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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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Louise Ruff
Aug 23, 2005
Louise Zumpano Ruff, age 92, of Appleton, formerly of Sarasota, FL., died August 21, 2005 at Franciscan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Appleton, WI after an extended illness. She was born July 14, 1913, in Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of Antonietta (Corapi) and Serafino (Sam) Zumpano, who emigrated to the U.S. from Italy. She was the widow of Commander Robert...
Della Tice
Aug 22, 2005
Della Mae Tice, age 84, formerly of Omro and Elm Grove, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, August 22, 2005 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born October 30, 1920 in Lakewood, Nebraska. She was married to Royal K. Tice for 56 years; he preceded her in death on April 13, 2002. Della is survived by her sons, Kenneth,...
Richard Paffenroth
Aug 21, 2005
Richard R. Paffenroth, age 78, of Green Lake and formerly of Madison, died Sunday, August 21, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on December 18, 1926 in Oshkosh to Conrad and Katherine Paffenroth. Richard married Corrine H. Gast at Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oshkosh on September 11, 1954. Richard was employed at SCM Corporation...
Peter Hanson
Aug 20, 2005
Peter A. Hanson, age 59, of Omro, died Saturday, August 20, 2005 at Theda Clark Medical Center from injuries received in a horse related accident. He was born January 31, 1946 to Byron and Mary Hanson and grew up in Pine River. He attended Wild Rose Schools and upon graduation was drafted into the Armed Forces. He served in the...
Leona Belott
Aug 18, 2005
Leona E. Belott, of Oshkosh, passed away in the care of Aurora Hospice on Thursday, August 18, 2005. She was 103 years old. She was born on February 11, 1902 in the Town of Vilas in Langlade County, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Agnes J. (Jones) Polar. She married Frank Joseph Belott on November 28, 1928. The...
Verlin Lamay
Aug 14, 2005
Verlin Henry "Frenchy" LaMay, of Oshkosh, let go and pulled up his net on the afternoon of August 14, 2005 at the age of 83.? He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 19, 1922, the son of the late Paul and Lillian (Schilling) LaMay.? He was united in marriage to Nan E. Bachkal in Green Lake on August...
Cora Noll
Aug 13, 2005
Cora Marie Noll, age 93 of Oshkosh, died at home, Saturday, August 13, 2005. She was born in Oshkosh on February 13, 1912 to Anthony and Cora (Moon) Faust. She married Bernard F. Wagner in 1931, and had two daughters. She later married William Noll in 1963; he preceded her in death in February of 2002. Cora was a member...
Marcella Schmiedel
Aug 13, 2005
Marcella Ann "Cel" Schmiedel, age 72, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, August 13, 2005. She was born in Oshkosh on October 18, 1932, the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Reischl) Polishinski. Cel married Robert Schmiedel on April 21, 1956. They enjoyed 49 years of marriage. Cel enjoyed life and lived for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St....
Clifford Drew
Aug 12, 2005
Clifford R. Drew, age 69, of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on Friday, August 12, 2005. He was born on November 26, 1935 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Clifford N. and Ruth M. (Wojahn) Drew. He married the former Shirley A. Pigorsch on December 27, 1958 in Oshkosh. Clifford served his country in the US Army and...
Malinda Borchardt
Aug 9, 2005
Malinda Koch Borchardt, age 91, of Omro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Omro Care Center. Malinda was born in rural Omro on January 1, 1914 to Arnold and Lydia (Loppnow) Hubrig. She attended the Delhi School in rural Omro and graduated from Omro High School. After school she went to work as a nanny and housekeeper...
Margaret Wilson
Aug 8, 2005
Margaret J. Wilson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2005 at Omro Care Center. Margaret was born on February 9, 1923 in Irma, Wisconsin to Walter and Florence (Winchester) Benson. On August 5, 1944 she married Lloyd "Lucky" Wilson. She worked at Wagners Manufacturing in Winneconne for over 20 years. Margaret loved Sunday rides, visits from relatives,...
Opal Panske
Aug 8, 2005
Opal M. Panske, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, August 8, 2005 at Park View Health Center-Pleasant Acres. She was born on June 16, 1921 in Markesan, Wisconsin to William and Lottie (Pratt) Betts. Opal married Anthony J. Panske Sr. on October 12, 1976 in Oshkosh. Opal was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Dartball...
Esther Egnoski
Aug 4, 2005
Esther A. Egnoski, age 95, of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, August 4, 2005, at Bethel Home. She was born in Unity, Wisconsin on April 21, 1910 to Arthur and Alvina (Johnson) Edblom. She married George Egnoski on July 17, 1937; they enjoyed 51 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1988. Esther was a loving mother,...
Kenneth Emmerichs
Aug 3, 2005
Kenneth C. Emmerichs, age 82, of Oshkosh and formerly of Pepin, Wisconsin, died Wednesday morning, August 3, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on November 28, 1922 in Waupaca to Henry and Sadie (Rothenbach) Emmerichs. Ken married Arlyne Fabricius on May 29, 1943 in Sherman, Texas. Ken was a realtor with the Paul Schmidt Agency in the Oshkosh...
Esther Koplitz
Aug 3, 2005
Esther I. Koplitz, age 95, of Ripon and formerly of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, August 3, 2005 at Fountain View Care Center. She was born on March 30, 1910 in Hortonville to Albert and Hulda (Schuman) Diestler. Esther married Eldor Koplitz on October 11, 1928 in the parsonage of First English Lutheran Church by Reverend E.A. Koch. They were married...
Elizabeth Ramsdell
Aug 1, 2005
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Ramsdell, age 76, of Butte des Morts, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. Betty retired from Park View Health Center after many years of service. She also enjoyed working at the Kangaroo Pouch Craft Church with her daughter Lorrie for several years. Betty loved her two cats and dog because they were...
Marion Finley
Jul 30, 2005
Marion L. Finley, age 91, a resident of Green Lake Manor, died peacefully Thursday morning July 28, 2005. She was born October 19, 1913 in the Township of Porterfield in Marinette County, Wisconsin the daughter of Edward and Ada (Santamour) Farrell. She married Leo Finley in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death. Marion had lived and worked in the...
Anita Pribbernow
Jul 30, 2005
Anita I. Pribbernow, age 87, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, July 30, 2005 at Bethel Home. She was born on December 20, 1917 in the Township of Black Wolf to Fred and Alma (Sonnenberg) Bergman. On November 7, 1936 Anita married Albert Hoernke and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1984. She later married Robert Pribbernow on July...
Gerald Basel
Jul 27, 2005
Gerald P. Basel, age 67, of Omro, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. He was born to Theresa and Joseph Basel on April 14, 1938. He was educated and graduated high school in Omro. He married Roberta Burr on August 2, 1961, she preceded him in death on September 17, 2003. He was a dairy...
Kenneth Zarling
Jul 27, 2005
Kenneth R. Zarling, age 41, of Coloma, formerly of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2005. He was born December 5, 1963 in Oshkosh, WI., the son of James P. and Donna (Kienert) Zarling. Ken grew up and attended school in Oshkosh. Ken was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Oshkosh. Family and friends will fondly remember him...
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