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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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John Kerwin

John Kerwin

Mar 25, 2006

John A. Kerwin, age 50, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday morning, March 22, 2006. John was born in Oshkosh, August 17, 1955 to Betty (Jungwirth) and Jerome Kerwin of Oshkosh. John is preceded in death by his special friends, Cathy, J.C., and King; granddaughter, Felicia Kerwin; grandparents, Joe and Josephine...

Joyce Fox

Joyce Fox

Mar 24, 2006

Joyce E. Fox, age 68 of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home on Friday, March 24, 2006. She was born in Wausau on November 3, 1937 to the late Fred and Margaret (Howard) Sinner. On November 14, 1970 she married Vernon W. Fox in Howards Grove. Joyce was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. She was very organized, with the ability...

Aileen Taborsky

Aileen Taborsky

Mar 23, 2006

Aileen M. Taborsky died on March 4, 2006, at Peabody Manor in Appleton. She was born in Klevenville, Wisconsin, to Terence and Catherine (Domini) Mackesey on April 12, 1911. Aileen married Gerald J. Taborsky on July 7, 1932, in Madison, Wisconsin. Gerald preceded her in death on October 26, 1984. Three children survive Aileen: Ann (Patrick) Egan of Appleton, Susan...

Winnie Applebee

Winnie Applebee

Mar 19, 2006

Winnie W. Applebee was called to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at the Omro Care Center where she had been a resident for almost four weeks. She was born in Neenah on August 1, 1915 to Robert E. and Violet Mae (Webster) Wilson. The first several years of her life were spent in Oshkosh before the family...

Larry Peerenboom

Larry Peerenboom

Mar 14, 2006

View Video Tribute Larry R. Peerenboom, age 58 of Oshkosh, died peacefully, with family by his side, at his home on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. He was born January 23, 1948 in Oshkosh to the late Harvey J. and Julia (Worden) Peerenboom. Larry enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and spending time with his grandkids. He served his country as a combat medic...

Anthony Kearns

Anthony Kearns

Mar 13, 2006

Anthony F. Kearns, age 62, of New Port Richey, FL, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday morning March 9, 2006 at Gulfside Regional Hospice. He was born January 9, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI., the son of August and Rose (Ossowski) Kearns. Tony was an entertainer, playing bass/lead guitar in various bands during the 50's, 60's, and 70's. He...

Joan Foote

Joan Foote

Mar 13, 2006

Joan A. Foote, age 77, of Omro, passed away March 13, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Neenah on September 22, 1928, the daughter of Delton and Elizabeth (Winsey) Beaulieu. Joan had served in the Women's Army Corps. in Japan during the Korean War as a Medical Technician. After that, she worked as...

Frohnie Martin

Frohnie Martin

Mar 13, 2006

Mrs. Frohnie Martin, of Bethel Lutheran Home in Oshkosh, was called to her eternal rest by her loving Savior, on Monday, March 13, 2006. Frohnie was born September 22, 1902 in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, the eldest child, of four children, of Leonard J. and Ida Clara (Roehl) Schmallenberg. After completing one year of high school, Frohnie worked as a cook...

Lee Newcomer

Lee Newcomer

Mar 13, 2006

Lee Nathaniel Newcomer, age 92, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on May 1, 1913 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Chauncey and Claire (Sands) Newcomer. Lee married Dorothy Virginia Forsythe in July of 1948 and she preceded him in death on April 24, 1999. After receiving an undergraduate degree at...

Jane Mathe

Jane Mathe

Mar 12, 2006

Jane F. Mathe, age 88, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, March 12, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. Jane, a life-long Oshkosh resident, was born on June 12, 1917, the youngest of five children, to the late Henry and Emma (Pahlow) Noe. She attended St. Vincent's Grade School, was a member of the first class to graduate from St. Vincent's Junior...

Lisa Porter

Lisa Porter

Mar 9, 2006

Lisa S. Porter, 46, of Redgranite, passed away in Oshkosh on Thursday, March 9, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Racine on April 23, 1959, daughter of Edwin Fought Sr. and Janis Reynolds Fought. Lisa grew up in Waupaca. She and her former husband, Jay Porter, were married in Texas and had two daughters. Lisa...

Donna Berndt

Donna Berndt

Mar 9, 2006

Donna Carol Middleton Berndt, age 68, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, March 9, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on December 31, 1937 in Peace River, Alberta, Canada to Francis and Marion (Masson) Middleton. Donna was one of the first woman bridge tenders for the State of Wisconsin. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, dancing, shopping, playing cards, and bingo....

Henry Schultz

Henry Schultz

Mar 4, 2006

Henry A. Schultz, age 93, of Ripon, died Saturday morning, March 4, 2006 at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon. He was born on February 18, 1913 in the Township of Mecan, Marquette County to Emil and Bertha (Sell) Schultz. He was baptized and confirmed at Little Mecan Church. Henry married Adeline Bethke on July 5, 1936 in Germania, Wisconsin...

Florence Schmidt

Florence Schmidt

Mar 4, 2006

View Video Tribute Florence E. Schmidt, long time Oshkosh resident, passed away with her family by her side after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Sauk County Health Center. She was born in Ashland on February 21, 1925, a daughter of the late Franklin and Sarah (Haskins) Brown. Surviving Florence are her...

Robert Duchateau

Robert Duchateau

Mar 1, 2006

Robert A. "Bobby" DuChateau, age 70 of Oshkosh, died at Park View Health Center on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. He was born in Oshkosh to the late George and Mary (Etteldorff) DuChateau on December 31, 1935. Bobby worked at Oshkosh B'Gosh for 44 years. He was a quiet and simple man who enjoyed bowling and riding his bicycle. Bobby is...

Esther Bathke

Esther Bathke

Mar 1, 2006

View Video Tribute Esther H. Bathke, age 87, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon March 1, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on October 14, 1918 in Oshkosh to Henry and Marie (Hartman) Fischer. Esther married Earl Bathke on April 20, 1940 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2000. Esther was a member of...

Merlin Schwertfeger

Merlin Schwertfeger

Feb 28, 2006

Dr. Merlin H. Schwertfeger, Ph.D., age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center, Tuesday morning, February 28, 2006. He was born on December 7, 1920 the son of the late David and Sarah (Rosenthal) Schwertfeger. Merlin served his country in the Army Signal Corps for 3 1/2 years during WWII. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Lillian Martin

Lillian Martin

Feb 25, 2006

Lillian M. Martin, age 86 of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home on Saturday, February 25, 2006. She was born in Denver, Colorado on October 14, 1919, to the late Henry and Mollie (Troudt) Flohr. On October 20, 1937, she married Norman F. Martin. They enjoyed 47 years together before his death on May 3, 1984. Lillian was a member of...

Harvard Wendt

Harvard Wendt

Feb 25, 2006

Harvard J. Wendt, age 86, of Omro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the Omro Care Center. Harvard was born on November 15, 1919 to Ernst and Ida (Neuman) Wendt in Tigerton, WI. He was a farmer, and worked for the Town of Omro until his retirement. Harvard was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He...

Gloria Link

Gloria Link

Feb 24, 2006

Dr. Gloria M. Link, Professor Emeritus and former head of theatre at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 1959 to 1992, passed away February 24, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1926 to the late Charles and Pauline (Brandt) Link. Dr. Link earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Marquette University, in Milwaukee, and...

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