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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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Donald Negendank
Jul 9, 2004
Lt. Col. Donald C. Negendank, retired, age 75, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, July 9, 2004 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He was born on May 16, 1929 in Oshkosh to Emil and Erma (Krause) Negendank. Don married Loraine Spink on August 21, 1953 in Oshkosh, where they celebrated 50 years of married life in 2003. Don was a retired Lt....
Dorothy Johnson
Jul 6, 2004
Dorothy M. Johnson, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, July 6, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1920 in Wilmington, Massachusetts to Ralph and Myrtle (Carter) Taylor. Dorothy married James K. Johnson Sr. on December 13, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2003. Dorothy was a member...
William Harvey
Jul 5, 2004
William H. Harvey, 79, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly in the garden on Monday, July 5, 2004. He was born in Portage on August 22, 1924. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Harvey; children, Heidi (John) Stacy and Laura (Ken) Frakes both of Menomonee Falls and Tom (Cindy) Harvey of Brookfield; grandchildren, Jason (Jen) Stacy, Joel (Jill) Stacy,...
Deanna Tod
Jul 4, 2004
Deanna R. Tod, age 63, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 4, 2004. She was born on April 9, 1941 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late William Henry and Rose Adeline (Rynar) Miracle. Deanna married Reginald Joseph "Reggie" Tod on August 31, 1968 in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1998....
Mark Kratz
Jul 3, 2004
Mark L. Kratz, age 48 of Oshkosh died on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at his residence. Mark was born in Oshkosh on October 19, 1955 to Leonard and Corinne Pierce Kratz. Mark grew up in Omro, and graduated from Omro High School, then attended UW Oshkosh. Mark like to read, was quiet and soft spoken and was devoted to his...
Mary Lautenschlager
Jun 24, 2004
Mary Lautenschlager, age 88, of Wautoma and formerly of Oshkosh, died Thursday evening, June 24, 2004 at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born on July 26, 1915 in Oshkosh to Christian and Magdeline (Hammerly) Ternes. Mary married Alexander Lautenschlager on October 27, 1934 in Neenah and he preceded her in death. Mary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church...
Chad Benedict
Jun 20, 2004
Chad R. Benedict, age 29, of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, died Sunday, June 20, 2004. He was born on March 20, 1975 in Fond du Lac to Robert and Gloria (Miller) Benedict. Chad was formerly employed at Gusman Automotive in Green Bay. He enjoyed NASCAR events and detailing automobiles. Survivors include his parents: Robert and Gloria Benedict of Two Rivers; two...
Beata Hirte
Jun 20, 2004
Beata A. Hirte, age 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Oshkosh on Sunday, June 20, 2004. She was born in West Bloomfield on December 14, 1918, a daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth (nee Hannemann) Kage. Elizabeth passed away when Bea was six weeks old. Herman married Lydia Thews and together they raised their family. Bea married...
Steven Wilson
Jun 19, 2004
Steven Patrick Wilson, Jr. age 18 of North Fond du Lac, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born October 3, 1985 in Clayton County, Missouri, the son of Steven and Kim (Sullivan) Wilson. Steven enjoyed skateboarding, drawing and shopping. He was adored by many and will fondly be remembered as...
Randy Hanneman
Jun 17, 2004
Randy D. Hanneman, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Oshkosh on Thursday, June 17, 2004. He was born on February 14, 1954 to Ronald and Delores (Ulrich) Hanneman in Oshkosh. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Hanneman; mother, Delores Hanneman; brother and sister, Ricky Hanneman and Roxanne (Pat) Walters; maternal grandmother, Jennie Ulrich; and brother-in-law, Michael Wilke. He...
Rose Griedl
Jun 16, 2004
Rose M. "Rosey" Griedl, age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born on February 15, 1915 in Berlin, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Gottfred and Ann Elizabeth (Wiemer) Schmunk. She married Andrew Griedl on November 23, 1938 in Oshkosh. Andrew preceded her in death on August 20, 1982....
Elwyn Horton
Jun 15, 2004
Elwyn "Al" F. Horton Jr., age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away at Oshkosh Medical and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 9:15 PM. He was born on May 31, 1932 to Elwyn and Thelma (Allen) Horton. Elwyn had many friends throughout his life as he was an enjoyable, caring person who appreciated the diversity of human personalities. He...
Mary Uher
Jun 13, 2004
Mary Ann Uher, 54 of St. Paul, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Regents Medical Center, St. Paul, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at St. Rafael's Catholic Church, 830 S. Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh, with Fr. Dan Felton officiating. Burial will be in the Tice...
Richard Kaelin
Jun 13, 2004
Richard "Dick" M. Kaelin, Sr., age 76, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, June 13, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on May 30, 1928 in Oshkosh to Martin J. and Madeline M. (Zenizek) Kaelin. Richard married Pauline D. Golz on July 8, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa. Three years after their marriage, they reaffirmed their vows on November 21,...
Harry Brooks
Jun 13, 2004
Harry "Babe" Brooks, age 85, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born July 16, 1918, in Omro, the son of Harry W. and Bessie Rice Brooks. He was a graduate of Omro High School. He married Judith Hankey in Omro on June 2, 1945. They lived on their farm in the township of Poygan...
Robert Welch
Jun 12, 2004
Robert C. Welch, age 47, of Oshkosh, died Saturday evening, June 12, 2004 at Park View Health Center. He was born on April 30, 1957 in Oshkosh to Rial and Nina Welch. Survivors include his mother Nina Welch; four sisters: Nina Leib, Tubby Kubasta, Beverly (David) Juedes, and Wendy (Bruce) Hunter; two brothers: William (Peggy) Welch and Richard (Judy) Welch...
Eugene Pflanzer
Jun 7, 2004
Eugene R. "Gene" Pflanzer, age 65, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2004. He was born in Ashland on July 18, 1938, a son of the late Frank and Martha (Zier) Pflanzer. Gene leaves behind his children, Leon "Ben" (Tammy) Smith, Thomas (Michelle) Smith, Bonnie (Michael Rost) Pflanzer, Angela Pflanzer, Jim (Donna) Davis and Wanda Mathison; 11...
Willetta Ziebell
Jun 4, 2004
Willetta M. "Willie" Ziebell, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away with her family at her side at Mercy Medical Center on Friday, June 4, 2004. She was born on July 22, 1918 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late Fred and Jane James. She married Albert Jule Ziebell on August 5, 1940 in Oshkosh. Willie greatly enjoyed playing cards, bowling,...
Helen Jaworski
Jun 4, 2004
Helen J. Jaworski, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at her home. She was born on June 19, 1931 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late Peter and Leona A. (Steinhilber) Kersztyn. Helen married Norbert J. "Nubbs" Jaworski on April 18, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Nubbs preceded her in death...
James Ginnow
Jun 2, 2004
James E. Ginnow, age 71, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, June 2, 2004 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1932 in Omro to John and Mae (Robbins) Ginnow. Jim married Marilyn Precour on July 25, 1953 in Oshkosh. Jim graduated from Oshkosh High School and was active in the U.S. Naval Reserves for 6 years. He was...
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