Obituaries

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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Gladys Karoses

Gladys Karoses

Jun 17, 2005

Gladys L. Karoses, age 69 of Oshkosh, died peacefully in her home on Friday evening, June 17, 2005 after a two year long battle with cancer. Gladys, (who preferred to be known as "Happy") was born on January 12, 1936 in Cambellsport, Wisconsin a daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Marquardt) Carter. She married the love of her life,...

Ruth Joslin

Ruth Joslin

Jun 16, 2005

Ruth D. Joslin, age 75, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, June 16, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on October 12, 1929 in Oshkosh to Peter and Katherine (Schuermann) Ruhl. Ruth married Harley Joslin on May 27, 1950 in Oshkosh. Ruth was a 1948 graduate of Oshkosh High School. Upon graduation she worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Company...

Arnold Hielsberg

Arnold Hielsberg

Jun 16, 2005

Arnold E. Hielsberg, age 75, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 16, 2005. He was born on June 21, 1929 in Oshkosh a son of the late Elmer and Alma (Arndt) Hielsberg. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Arnie married the former Melanie Steffanus on October 9, 1954 in...

John Martin

John Martin

Jun 12, 2005

John Edward Martin, age 85, of Oshkosh, was reunited with his wife, Mildred, in Heaven above, on Sunday, June 12, 2005. He was born July 8, 1919 in Oshkosh to George and Alice (Cahill) Martin. He was orphaned at an early age and was raised by Edward and Josephine Martin. On July 17, 1940 he married Mildred H. Graper in...

Bernice Paulick

Bernice Paulick

Jun 10, 2005

Bernice Jeanette Paulick, age 87, of Oshkosh, died at Bethel Home, Friday morning, June 10, 2005. She was born in Oshkosh on June 29, 1917 to the late Joseph and Josephine "Sophie" (Youngwirth) Postl. She married Leonard J. Paulick in Kenosha on September 15, 1951. He preceded her in death on May 2, 1994. Bernice was a member of St....

James Welton

James Welton

Jun 8, 2005

James M. Welton, age 67, of Oshkosh, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. He was born on September 3, 1937 in Oshkosh. Jim served his country in the US Air Force and then worked for Mercury Marine for over 20 years, then Oshkosh Truck Corporation and then Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton. He greatly enjoyed hunting and...

Carl Harrmann

Carl Harrmann

Jun 8, 2005

Carl S. Harrmann, age 87, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. Born February 7, 1918 in Oshkosh to Carl August and Maude Rosalia (Stille) Harrmann. He was married to Odessa Belle Dollins on August 26, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the proud father of and survived by, one son, Carl Stille Harrmann, Jr....

Rick Reuther

Rick Reuther

Jun 6, 2005

Rick R. Reuther, age 48, of Omro, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, June 3, 2005. He was born April 16, 1957 in Manitowoc, WI., the son of Roman and Joan (Schleinkofer) Reuther. Rick grew up in Oshkosh, attended UW-Oshkosh, and married Gloria Youngwirth at St. Peter's Catholic Church on March 12, 1983. They moved to Omro in 1997...

Donald Stowe

Donald Stowe

Jun 4, 2005

Donald W. Stowe, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, June 4, 2005 at Oshkosh Medical & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 9, 1926 in Oshkosh to Hubert and Clara (Zeller) Stowe. Don married Arlyce Ahrens on May 6, 1949 in Oshkosh. Arlyce preceded him in death on June 6, 1991. Don was the owner/operator of Wis-Coin Company...

Gordon Foust

Gordon Foust

Jun 2, 2005

Gordon Lee Foust, age 86, of Oshkosh, died with his family by his side, at his home on June 2, 2005. Gordon was born March 17, 1919 in Oshkosh, the son of William & Ruth (Church) Foust. He served his country for four years, four months as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1938 to 1942. He enlisted...

Mary Jakubowski

Mary Jakubowski

Jun 1, 2005

Mary Ann O'Neil-Harper-Jakubowski, age 79, of Omro, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Omro Care Center where she has resided for the past ten years. She was born on May 12, 1926 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late Charles and Joyce (Bronson) O'Neil. She was married to the late George Harper and the...

Florence Longworth

Florence Longworth

May 27, 2005

Florence L. Longworth, age 92, of Omro, passed away on Friday morning, May 27, 2005 at the Omro Care Center. She was born August 2, 1912 in Shawano County, WI., the daughter of the late Agnes and James Buck. She attended school in Tigerton. She married Homer H. Longworth on August 29, 1929. They made their home and farmed most...

Harold Stevenson

Harold Stevenson

May 25, 2005

Harold R. "Harry" Stevenson, age 80, originally of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2005 at his care home in Peoria, Arizona, following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 17, 1924 to Harold and Lillian Stevenson. Harry was a life-long Oshkosh resident until moving to the Phoenix, Arizona area seven years ago. Harry served in the U.S. Army...

Patricia Blade

Patricia Blade

May 23, 2005

Patricia A. Blade "Patty" age 53, of Princeton, died Saturday evening, May 21, 2005, at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born August 4, 1951 in Des Plaines, Illinois the daughter of LeRoy and Madeline (Muehlenberg) Lucas. She grew up and was educated in Illinois and moved to Wisconsin in 1988. She was a true inspiration...

Earl Hunt

Earl Hunt

May 22, 2005

Earl Kenneth Hunt, age 92, of Oshkosh went to be with his loving Lord on May 22, 2005. He was born in Oshkosh April 13, 1913, the son of Elmer and Helen (Zittlow) Hunt. Reverend Sandrock at St. John Lutheran Church, in Dubuque, Iowa, married Earl to Viola "Vi" Bartels on September 14, 1940. Earl was baptized and confirmed in...

James Markofski

James Markofski

May 22, 2005

James John David Markofski, age 73, of Oshkosh, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a born on May 6, 1932 in Berlin, Wisconsin to Anton and Helen (Pernitzke) Markofski. He attended Saint Stansislaus Catholic School and Berlin High School. Jim was drafted during the Korean War in October...

Carol Upham

Carol Upham

May 21, 2005

Carol J. Upham, age 73, of Oshkosh, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2005, having endured a long illness. She was born in Oshkosh on June 12, 1931, to the late Carlton and Tillie (Griedel) Thiel. On June 17, 1951 she married Robert S. Upham. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1985. Carol was a member of...

Regina Knoblock

Regina Knoblock

May 19, 2005

Regina Agatha Knoblock, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Thursday, May 19, 2005. She was born December 1, 1919 in Oshkosh, daughter of Stanley and Gertrude (Gronowski) Marhefke. She married Richard Knoblock on March 21, 1940 in Oshkosh. She was a lifetime member of St. Josaphat Catholic Church. She had worked at Miles Kimball seasonally, and at Wood's Greenhouse. Her husband...

Louis Kratz

Louis Kratz

May 19, 2005

Louis "Louie" Kratz, age 80, of Omro, died Tuesday evening, May 17, 2005 at Omro Care Center. Louie was born on the family farm in the Township of Rushford on August 12, 1924 to John and Bertha (Pollex) Kratz. He was educated in Omro. He took care of the family farm for many years, living there his entire life. He...

Lee Weigert

Lee Weigert

May 14, 2005

Lee F. Weigert, age 87, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Green Lake Manor. Lee was born on September 10, 1917 in Iron River, Michigan, to Fred and Maud Weigert. He graduated from Marinette High School and received degrees from Milwaukee Teachers College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During WWII, Lee served in the US Army Air Corps and flew...

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