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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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Lila Spalding

Lila Spalding

Oct 1, 2006

Lila L. Spalding, age 83, of Oshkosh, died Sunday morning, October 1, 2006 at Bethel Home. She was born on October 4, 1922 in Oshkosh to John and Marie (Hartman) Stang. Lila married Clifford Spalding on October 4, 1944 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2000. Lila was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Survivors...

Ricahrd Rutledge

Ricahrd Rutledge

Sep 29, 2006

RICHARD CHARLES RUTLEDGE (Dick), age 92, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 29, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1914 in Evanston, Illinois to Frank E. and Anne L. (VonUlrich) Rutledge. Dick married Adelle J. Rosenbach on September 28, 1935 in 'The Little Church Around The Corner' located in New York, New York. Dick attended...

Bertha Butkiewicz

Bertha Butkiewicz

Sep 28, 2006

Bertha E. Butkiewicz, "Bert", aged 91, died September 23, 2006 at the Omro Care Center. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, December 19, 1914, to Richard and Bertha (Sager) Reffke. She attended Zion Parochial, Roosevelt Jr. and Appleton High School, graduating with honors. Bert worked in Wisconsin Rapids at Consolidated Consoweld plant, later at J.C. Penney office in Appleton, and...

Paul Poellinger

Paul Poellinger

Sep 21, 2006

?? Paul J. Poellinger Sr., age 92, of Oshkosh went home with our Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2006 with his family at his side. He was born on August 8, 1914 in Oshkosh to Ferdinand and Agnes (Merslanvitch) Poellinger. Paul was the last of 11 children. Paul married Nona M. Collier in 1940 and she preceded him in death...

Helen Ahrens

Helen Ahrens

Sep 21, 2006

Helen M. Ahrens, age 79 of Oshkosh, died at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, September 21, 2006. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 24, 1927 to Clarence and Rachel (Schaffer) Chambers. On November 20, 1947 she married William Ahrens in Oshkosh. Helen was a caring and energetic woman who devoted herself to her family with meticulous care. She...

Edward Haedt

Edward Haedt

Sep 21, 2006

Edward (Ed) Elmer Haedt, 63, of Waukau, passed away on September 17th at Mercy Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born on February 22, 1943 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late Elmer and Lila (Fondel) Haedt. He attended Omro High School. He married Sharon Erickson of Waukau, Wisconsin on June 10, 1961....

Ervin Portman

Ervin Portman

Sep 19, 2006

Ervin F. Portman Sr., of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 87. Ervin was born on November 3, 1918 to Frank and Matilda (Kern) Portman in Sherwood, Wisconsin. He married Valeria West on February 15, 1941 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Together they had eight wonderful children. Val preceded him in death on October 30, 1990....

Warren Blue

Warren Blue

Sep 18, 2006

Warren "Trey" Blue, age 40, of Oshkosh, died Monday afternoon, September 18, 2006 at his home. He was born on September 2, 1966 in New Haven, Connecticut to Warren H. G. Wells and Patricia G. Blue. Trey married Michelle D. Mayfield on January 24, 1991 in West Haven, Connecticut. Trey was the U.S. National Gymnastic Champion in 1985 and 1987....

Helen Deniger

Helen Deniger

Sep 18, 2006

Helen M. Deniger, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, September 18, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born on April 27, 1921 in Beaver Dam to Henry and Ella (McCarthy) Gladney. Helen married Clarence Deniger on June 10, 1941 in Beaver Dam and he preceded her in death on February 17, 1989. Helen was a member of St....

Janice Dunham

Janice Dunham

Sep 16, 2006

Janice A. Dunham, age 60, died unexpectedly at her residence in the evening on Saturday, September 16, 2006. She was born to Edward and Minnie (Flink) Riske on December 9, 1945 in Waupaca, WI. Janice married Wayne Dunham in Oshkosh on March 9, 1968 at First English Lutheran Church. Janice was a very loving mother to her three children. She...

