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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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Wilbur Westphal

Wilbur Westphal

Sep 2, 2007

Wilbur R. "Willy" Westphal, age 84, of Appleton, died Sunday morning September 2, 2007. He was born on March 28, 1923 in Oshkosh to Fredrick and Wilhelmina (Hedtke) Westphal. Willy married Mary Ann Matte on June 25, 1949 in Oshkosh. Willy was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Neenah Plant, as a trimmer operator until his retirement in January of 1986. He...

Gerald Neumueller

Gerald Neumueller

Sep 1, 2007

Gerald Leon "Jerry" Neumueller, age 77, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center due to complications involving prostate cancer. He was born in Oshkosh to Louis and Elizabeth (Messing) Neumueller on August 31, 1930. He married Patricia Flanagan in the spring of 1957 in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death. Jerry then married Dolores Ann "Dolly"...

Henry Lautenschlager

Henry Lautenschlager

Aug 31, 2007

View Video Tribute Henry E. "Wimp" Lautenschlager, age 89 of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home on Friday, August 31, 2007. He was born in Oshkosh to Henry and Anna (Diehl) Lautenschlager on April 1, 1918. On January 18, 1946 he married Eleanor Ann Raddatz. In January of 1996 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After 59 years together Eleanor died...

James Unger

James Unger

Aug 22, 2007

James William Unger died Wednesday evening, August 22, 2007 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born in Marshfield on April 1, 1921, to Adolf W. and Ethel L. (Smith) Unger. On August 1, 1948 he married Dorothy Kalbus. James graduated from Neillsville High School. He received a Bachelors of Science in 1942 from Wisconsin State College in Stevens Point....

Robert Merkley

Robert Merkley

Aug 22, 2007

Robert E. Merkley, age 90, passed away August 22, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1917 in the Town of Vinland to Agnes K and Robert R. Merkley. Robert married Virginia Ann Sager on November 28, 1946. They lived in the Town of Clayton for 45 years, where he was a dairy farmer. They moved to...

William Gruse

William Gruse

Aug 20, 2007

View Video Tribute William P. "Bud" Gruse, age 92, passed gently at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, August 20, 2007. Bud was born in Oshkosh on May 28, 1915, to Roman M. and Anna J. (Steinfeldt) Gruse. He grew up in Oshkosh. When he was 18 he joined the Wisconsin National Guard, and later served in the Army Air Corp...

Harvey Rates

Harvey Rates

Aug 18, 2007

Harvey L. Rates, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2007. He was born on January 18, 1916 in Oshkosh to Louis and Martha (Wruck) Rates. Harvey married Margaret Stadler in August of 1948 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 2002. Harvey was a machinist in the marine division of Universal Motors for many years...

Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran

Aug 18, 2007

Barbara Ann Karoline Corcoran, age 73, was called to her eternal home, August 18th in the loving presence of her family, after a brief battle with a brain tumor. Born on January 11, 1934 to Robert and Emma Strenger, Barbara grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, then married and moved to Oshkosh in 1967. Carrying on the tradition of her love...

Heidi Seaman

Heidi Seaman

Aug 14, 2007

Heidi A. Seaman (Hatopp), age 50, of rural Oshkosh, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Heidi was born on May 19, 1957 in Menomonee, WI the daughter of Hans and Barbara (Pike) Hatopp. She was educated in the Alpena, MI School System and also attended Alpena Community College, Michigan State University and then attended and graduated from...

Sharon Klemz

Sharon Klemz

Aug 8, 2007

View Video Tribute Sharon A. (Mielke) Klemz, age 63, of Oshkosh, passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. She was born on September 28, 1943 in Clintonville, a daughter of the late William and Lillian (Hickman) Mielke. Ralph Klemz took her hand in marriage on November 12, 1983. He...

Roger Wangelin

Roger Wangelin

Aug 7, 2007

View Video Tribute Roger E. Wangelin, age 79 of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 after a long battle with congestive heart failure, at Bethel Home. He was born on December 20, 1927 to Alfred and Clara (Kleinschmidt) Wangelin. He grew up and lived his whole life in Oshkosh. He married Eleanor Wegner in 1955. They were married for 50...

Isaiah Dittmer-Cole

Isaiah Dittmer-Cole

Aug 5, 2007

Isaiah Angelo Brandon Jeremiah Dittmer Cole, died on August 5, 2007 ending a life that had not even begun. There is a lot of love for this child that was never met. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Cole; father, Nathan Dittmer; siblings: Sasha Marie Cole, Antjaun Cole, and Antwan Cole; grandmothers: Virginia Links, Gwen Godard, and Sharon Cole;...

Ralph Bohlssen

Ralph Bohlssen

Aug 1, 2007

Ralph C. Bohlssen age 88 of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. He was born to Christian and Edna (Fluor) Bohlssen on April 29, 1919. On August 19, 1950 Ralph married Esther M. Sieloff. They enjoyed nearly 57 years together. Ralph was a gentle and caring family man who had a great sense of...

Viola Singstock

Viola Singstock

Jul 31, 2007

View Video Tribute Viola Rufine Singstock, known to all as "Vi," passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. Born in Oshkosh on a cold February 3rd, 1910, she graced our city for 97 wonderful happy years. Her parents were John and Theresa (Kliese) Gerdener. Arnold "Arnie" W. Singstock won her heart and they were married on...

Gregory Deimer

Gregory Deimer

Jul 30, 2007

Gregory "Gregg" Joseph Deimer age 32, of Omro, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday morning, July 25, 2007 after losing a courageous battle to cancer. Gregg was born on February 8, 1975 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Gary and Beverly (Steinberg) Deimer. He graduated with a BFA from Iowa State University...

Lawrence Pasquini

Lawrence Pasquini

Jul 29, 2007

View Video Tribute Lawrence John Robert Pasquini, age 60, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 23, 1947 in Jersey City, NJ. Larry was the son of Lillian Pasquini and the late Lawrence J. Pasquini. He married Dian Thompson of Rockford, IL on June 19, 1971 at St. Augustine...

John Fischer

John Fischer

Jul 27, 2007

John J. Fischer, age 73, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, died Friday morning, July 27, 2007 at Legacy Waukesha Springs Nursing Home. He was born on August 23, 1933 in Clintonville, Wisconsin to Roy and Madeline (Campbell) Fischer. He served with the U.S. Army 101st Airborne during the Korean War. Survivors include a brother: Robert (Betty) Fischer of Oshkosh; a sister: Pat...

Sue Schoenwetter

Sue Schoenwetter

Jul 26, 2007

Sue E. Schoenwetter was called home on Thursday, July 26, 2007. She was born in Sterling, Illinois, on July 25, 1918, a daughter of Emil and Hazel (Presbrey) Viering. Sue attended Monmouth College and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She joined Robert Schoenwetter in holy matrimony on December 2, 1944. Sue was a...

Normond Campbell

Normond Campbell

Jul 25, 2007

Normond L. Campbell, age 84, of Waukau, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. He was born on April 1, 1923 in Lynxville, WI the son of Frederick and Josie (Tichenor) Campbell. Norm was a graduate of Sparta High School and was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. He married Mary...

Edward Rudoy

Edward Rudoy

Jul 25, 2007

Edward H. Rudoy passed away at the age of 96 on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at his home in Hollywood, Florida. He was the son of Harry and Bessie Rudoy of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Ida, Gertrude, and Lillian; and his wife Belle. He is survived by his sister Mary Lernor;...

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