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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Robert Challoner

Robert Challoner

Feb 5, 2007

Dr. Robert "Bob" Challoner, age 80, of Oshkosh, died suddenly at home on Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2007. Bob was born on October 26, 1926, on the family farm in Omro, the son of Ira and Esther (Craig) Challoner. He was educated in the Omro School System and was a 1944 graduate of Omro High School. Bob graduated from Iowa...

Elaine Hotchkiss

Elaine Hotchkiss

Jan 29, 2007

View Video Tribute Elaine M. Hotchkiss, age 77, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, died Monday evening, January 29, 2007 of natural causes at Theda Clark Medical Center, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She was born on December 25, 1929 to Henry and Hilda (Luebke) Hanneman. Elaine married Fred Hotchkiss on February 9, 1952. Elaine was a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, located...

Darryl Enli

Darryl Enli

Jan 24, 2007

Darryl Irwin Enli, born July 4, 1942, to Irwin and Bobbe Enli, went peacefully to be with the Lord, early Sunday morning, January 21, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Darryl currently resided in Oshkosh, but was a long-term resident & active member of the Omro community. He graduated from Omro High School in 1960, attended UW-Oshkosh & was President...

James Miracle

James Miracle

Jan 23, 2007

James H. Miracle, age 64, of Butler, Wisconsin, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, January 23, 2007 at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care in Wauwatosa. He was born on September 3, 1942 in Oshkosh to William H. and Rose A. (Rhyner) Miracle. James was employed as a dock man for Foreway Express Trucking Company for 30 years before retiring in...

Isabelle Audiss

Isabelle Audiss

Jan 23, 2007

Isabelle M. Audiss, age 89 of Oshkosh, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. She was born on July 7, 1917 in Berlin, the daughter of the late Walter and Antoinette (Kohler) Ziege. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and Oshkosh Business College. On August 11, 1945 she married Richard Macke Audiss who precede her in death on April...

Candice Davis

Candice Davis

Jan 20, 2007

Candice M. Davis, age 21, of Omro, died Saturday, January 20, 2007. She was born on November 27, 1985 in Berlin, Wisconsin the daughter of Kip and Julie Tanner Davis. She was educated in the Omro School System. Candice had many talents and passions in life. She loved spending time with people, animals and being outdoors. Her love and zest...

Alvin Harrison

Alvin Harrison

Jan 20, 2007

Alvin "Al" B. Harrison, age 90, of Oshkosh, died on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Bethel Home. He was born on March 8, 1916 to the late Benjamin and Clara (Eckstein) Harrison in the Town of Neenah. Alvin married Amelia Schmick on March 13, 1937 in Pickett. Amelia preceded him in death on February 27, 2004. Alvin was a member...

Lawrence Kubasta

Lawrence Kubasta

Jan 19, 2007

Lawrence L. Kubasta, age 82, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2007. He was born on April 24, 1924 to Louis J. and Ann Endrick Kubasta in Oshkosh. He married Jeanette Beck on May 27, 1950 in Omro. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2006. Lawrence was a doting husband who lovingly cared for and...

Gloria Kortbein

Gloria Kortbein

Jan 14, 2007

Gloria L. Kortbein, age 73, of Omro, died peacefully at home on January 11, 2008. Gloria was born December 28, 1934, the daughter of James and Josephine Angle. She had worked as a cook at Omro Care Center for over 20 years. Gloria had a keen sense of family and was always interested in hearing what they were doing. Some...

George Faust

George Faust

Jan 8, 2007

After a long, happy and productive life, George P. Faust, died peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2007 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 31, 1914 in Oshkosh to George W. and Bertha (Last) Faust, being a life-long resident of Oshkosh. George married Henrietta Pommerening in 1941, and shortly afterward was called to serve in the...

Karla Schloerb

Karla Schloerb

Jan 5, 2007

Karla Adeline Schloerb, age 91 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Friday, January 5, 2007. She was born to Theodore and Ada Anna Theresa (Bishop) Schloerb on September 28, 1915. Karla was a sweet, caring, determined, independent woman. She was an active member of First Congregational Church being involved in many organizations. She was a member of the...

Paul Kresal

Paul Kresal

Jan 5, 2007

Paul S. Kresal "Coily", age 53, of Waukau, died peacefully at his home on January 2, 2007. He was born April 10, 1953 in Oshkosh, the son of Paul and Rosemary (Bartow) Kresal. He was educated in the Omro School System and was a 1971 Graduate of Omro High School. Coily was a person with many passions. He enjoyed vegetable...

Melanie Hoeft

Melanie Hoeft

Jan 4, 2007

Melanie S. Hoeft, age 29, of Omro, died peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2007. She was born October 3, 1977 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Edwin and LeeAnne (Leinweber) Christenson. Melanie attended Omro High School, Oshkosh West High School and Fox Valley Tech. She was an enthusiastic cat lover and avid music lover who enjoyed concerts and the band "The...

Alizay Koepf

Alizay Koepf

Jan 3, 2007

Alizay "ZaZa" Acacia Koepf, age 2 1/2, was born on June 14, 2004 and was lifted by angels on January 3, 2007. ZaZa was a very energetic, smiley, little girl who put a sparkle of joy in everybody's life that she knew or saw. She was a fan of sitting in front of the T.V. watching Sponge Bob and eating...

Russell Much

Russell Much

Jan 2, 2007

Russell F. Much, age 81, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on March 17, 1925 in Oshkosh to Fred and Lillian (Krause) Much. Russell married Elda Sang in 1942 and she preceded him in death. Russell was employed by Leach Company as a machinist before his retirement. He was a member...

Estella Niemuth

Estella Niemuth

Dec 31, 2006

Estella V. Niemuth, age 84, of Mukilteo, Washington and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 31, 2006. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Everett, Pennsylvania to Howard and Minnie (Pittman) Pennell. Estella graduated from Everett High School in 1940. On September 12, 1947 Estella married John Niemuth in Oshkosh. She enjoyed working in...

Russell Merrill

Russell Merrill

Dec 30, 2006

View Video Tribute Russell E. Merrill, born April 3, 1927, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, December 30, 2006, at the age of 79. He was born in Oshkosh to Erwin C. and Ella (Metko) Merrill. He married Janet L. Ising on August 25, 1951. Russell was a loving husband and father. He was very devoted to his family...

Marvin Steiner

Marvin Steiner

Dec 27, 2006

Marvin John Edward Steiner, age 87, died at Centennial Inn on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born on April 2, 1919 to Roman and Viola (Barthels) Steiner. In 1940 he married Eileen E. Newton at the home of Reverend Hoyer in Winneconne. Marvin was a strong willed, agreeable, listener who loved hunting and fishing. During World War II he...

Irv Voyer

Irv Voyer

Dec 26, 2006

View Video Tribute Irving L. "Irv" Voyer passed away on December 26, 2006, at the age of 76. Irv was born in Wakefield, Michigan on July 20, 1930. He married Kathleen McKinney in 1957 who predeceased him. Irv attended the University of Michigan for one year and then went on to graduate at the Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1953....

Kenneth Reinke

Kenneth Reinke

Dec 26, 2006

View Video Tribute Kenneth C. Reinke, age 57, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. He was born on March 7, 1949 to Chester and Cornelia (Barttelt) Reinke in Oshkosh. Kenneth married Ann Zarling on September 9, 1978 in Oshkosh. Kenneth was an outdoorsman. He loved to go camping and was an avid fisherman and...

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