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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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Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder

Mar 27, 2008

?? Robert L. Snyder, retired UW-Oshkosh professor, died at 3:17 AM, March 27, 2008 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. He suffered a stroke after surgery. ?? "Doc" as he was affectionately called, was an advocate for students. To him they came first. And if you mentioned "jazz" he could tell you more than you wanted to know. ?? Bob was born...

Dorothy Herbst

Dorothy Herbst

Mar 26, 2008

Dorothy A. Herbst, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, March 26, 2008 at Bethel Home. She was born on September 18, 1927 in Waukau to Cecil and Clarabelle (Johnson) Piper. Dorothy married Russell A. Herbst on September 15, 1951 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1975. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church....

Barbara Langkau

Barbara Langkau

Mar 24, 2008

View Video Tribute Barbara A. Langkau, age 71, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, March 24, 2008 after a short illness. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Packwaukee to William and Erma (Deutschbein) Daniels. Barb was employed by Hoffmaster Company for 27 years, from 1974-2003, in various roles within the accounting department before her retirement. She was an active...

Margaret Hamann

Margaret Hamann

Mar 24, 2008

Margaret L. (Marge) Hamann, age 93, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, March 24, 2008 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 7, 1914 in Oshkosh to William and Louise (Japp) Reas. Marge married Herbert E. "Sam" Hamann on July 2, 1937 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1990. Marge was employed...

Janell Kirch

Janell Kirch

Mar 24, 2008

Janell E. Kirch, age 63, of Omro, died Monday, March 24, 2008 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee following a short illness. She was born June 7, 1944, in Milwaukee the daughter of Sylvester and Evelyn (Knoth) Werner. Janell married her high school sweet heart, William P. Kirch, Jr. on September 7, 1963 in Milwaukee. They moved to Omro...

Stanley Kierszh

Stanley Kierszh

Mar 22, 2008

Stanley M. Kierszh, died with his family at his side at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday, March 22, 2008. He was born in Oshkosh to the late Steven and Nettie Kierszh on March 2, 1921. He grew up in Oshkosh, and on September 15, 1945 he married Dorothy Daubert. Stanley was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish-St. Peter for...

Judith Gruszynske

Judith Gruszynske

Mar 19, 2008

Judith Alma Gruszynske, age 64, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born March 4, 1944, in Omro, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Alma (Duwe) Whitemarsh. Judie attended Omro Junction Grade School, Omro High School and graduated from University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh with a degree in teaching. Judie...

Randy Passehl

Randy Passehl

Mar 18, 2008

Randy L. Passehl, age 51, passed away March 18, 2008 at Aurora Medical Center. Randy was born in Clintonville on February 26, 1957, the son of Patricia A. Ryckman and Arlin L. Passehl. He was a beloved father, son, and brother. He will be missed. Randy is survived by his son, Thomas of Madison; mother, Patricia of Oshkosh; sisters, Robin...

Virginia Formiller

Virginia Formiller

Mar 15, 2008

Virginia E. Formiller, age 90, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at her residence. She was born May 18, 1917, the daughter of William and Anna (Steinfort) Sipple. She married Albert "Bert" Formiller on December 5, 1941 in Omro. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1971. Virginia had taught 7th & 8th grade Social Studies in Omro until her...

Eleanor Blink

Eleanor Blink

Mar 5, 2008

Eleanor F. Blink, 89, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Bethel Home. She was born on May 12, 1918 in Bridgewater, Virginia, daughter of the late Charles W. and Isadora (Campbell) Williams. Eleanor married Glen H. Blink on April 2, 1938. They remained faithfully united through his death on October 22, 1980. She is survived by...

Curtis Case

Curtis Case

Mar 4, 2008

Curtis A. Case, age 44, of Omro, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Curt was born December 4, 1963 in Oshkosh, the son of Bernard and Beverly (Kirsch) Case. He grew up in Omro and graduated from Omro High School. Curt married the former Judith A. Klein in Oshkosh on October 21, 1989. Curt loved the outdoors....

Joan Fink

Joan Fink

Mar 3, 2008

Joan J. Fink, age 72, of Eureka, died peacefully at home on Monday, March 03, 2008. She was born January 2, 1936, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Edwin and Ida (Voss) Cleveland. Joan was a person who enjoyed adventure; this was evidenced by her willingness to go anywhere on the spur of the moment. She was a homebody by heart...

Walter Streich

Walter Streich

Mar 2, 2008

View Video Tribute Walter R. "Wally" Streich, age 79 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, March 02, 2008. He was born March 26, 1928 the son of John and Louisa (Ristow) Streich. On July 3, 1948 he married Janet Winter at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Wally was a quiet man who loved to fish, hunt and...

Raymond Smith

Raymond Smith

Mar 2, 2008

Raymond H. Smith, age 93, died at home on Sunday, March 2, 2008. He was born November 4, 1914, in rural Poy Sippi, Wisconsin. He was reared there on the Fountain Valley Nursery by his parents, James Howard and Minnie (Austin) Smith. He worked on the nursery and did landscaping. Raymond served in the Merchant Marines from the spring of...

Eugene Meyer

Eugene Meyer

Mar 1, 2008

Eugene A. Meyer, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2008. He was born on October 8, 1926, the son of William and Bernice Meyer. He was a claim adjuster for State Farm Insurance and late worked at Arvin - Meritor, retiring in 1989. Eugene was an avid golfer and enjoyed eating out. Eugene is survived by...

Lillian Hackbarth

Lillian Hackbarth

Mar 1, 2008

Lillian E. Hackbarth, age 100, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Bethel Home. Lillian was born January 24, 1908 in Fond du Lac, WI., the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Nee Krenn) Woeshnik. She married Gustave Belkye in 1927 and later married Gunther Hackbarth in 1948. Lillian was a long-time employee of Dumphy Boat and retired from Mercy Medical Center...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Mar 1, 2008

Dorothy Pepple Johnson, age 88 of Oshkosh, died on March 1, 2008. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1920 in Princeton, Indiana, to Glyde (DDS) and Esta Kate (Baltzell) Pepple. Dorothy graduated from Princeton High School. She then attended Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis, Indiana. After receiving her R.N. degree, she attended George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee...

Carlene Gunning

Carlene Gunning

Feb 29, 2008

Carlene M. Gunning, 87, of Oshkosh, died Friday, February 29, 2008 at Evergreen Retirement Community - Creekview South. Carlene was born December 24, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Carlene (Shout) Woody. After her family moved north in her teens, Carlene graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to attend Oshkosh State Teachers College. On a...

Ethel Beahm

Ethel Beahm

Feb 23, 2008

Ethel A. Beahm, age 98, of Omro, died Saturday, February 23, 2008, surrounded by the love of her family at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born October 12, 1909, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Max and Katherine (Yost) Loewen. Ethel married Earl J. Beahm on June 25, 1927 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waupun. Together they purchased,...

Ken Miles

Ken Miles

Feb 23, 2008

Ken Miles passed into eternal life on Saturday, February 23 at the age of 76. He is survived by his son, Kyle (Cheryl) Miles and grandchildren Nicholas, Erica, Adena, Anthony, Keenan, Justice and Trenton. Ken lived many places throughout his life from California to New York, New Mexico to Wisconsin. He was a professional race car driver, treasure hunter, welder,...

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