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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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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...
Amy Nemitz
Nov 1, 2023
Amy M. Nemitz, age 51, passed away on October 01, 2023, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. She was born on January 02, 1972, to parents, Edmund and Beverly (Immel) Nemitz, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, she went to work at Brooke Industries, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. She met many amazing friends and found a sense of pride in...
Kathleen Geerdts
Nov 1, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" A. (Pheifer) Geerdts, age 71, passed away on November 1, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Alfred and Doris (Elliott) Pheifer, on September 19, 1952, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She graduated from Neenah High School and went to work as an industrial seamstress. On July 24, 1982, she married the love of her life, Michael Geerdts,...
Thomas Carpenter
Oct 27, 2023
Thomas "Tom" J. Carpenter, age 45, passed away at home on October 27, 2023, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on December 14, 1977, to parents, Steven and Debra (VanDensen) Carpenter, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Tom grew up in Omro, Wisconsin, where his parents were active in the bus ministry at Wyldewood Baptist Church. As a young child, he accepted Christ...
Ronald Reid
Oct 26, 2023
At age 85, Henry Reid died on 26 October 2023, in Oshkosh. Reid was born on 28 January 1938, in East Chicago, Indiana. He married Saralou Leavy 07 September 1963, in Bloomington, Indiana. Ronald and Saralou were married fifty-six years prior to her 2020 death. The couple had one son. He earned a doctorate from Indiana University in 1968, then...
Kaylie Williams
Oct 17, 2023
Kaylie L. Williams, age 28, passed away on October 17, 2023. She was born to parents, Larry and Tracy (Roberts) Williams, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and helping others. Kaylie can be described as kind, caring, and having the biggest heart. Her proudest accomplishment was being a mom to her little girl. Survivors include her parents;...
Jane Larson
Oct 16, 2023
Jane Larson, 88, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on September 7, 1935, to Nathan Jess and Erna (Weber) Moon. Jane married Russell Larson in March of 1956 and they shared over 50 years of marriage before he passed. She loved walking (especially with the dog), bird feeding, baking, tending to her garden, bowling,...
Melinda Thomas
Oct 16, 2023
On October 16, 2023, Melinda Thomas left this earth, to spend all of eternity with her Lord & Saviour. Melinda was born to James (Jim) and Ruth Kroneman in Madison, Wisconsin on May 6, 1976, and graduated from Madison East High School in 1995. After graduation from high school, Melinda attended the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she initially...
Joyce Huebner
Oct 15, 2023
Joyce R. (Olson) Huebner, age 87, passed away on October 15, 2023, at Omro Care Center. Joyce was a long-term resident in which she made many friends. She loved her activities, especially church, music, and bingo. She will be missed by many and will be remembered for her high-spirited energy (being full of spunk and sass). Joyce is survived by...
Diane Post
Oct 14, 2023
Diane M Post, age 82, of Waukau, passed away, October 14, 2023. She was born June 30, 1941, the daughter of Albert and Beatrice (Gylstrom) Lippert. Diane spent most of her youth on the family farm on Lake Poygan, rural Winneconne. She was a graduate of Winneconne High School. Horses were her first love. She won many barrel races and...
Marie Hintz
Oct 13, 2023
Marie H. (Schultz) Hintz, age 80, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Clarence, and Irma (Heise) Schultz, on January 17, 1943. She attended Oshkosh High School and started a family, raising her two boys. Then she started working at the garment factory and obtained higher levels of manufacturing jobs. Marie was a...
Katherine Biebl
Oct 12, 2023
Katherine "Kay" L. Biebl, age 79, passed away on October 12, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Marvin and Genevieve (Demler) Brans, on August 6, 1944, in Wisconsin. She married Joel F. Biebl on October 8, 1966. Kay was employed at the Winnebago Mental Health Institution for over thirty years. After retiring, she enjoyed traveling, volunteering at...
Coleen Lemberger
Oct 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Coleen F. Lemberger, age 71, on October 11, 2023. Born in Oshkosh on March 23, 1952, Coleen's life was a testament to faith and family. Coleen's educational journey began at Sacred Heart Grade School, and she later graduated from Lourdes High School (now known as Lourdes Academy) in 1970....
James Buehner
Sep 29, 2023
James "Jim" Jay Buehner - beloved teacher, father, grandfather, and friend - died peacefully in his sleep with family by his side on September 29, 2023, in Oshkosh, WI, after a 21-month battle with brain cancer. Jim was born on June 2, 1947, in Oshkosh to George Carl and Jean Marie (Mathwig) Buehner. A proud "South Sider," Jim spoke fondly...
Rebecca Newburg
Sep 28, 2023
Rebecca "Newbs" Newburg, 70, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on September 28, 2023. She was born in Illinois to Shirley (Swanson) and Raymond Newburg on April 3, 1953. She loved to attend car shows and swap meets with her partner, Ron Watson. She also enjoyed photographing sunsets, exploring flea markets, and attending family gatherings. A favorite pastime of hers was...
Gregory Gehrke
Sep 22, 2023
Gregory J. "The Duke" Gehrke Sr., 79, went to be with his loving wife, Suzanne on September 22, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born in Wisconsin on November 14, 1943, to parents, John and Anna (Shettle) Gehrke. He married Sue on June 5, 1964, and they were inseparable until she passed. They enjoyed bowling in the mixed league, playing...
Ruth Wolf
Sep 21, 2023
Ruth May Wolf, age 92, passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on November 4,1930, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Lang) Stahle. She married Kenneth Wolf on Jan 13, 1951. Ruth is survived by two sons, Patrick (Cynthia) Wolf and Kurt Wolf, grandchildren, Abby (Joey) Chiovaro of Palmetto, FL, Tara Magedanz (Dave) of Neenah, WI,...
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