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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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Leslie Stone

Leslie Stone

Nov 7, 2006

Dr. Leslie H. Stone, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, November 7, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on January 19, 1921 to Reverend Edward and Katheryn (Post) Stone in Eleva, Wisconsin. Leslie served his country from 1942 to 1945 during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Leslie met Marian Wearing and they were married by...

Erma Giacoletto

Erma Giacoletto

Nov 6, 2006

Erma Giacoletto, age 90, of Oshkosh, died peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2006 at Evergreen Nursing Home. She was born to Cesar and Elizabeth (Regalene) Velio on December 16, 1915 in Milwaukee. In 1937 she married Paul Giacoletto in Milwaukee. Erma was a very loving lady. She was a foster parent for Holy Family Adoption for many years....

Lois Williams

Lois Williams

Oct 31, 2006

Lois Arlene Williams, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Garland Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she had resided for four months. She was born September 10, 1917 in the Town of Nekimi, WI daughter of Gilbert and Esther Jones. She married W. Gomer (Ike) Williams on June 3, 1941 in...

Maria Rioja

Maria Rioja

Oct 31, 2006

Maria Elena Rioja, age 87, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, October 31, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on July 30, 1919 in Pacasmayo, Peru, to Flavio and Maria (Blasa) Nomberto. Maria married Cesar Rioja on May 2, 1940 in Pacasmayo, Peru and he preceded her in death in 1999. Maria Elena was a very sweet and charming...

Alice Becker

Alice Becker

Oct 30, 2006

Sister Alice Ann Becker, age 73, of Kaukauna, peacefully returned home on Monday, October 30, 2006. She was born January 6, 1933, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of August and LaVerne (Martin) Becker. Sister Alice was a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc, WI, and later transferred to A New Genesis Community in the 1980's. During...

Edwin Holmes

Edwin Holmes

Oct 30, 2006

Edwin E. "Bud" Holmes, age 71, died early Friday morning, October 27, 2006 at Ainsworth Hall Nursing Facility at King, WI after a long battle with Cancer. He was born March 25, 1935 in Merino, Colorado, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Sevenson) Holmes. Bud was united in marriage to Geraldine "Gerry" (Nee Layle) on December 5, 1964 in Milwaukee,...

Jerry Schultz

Jerry Schultz

Oct 29, 2006

"Jerry" Geraldine J. Schultz, age 79 died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2006 surrounded by her grandchildren. She was born in the Town of Nekimi on January 18, 1927 to Earl and Sadie (Zentner) German. She married Raymond O. Schultz on July 29th 1944, and they celebrated 50 years together until his death in 1994. Jerry was known...

Connie Penkivech

Connie Penkivech

Oct 27, 2006

View Video Tribute Connie K. Penkivech, age 61, died on Friday, October 27, 2006 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on August 15, 1945 to Lowell and Alice (Eder) McMullen in Independence, Kansas. She married Theodore Penkivech on October 29, 1961 in Iron River, Michigan. They shared their life throughout Wisconsin, living in Milwaukee and Oshkosh. Connie enjoyed life. She...

Bettie Graper

Bettie Graper

Oct 27, 2006

View Video Tribute Bettie M. Graper, age 81, of Oshkosh, died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Friday, October 27, 2006. She was born on October 7, 1925 to William and Marie (Kuschel) Graper in the Town of Mattison, Wisconsin. Bettie worked for Wisconsin Belle Company for many years. Survivors include one sister: Ruth Graper; one sister-in-law:...

Helen Frank

Helen Frank

Oct 20, 2006

Helen E. Frank, age 94, of Oshkosh, died Friday afternoon, October 20, 2006 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on March 10, 1912 in Buffalo, South Dakota to Charles and Clara (Taylor) Parks. Helen's parents were homesteaders from Wisconsin who returned to Wisconsin after four years in South Dakota. Helen was raised in Iola, Wisconsin and after high...

Herbert Kirk

Herbert Kirk

Oct 19, 2006

Herbert E. Kirk, 76, passed into eternal life October 13, 2006 due to complication from surgery to repair an aneurysm. He was born February 28, 1930 to Carl and Elizabeth Kirk. Herb lived on his family farm all 76 of these years, taking it over from his father. He was a steadfast Christian with his love and trust in Jesus...

Lyle Coats

Lyle Coats

Oct 18, 2006

Lyle H. Coats, age 84, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 14, 1922, in the town of Rushford to the late William and Eunice (Cundy) Coats. He attended school in Omro until his father's untimely death, at which time he took over the responsibilities of...

Amber Gray

Amber Gray

Oct 15, 2006

Amber S. Gray, age 58, of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon, October 15, 2006 at Park View Health Center. She was born on July 30, 1948 in Oshkosh to Herbert and Arlene (Owens) Peters. Amber was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was employed as an accountant for Medalist Industry for 22 years and was later employed by Aurora Health...

Zachary Heidl

Zachary Heidl

Oct 14, 2006

Our angel, Zachary Gabriel Heidl, was sent to heaven on October 14, 2006. A son of James Paul and Melissa Lynn (Morrison) Heidl; brother to Meghan, Emily, Harrison, and Samuel; grandson, nephew, and cousin to many. Dreams of his future will be missed by all. May he be with Jesus until we reunite. Private family services were held. Seefeld Funeral...

Geraldine Wagner

Geraldine Wagner

Oct 13, 2006

Geraldine Mae Wagner, age 78, of Omro, passed away Friday, October 13, 2006 at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 16, 1928 in Waupaca County the daughter of Herbert and Helena Luther Hazen. She married Russell E. Wagner in Oshkosh on February 7, 1947. Together they raised nine children. Over the years Gerry enjoyed...

Wilbur Gehrke

Wilbur Gehrke

Oct 9, 2006

Wilbur Erwin Gehrke, a long-time resident of the town of Rushford, was called to be with his Lord on Monday, October 9, 2006. His son, Ron, was at his side when he died at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 5, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Meta (Sacht) Gehrke. The family moved to the Waukau area,...

Glen Greinke

Glen Greinke

Oct 7, 2006

Glen R. Greinke, age 64, of Eureka, died on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at home. He was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin, on April 27, 1942 to Melvin H. and Dorothy (Fish) Greinke. He lived in the Milwaukee area, until he moved to the Omro area in 1987. Glen enjoyed hunting and fishing in Wisconsin and Canada, and hunting in Wyoming....

Annette Dubester

Annette Dubester

Oct 4, 2006

Annette Dubester, age 55, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2006 at her home. She was born on June 30, 1951 in Oshkosh to Max and Marion (Wilets) Dubester. Annette was a 1969 graduate of Oshkosh High School and a member of Temple B'nai Israel. Survivors include two brothers, Gary Dubester and Peter (Debra) Dubester, both of Oshkosh; a...

Jodee Thompson

Jodee Thompson

Oct 1, 2006

View Video Tribute Jodee L. Thompson, age 48 of Oshkosh, died on Sunday, October 1, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on July 2, 1958 to Kenneth and Janet (Heinbigner) Metko. She attended school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. She then went to work for Hoffmaster and was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church. Jodee...

Sterling Pelton

Sterling Pelton

Oct 1, 2006

Sterling "Jim" Pelton, age 69, of Omro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2006, at his home. Jim enjoyed the simple things in life, being outdoors, fishing, spending time with family and friends. He was a happy go lucky man, who everyone liked and enjoyed being around. Jim is survived by his sons, Don Pelton of Naperville, Illinois, Jim...

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