David of Milwaukee. Hudson was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy, and infant daughter, Nancy. Private family burial was held at Calvary Cemetery in...

Joyce Nygaard

Joyce Nygaard

Nov 19, 2009

Joyce Marie Nygaard, age 75 of Oshkosh, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2009 with her family at her bedside. Joyce was born on August 6, 1934 at home in Aniwa, to Roy and Dorothy (Meyer) Miller. On April 7, 1956 she married Stanley A. Nygaard in Manawa. Joyce graduated from Iola High School and continued her education by attending...

Ruth Olson

Ruth Olson

Nov 16, 2009

Ruth V. Olson age 86 of Oshkosh, died at Parkview Health Center on Monday, November 16, 2009. She was born on August 18, 1923 to Arthur and Katherine (Grengs) Pieper. On December 11, 1948 she married Everett C. Olson. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1977. Ruth was a member of First United Methodist Church. For 16 years...

Genevieve Stamm

Genevieve Stamm

Nov 16, 2009

Genevieve C. Stamm, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Evergreen Manor. She was born in Milwaukee to Francis and Mary (Michalek) Peplinski on April 26, 1917. On August 31, 1940 she married Byron Stamm, he preceded her in death on May 12, 1991. Shopping, reading and spending time with her family were Genevieve's favorite things. Surviving Genevieve are...

Marie Groeschel

Marie Groeschel

Nov 16, 2009

Marie M. Groeschel, age 92 of Oshkosh died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 25, 1917 in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Anna (Dick) Groff. Marie married Clarence Groeschel on April 14, 1945 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on September 22, 1975. Marie...

Wayne Hoehne

Wayne Hoehne

Nov 15, 2009

Wayne A. Hoehne, 71, of Florida, previously of Oshkosh, lost his 11 month battle with cancer on Sunday, November 15, 2009, with his family by his side. He was born on April 1, 1938 in Berlin, WI, a son of Al and Merle Hoehne. Wayne retired from Mercury Marine after 35 years, became a snowbird for 5 years and a...

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