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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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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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