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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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Pamela Mayer

Pamela Mayer

Mar 20, 2023

Pamela Mayer, age 38, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1984, the daughter of Barry and Susan (Leicht) Mayer. She graduated from Oshkosh West in 2002 and later attended Fox Valley Technical College for Culinary Arts. Pam enjoyed music, cooking, traveling, and spending time in nature. As a lover of animals,...

Brian Cutts

Brian Cutts

Mar 17, 2023

Brian Glen Cutts, 55, passed away unexpectedly in Oshkosh, WI on March 17, 2023. He was born in Wild Rose, WI on July 21, 1967 to Glen and Betty (Kunde) Cutts. Brian loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with family and friends. He also loved animals and had a strong faith in God. Brian is survived...

Timothy Roy

Timothy Roy

Mar 17, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Roy, age 72 of the Town of Omro WI, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on January 27, 1951. Tim grew up in Grafton and was a 1969 graduate of Grafton High School. Tim served in the US Army from 10-05-1970 thru 04-28-1972 in Germany during the Vietnam War....

Audrey Hamann

Audrey Hamann

Mar 15, 2023

Audrey Hamann, a lifelong resident of Oshkosh, passed away on March 15, 2023, at Evergreen ShareHaven, at the age of 90. She was born in Oshkosh on July 20, 1932, daughter of Henry R. Friday and Esther Dimka Friday. She was raised on the family farm in Black Wolf Township and educated at Howlett School and Oshkosh High School, graduating...

Roger Suda

Roger Suda

Mar 12, 2023

Roger Ralph Suda, age 81, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023, to join his wife, Nancy. He was born in Oshkosh on June 21, 1941. Roger, a twin of Raymond (Ray), were two of seven brothers of the late Edward and Mildred (Porter) Suda. Roger always joked that he was the older twin as he was...

Sara Helgerson

Sara Helgerson

Mar 12, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, counselor and trusted companion to pets of all kinds, Sara (Sally) Louise Helgerson (Hanson), 91 years young, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Sally was born November 21,1931 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Roy and Lucile (Monat) Hanson. Following her graduation from Chippewa Falls High School in 1950, Sally continued...

Gilbert Kunde

Gilbert Kunde

Mar 7, 2023

Gilbert "Gib" Kunde, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on January 6, 1926, the son of the late Harvey and Florence (Cartwright) Kunde. Gib worked for Lenox Candle Company for 32 years. He enjoyed his long walks, but spent most of his time as an avid fisherman who often rode his bike...

Grace Strum

Grace Strum

Feb 21, 2023

Grace R. Strum, 78, passed away after her long battle with cancer on February 21, 2023 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. She was born on April 22, 1944 in Oshkosh, WI to Edward and Marie (Duescher) Schroeder. On April 4, 1970 she married her husband of 52 years, Carl Strum Jr., at St. Peter Catholic Church, Oshkosh. Grace loved to...

Barth Leatherman

Barth Leatherman

Feb 18, 2023

Barth A. Leatherman, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He was born in California on August 28, 1943, the son of the late Paul O. and Victoria (Barth) Leatherman. He worked for many years at Illinois Tool Works, his last position being Vice President/General Manager, retiring in 2008. Barth lived life to the fullest, engaging in whatever...

Audrey Koplitz

Audrey Koplitz

Feb 16, 2023

Audrey Mae Koplitz, age 94, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born in Oshkosh on December 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Laude) Dougherty. On March 2, 1948 she married Orville Koplitz in Oshkosh. Audrey worked at S.N.C. for many years. She will be remembered for the love she...

Vernon Staerkel

Vernon Staerkel

Feb 14, 2023

Vernon W. Staerkel, age 89, passed away at Aurora Medical Center, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born in Oshkosh on August 18, 1933, the son of the late Julius and Bertha (Schuff) Staerkel. On January 21, 1956 he married his wife of 67 years, Shirley Schlichting. Vernon graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended...

Janice Pennau

Janice Pennau

Feb 13, 2023

Mrs. Janice D Pennau, 104, died peacefully in the morning of February 13, 2023 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Born in Oshkosh on August 7, 1918, Janice was the youngest of three girls. Her parents, Julius and Marie Due, immigrated separately from Denmark. Janice was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Karl Ludwig Pennau...

Richard Watkins

Richard Watkins

Feb 10, 2023

Richard "Rick" J. Watkins, 55, passed away on February 10, 2023 in Appleton, WI. He was born in Oshkosh, WI to Judith (Voight) and Kenneth Watkins on September 8, 1967. Rick loved to read comic books and attended Amtgard events. He was also a gamer, both video games and tabletop games and enjoyed watching Doctor Who, Star Wars, and Star...

Carolyn Tritt

Carolyn Tritt

Feb 9, 2023

Carolyn Mae Tritt, "Toodie," age 90, passed away peacefully at home on the family farm in Poygan surrounded by her children on February 9, 2023. Carolyn was born on December 29, 1932 in Pine River, to the late Esther Christine (Erickson) and Rudolph Jensen. "Tootsie" was a childhood name given to her by her father at a very young age,...

Joyce Schunk

Joyce Schunk

Jan 28, 2023

Joyce A. Schunk, 75, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on January 28, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh, WI on May, 1, 1947 to Marian (Ilk) and Edward Fretschel. Joyce married Tom Schunk on April 8, 1967 and together they shared 55 happy years of marriage. They would often go on cruises and vacations together, visiting the Caribbean, and Mexico....

Mary Sagen

Mary Sagen

Jan 22, 2023

Mary G. Sagen, 93, peacefully passed in Oshkosh, WI on January 22, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Luella (Bailey) and James Madison Davis on March 20, 1929. Mary and John Sagen were wed on February 18, 1950 and together they shared 56 years of marriage. Mary loved being a wife and a mother, and relished her time...

Nicole Amundson

Nicole Amundson

Jan 21, 2023

Nicole Annie Amundson, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on January 13, 1984, daughter of Jeffery Amundson and Tammy Hoppe. She graduated from Omro High School, class of 2002. Nicky went on to work in home health care and really enjoyed it. She enjoyed the outdoors with her family and could...

Mary Ann Lange

Mary Ann Lange

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Ann "Midge" Lange, age 79, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born in Blue Island, IL on January 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Zabinski) Margis. On June 10, 1962 she married the love of her life, Ross Lange, in Chicago. Ross preceded her in death on March 30, 2007. They resided...

Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Jan 12, 2023

Mark S. Harris age 63 passed away on January 12, 2023 at Little Chute Health Services nursing home. Mark was born to Donald and Ruth Harris on August 2, 1959 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh WI. Mark was a part of the U.S. Marine Corp from 1977 until 1981. Mark spent time living on the family farm until he moved...

Sandra Kopitzke

Sandra Kopitzke

Jan 11, 2023

Sandra Jean Kopitzke, 86, passed away in Sun City Center, Florida on January 11, 2023. She was born in New London, WI on September 9, 1936, to Doris (Martin) and Arthur Dobberstein. Sandra married Gordon Kopitzke October 25, 1952 and together they had three children and shared 39 years of marriage. Sandra loved her family, she always enjoyed spending time...

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