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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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Geraldine Kienast
Jan 20, 2005
Geraldine J. Kienast, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. With her family at her side, she returned to the Lord on Thursday morning, January 20, 2005 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1925 in Oshkosh to Chester and Esther (Missall) McCarthy. Geraldine married LuVern Kienast on August 21, 1943 in...
Martha Grant
Jan 20, 2005
Martha Ann "Marti" Grant, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 20, 2005. Martha was born in Oshkosh on June 19, 1959 to Dean and Susan Grant. Martha was a writer who enjoyed writing poetry, a joy that stemmed from her Major in English and Journalism at UW-Madison where she graduated with honors. She was athletic participating...
Annette Beem
Jan 15, 2005
Annette J. Beem D.C., age 41, of Omro, died January 15, 2005 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She was born March 19, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Janek) Gravagno. She grew up in Rockford and attended the Schools in Rockford, later attending and graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in...
Patty Reif
Jan 13, 2005
Patsy Hotchkiss Reif, age 74, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, January 13, 2005 having battled stage 4 Melanoma for 9 years. Patty was born in Oshkosh on July 30, 1930 to the late George and Lois (Mosiman) Hotchkiss. At age 13 she began dating Herbert L. Reif, who shared her birthday. On April 3,...
Mildred Ziebell
Jan 12, 2005
Mildred M. Ziebell, age 90, of Oshkosh, past away on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Bethel Home. She was born on October 5, 1914 in Oshkosh to William and Mary (Spanbauer) Wohlt. Mildred married Hubert Ziebell on October 20, 1934 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on July 24, 1983. Mildred enjoyed caring for her cats: Amy, Mindy,...
Bonnie Bruley
Jan 7, 2005
Bonnie M. Bruley, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, January 7, 2005 at Bethel Home. She was born on September 14, 1926 in the township of Lanark in Portage County, Wisconsin to Raymond and Elsie (Modeen) Mjelde. Bonnie was the owner/operator of Bon-Aire Hair Salon for many years. Bonnie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Simeanna Council, Peer...
Kay Lamson
Jan 6, 2005
Kathryn "Kay" J. Lamson died peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Aurora Medical Center with her family by her side. Born Kathryn "Kay" J. Drought on November 14, 1920 to Edward and Emma (Biermeier) Drought in Cutler, Wisconsin. She graduated from New Lisbon High School. She married Warren C. Lamson in 1938; he preceded her in death in 1967....
Donna Besaw
Jan 1, 2005
Donna M. Besaw, age 74, of Berlin, passed away Saturday, January 01, 2005, at Ripon Medical Center. Donna was born in Berlin, WI. on June 19, 1930. She married Rhoger "Jack" Besaw on May 27, 1950 in Madison, Wisconsin. Donna enjoyed farming with her husband, playing the piano, snowmobiling, stock car races and her dog Snoopy. She always put her...
Frances Hintz
Dec 30, 2004
Frances Julia Bryant Hintz, age 94, of Oshkosh, died on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Evergreen Retirement Community. Frances was born on July 26, 1910 in Twin Falls, Idaho and as a child moved to Ogden, Utah. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1932. She then went to Washington, DC where she worked in the...
Lenora Rogers
Dec 24, 2004
Lenora Rogers, 89, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully early Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2004, at Bethel Home. She was born on June 11, 1915 in the Town of Morris in Shawano County, a daughter of the late Mason and Laura (nee Olmsted) Buck. Lenora married Rudy Guetschow and they had five children. She later married the love of her...
Henrietta Langeberg
Dec 24, 2004
Henrietta Langeberg, age 94, of Eureka passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, December 24, 2004. Henrietta was born in Dubuque, Iowa on August 31, 1910 the daughter of the late Oliver & Eva Jones. She married John "Happy Jack" Langeberg on July 28, 1930. She graduated from Cassville High School in 1929. She studied to become a nurse prior...
Robert Bettin
Dec 21, 2004
Robert W. Bettin, 69, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, following a determined battle with cancer. He was born in Oshkosh on February 15, 1935, a son of the late Harry and Esther (Nimmer) Bettin. Bob was a Class B baseball player expecting to be moved up to the Baltimore Orioles when he was drafted...
Gilbert Spanbauer
Dec 21, 2004
Gilbert J. Spanbauer, age 86, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, December 21, 2004 at Park View Health Center. He was born on August 13, 1918 in Oshkosh. Gilbert married Ruth E. Tomlitz on February 6, 1942 in Oshkosh and she preceded him in death on January 12, 1996. Gilbert was a member of First United Methodist Church. He received his...
Anna Costello
Dec 21, 2004
Anna Helen Costello, age 104, of Omro, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at the OMRO CARE CENTER, where she resided since September of 1993. Anna was born May 5, 1900 in a cabin on the Jorgensen family farm in Winchester, WI. Her father, (Jorgen) John Soren Jorgensen was born in Copenhagen, Skjaeland Island, Denmark. Her mother, Julia Henrietta...
Frank Schoenian
Dec 18, 2004
Frank A. Schoenian, age 73, of Oshkosh. After three years of failing health the Lord took Frank home on Wednesday, December 15, 2004. He was born on June 19, 1931 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Otto and Margaret B. (Hackbarth) Schoenian. Following High School, Frank served his country in the US Navy and had worked for and retired...
Thomas Bickford
Dec 18, 2004
Thomas Bickford, age 96, of Oshkosh, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Bethel Home. He was born on April 13, 1908 in Liverpool, England, a son of the late Thomas C. and Annie (Laylee) Bickford. He attended and graduated from the University of Toronto and had worked for several years in Canada before joining...
Gary Moore
Dec 17, 2004
Gary J. Moore, beloved father and brother, age 39 of Omro, died unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, on Friday, December 17, 2004. Gary was born to Ben C. and Althea (Kronberg) Moore on July 16, 1965 in Oshkosh. He grew up in Waukau and was educated in Omro. Gary was a very caring person who often helped others....
Jerry Sowers
Dec 17, 2004
Jerry K. Sowers, Dad & Papa, age 56 of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Friday, December 17, 2004 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born April 9, 1948 in Stanford, Kentucky, the son of Lloyd and Velma Coleman Sowers. Jerry served in Vietnam from 1968-70. Jerry was a dedicated Dad and Papa. He was employed by School Stationers...
Stella Mayfield
Dec 10, 2004
Stella "Pat" Mayfield, 96, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Buffalo, New York, on September 8, 1908, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suplicki. She is survived by her son, Robert (Patricia) Leary of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Jennifer Leary (fiance Mike Bowden) of Oshkosh and Robert (Rebecca) Leary of...
James Nelson
Dec 7, 2004
James R. "Lucky Trucker" Nelson, Jr. age 57, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 7, 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on June 16, 1947 in Oshkosh to James R. and Marie S. (Payne) Nelson. James was a truck driver of 20 years, having worked for Eckeland Carriers of Neenah from 2000 to August of 2004, when he became...
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