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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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Helen Jepsen

Helen Jepsen

Jul 9, 2023

Helen Ann Jepsen passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the age of 85 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Helen was born in 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and her parents, Anne and Sylvester Kurek, preceded her in death. Helen grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and graduated...

John Elert

John Elert

Jun 28, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of John Steve Elert of Oshkosh. He died at the age of 79 on June 28, 2023. John went by his middle name Steve. He was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on April 21, 1944. Steve was adopted by Donald and Elizabeth Elert. Steve grew up in Madison, Wisconsin with his two sisters, Maggie...

Charmaine Monroe

Charmaine Monroe

Jun 26, 2023

Charmaine Pofahl Monroe, 94, passed away on June 26, 2023. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, during a snowstorm to Bernice and George Ratchman, Charmaine lived a full life and passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side. She is survived by her children, Gloria (Eric) Pofahl-Pangman, Sally Pofahl, Pat (Jeff) Issac, and James (Sue) Monroe;...

Irna Kromm

Irna Kromm

Jun 25, 2023

Irna Kromm, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2023, at Bethel Home. She was born on November 8, 1928, at the family farm near Embarrass, Wisconsin. She was a daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Harke) Gehrt in a family of 12 children. She met her belovable husband, Peter Kromm, through her brother. Pete and Irna...

Kathy Mittelsteadt

Kathy Mittelsteadt

Jun 17, 2023

Kathy M. Mittelsteadt, 68, passed away on June 17, 2023, in Oshkosh, WI with her family by her side. She was born in Oshkosh, WI, on July 9, 1954, to Arden and Lila (Hansen) Nelson. Kathy married Thomas Mittelsteadt on August 5, 2000, and they shared 22 years of marriage together. Kathy loved spending time with her family, playing board...

Ralph Klemz

Ralph Klemz

Jun 17, 2023

Ralph A. Klemz, 95, was called home to Heaven on June 17, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh, WI, on May 1, 1928 to the late Harold and Esther (Helm) Klemz. On August 7, 1953, he married Donna Beaudreaux, they divorced. He married Sharon Mielke on November 12, 1983. Sharon passed away on August 7, 2007. Ralph was a proud...

Susan Balza

Susan Balza

Jun 12, 2023

Susan Balza, age 83, died June 12, 2023, from complications due to dementia at Omro Care Center in Omro, WI. She was born on February 1, 1940, in Kenosha, WI to Margaret (McLauren) and Stanley Baker. She married her high school sweetheart, James J. Balza, on September 26, 1959, in Kenosha, WI. They moved to Winneconne, WI in 1969 and...

Dorothy Voss

Dorothy Voss

Jun 11, 2023

Dorothy Alice Voss, 88, went to join our Lord on June 11, 2023. She was born on November 17, 1934, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to parents, Herbert and Emma Meyer. She married the love of her life, Lyle, on September 6, 1958, in Faith Lutheran Church in Oshkosh and they shared 65 years together. She was affectionately known as "Matka", "Grammy"...

Kathy Romero

Kathy Romero

Jun 9, 2023

Kathy Ann Romero "Duffy" age 77, went to Heaven's Garden on the morning of June 9, 2023 with her husband by her side, after a long fight with cancer. Kathy was born March 21, 1946, to the late Beryl and Kenneth Nichols in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She graduated from Waupaca High school and went on to work 22 years at King...

Marilyn Giddings

Marilyn Giddings

Jun 8, 2023

Marilyn Giddings was born August 17, 1932, in Waupun to Maurice and Esther (Miller) McElroy. She passed on June 8, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1950, followed by the Constance Beauty School in Oshkosh, and worked for Grace Leader Beauty Shop at the Athens Hotel and Wright Beauty Salon. Marilyn married John H. Giddings...

Glen Hartman

Glen Hartman

Jun 8, 2023

Glen L. Hartman, 87, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born Wisconsin on July 13, 1935 to Tilly (Youngwirth) and George Hartman. Glen was a member of Philadelphia Church of God and loved all his members and friends there. He also loved to go golfing. I am so grateful to have had a grandpa like you in my...

Joanne Worchel

Joanne Worchel

Jun 6, 2023

Joanne M. (O'Keefe) Worchel, 83, exited her earthly body and entered heaven on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born September 23, 1939, to Iola (Malnory) and Patrick O'Keefe, in Winchester WI. In the early 1970's Joanne trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was born again into the family of God. Joanne graduated from Omro High...

Melda Schroeder

Melda Schroeder

Jun 3, 2023

Melda Hertha Anna (Pockat) Schroeder, age 95 of Oshkosh, Wisconsin died peacefully at home, Saturday June 3, 2023, with her daughter and son at her side. Melda was born on June 21, 1927, in the town of Grant, Shawano County, Wisconsin to Benjamin and Martha (Buss) Pockat, she attended Valley View Community school where she met her future husband, Raymond...

Paul Cook

Paul Cook

Jun 2, 2023

Paul W. Cook passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Myers, FL on Fri June 2, 2023. He was fortunate to have his family by his side the week of his passing. Paul was born in Oshkosh, WI on Sept. 8, 1955. The son of Russell and Selma (Koch) Cook. Paul's whole life was devoted to the family business,...

Lisa Breezee

Lisa Breezee

May 23, 2023

Lisa Marie Breezee, 62, of Omro, WI, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2023. Lisa Marie Hoppe, was born on October 21 1960 in Oshkosh WI. In early childhood, her family moved briefly to Montana before settling back into the Winneconne area where Lisa remained into her adult life. Lisa graduated from Winneconne High School in 1979 and she was...

Russell Gross

Russell Gross

May 23, 2023

Russell Edward Gross, 70, of Oshkosh, was born on November 15, 1952. He passed from this world after a short battle with cancer, with family by his side on May 23, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Russ loved Stephen King books, music, woodworking projects, and watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren do what they love. Russ...

Richard Maynard

Richard Maynard

May 22, 2023

Richard Maynard Sr., 79, passed away at home on May 22, 2023. He was born in Wisconsin on August 15, 1943 to Roy and Virginia Maynard. He was a loving son, husband, father, and friend. Richard enjoyed fishing, going to the firing range, camping, boating, fast cars, and spending time with his family. His theory was if it isn't broken,...

Carol Olmsted

Carol Olmsted

May 20, 2023

Carol Ann (Wrage) Olmsted was born on June 12,1942 to Grace E. (McAssey) and Nicholas H. Wrage; along with her twin brother Gerald "Jerry". They grew up in the Town of Algoma, Oshkosh, WI., where their Dad built a Montgomery Ward kit house on the Wrage family farm. She attended Boyd Elementary, South Park, and graduated in 1960 from Oshkosh...

Todd Dowland

Todd Dowland

May 20, 2023

Todd D. Dowland passed away at home on Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1948. He graduated from Lomira High School in 1966. Todd served in the United States Navy. On February 14, 1970 he married Diane DeMets. He worked 35 years for Badger Mill Supply in Oshkosh Wisconsin and retired in 2013. Todd loved to...

Christine Farvour

Christine Farvour

May 14, 2023

Christine F. Farvour, age 74, passed away in Omro on May 14, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on August 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Robert and Arleen (Diedrich) Pechman. She was a trust accountant at an Oshkosh bank for many years. Christine enjoyed spending time with her family and crafting (especially cross-stitch). With her cousin Susan Christian...

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