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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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Dwight Bidwell
Aug 26, 2003
- Dr. Dwight "Bid" Bidwell went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2003. He was born in Omro, WI on September 7, 1932. Dwight graduated from Omro High School, received his Bachelor of Science from Oshkosh State College (UW-O); Master of Science from the University of Northern Illinois; and his Doctorate Degree from the University of Utah....
William Roycraft
Aug 6, 2003
William "Bill" Robert Roycraft age 93 , died Sunday afternoon August 3, 2003 at the Omro Care Center. He was born September 29, 1909 the son of Robert Davidson and Nettie Hess Roycraft. He married Madaline Margaret Tritt on August 22, 1931 and lived until recently on the homestead where he began married life. William "Bill" was engaged in farming...
Marilyn Kloberdanz
Jul 28, 2003
Marilyn M. Kloberdanz, age 73 of Omro, died Wednesday evening July 23, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1930 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Albert "Bud" and Helen Steeps Rolph. She was a graduate of Omro High School. Marilyn married Alexander "Al" Kloberdanz October 26, 1957 in Omro. He preceded her in death on May...
Rudolph Kriha
Jul 27, 2003
Rudolph "Rudy" Kriha age 88, died Thursday morning July 24, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 30, 1915 in Oshkosh, WI the son of Rudolph and Mary Herzig Kriha. Rudy served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and then married Jane C. Kuklinski on September 6, 1947 in Oshkosh. She preceded him in...
Bernie Runge
Jul 14, 2003
Bernie J. Runge, age 82, died Friday afternoon July 11, 2003 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born December 13, 1920 in Charter Oak, Iowa the son of Walter and Frieda Rabe Runge. Bernie came to Wisconsin as a small boy and grew up in the Bonduel area. He married Louise Manthei on October 30, 1943 at White...
Don Milis
Jul 10, 2003
Don Milis, age 69 of Omro, died peacefully Monday afternoon July 7, 2003 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1934 in Cecil, WI., the son of Walter and Viola Beilfuss Milis and grew up in Shawano. He married Lois Sund on February 15, 1957 in Shawano. They lived in Milwaukee for 40 years moving to Omro in June...
Lowell Rolph
Jul 2, 2003
Lowell L. Rolph age 71, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 29, 2003. He was born in Oshkosh on February 25, 1932, the son of Albert "Bud" and Helen Steeps Rolph. He graduated from Omro High School in 1950. He married Audrey Silverthorn on September 3, 1965 in Omro. Lowell's pride and dedication to Vinton Construction showed as he was working...
Jesse Hall
Jun 25, 2003
Jessie Lee Hall age 85 of Sweetwater, Tennesse died peacefully at her sister's home in Omro on Wednesday June 25, 2003. She was born in Tennessee on March 30, 1918 the daughter of Robert and Mary Elizabeth Crass Bryanton. Jessie is survived by her daughter Mary Louise Hall of Sweetwater, TN, and son Dennis Hall of Philadelphia, TN, and sister,...
Katherine Loker
Jun 18, 2003
Katherine "Pearl" Loker age 88, of Eureka passed away early Monday morning June 16, 2003 at Parkview Health Center-Pleasant Acres in the town of Oshkosh. She was born June 4, 1915 on a farm near Berlin, the daughter of Fred and Catherine Beck. Growing up, Pearl helped with the farming chores on the farm she was born on as well...
Richard Lisbeth
May 27, 2003
Richard Lisbeth age 54, died early Saturday morning May 24, 2003 at the Clement Zablocki VA Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born September 9, 1948 in Oshkosh the son of Dorothy Lisbeth Egan. Richard was a graduate of Omro High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era and enjoyed the outdoors, reading and...
Daniel Mierswa
May 26, 2003
Daniel R. Mierswa 86 "Danny or Dan'l" City of Omro, died suddenly in route to Berlin Memorial Hospital on Monday evening May 26, 2003. He was born August 13, 1916 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Otto & Elizabeth Mierswa. He worked with his father as a Pharmacist Apprentice until the time of entering the service. He served in the...
Barry Jensen
May 24, 2003
Omro- Barry A. Jensen, 39 of Omro, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003. He was born November 30, 1963 at Glasgow A.F.B. Montana the son of Gary and Byrdie Juslen Jensen. He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1982 and then served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger from 1982 to 1986. He later graduated from Fox Valley Technical...
Bernice Koepke
May 20, 2003
Bernice L. Koepke age 91, died Wednesday morning May 14, 2003 at Park View Health Center- Pleasant Acres in Oshkosh. She was born May 27, 1911 in Fond du Lac, WI. the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Krenn Woeshnik. She was educated in the Fond du Lac School System and was a High School graduate. She married Laurence "Larry" Koepke...
Patsy Pomplun
May 17, 2003
Patsy Ann Pomplun age 62, a resident of Waukau since 1977 died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday evening May 14, 2003. She was born in the Township of Springfield, Marquette County on May 22, 1940, the daughter of Arthur A. and Ada W. Schrank Rosanske. She married Arley Pomplun on March 2, 1963...
Frank Nachtrab
May 7, 2003
Frank F. Nachtrab, age 74, of rural Berlin died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2003. He was born October 21, 1928 in Black Wolf, Wisconsin the son of Harvey and Caroline Ruedinger Nachtrab. He married Rosemary Davis on November 8, 1975 in Waukau, Wisconsin. Frank retired from Speed Queen as a Supervisor in 1990 after 42 ½ years...
Deforest Bauer
May 6, 2003
DeForest T. Bauer, age 91, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2003, his beloved Mae's birthday at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1911 the son of Henry and Olga Timm Bauer in Lind Center, WI. He married Mae Hickman on June 6, 1934 at the homestead in the Town of Omro. She preceded him in death on September...
Shirley Lux
May 6, 2003
Shirley Mae Lux, 74, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 with family at her bedside. Shirley was born on June 30, 1928 in Omro at home by midwife Mathie Fink. She was the daughter of Hiram & Isabel (Fink) Coates. Shirley fought a courageous battle with cancer. She married the late William Lux on March 30, 1954...
Louise Kutchenriter
Apr 29, 2003
Louise B. Kutchenriter, age 91, formerly of Clintonville, died peacefully at home in Omro on Tuesday April 29, 2003. She was born October 22, 1911 in Bear Creek, Wisconsin the daughter of August and Martha Schulz Thielke. She married Gustuf Kutchenriter on October 9, 1929 and he preceded her in death in 1950. Louise was a homemaker and spent her...
Caleb Black
Apr 19, 2003
Caleb Joshua Black age 18 of Omro, died Saturday April 19, 2003 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born September 2, 1984 in Indiana the son of Donald A. Black and Cynthia D. Stafford. He was educated in the Omro School System. Caleb had a very good heart, and will be remembered as a person who was...
Kathy Henke
Apr 16, 2003
Kathy M. Henke Bartow age 36 of Oshkosh, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family early Monday morning April 14, 2003. She was born December 22, 1966 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Theodore and Evelyn Graper Henke. Kathy was a graduate of Winneconne High School, loved reading, taking care of her children and spending time...
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