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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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David Dudley

David Dudley

Nov 14, 2005

David Edson Dudley, originally from Burlington, Wisconsin and more recently Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 14, 2005. He was born to Sherman and Cornelia Dudley in Burlington on February 21, 1916. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Foster and Charles Dudley. David attended Beloit College and graduated from the University of Arizona with a...

Grace Shepherd

Grace Shepherd

Nov 11, 2005

Grace L. Maliske Thurston Shepherd, age 94, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, November 11, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1911 in Adams County to Emil and Blanche (Murray) Nelson. She married Otto Maliske on November 16, 1929 and they resided in Pickett until his death on September 24, 1960. Grace moved to Oshkosh where...

Paul Berry

Paul Berry

Nov 7, 2005

View Video Tribute Paul L. Berry, age 87 of Oshkosh died at Bethel Home on Monday, November 7, 2005. He was born in Princeton, Illinois on August 31, 1918 to the late Jesse and Bessie (Brady) Berry. On September 25, 1937 he married Virginia J. Schroeder in Oshkosh. Surviving Paul are: his bride of 68 years, Virginia Berry of Oshkosh;...

Robert Nowatny

Robert Nowatny

Nov 6, 2005

Robert "Bob" Nowatny, age 70 died at his home on Sunday, November 06, 2005. He was born on September 27, 1935 to the late Joseph and Lessie (Thomas) Nowatny. On June 25, 1968 he married Joan Swiedarke. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, and good conversation. He retired from Mercury Marine some twenty years ago. He is survived by his stepdaughter: Julie...

Esther Boardway

Esther Boardway

Nov 4, 2005

Esther E. Boardway, age 81 of Oshkosh died November 4, 2005, at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born January 26, 1924 in Loginsport, Indiana. She was the daughter of Andrew and Ann (Cilar) Griffey. She married Joseph Du Chateau and they had five children. Her second marriage was to Wesley E. Boardway. They moved to New Mexico for 20 years....

Marie Oatman

Marie Oatman

Nov 3, 2005

Marie J. Oatman, 89, of Oshkosh passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at Bethel Home. She was born on December 1, 1915 in Oshkosh, daughter of Max and Josephine (Hemmer) Wachtveitl. She married Orville Oatman on September 10, 1937 in Crown Point, Indiana. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1972. Surviving are her sister, Frances (Kenneth) Eckstein...

Beatrice Toney

Beatrice Toney

Nov 1, 2005

View Video Tribute Beatrice Eleanor (Kimball) Toney, age 82, of St. Joseph's Residence in New London, passed away on November 1, 2005. Bea was born on October 16, 1923, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Kimball of Oshkosh. She married Austin Toney on April 21, 1943. They lived in Oshkosh until 1952 when they moved to Manitowoc. Bea returned to...

Mary Koss

Mary Koss

Oct 31, 2005

Mary A. Koss, age 86 on Monday morning, October 31, 2005 became reunited with family members, who preceded her in death. She was born in Republic, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1918 to Walter and Anna (Kocijancic) Kunich. She married Joseph L. Koss in Oshkosh on April 15, 1944. Mary was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Aquinas...

Gilbert Schmaltz

Gilbert Schmaltz

Oct 27, 2005

Gilbert W. "Gib" Schmaltz, age 88, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, October 27, 2005 unexpectedly at his daughter's residence. He was born on May 20, 1917 in Oshkosh to Herman and Elizabeth (Frank) Schmaltz. Gib married Edna Haase on November 9, 1946 in Oshkosh and she preceded him in death on May 2, 1989. Gilbert was a life-long and faithful...

Delmar Hawkins

Delmar Hawkins

Oct 24, 2005

Delmar H. Hawkins, age 62, of Oshkosh, died Monday afternoon, October 24, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1943 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to James and Virginia (Kelly) Hawkins. Delmar married Gladys Weiss on September 21, 1968 in Rock Falls, Wisconsin. Delmar was employed by the UW-Oshkosh as a custodian at the time of his...