Lillian Stenerson

Lillian Stenerson

Sep 14, 2006

Lillian A. Stenerson, age 86, of Oshkosh, and formerly of Iola, died Thursday evening, September 14, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born on May 28, 1920 to Herman and Lila (Potter) Thompson. Lillian married Milton Stenerson on January 6, 1942 and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1991. Lillian was a graduate of Wautoma High School...

Florence Macfarlane

Florence Macfarlane

Sep 12, 2006

Florence F. MacFarlane, age 96, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at her son's home in Lawrence, Michigan. She was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on March 15, 1910 to Theodore and Anna (Ruedinger) Metzen. She was married to Harry MacFarlane who preceded her in death on December 5, 2001. Florence was a member of St....

Dorothy Sanders

Dorothy Sanders

Sep 10, 2006

View Video Tribute Dorothy M. Sanders, age 81 of Oshkosh, died in the early hours on September 10, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born to Albert and Lydia (Tews) Buelter in Shawano, Wisconsin on November 8, 1924. She married Lewis E. Sanders on June 14, 1947. Dorothy truly enjoyed nature. You could always find her doing yard work....

Glenn Salomonsen

Glenn Salomonsen

Sep 8, 2006

Glenn E. Salomonsen, age 71 of Oshkosh, died Friday night at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 27, 1935 to Earl and Angie (True) Salomonsen in North Bend, Wisconsin. Glenn enjoyed working, especially volunteering at St. Vincent Du Paul. He loved to watch sports. His newest joy was in his new apartment. Survivors include one brother: Jerry Salomonsen...

Bernice Kemnitz

Bernice Kemnitz

Sep 6, 2006

Bernice G. Kemnitz, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Monday afternoon, September 4, 2006 at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 8, 1916 in Oshkosh to Oscar and Emma (Neumann) Kemnitz. Bernice was a lifetime member of First English Lutheran Church where she served over 40 years as a Sunday School Teacher and later as Superintendent. She...

Florence Owens

Florence Owens

Sep 3, 2006

Florence G. Owens, age 105 of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home on Sunday, September 3, 2006. She was born December 3, 1900 to William and Matilda (Lallendorf) Laahs in Clintonville. She lived there for 26 years before coming to Oshkosh. She married Wallace Pride on June 2, 1927 in Clintonville. To this union was born a daughter, Jane Marie who...

Lois Kallas

Lois Kallas

Aug 28, 2006

Lois Kallas "Mama Duck", Lifted up by the Holy Spirit and taken Home on August 26, 2006, at the age of 59 years. She was born June 23, 1947 in Oak Creek, WI. Lois will be sadly missed by the love of her life, Dennis. She loved being with him while fishing, going to tractor pulls, and traveling city streets...

Clifford Demler

Clifford Demler

Aug 17, 2006

Clifford "Speed" Demler age 87 of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning August 17, 2006 at Alterra Sterling House. He was born on June 16, 1919 in Oshkosh, the son of John and Louise (Pechman) Demler. Clifford married Dorothy Zentner, his wife of 64 years, on April 11, 1942 in Oshkosh. Clifford was employed by Heiss Bakery for many years and then,...

Joseph Spencer

Joseph Spencer

Aug 17, 2006

Joseph R. Spencer, Jr., "Joe", age 39, of Omro, died Monday evening, August 14, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh following a courageous battle with Cancer. Joe was born April 6, 1967 in Springfield, Il., the son of Joseph and Reta Spencer. Joe enjoyed spending his time with his son, Jacob, together they fished, camped and four wheeled and...

Frieda Rucks

Frieda Rucks

Aug 15, 2006

???? Frieda Rucks, formerly of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.? She was born December 3, 1907 to John and Claire Spiegelberg Hoppe in Bonduel, WI.? She married Lyman L. Rucks on April 30, 1928 in Illinois.????????????? ???? Frieda loved to crotchet.? She particularly liked to crotchet afghans.? She also...

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