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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Barbara Eichmann

Barbara Eichmann

Sep 4, 2023

Barbara Jo Eichmann, age 81, passed away on September 4, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on April 30, 1942, to parents, Leroy and Marjorie (Basil) Bennett in Wisconsin. She was an avid reader of the Bible and enjoyed watching birds and gardening flowers. Barbara listened to and sung along to all types of music, including artists such as...

Robert Schmiedel

Robert Schmiedel

Sep 1, 2023

Robert C. Schmiedel,  AKA: "Skinny", born on November 28, 1930, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2023, in Oshkosh, WI. He was the beloved son of William and Gertrude (Gurath) Schmiedel. Robert's pursuit of knowledge led him to Oshkosh High School, where he graduated in 1949. He furthered his education at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, earning...

Sharon Laiten

Sharon Laiten

Aug 31, 2023

Sharon Laiten (Hellwig) passed away on August 31 at Aurora Hospital following a short illness. Sharon was born March 25 1943 to Kenneth and Betty Hellwig. She was the oldest of five children, followed by Kenneth, Kathleen, Michael, James and Keith. She lived her entire life in Omro and graduated from Omro High School in 1961. She had three children...

Jack Dehn

Jack Dehn

Aug 28, 2023

Jack Dehn, age 77, took his final lap here on earth on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his home.  Jack was a triplet and was born in Oshkosh on August 4, 1946, to Lester & Donna Dehn.  He married Cherie Stueber in 1967 and they later divorced.  He married his bride, Carol on October 25, 1974, and she preceded him...

Robert Dawson

Robert Dawson

Aug 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" Stewart Dawson, 93, died August 28, 2023 and was reunited with his beloved wife Pearl just in time to celebrate their 71st year of marriage (August 30) and their first heavenly one. Bob was born June 11, 1930, son to Ruth (Hidde) and Stewart Dawson in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1948 and went...

Carole Mathwig

Carole Mathwig

Aug 26, 2023

Carole Ruth Mathwig, age 97, went home to her savior on August 26, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on August 20, 1926, to parents, Clarence and Clara (Gomoll) Rennert, in Wisconsin. She enjoyed art, especially painting and making ceramics. Music also played a big part in her life, starting in high school where she was part of an...

Linda Baerwald

Linda Baerwald

Aug 26, 2023

Linda Lou Baerwald, 83, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2023 in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on November 30, 1939, in Wisconsin to Valinda (Splitgerber) and Merritt Devlin. She married Norman "Butch" Baerwald on November 5, 1960, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. She was an avid reader, and also enjoyed sewing and cooking; always having a family dinner...

Ronald Widmer

Ronald Widmer

Aug 25, 2023

Ronald Lee Widmer went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 25. He was 84 years old, having been born to Lawrence and Norma Widmer on October 30, 1938. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956 and lived his entire life in Oshkosh. Ron served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1956-1959 and was honorably discharged...

Carol Helmer

Carol Helmer

Aug 23, 2023

Carol (nee Glasshoff) Helmer, age 86, went to eternal peace while at The Residence in Oshkosh, WI on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 with family by her side. She was born at ThedaClark Hospital in Neenah, WI on September 21, 1936 to Ernest "Ernie" and Nelda (nee Thorson) Glasshoff. Carol grew up and lived most of her life in the Fox...

Muriel Johnson

Muriel Johnson

Aug 20, 2023

Muriel H. Johnson, age 88, passed away in the early morning hours of August 20, 2023. Muriel was born the youngest of three children, on October 16, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Myrtle (Winter) and Harry Burke. It is in Chicago that she met the love of her life and married Bob Johnson Sr. on August 30, 1952. Bob preceded...

Mark Berndt

Mark Berndt

Aug 18, 2023

Mark "Brock" Willam Berndt, age 71, went to be with his loving wife on August 18, 2023. He was born on July 22, 1952, to parents, Edwin and Sarah (Bauer) Berndt, in Wisconsin. On July 27, 1979, he married the love of his life and best friend, Mary Schilling in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was an avid sports fan of Wisconsin...

Dorothy Wade

Dorothy Wade

Aug 9, 2023

Dorothy "Dotty" (Jungwirth) Wade, 77, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Country Villa in Omro after a courageous battle with Parkinson's with her family at her side. She was born September 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Zona (Sweet) Jungwirth. Dotty attended Omro high school where she was a cheerleader and played oboe in the band. She...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Aug 9, 2023

John Kevin Johnson, age 65, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on March 22, 1958, to parents, James Kenneth and Dorothy (Taylor) Johnson Sr. in Wisconsin. He enjoyed listening to music of all types. John was an avid fan of Star Wars and sword play. He will be remembered as an all-around "Happy Guy,"...

Charles Kleveno

Charles Kleveno

Jul 31, 2023

Charles W. Kleveno, 39, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1983 in Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School, and went on to receive an associate's degree in computer science from Fox Valley Tech. Charles was a reserved man who enjoyed computer programming, and building computers, and managed his own business dealing in...

Florence Dickey

Florence Dickey

Jul 27, 2023

Florence "Liz" E. Dickey, age 95, went home to our Loving Savior on July 27, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1927, to Fred and Marie (Minnig) Gafner in Wisconsin. On December 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Dickey, in Yuma, Arizona. She was a long-time member of First English Lutheran Church, assisted with the...

Arlette Smith

Arlette Smith

Jul 24, 2023

Arlette M. Smith (Young) of Oshkosh, WI was born to eternal life July 24, 2023, at the age of 85. Arlette was born June 21, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. Arlette grew up in Milwaukee with 3 sisters and a brother. As a young girl, she met the late Curtis R. Smith, whom she married on September 25, 1953. They were...

Katherine Ohlsson

Katherine Ohlsson

Jul 18, 2023

Katherine K. Ohlsson, passed away unexpectedly in Oshkosh, WI on July 18, 2023. She was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin on February 23, 1957, to Mabel (Janke) and Joseph Ohlsson. Kathy was a very strong-minded person and had a strong will, and she loved to do crafts. She was loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived...

Ralph Pieper

Ralph Pieper

Jul 17, 2023

Ralph Raymond Pieper, 95, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Wisconsin. He was born on November 25, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI, to Mary (Schutkowski) and Walter Przepiora. He was very proud of his Polish heritage. Ralph was known as a "social bug," to all who knew him. His personality was bright and contagious. Ralph proudly served in the U.S....

Marvin Thielke

Marvin Thielke

Jul 15, 2023

Marvin A. Thielke, 79, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1943 in New London, Wisconsin to Frank William Thielke and Violet A. (Weber) Thielke. Marvin worked at Jet car wash, Skid and Pallet Services in Menasha, and Milltown Paper which he retired from. He enjoyed going to the Casino and playing Bingo with Carol...

Alice Grunske

Alice Grunske

Jul 13, 2023

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