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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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Diana Swenson

Diana Swenson

Feb 21, 2008

View Video Tribute Diana M. Swenson, age 70, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 25, 1937 in Illinois to Reginald and Norma (Paap) Goetschius. Diana was employed by Morgan Door Company as a receptionist, later, by Winnebago County Sheriff Department, and lastly was a receptionist for Square D Company...

Katherine Scott

Katherine Scott

Feb 17, 2008

Katherine Alice Scott passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Katherine was born in Stoughton on June 9, 1912, the daughter of John and Marie (Martinson) Nettum. Katherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James H. Scott; her parents; and her only sister, Irene Elizabeth Nettum. She is survived by her three daughters: Joan...

William Brunover

William Brunover

Feb 17, 2008

William "Bill" Brunover of Oshkosh died peacefully at 7:55 Am on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at Bethel Home. He was born July 29, 1913, the son of Alfred and Martha (Schoblaski) Brunover and lived his entire life in Oshkosh. On November 17, 1945 he married Madge Larson. He graduated from Oshkosh High School. Mr. Brunover retired from the Buckstaff Company...

George Pongratz

George Pongratz

Feb 13, 2008

George L. Pongratz, age 88, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, and has been reunited with his beloved wife, Viola. George married Viola Roseno on December 8, 1941, at SS Peter & Paul Church in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born November 18, 1919, in Auburndale, Wisconsin, the son of George and Amelia...

Edward Pierce

Edward Pierce

Feb 13, 2008

Edward John Pierce, age 40, died unexpectedly on February 8, 2009. He was born in West Allis on June 14, 1968, to Edward and Leanne (Vrana) Pierce. He attended Bay View High School. He loved playing and watching sports, especially baseball. He was fun loving and everyone who knew him enjoyed his company. He is survived by his mother, Leanne...

Erna Simon

Erna Simon

Feb 13, 2008

Erna L. Simon, age 97, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, February 13, 2008 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1910 in Perham, Minnesota to John L. and Gertrude E. (Glimm) Johnson. Erna married Darel E. Simon on September 5, 1936 in Iowa at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. Darel preceded Erna in death on December...

Gloria Miner

Gloria Miner

Feb 9, 2008

Gloria A. Miner spent much of her 85 years giving to others. She was born April 18, 1922 in Cambria and passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Her life was highlighted by a marriage to John W. Miner on November 19, 1949 which lasted until his death on May 24, 1997. They had a daughter, Barbara (Thomas) Miller of...

Paul Mottle

Paul Mottle

Feb 9, 2008

Paul J. Mottle, age 74, lifelong resident of Oshkosh, died at his residence on Saturday, February 9, 2008, completing his battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Paul was born on November 18, 1933. He was the son of Walter and Margaret Bork. He is survived by his golden retriever pal, Sammy II. Paul was a devote Catholic, attending Mass at St....

Selma Wolverton

Selma Wolverton

Feb 8, 2008

Selma L. "Sally" Wolverton, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away February 8, 2008. She was born to Carl and Anna Krumbein of Fond du Lac, on July 9, 1913. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School, and was employed by Infant Socks of Fond du Lac for 7 years. She married Melville S. Wolverton on July 19, 1939 in...

Elsie Heppner

Elsie Heppner

Feb 6, 2008

Elsie L. Heppner, age 95 of Oshkosh, formerly of Glenview, Illinois, died at Bethel Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born in Cook County, Illinois, on June 28, 1912 to Herman and Theophia (Dalg) Lauf. On July 17, 1930 she married Charles A. Heppner. They enjoyed 57 years together until his death on November 12, 1987. Elsie and...

Bernice Gabert

Bernice Gabert

Feb 6, 2008

Bernice "Ma" E. Gabert, age 92 of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. She was born in Van Dyne, Wisconsin, on August 13, 1915 to Henrich and Helena (Schmitt) Zentner. On July 6, 1935, she married Leonard F. Gabert at St. Vincent Catholic Church. Bernice was proud of her Swiss heritage that she inherited through her...

Kenneth Lemke

Kenneth Lemke

Feb 2, 2008

Kenneth F. Lemke, age 91, died on Saturday, February 2, 2008. A brief bout of pneumonia cut short his goal of reaching 100 years. Kenneth was born April 2, 1916 to Fred C. and Leona (Stroud) Lemke in a farmhouse built by his grandfather, Julius Lemke, in the Town of Washington, Wisconsin. He attended school in Clintonville and later UW-Madison....

Daniel Lain

Daniel Lain

Jan 31, 2008

Daniel John Lain, age 58, a life-long resident of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, January 31, 2008 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Oshkosh to Donald and Josephine (Johnson) Lain. Dan was employed by Rogge's Foods in Omro as a maintenance mechanic. He was previously employed by Counts Bus Company and Garvins Bus...

Ruth Starrine

Ruth Starrine

Jan 27, 2008

Ruth Marie Eichmann Starrine, age 78 of Oshkosh, died on Sunday, January 27, 2008. She was born to the late Albert and Dorthea (Kruger) Zuehlke on January 20, 1930. She married Arnold A. Eichmann on October 25, 1950. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1965. She later married Richard Starrine. Ruth was a member of First English Lutheran...

Arlene Schroeder

Arlene Schroeder

Jan 26, 2008

View Video Tribute Arlene M. Schroeder, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family surrounding her, on Saturday, January 26, 2008. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Oshkosh to Lores and Mary (Embs) Radloff. Arlene married Donald Schroeder on May 1, 1954 in Oshkosh at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arlene was employed by Doctor...

Cindy Kumbier

Cindy Kumbier

Jan 24, 2008

Cindy Lou Kumbier, age 45, died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Cindy was born July 8, 1962 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Darwin and Arlys (O'Neill) Kumbier. She grew up in Omro and was educated in the Omro School System, graduating from Omro High School. During her school years, Cindy was a very good...

Rhinold Gustavus

Rhinold Gustavus

Jan 24, 2008

Rhinold C. Gustavus, age 95, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, January 24, 2008 at his son's home in Fond du Lac. He was born on September 4, 1912 in Oshkosh to Joseph and Ada (Crittenden) Gustavus. Rhinold married Helen Heisler on January 7, 1939 in Oshkosh and she preceded him in death on August 10, 1998. Rhinold was employed by...

Kenneth Parsons

Kenneth Parsons

Jan 23, 2008

Kenneth Albert Parsons, 94, of Eureka, passed away Wednesday morning, January 23, 2008, at Juliette Manor in Berlin where he resided for 12 days. Kenneth was born at home in Eureka on August 10, 1913, the son of Albert and Ethel (Tritt) Parsons. He attended Eureka Grade School and graduated from "dear old" Omro High School in 1932. He worked...

Marjorie Ostrowski

Marjorie Ostrowski

Jan 22, 2008

Marjorie Elaine (Tomasek) Ostrowski, 66, of Omro, was granted eternal rest on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Marjorie was born April 12, 1941, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Tschurwald) Williams. She was raised in Canada with her parents owning and operating the Viking Lodge. She also attended Omro Schools and lived with her grandmother, Emma Relien. Retired, Marjorie had previously...

Nyokah Miller

Nyokah Miller

Jan 21, 2008

Nyokah "Mickie" Geneva Kloehn Miller, age 65, died January 17, 2008, at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born December 7, 1942, the daughter of James Robert and Blanche Miller. She was later adopted by Marvin Kloehn. Mickie was a great lover of antiques. She also loved to cook and bake, which she was excellent in both fields. She is survived...

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