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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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