Obituaries

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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Herman Paffenroth

Herman Paffenroth

Mar 23, 2007

Herman E. Paffenroth, age 88, of Oshkosh, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on August 10, 1918 in Oshkosh to Conrad and Katherine (Paffenroth) Paffenroth. Herman married Janet Friedrich on May 31, 1952 in Crown Pointe, Indiana. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Herm joined the Merchant Marine and sailed the Great...

Laurie Hoopman

Laurie Hoopman

Mar 20, 2007

Laurie A. Hoopman, age 48, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at her home of natural causes. She was born on July 23, 1958 in Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and Ann (Check) Kleman. Laurie married Steve Hoopman on September 10, 1988 in Oshkosh. Laurie was formerly employed by RCDD & Affiliates for over 20 years where she was the...

Kenneth Meisinger

Kenneth Meisinger

Mar 19, 2007

??Kenneth E. Meisinger Sr., age 87, of Oshkosh died on the evening of Monday, March 19, 2007 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on March 9, 1920 in Oshkosh to the late Louis and Christine (Sitter) Meisinger. Kenneth served our country in the Army during World War II. He served from March 30, 1942...

Gordon Butzlaff

Gordon Butzlaff

Mar 17, 2007

Gordon P. Butzlaff, age 82, of Oracle, Arizona, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Saturday March 17, 2007 at Odyssey Health Care in Tucson, Arizona. He was born on May 12, 1924 in the Township of Mosinee to Gustav and Anna (Jirgl) Butzlaff. Gordon married Agnes Koss on August 28, 1948 in Oshkosh. Gordon was employed in his early years by...

Margaret Dutcher

Margaret Dutcher

Mar 14, 2007

Margaret L. Dutcher, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2007 at Park View Health Center. She was born on October 18, 1921 in Oshkosh to Fred and Alta Hoernke. Margaret married Arthur J. Dutcher on April 18, 1953 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1997. Survivors include a son, Michael...

Louise Wesenberg

Louise Wesenberg

Mar 13, 2007

Louise H. Wesenberg, age 77, died at Bethel Home in Oshkosh on March 13, 2007 with her family at her side. She was born in Oshkosh to William and Wilhemena "Minnie" (Neimeyer) Behm on August 16, 1929. She was the 10th of 12 children born to the couple. She graduated in 1948 from Omro High School and then attended Mercy...

Orville Baier

Orville Baier

Mar 12, 2007

Orville C. Baier, age 86, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, March 12, 2007 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 1, 1920 in Oshkosh to Charles and Edna (Luebke) Baier. Orville married Alice Felker on November 15, 1941 in Oshkosh. Orville was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he served as Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent,...

Evangeline Greenwald

Evangeline Greenwald

Mar 6, 2007

View Video Tribute Evangeline R. "Vange" Greenwald, age 88, of Oshkosh, died on the morning of Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Bethel Home. She was born on August 3, 1918 in Oshkosh to Erving R. and Eva (Edwards) Lemke. Evangeline met Earl Knaak and they were married on April 2, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1979. Some time...

Joan Stiff

Joan Stiff

Mar 4, 2007

Joan B. Stiff, age 74, of Oshkosh, died on March 4, 2007 at her home. She was born on July 27, 1932 in North Fond du Lac to Peter and Erna (Schaefer) Bedessem. Joan married Norman "Stormin" Stiff on October 6, 1956 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Norman preceded Joan in death on July 13, 1999. Joan was...

Bonniemae Krueger

Bonniemae Krueger

Mar 3, 2007

Bonniemae Krueger, age 79, of Redgranite, passed away peacefully at Juliette Manor in Berlin on Saturday, March 03, 2007. She was born May 2, 1927, the daughter of Erich and Lucille (Juedes) Bittner. Bonniemae and her late husband, Arthur, had farmed in Waushara County for a number of years. She later worked at Lake States Footwear in Berlin. Bonniemae will...

Viola Ryf

Viola Ryf

Feb 28, 2007

Viola M. Ryf, age 94 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, February 28, 2007 at Park View Health Center-Pleasant Acres. She was born on April 10, 1912 in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Warnke) Baier. Viola married Alfred H. Ryf on July 11, 1942 and together they enjoyed 64 years of wonderful memories. Viola...

Lyle Roe

Lyle Roe

Feb 24, 2007

Lyle E. Roe, age 94 of Oshkosh, died Saturday evening, February 24, 2007 at Bethel Home. He was born on September 6, 1912 in Oshkosh to John and Elizabeth (Van Bussum) Roe. Lyle married Lora Kluge on March 10, 1935 and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1986. He later married Evelyn Buck on June 20, 1987 and...

Lewis Kuhnz

Lewis Kuhnz

Feb 22, 2007

Lewis A. Kuhnz, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, February 22, 2007 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on a farm in New Lisbon, Wisconsin on May 5, 1924 to Arthur and Bessie (Lewis) Kuhnz. Lewis married Betty Lou Seivers on December 14, 1944 in Oshkosh and she preceded him in death on April 18, 1994. Lewis enlisted...

Amber Schraa

Amber Schraa

Feb 16, 2007

Amber J. Schraa died peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, February 16, 2007. She was born in Oshkosh on May 2, 1915 to Rees and Jennie (Thomas) Williams. Her marriage to William N. Schraa was held at St. Peter Catholic Church on February 27, 1935. He preceded her in death on September 5, 1995. Fond memories will be cherished...

Regina Northam

Regina Northam

Feb 16, 2007

Regina J. "Jean" Northam, age 87, of Oshkosh, died at her residence on Friday, February 17, 2007. She was born to the late Theodore J. and Julia M. (Dombeck) Hallman on September 7, 1919 in Berlin, Wisconsin. Regina met Clarence Northam and they were married on July 1, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Clarence preceded her in death on June 6,...

Milo Schmidt

Milo Schmidt

Feb 15, 2007

Milo D. "Buzz" Schmidt, age 70, of Oshkosh, died at his residence with his wife at his side on Thursday, February 15, 2007. He was born to the late Clarence and Viola (Zentner) Schmidt on April 30, 1936 in Oshkosh. Milo served in the U.S. Navy and shortly before he was discharged, he met Deanna J. Culver of North Fond...

Donald Volkman

Donald Volkman

Feb 12, 2007

Donald Volkman, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Monday afternoon, February 12, 2007 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1922 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Frank and Mable (TeBrake) Volkman. Don married Geraldine "Gerry" Clough on April 10, 1942 in Junction City, Kansas and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2005. Don served in the U.S. Army...

Iva Britton

Iva Britton

Feb 8, 2007

View Video Tribute Iva Britton, age 101, passed away peacefully at her home in Oshkosh with her family at her side on Thursday, February 8, 2007. She was born on December 5, 1905 in Mederville, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edna and Charles Meder. Iva graduated from high school in Elkader, Iowa, attended Grinnel College and Business College in...

Lois Magnuson

Lois Magnuson

Feb 7, 2007

Lois J. "Gabby" Magnuson (Nee Pinno), 62, of Oshkosh, formerly of Omro, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on October 22, 1944 to Paul and Esther (Schwartz) Pinno. On December 20, 1969, she married Edward "Larry" Magnuson in Cook County, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2000. Lois was...

Richard Kallas

Richard Kallas

Feb 5, 2007

Richard R. "Ernie" Kallas, age 66, of Waukau, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center from pancreatic cancer. He was born on September 11, 1940 to Ralph and Lucille (Hess) Kallas. He graduated from Omro High School in 1958 and spent most of his life on road construction. He retired from Vinton Construction Company in 2000 and was...

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