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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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Barbara Meyer

Barbara Meyer

Dec 4, 2004

Barbara J. Meyer, age 68, of Oshkosh, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 4, 2004. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late George and Angeline (Girard) Samz. Barbara married William J. Meyer on May 15, 1955. The couple later divorced in 1982. She had worked at the Hoffmaster Company in her...

Oliver Potratz

Oliver Potratz

Nov 29, 2004

Oliver R. Potratz, age 76, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004 at Bethel Home. He was born on January 1, 1928 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Herman and Meta Potratz. Oliver married the former Leatrice Joy Leinweber on October 21, 1950. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and retired at the age of 70...

Leonard Krause

Leonard Krause

Nov 29, 2004

Leonard A. Krause, age 62 of Omro, died unexpectedly Saturday morning November 20, 2004, doing what he loved the most, deer hunting with his brothers and friends. He was born January 20, 1942 in Berlin, WI the son of Harold and Margaret Krause. Leonard served in the U.S. Army from 1963 -1965. He married Judy Kling May 18, 1968 at...

Rosemary Gibson

Rosemary Gibson

Nov 26, 2004

Rosemary P. Gibson, our dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to Heaven on Friday, November 26, 2004. After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home in Oshkosh surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on March 17, 1932 to John and Priscilla (Ringling) Snell. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1950. On April...

Frances Moede

Frances Moede

Nov 25, 2004

Frances R. Moede, 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on November 11, 1916 in Richville, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Stanley and Suzanne (Kvindlog) Rebuck. Her marriage to Fred Moede in 1938 endured until his passing on June 11, 1971. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (David)...

John Niemuth

John Niemuth

Nov 25, 2004

John R. Niemuth, age 85, of Mukilteo, Washington, passed away at his residence Thursday, November 25, 2004. He was born on November 19, 1919 in Oshkosh to John Ferdinand and Minnie (Tokarski) Niemuth. John was a member of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in January 1937. John became...

Harold Fisher

Harold Fisher

Nov 25, 2004

Harold Donald "Fish" Fisher, age 69, of Oshkosh, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Bethel Home. He was born on March 24, 1935 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin a son of the late Joseph L. and Mary (Woolley) Fisher Sr. Harold was a long-time resident of Oshkosh, and lived in Waupaca for a brief...

Margaret Guiles

Margaret Guiles

Nov 22, 2004

Margaret Guiles, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday evening, November 22, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1909 in Livingston, Wisconsin to Herbert and Lillian (Hill) Washburn. Margaret married Roger Guiles on June 12, 1934. Dr. Guiles was the Chancellor of UW-Oshkosh from 1959-74 and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1989....

Shirley Juedes

Shirley Juedes

Nov 20, 2004

Shirley Mae Juedes, age 75, of Oshkosh, died Saturday afternoon November 20, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1929, in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late John G. and Flora (Kuhn) Krueger. On September 1, 1951, Shirley married William L. Juedes in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1999. Shirley is survived...

Richard Jansen

Richard Jansen

Nov 18, 2004

Richard H. Jansen, age 84, of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at his home. He was born September 11, 1920 in the city of West DePere, the son of Frank and Ann Jansen. He married Catherine "Molly" Hengartner on July 20, 1944. Together they had six children: four boys and two girls. They also have a nephew,...

Dorothy Egan

Dorothy Egan

Nov 18, 2004

Dorothy Loretta Egan, age 99, of Omro, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1905 in Oshkosh the daughter of Max and Katherine (Yost) Loewen. She had attended school in Oshkosh and Omro. On February 22, 1922 she married Edward J. Egan at St. MaryÂ's Catholic Church, Omro, WI., with Rev. William Grace...

Agnes Nikolaus

Agnes Nikolaus

Nov 8, 2004

Agnes E. Nikolaus, age 92, died on Monday, November 8, 2004, at Bethel Home. She was born on May 17, 1912 in Glidden, Wisconsin to Frederick and Elsa (Engel) Hildebrandt. Agnes married Ferdinand Nikolaus on May 5, 1934 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1979. Agnes was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. For many...

Lois Hart

Lois Hart

Nov 7, 2004

Lois Jean Hart, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Park View Health Care Center. She was born on November 19, 1926 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Rumlow) Neustifter. Lois married Ross Gibson on September 17, 1947. She married Marshall Hart on August 11, 1972. He preceded...

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Nov 7, 2004

Robert F. Phillips, Sr., of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 17, 1933 to Merle and Genevieve (O Donnell) Phillips in Fond du Lac. Robert married Marcia R. Stenklyft on August 25, 1956 in Wausau. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After service he enrolled...

Lorraine Nachtrab

Lorraine Nachtrab

Nov 2, 2004

Lorraine L. Tritt Nachtrab, age 75 of Omro, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer at Mercy Medical Center. Lorraine was born in the Town of Poygan on October 15, 1929 to Harry A. and Helen Secora Tritt. She married Frank Nachtrab on May 13, 1948, they divorced in 1973. Lorraine worked as an LPN...

Gilbert Wegner

Gilbert Wegner

Nov 2, 2004

Gilbert J. "Gib" Wegner, age 47, of Oshkosh, died Saturday at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born January 15, 1957 in Stevens Point to Richard and June (Cleveland) Wegner. Gib loved nature, often hiking, camping and fishing. He enjoyed Blue Grass and country music, woodworking and was fascinated by wolves, but enjoyed all animals, especially his dog, George....

Gene Schiefelbein

Gene Schiefelbein

Nov 1, 2004

Gene "Geno" Schiefelbein, age 60, died peacefully Monday, November 1, 2004 at his home in Oshkosh. He was born on July 8, 1944 in Oshkosh to Elmer and Marcella (Hunke) Schiefelbein. Gene married Ardyce Stiller on June 24, 1967 in Oshkosh at Kingdom Hall. Gene was employed at Leach Company for 31 years as an assembler. Survivors include his wife;...

Scott Dutko

Scott Dutko

Oct 31, 2004

Scott D. Dutko, 41, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2004. He was born in Illinois, a son of Sylvester and Frances (Moses) Dutko. Surviving are his wife, Jennifer; children, Joshua, Jeramy, Cassie, Gabrielle and Caleb Dutko all of Oshkosh; parents, Sylvester and Frances Dutko of Winneconne and now residing in Chicago; brother, David (Barb) Dutko of Homewood,...

Paul Pietkivitch

Paul Pietkivitch

Oct 30, 2004

Paul J. Pietkivitch, age 16, of Oshkosh, died Saturday evening, October 30, 2004 at his home. He was born on December 9, 1987 in Oshkosh to John and Sarah (Griffey) Pietkivitch Sr. Paul was a Junior at Oshkosh West High School. Paul loved games, his car and puppies. Paul loved to dance, sing and joke. Paul loved trampolines, skateboards and...

Rex Wesner

Rex Wesner

Oct 30, 2004

Rex O. Wesner, age 56, of Oshkosh, died suddenly on October 26, 2004. Rex was born on February 29, 1948 in Oshkosh to Vernon and June Grant Wesner. He served in the Army in Vietnam. He married Gloria on December 19, 1980. Rex was a generous and giving man. He was a hard worker and was very gifted, building his...

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