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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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Dorothy Wade

Dorothy Wade

Aug 9, 2023

Dorothy "Dotty" (Jungwirth) Wade, 77, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at Country Villa in Omro after a courageous battle with Parkinson's with her family at her side. She was born September 8, 1945 to the late Joseph and Zona (Sweet) Jungwirth. Dotty attended Omro high school where she was a cheerleader and played oboe in the band. She...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Aug 9, 2023

John Kevin Johnson, age 65, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on March 22, 1958, to parents, James Kenneth and Dorothy (Taylor) Johnson Sr. in Wisconsin. He enjoyed listening to music of all types. John was an avid fan of Star Wars and sword play. He will be remembered as an all-around "Happy Guy,"...

Charles Kleveno

Charles Kleveno

Jul 31, 2023

Charles W. Kleveno, 39, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1983 in Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School, and went on to receive an associate's degree in computer science from Fox Valley Tech. Charles was a reserved man who enjoyed computer programming, and building computers, and managed his own business dealing in...

Florence Dickey

Florence Dickey

Jul 27, 2023

Florence "Liz" E. Dickey, age 95, went home to our Loving Savior on July 27, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1927, to Fred and Marie (Minnig) Gafner in Wisconsin. On December 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gilbert Dickey, in Yuma, Arizona. She was a long-time member of First English Lutheran Church, assisted with the...

Arlette Smith

Arlette Smith

Jul 24, 2023

Arlette M. Smith (Young) of Oshkosh, WI was born to eternal life July 24, 2023, at the age of 85. Arlette was born June 21, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI. Arlette grew up in Milwaukee with 3 sisters and a brother. As a young girl, she met the late Curtis R. Smith, whom she married on September 25, 1953. They were...

Katherine Ohlsson

Katherine Ohlsson

Jul 18, 2023

Katherine K. Ohlsson, passed away unexpectedly in Oshkosh, WI on July 18, 2023. She was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin on February 23, 1957, to Mabel (Janke) and Joseph Ohlsson. Kathy was a very strong-minded person and had a strong will, and she loved to do crafts. She was loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived...

Ralph Pieper

Ralph Pieper

Jul 17, 2023

Ralph Raymond Pieper, 95, passed away on July 17, 2023, in Wisconsin. He was born on November 25, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI, to Mary (Schutkowski) and Walter Przepiora. He was very proud of his Polish heritage. Ralph was known as a "social bug," to all who knew him. His personality was bright and contagious. Ralph proudly served in the U.S....

Marvin Thielke

Marvin Thielke

Jul 15, 2023

Marvin A. Thielke, 79, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1943 in New London, Wisconsin to Frank William Thielke and Violet A. (Weber) Thielke. Marvin worked at Jet car wash, Skid and Pallet Services in Menasha, and Milltown Paper which he retired from. He enjoyed going to the Casino and playing Bingo with Carol...

Alice Grunske

Alice Grunske

Jul 13, 2023

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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...

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