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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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Damon Jaeger

Damon Jaeger

Jun 28, 2008

Damon C. Jaeger, 40, of 607 High St., Chippewa Falls died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1967 in Oshkosh to Carmen (Norton) and Roger Jaeger. He grew up in Omro, Wis., and graduated from Omro High School. He continued his education at Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith, where he earned his undergraduate degree...

Erwin Oleson

Erwin Oleson

Jun 28, 2008

Erwin Halkney Oleson, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008 at his home. He was born May 4, 1932, the son of Arthur Clarence and Florice Halkney Oleson. He married Joan Roycraft October 27, 1956 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poygan. He was involved in farming all his life and lived on the same farm in which he...

Robert Ruh

Robert Ruh

Jun 26, 2008

Robert R. Ruh, age 80, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008. Bob was born on November 21, 1927 to Henry and Dorothy (Sucher) Ruh. On September 3, 1949 Bob married Dorathy M. Wojahn. Bob is survived by his wife, Dorathy; sons, Mike (Chris) Ruh of Stanford, Montana, Stan (Sue) Ruh of Canon City, Colorado, Steve Ruh of Oshkosh; daughters, Victoria...

June Wesner

June Wesner

Jun 25, 2008

June E. Wesner, age 83, of Waukau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday evening, June 22, 2008. She was born June 24, 1924 in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marshall and Lydia (Baum) Grant. June married Vernon O. Wesner on April 27, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1983....

Patsy Stevenson

Patsy Stevenson

Jun 24, 2008

Patsy Lorraine Stevenson, age 84, of Oshkosh passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Park View Health Center. Patsy was born on December 12, 1923 to John and Ivaline (Kellogg) Haas in Chicago, Illinois. Patsy was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star in Michigan where she held various offices within the chapter. She was also a...

Rick Krause

Rick Krause

Jun 24, 2008

Rick A. Krause, age 44, of Omro, died unexpectedly as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident, early Saturday morning, June 21, 2008. He was born July 5, 1963, in Oshkosh, the son of Norman and Sandra (Johnson) Krause. Rick attended school in Omro and was an Omro High School graduate. Rick enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, 4-wheeling, Ford Trucks,...

Yvonne Koepke

Yvonne Koepke

Jun 20, 2008

Yvonne M. "Bonnie" Koepke, age 62, of Oshkosh, was taken home by her Lord on Friday, June 20, 2008 at Vallhaven Care Center in Neenah after struggling with many illnesses. She was born on October 26, 1945 in Artesia, New Mexico to Clem and Muriel (Anderson) Weindorf. Bonnie married Robert Koepke in Milwaukee on February 3, 1968. Bonnie was a...

John Weiner

John Weiner

Jun 19, 2008

John F. Weiner, age 87, of Berlin, formerly of Omro, died peacefully Sunday evening, June 15, 2008, after a short illness at Juliette Manor in Berlin. He was born in Duluth, MN on September 4, 1920, the son of John and Minnie (Fieblekorn) Weiner. John had attended Berlin High School and served in the US Army overseas on a European...

Stephen Hammond

Stephen Hammond

Jun 19, 2008

View Video Tribute Stephen H. Hammond, age 92 of Oshkosh, died at Evergreen Retirement Community on Thursday, June 19, 2008. He was born to Samuel O. and Lucy Rebecca (Leland) Hammond on January 27, 1916. He attended school and became a watchmaker. This endeavor caused him to meet Jeanette Johnson. They married on June 3, 1944. They had been married...

George Bauer

George Bauer

Jun 18, 2008

George R. "Bob" Bauer, age 81, of rural Winneconne, died peacefully Thursday evening June 12, 2008 at his residence. Bob was born on February 20, 1927, the son of Edward A. and Mabel M. (Lang) Bauer. He married Elaine C. Daubert on September 9, 1967; she preceded him in death on December 13, 1992. Farming was Bob's life. He was...

Clarence Hodge

Clarence Hodge

Jun 17, 2008

Clarence Scott Hodge Jr., age 85, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, June 17, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1923 in the village of Wild Rose to Clarence S. and Sarah A. (Lane) Hodge Sr. On September 27, 1951 Scott married Barbara L. Smith in Oshkosh. Scott was employed by Winnebago County Highway Department as...

Randall Rees

Randall Rees

Jun 16, 2008

Randall "Randy" D. Rees, age 56, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 11, 2008, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, following a courage battle with Cancer. He was born December 11, 1951, in Oshkosh, the son of Orville Rees and Muriel (Rees) Howard. Randy had served in the YCC Corp youth in 1968. He had served in the US Army for...

James Geen

James Geen

Jun 11, 2008

James G. Geen, age 75 of Oshkosh, died at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on August 2, 1932 to John and Ruth (Hoskin) Geen. He grew up in Ironwood and then served his country in the Navy for four years. After his time in the service he met Janice Belkye. They married...

Darlene Anderson

Darlene Anderson

Jun 9, 2008

Darlene C. Anderson, age 64, of Omro, passed away on Monday, June 09, 2008 at Appleton Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Berlin, WI on January 11, 1944, to Erwin and Lola (Schmude) Krueger. She graduated from Omro High School in 1962 and married Elwyn J. "Andy" Anderson on July 17, 1964. Darlene was...

Gonzalo Hernandez

Gonzalo Hernandez

Jun 9, 2008

Gonzalo Jimenez Hernandez, age 26, of Gillett, died tragically in a house fire on June 2, 2008. He was born October 1, 1981, the son of Carlo and Dominga Jimenez Hernandez. He is lovingly survived by his parents, other relatives, friends, and extended family here and in Mexico. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008 at St. John...

Edgar Salisbury

Edgar Salisbury

Jun 6, 2008

Edgar W. "Eddie" Salisbury of Oshkosh passed away peacefully on Friday June 6, 2008 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 79. He was born Dec. 28, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lynn and Alta (Mickle) Salisbury. Edgar attended Washington High School in Milwaukee and graduated in June 1946. Edgar was an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin...

Doris Armbruster

Doris Armbruster

May 31, 2008

Doris V. Armbruster, age 92, of Appleton, died Saturday evening, May 31, 2008 at Manor Care. She was born on January 5, 1916 near Fremont, Wisconsin to Edward and Luella (Thomas) Gabel. On June 5, 1937, Doris married Leonard A. Armbruster at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Berlin, Wisconsin. Doris was a graduate of Berlin High School and the Green...

Lillie Ziemer

Lillie Ziemer

May 30, 2008

Lillie M. Ziemer, age 78, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family and dear friends on Friday, May 30, 2008. She was born in Beaver Dam on August 30, 1929 to Lyle and Evelyn (Golliher) Holland. She married Eugene "Zip" Ziemer in Oshkosh on April 21, 1956. Lillie was a member of First United Methodist Church, where...

Steven Koss

Steven Koss

May 30, 2008

Steven G. Koss, Jr., age 68, of Omro, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 30, 2008 after a lingering illness. Steven was born November 5, 1939 in Oshkosh, the son of Steven and Arcile Koss. He was educated in the Oshkosh School Systems and graduated from High School in 1957. Steven married Carol Paulsen on October...

Deanna Schmidt

Deanna Schmidt

May 25, 2008

Deanna J. Schmidt, age 68, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at her home, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, with her children beside her. She was born on July 11, 1939 in North Fond du Lac to Minot Culver and Ethel Emma Augusta Ecker-Culver-Ladwig. Deanna married Milo "Buzz" Schmidt at the Church of Peace in Fond du...

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