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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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Elwyn Horton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Germaine Nordhaus

Germaine Nordhaus

May 31, 2004

Germaine T. Nordhaus, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, May 31, 2004 at Encore Senior Villa. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Oshkosh to John and Rose (Nigl) Seibold. Germaine married Carl Nordhaus Jr. on July 3, 1949 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1995. Germaine was a member of Saint Vincent...

Rosalie Gagliano

Rosalie Gagliano

May 29, 2004

Rosalie M. (Nee Patti) Gagliano, was born to Eternal life on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at the age of 89 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John M. Gagliano, son Liebert Gagliano, sisters, Agatha Todaro and Margarita Mahalek. Beloved mother of Rosemary (Gerald) Bucher and Salvatore (Marsha) Gagliano. Dear Nana of Sandra (Robert) Bohlman, Donald (Kathleen) Bucher, Kathleen...

Herbert Heise

Herbert Heise

May 28, 2004

Herbert O. Heise age 85 a lifelong resident of Omro, died early Wednesday morning May 26, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1919 in Omro the son of William and Emma Petsch Heise. He married Dorothy Lungwitz in 1978, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omro. Farming was his passion and in his free time you...

Marvin Hergert

Marvin Hergert

May 24, 2004

Marvin Philip Marv Hergert, age 79 of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2004 while caring for the horses he loved. He was born on November 11, 1924 in Oshkosh, a son of the late Philip and Anna M. (Lautenschlager) Hergert. Marvin married the former Margaret Helen Albrecht on June 15, 1947 in Cambria, Wisconsin. He served his...

Frieda Berger

Frieda Berger

May 23, 2004

Frieda Mae Berger, loving aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1906 in Oshkosh, a daughter of Conrad and Anna (Umlauf) Buttman. She lived in Oshkosh nearly all of her life, except for three years when she lived in Ripon with her grand-nephew, Wesley and Ruth White...

Donna Sorenson

Donna Sorenson

May 18, 2004

Donna Mae (Dies) Sorenson, age 71, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Aurora Medical Center. Donna was born in Wittenberg, Wisconsin on October 17, 1932. She was the daughter of Henry and Emma Dies. She married Henry "Hank" Sorenson in Oshkosh, September 2, 1954. Donna was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, belonging to the...

Robert Schulz

Robert Schulz

May 16, 2004

Robert P. Bob Schulz, age 54, of Oshkosh. Passed away at his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, May 16, 2004. He was born on February 10, 1950 in Oshkosh, a son of Reinhold and Virginia Ann (Hartl) Schulz. Bob married Dorothy Kuhnz on October 25, 1969 in Oshkosh. He graduated...

Gladys Reque

Gladys Reque

May 14, 2004

Gladys M. Reque, age 95, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, May 14, 2004 at Bethel Home. She was born on March 2, 1909 in Oshkosh to Louis and Emma (Hawley) Tyriver. Gladys was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a housemother for UW Oshkosh students for many years. Survivors include a daughter-in-law: Jane Reque of Oshkosh; four...

Reuben Grunske

Reuben Grunske

May 9, 2004

Reuben A. Grunske, age 95, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, May 9, 2004 at Bethel Home. He was born in the Town of Vinland on August 21, 1908, a son of the late Max and Alvina (Pollack) Grunske. Reuben married Grace Phillipps in Oshkosh on September 14, 1935. Grace preceded him in death on January 13, 1997. Reuben was a...

Ralph Dickson

Ralph Dickson

May 9, 2004

Ralph Dickson, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Sunday morning, May 9, 2004 at Oshkosh Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 1, 1912 in Waterloo, Iowa to John and Edna (Stannard) Dickson. Ralph married Laura Koch on September 5, 1942 in Oshkosh. Ralph was employed for 8 years at Wisconsin Axle and later as a door finisher at...

Mildred Kerwin

Mildred Kerwin

May 2, 2004

Mildred M. Kerwin, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, May 2, 2004 at Oshkosh Medical and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Oshkosh November 9, 1918 to Frederick Ahrens and Laura Ebert. Mildred enjoyed traveling and casinos. She is survived and will be missed by a son, Jerome (Betty) Kerwin of Oshkosh, Daughter in-law, Lois Kerwin or Marysville, CA,...

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