Obituaries

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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Rosemary Nachtrab

Rosemary Nachtrab

Jan 9, 2010

Rosemary Nachtrab, age 83, of Omro, passed away at her home on January 4, 2010. Rosemary was born on January 11, 1926 in Eureka, the daughter of William and Nora (Moreiarty) Davis. She married Frank Nachtrab on November 8, 1975, at the Waukau United Methodist Church. Rosemary's passion in life was her love of music. She also enjoyed nature watching...

Howard Kossel

Howard Kossel

Jan 8, 2010

Howard E. Kossel, age 92, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, January 8, 2010 at Park View Health Center. Born on December 14, 1917, in Oshkosh to Elmer and Ruth (Cater) Kossel, Howard married Doris Larsen on February 18, 1944. A life-long area dairy farmer, Howard's love of agriculture, was a mainstay in his life. Because of this love, he was...

Elizabeth Youngberg

Elizabeth Youngberg

Jan 6, 2010

Elizabeth (Betty, Liz) Youngberg was called into eternal life on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Born in Oshkosh on January 9, 1916 to William and Mayme Mees, Elizabeth was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and the Minneapolis Business Institute. On November 22, 1945, she married Harold D. Youngberg and in 1950 they moved to Arlington Heights, Illinois, where they lived...

Kenneth Janiak

Kenneth Janiak

Dec 29, 2009

Kenneth P. Janiak, son of Raymond and Audrey Janiak of Omro, died November 17, 2009 in Alexandria, VA., He was 62 years old. Surviving Ken are his wife of 31 years, the former Doris Brown, whom he met while serving in the Army Reserve, four children: Adrian Saunders, Holly Johnson, Melanie Sartain and Chuck Janiak; five grandchildren: Emma, Zavyer, Garrett,...

Kathryn Koch

Kathryn Koch

Dec 28, 2009

Kathryn Agnes "Kutz" Koch, age 92, of Oshkosh, passed away at Park View Health Center on December 24, 2009. Kathryn was born on May 12, 1917, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mathew and Catherine (Drexler) Duex. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Omro. Kathryn grew up on Bowen Street just a few doors north of Parkway...

Kenneth Turnmeyer

Kenneth Turnmeyer

Dec 27, 2009

Kenneth E. Turnmeyer died on Sunday, December 27, 2009. He had fought a long and hard battle with cancer. Ken was born on July 24, 1943 to Bernard and Marion (LaMore) Turnmeyer. He honorably served in the U.S. Army from November 1961 to November 1964. Ken was a life member of AMVETS 7, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans,...

John Giddings

John Giddings

Dec 25, 2009

John Henry Giddings, age 91, died Friday, December 25, 2009. He was born March 13, 1918 in the town of Poygan, the son of John and Geneva (McCabe) Giddings. John married Marilyn J. McElroy on September 5, 1964 at St. Thomas Church in Poygan with Jean and George Lee as attendants. John is survived by his wife of 45 years,...

Margie Ellis

Margie Ellis

Dec 18, 2009

Margie Ellis, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Webster Manor. She was born March 12, 1918, in the town of Rushford to the late William C. and Agnes V. (Anderson) Hackney. She married Nial C. Ellis on January 6, 1938; he preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Julie (Vernon) Moldenhauer of Sun...

Rose Nicolaisen

Rose Nicolaisen

Dec 16, 2009

Rose L. Nicolaisen, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, December 16, 2009 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Born on January 6, 1918 in Oshkosh to Frank and Mary (Dubois) Roberts, Rose married Earl H. Nicolaisen on April 29, 1936 in Waupaca. Earl preceded Rose in death on December 12, 1999. She was employed by Miles Kimball Company, Newberry 5 &...

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...

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