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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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Marian Gumz

Marian Gumz

Jun 25, 2009

Marian Gumz passed away at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation on Thursday, June 25, 2009 with her family by her side. She was born in Redgranite on December 29, 1919. She was the youngest daughter of John and Anna (Ward) Kotkosky and grew up in Redgranite. On June 30, 1951, Marian married Harland R. Gumz. They had two daughters, Carol Ann...

Michael Pongratz

Michael Pongratz

Jun 24, 2009

Michael "Mike" A. Pongratz, age 55, of Poy Sippi, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born March 24, 1954, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of George L. and Viola Roseno Pongratz. He had worked for many years at Neenah Foundry as a fork lift driver. Mike was known affectionately as the Silver...

Shirley Lee

Shirley Lee

Jun 21, 2009

Shirley Mae Lee passed away at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the age of 80. She was born in Oshkosh on October 18, 1928, the oldest of four daughters born to Arthur A. and Edna (Klieist) Schuetz. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. On February 12, 1956 she married John Lee. A member of St....

Esther Hielsberg

Esther Hielsberg

Jun 20, 2009

Esther L. Hielsberg, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Born on June 6, 1920 in Oshkosh to John Jacob and Elizabeth (Stieben) Ostwald, Esther married Raymond Hielsberg on October 17, 1953 in Oshkosh. Raymond preceded Esther in death on August 25, 2003. A seamstress, Esther was employed by Oshkosh B'Gosh and Ted Hoyer...

Charles Wolf

Charles Wolf

Jun 18, 2009

Charles "Chuck" Wolf, 73, of Winneconne, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center of acute myeloid leukemia. Chuck served his country in Korea. He worked in the railroad supply industry and retired from Miner Enterprises in 1996. Chuck's interests and hobbies were many, including fishing which he especially enjoyed with his good friend, Jerry Cottrell. He is survived...

Debra Reetz

Debra Reetz

Jun 18, 2009

Debra M. Reetz, age 50, of Oshkosh, died Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on October 12, 1958 in Oshkosh to Jack and Rose (Spanbauer) Reetz, Debra was a life-long Oshkosh resident. A large collection of cookbooks confirmed Debra's love of cooking. In her leisure, books were important, as she was an avid reader. Surviving Debra...

Catherine Cartwright

Catherine Cartwright

Jun 13, 2009

Catherine Leona (Langkau) Cartwright, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Park View Health Center. She was born July 10, 1921 in Oshkosh to Robert and Mary (Brown) Langkau. On February 9, 1946 she married Wilbert G. Cartwright and together they shared 45 years of marriage. Wilbert preceded her in death on December 20, 1991. She worked for Johnson Foods until...

Marcelitte Hood

Marcelitte Hood

Jun 12, 2009

Marcelitte D. Hood (nee Porter), age 101, a resident of Omro Care Center, passed away on June 12, 2009. She was born on July 19, 1907, in Avoca, a daughter of Otto and Amelia (Kraus) Porter. She married Chester Hood on June 26, 1926 in Rockford, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was employed as a ward...

Steven Roe

Steven Roe

Jun 10, 2009

Steven C. Roe, age 38 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He was born on January 16, 1971 to Robert and Jean (Futta) Roe. He grew up in Oshkosh and on May 11, 1996 he married Katie Dobbins. They have two children, Bethany and Ronnie. A humble, kind, loving father with a good sense...

Margaret Schneider

Margaret Schneider

Jun 8, 2009

Margaret "Marge" Schneider, age 89, of Oshkosh died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 1, 1920 in Winneconne to Carl and Rose (Kline) Youngwirth. She moved to Oshkosh with her family when she was very young. Margaret married Clifford Schneider on March 16, 1940 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in...

Evelyn Becker

Evelyn Becker

Jun 7, 2009

Evelyn H. Becker age 94, of Oshkosh died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Lakeshore Manor. She was born June 30, 1914 to Fred and Johanna (Klodzik) Woizeski in Bloomington, Illinois. Evelyn married Arthur Becker on August 24, 1940 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1985. Evelyn was a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church's...

Peter Chapman

Peter Chapman

Jun 6, 2009

Peter J. "Pete" Chapman, age 65, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Born on August 11, 1943 in Milwaukee to James J. and Fern L. (Salter) Chapman, he was a well know person in the Oshkosh community, serving as a director at EAA. The community was in the forefront of Pete's life, from serving on the Wisconsin...

Rose Kemnitz

Rose Kemnitz

Jun 6, 2009

Rose Schuhart Kemnitz died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at LaSata Nursing Home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with her loving husband by her side. On October 9, 1943, Rose married Wallace Oren Kemnitz at First English Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. A longtime Christian and active member of First English Lutheran Church, Rose was well-known for her food preparation in the Oshkosh area...

Nancy Dietz

Nancy Dietz

Jun 4, 2009

Nancy L. Dietz, age 59, passed away Thursday morning, May 28, 2009 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Nancy was born in Rhinelander, August 20, 1949, the daughter of Evard and Viola Theilig Lueck. She grew up in Rhinelander, was a graduate of Rhinelander High School and later attended Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton where she received a degree...

Nadine Anstett

Nadine Anstett

Jun 2, 2009

Nadine L. "Sally" Anstett, age 84, of Omro, died early Friday morning, May 29, 2009, at the Omro Care Center. Sally was born March 24, 1925, in Baraboo, the daughter of Ray and Minnie Meyer Owens. She married Emmett Anstett on February 1, 1947, in Baraboo. Sally was a very giving and caring person who was always helping others. One...

Rudolph Freund

Rudolph Freund

Jun 1, 2009

Rudolph W. Freund, age 92, of Omro, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 27, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center. Rudy was born on October 4, 1916, the son of Rudolph and Mary Schmitz Freund. He was a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering. Rudy married Elizabeth "Betty" Flanagan on March 24, 1941, in Dubuque, IA. He had many passions in life....

Audrey Meixensperger

Audrey Meixensperger

May 29, 2009

Audrey M. Meixensperger, age 94 of Oshkosh, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at Brewster Village in Appleton. She was born December 30, 1914 to Jacob and Catherine (Culligan) Measure. Audrey married Victor Meixensperger on July 19, 1941 in Iowa and he preceded her in death on January 19, 1997. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church for many...

Christina Lane

Christina Lane

May 25, 2009

Christina M. Lane, age 33 of Oshkosh passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 13, 1976 to Sandra and Larry Lane. Christina was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church and worked for Bethel Home for a period of time before becoming ill and unable to work. Christina is survived...

Victor Raddatz

Victor Raddatz

May 12, 2009

Victor G. Raddatz, of Oshkosh, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Oshkosh, the son of Fred and Louise (Holtz) Raddatz. Victor married Evelyn Schock of Oshkosh He was employed by the City of Oshkosh in the Department of Sanitation. Victor was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn...

Katherine Gregory

Katherine Gregory

May 9, 2009

Katherine S. Gregory, age 95 of Oshkosh died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Bethel Home. She was born in Madison on November 4, 1913 to George and Eleanor (Edwards) Johnson. In 1920 she moved with her family to Omro and attended Omro Public Schools and graduated from Omro High School in 1931. Katherine married Milon Gregory on November 6, 1937...

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