Doris Schrank

Doris Schrank

Oct 24, 2005

Doris E. Schrank, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Monday, October 24, 2005 at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born on May 20, 1921 in Wautoma, Wisconsin to Harry and Hazel (Cockrill) Turner. Doris married Ferdinand Schrank on August 16, 1941 in Wautoma and he preceded her in death on March 16, 1996. Doris was a member of St. John Evangelical...

Charles Wheaton

Charles Wheaton

Oct 22, 2005

Charles Joseph Wheaton, age 65, of Omro, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, October 19, 2005. He was born March 7, 1940 in Neenah, WI the son of Herman and Edith (Graham) Wheaton. He married Diane J. Wobschall on September 16, 1972. Charlie served in the U.S. Military; was a welder and member of U.A.W. 1108; and retired from...

Elizabeth Schroeder

Elizabeth Schroeder

Oct 22, 2005

Elizabeth B. Schroeder age 98, of Oshkosh died at Evergreen Creekview on Saturday, October 22, 2005. She was born in Stevens Point on April 29, 1907 to August and Antonine (Korda) Kirschling. When she was 19 years old she moved to Oshkosh. Then in 1930 she married Walter Schroeder in Custer, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on June 29,...

Robert Evensen

Robert Evensen

Oct 20, 2005

Robert N. "Bob" Evensen age 75 of Appleton, formerly of Ripon, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2005 surrounded by his family at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Bob was born on September 25, 1930 in the Town of Aurora to Albert & Marie (Drew) Evensen. He grew up helping his father on the farm and was graduated from Berlin...

Allen Upchurch

Allen Upchurch

Oct 19, 2005

Allen Charles Upchurch "Vern", was born April 11, 1949 to Alton & Arleen (Buchanan) Upchurch in Appleton, WI. Al was a 1967 graduate of Appleton. After four and a half years of fighting colon cancer on September 27, 2005, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend died a very, very, needlessly long and agonizing death, surrounded by his family...

Marlin Krause

Marlin Krause

Oct 19, 2005

Marlin D. Krause, "Grandpa Marlie" age 67, of Berlin, died Saturday morning October 15, 2005, at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born March 13, 1938 in Berlin, WI the son of Harold and Margaret Krause. He had worked at Kolpin Manufacturing, Milt's Mobil, Berlin Tannery and in his retirement years worked as a Lawn Technician for Leach Farms. Marlie loved...

Odessa Harrmann

Odessa Harrmann

Oct 12, 2005

Odessa Belle Harrmann died on October 12, 2005 in her room at Evergreen Manor after suffering with her illness for two years. She was born on December 29, 1919 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the first daughter of Harry Clarence Dollins and Minnie Gertrude (Hook) Dollins. Odessa married Carl Stille Harrmann, Sr. on August 26, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia. She...

Donald Altmeier

Donald Altmeier

Oct 9, 2005

Donald James Altmeier, age 56 of Neenah, formerly of Appleton and Oshkosh, died at home on Sunday October 9, 2005. He was born on June 8, 1949 to Erwin and Joyce (Olmsted) Altmeier. Donald is survived by his mother: Joyce Altmeier of Oshkosh; sister: Sharon (Wayne) Link of New Berlin; brother: David Daum of Neenah; wife Donna Altmeier of Menasha;...

Geraldine Volkman

Geraldine Volkman

Oct 5, 2005

Geraldine C. Volkman, age 84 of Oshkosh, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. She was born September 8, 1921 in Spencer Brook, Minnesota, to Roland and Edith (George) Clough. On April 10, 1942 she married Donald J. Volkman in Junction City, Kansas. Geraldine was outgoing, giving, and passionate. She was a good mother with a strong work ethic and a...

Vera Werner

Vera Werner

Oct 5, 2005

Vera Martha (Volkman) Werner, age 87, died peacefully at her home in the township of Black Wolf on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. She was born on January 18, 1918 in the township of Vinland, the daughter of Carl and Elisa (Schmeling) Volkman. Vera graduated from the old Winneconne high school in 1936. On June 2, 1945 she was united in...

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