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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Landon Nelson
Aug 11, 2006
Landon James Nelson, (August 3, 2006 – August 11, 2006) precious infant, went from his mom's arms to God's arms on Friday, August 11, 2006 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Landon is survived by and will be missed by his loving mom, Tera Nelson of Omro; his grandparents, Dan Nelson of Omro and Terry Nelson of Omro; his uncles and...
Vivian Roehl
Aug 4, 2006
Vivian Lorene Roehl, age 84 of Green Bay, formerly of Oshkosh, died after battling a lingering illness on Friday, August 4, 2006 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay. She was born on March 19, 1922 to Waldo and Irma (Kuebler) Jensen. She was married to Kenneth A. Roehl on July 31, 1944. Vivian and Kenneth enjoyed 59 years together...
Bess Hronis
Aug 2, 2006
View Video Tribute On Wednesday, August 2, 2006, Bess Hronis, age 91 of Oshkosh, crossed over The Rainbow Bridge. She was born in Illinois to Dan and Ann (Gianakopolos) Karagianis on July 28, 1915. On September 6, 1936 she married Sam Hronis in Milwaukee, he preceded her in death earlier this year on April 5, 2006. Bess was the kindest,...
Margaret Krumenauer
Jul 31, 2006
Margaret R. Krumenauer, age 91, died peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2006 at her home in Gabriel's Villa, Oshkosh. Margaret was born on August 31, 1914 to George and Barbara (Uelman) Schneider in Oshkosh. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. She found love with Eugene J. Krumenauer and they were wed on February 14, 1953 in Oshkosh. During...
Julia Petersen
Jul 31, 2006
Julia Due Petersen died peacefully at her residence on July 31, 2006. She was born on August 11, 1908 to Julius and Marie Due in Oshkosh. Julia married Ralph Petersen. Julia attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and graduated from the School of Nursing. She was very active in nursing and volunteered with the Red Cross. Julia was a member...
Clara Schuhart
Jul 28, 2006
View Video Tribute Clara R. Schuhart, age 89 of Oshkosh, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay on Friday, July 28, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on October 27, 1916 to Henry and Mary (Weitz) Merkel. On September 5, 1935 she married Harold Lucht. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1970. She then married Alvin Schuhart...
Mary Hesser
Jul 24, 2006
Mary E. Hesser, age 89, of Oshkosh and formerly of Fond du Lac, died Monday morning, July 24, 2006 at Parkview Health Center Pavilion. She was born on November 8, 1916 in Stevens Point to John and Bertha Siebert. Mary married John G. Hesser in 1958 in Milwaukee and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1995. Mary and...
Gene Norkofski
Jul 22, 2006
View Video Tribute Gene Carol Norkofski age 79, of Oshkosh, died at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, July 22, 2006. She was born in Oshkosh on December 5, 1926 to the late Frederick and Norine (Demgen) Wetterau. On June 22, 1946 she married Warren "Norky" Norkofski. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2001. Gene attended St. Vincent Catholic Church;...
Ernest Brooks
Jul 20, 2006
Rev. Ernest H. Brooks, age 53, of Winchester, Illinois, died Friday evening, July 14, 2006 at the Springfield Memorial Center. He was born December 23, 1952 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Violet Severson Brooks. He married Tammy Mulder, December 28, 1981 at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro. She survives in Winchester, Illinois. Also surviving is one...
Richard Ratchman
Jul 18, 2006
View Video Tribute Richard R. Ratchman age 83 of Winneconne, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Tuesday morning, July 18, 2006, at Omro Care Center where he had been since March 16, 2006. Richard put up a courageous fight for the sake of his family. He was born on September 24, 1922 to John and Augusta (Wenzlaff) Ratchman in...
Cecil Carpenter
Jul 17, 2006
View Video Tribute Cecil C. Carpenter "Carp", age 90, died in the early hours of Monday, July 17, 2006, at his residence in Oshkosh. He was born to the late LeRoy and Jennie May (Streeter) Carpenter in the Town of Omro on March 31, 1916. Cecil was united in marriage to Julia Busha on December 6, 1934. They had three...
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