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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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Orv Hando

Orv Hando

Nov 9, 2021

Orville "Orv" E. Hando, 87, Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2021. Orv is survived by his sons; Timothy (Greta) Hando and Thomas (Merrill) Hando; and four cherished grandchildren, Jeff, Lauren, Annika and Matthew. He is also survived by many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years,...

Ann E. Mossak

Ann E. Mossak

Nov 9, 2021

Ann E. Mossak (nee Ruzic) age 96, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1925 on the family farm in Willard, Wisconsin, the "Babe" of six children born to Matt and Ana (Buttvick) Ruzic. On November 11, 1950 she married her loving spouse, Edward G. Mossak,...

William Prasse

William Prasse

Nov 8, 2021

William "Bill" A. Prasse, age 91, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born in New York on October 20, 1930, the son of the late Wilbert and Eula "Judy" (Ackley) Prasse. On February 2, 1952 he married Jean Saarinen in Houghton, MI. She preceded him in death in 2005. Bill graduated from...

Marie Holmes

Marie Holmes

Nov 6, 2021

Marie Ann Holmes, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born in Neenah on June 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Mayer) Miracle. On September 26, 1964 she married the love of her life, Kenneth Holmes at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Winneconne. Ken and...

Lucy Anklam

Lucy Anklam

Nov 4, 2021

Lucy A. Anklam, passed away late November 3, 2021, in Omro, Wisconsin. She was born on November 3, 1943, in Omro, to June (Koepke) and Carl Smietankski. She married Lawrence "Shorty" Anklam on November 3, 1962, and they shared 57 wonderful years together. Since the afternoon of November 27, 2019, Mom never stopped looking for Dad. It was the one...

Kenneth Cline

Kenneth Cline

Nov 2, 2021

Kenneth A. Cline, 74, passed away on November 2, 2021, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born March 23, 1947, to Mabel (Jewett) and Kenneth R. Cline in Muskegan, MI. Kenneth enjoyed hunting for deer and small game, fishing, and also playing golf. He also enjoyed watching the Lions Football games. He loved spending time with his grandson Quintinn, he was...

Judith Grota

Judith Grota

Oct 31, 2021

Judith "Judy" Lee Grota, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 following a long struggle with cancer. She worked in Childcare and Development and Elder Care for 25 years before her retirement in 2005. Judy often wished her mother Clara would have been with her during those later years. Judy is survived by her sister, Annette...

Maria Flores

Maria Flores

Oct 24, 2021

Maria A. Flores, age 69, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born in Mission, TX on October 11, 1953. On October 5, 1973 she married Juan Flores in Edinburg, TX. Maria was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed baking and cooking. Her cookies and tortillas will be dearly missed. She enjoyed her bibles, knick-knacks, traveling, shopping and never...

Patti Daugherty

Patti Daugherty

Oct 17, 2021

Patti Jo Daugherty, age 80, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born in Appleton on October 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Clayton and Iola (Meracle) Parrow. On July 3, 1965 she married Robert Daugherty at Peace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death in 2002. Patti was a...

Kari Farmer

Kari Farmer

Oct 16, 2021

Kari A. Farmer, 43, passed away on October 16, 2021, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on February 11, 1978 to Barbara (Trepanier) and Stanley Meyers Sr. Kari loved her friends and family and always enjoyed spending time with them, she was a very social person and always enjoyed having conversation. She also enjoyed being outdoors and loved life. She...

John Freund

John Freund

Oct 13, 2021

John L. Freund, 94, of Omro, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on October 13, 2021 at Evergreen Retirement Community. He resided at Arborview Manor until recently. John was born on the family farm in Omro on January 19, 1927. He was the youngest child of John J. and Rose B. (Schrage) Freund. John graduated from Omro High...

Lawrence Retzack

Lawrence Retzack

Oct 13, 2021

Lawrence Francis Retzack, age 80, of Middleton Wisconsin, passed away October 13, 2021, in his home from natural causes. Lawrence "Larry" was born on December 6, 1940 in Plover Wisconsin, the son of the late Harvey and Grace (Brooks) Retzack. He attended Omro Public Schools, earned a bachelor's degree from U.W.-Eau Claire and earned a master's degree from Northwestern University....

Lance Ovenshire

Lance Ovenshire

Oct 9, 2021

Lance Scott Ovenshire, age 44, passed away unexpectedly after a motorcycle accident on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born in Waupaca on June 14, 1977 the son of Kenneth Reinert and Robin Ovenshire. On August 5, 2017 he married the love of his life, Nicole Kadlec. He worked for Arrowhead Conveyer Corp. as a shipping specialist. Lance enjoyed working...

Walter Bush

Walter Bush

Oct 8, 2021

Walter William Thomas Bush Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2021, at the age of 79. Son of Walter T. Bush and Honey Bush born on March 12, 1942, he was a life-long member of Saint John Catholic Church. Walter served the church in various roles over the years and was especially fulfilled by providing communion to...

Ruth Strohschein

Ruth Strohschein

Oct 8, 2021

Ruth E. Strohschein, 97, passed away in Oshkosh, WI, on October 8, 2021. She was born in Fremont, WI on January 20, 1924, to Walter and Helen (Schiesser) Arndt. Ruth was a life-long member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was a part of Grace Forever Young and Reading Buddies. She worked seasonally at Miles Kimball and at Sexton Can Company,...

James Troudt

James Troudt

Oct 2, 2021

James "Jim" J. Troudt, age 90, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on June 29, 1931, the son of the late William and Mary (Ostwald) Troudt. On April 7, 1956 he married Joan Dobish at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on October 1, 1996. Jim...

Jerry Hannis

Jerry Hannis

Sep 26, 2021

Jerry T. Hannis, age 84, passed away on September 26, 2021. He was born in Berlin, WI on November 9, 1936, the son of the late Alfred and Lottie (Gade) Hannis. Jerry was a graduate of Omro High School in 1954. On November 2, 1966 he married Sandra Toms. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2015. Jerry was...

Darrin Anderson

Darrin Anderson

Sep 26, 2021

Darrin Michael Anderson, age 54, of Oshkosh, passed away September 26, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born December 21, 1966, in Princeton, IL, to Albert and Dorothy (Heuer) Anderson. Darrin was self-employed as a project management consultant, working at Wisconsin Reinsurance Group in Sun Prairie, WI for the last several years. A lifelong roleplaying game enthusiast, and published...

Jesse Bosquez

Jesse Bosquez

Sep 25, 2021

Jesse A. Bosquez Sr., age 56, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born in Fort Worth, TX on March 16, 1965 the son of Ignacio and Virginia (Nourse) Bosquez. Jesse owned and operated Bosquez Tree Service for many years. He was known to play the guitar, attend concerts, fish and cook. Football season was his favorite time...

Gladys Obry

Gladys Obry

Sep 20, 2021

Gladys L. Obry, 91, passed away in Oshkosh on September 20, 2021. She was born on December 20, 1929, to Emma (Kind) and Richard Wegner in Eldorado, Wisconsin. Gladys graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1947. She went on to work at Morgans Co. in the office. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and going to the casino. She is survived by...

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