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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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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...

Kathleen Minckler

Kathleen Minckler

Jan 21, 2008

Kathleen M. Minckler "Kathy", age 49, of Omro, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born in Oshkosh on February 11, 1958, the daughter of Alan & Iris Budtke Beulen. Kathy was educated in the Omro School System and was a graduate of Omro High School. She had worked at Rogge's and Speed Queen....

Alice Parsons

Alice Parsons

Jan 19, 2008

Alice Rose Parsons, age 86, of Eureka, passed away, Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Juliette Manor in Berlin where she resided for eleven days. Alice was the first of seven children born to Peter and Hilda (Salchenberger) King on January 27, 1921 in Cazenovia, WI. She grew up on the family farm, attended Cazenovia Grade School and graduated from Cazenovia...

Richard Truckey

Richard Truckey

Jan 15, 2008

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 10 to 11:00 A.M. Richard "Rick" Truckey, age 62 of Oshkosh, formerly of Green Bay and Oconto, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. He was born on November 13, 1945 to the late Isadore and Mary (Seipold) Truckey. He married Julie Rentmeester on May 22, 1993. Rick was generous, friendly, and cared for others needs...

Henry Verbeke

Henry Verbeke

Jan 12, 2008

Henry J "Hank" Verbeke passed away on November 29, 2007 at Aurora Medical Center. Hank was born on August 12, 1917, the son of Alois and Flavia Verbeke in Lake Forest, IL. He married Lucille Johnson in Lake Forest on April 17, 1943. Hank and Lucille would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this April, 2008. Hank attended Lake Forest...

Anna Peterson

Anna Peterson

Jan 1, 2008

Anna Marie Peterson, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away January 1, 2008 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Anna was born on April 26, 1920, daughter of Stephen and Eva (Bolik) Rajnicek. She married Lee Peterson in Milwaukee on May 16, 1942. Survivors include her children Susan and Tom Werblow of Oshkosh, and Nels and Bonita Peterson of Milwaukee. She is further...

Karl Kluck

Karl Kluck

Jan 1, 2008

Karl A. Kluck, age 67, formerly of Milwaukee, died January 1, 2008 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 13, 1940 in Stevens Point, WI, the son of Harry J. and Esther (Meronk) Kluck. Karl had worked as a Milwaukee Fire Fighter, a home roofer, and then later worked at Aud-Mar Supper Club in Muskego until 2006....

Marion Hough

Marion Hough

Dec 31, 2007

Marion E. Hough, age 93, of Boise, Idaho, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at Willow Park Assisted Living in Boise, Idaho. She was born on November 29, 1914 in Oshkosh to James and Hallie McCallan. Marion graduated from Oshkosh Teachers College with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught multiple elementary grades in Marinette, Wisconsin; Lawton,...

Robert Eichmann

Robert Eichmann

Dec 25, 2007

Robert Eichmann, age 87, of Wild Rose died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born March 26, 1920, in Oshkosh, the son of John Eichmann and Ida Klaska Eichmann. Robert enjoyed ice fishing, ice boating, playing checkers and dancing to polka and country music. He especially loved to drive Model T's. Robert was employed at Diamond...

Marvin Koplitz

Marvin Koplitz

Dec 18, 2007

Marvin Eldor Koplitz, age 78, died Tuesday morning, December 18, 2007. He was born July 19, 1929 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Eldor and Esther (Diestler) Koplitz. On September 4, 1952 he married Dorothy Maliske. He went to school in Oshkosh and farmed in the town of Utica (Picket Area) for many years before moving to Oshkosh. He...

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