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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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Marilyn Ginnow

Marilyn Ginnow

Jun 27, 2021

Marilyn Joann Ginnow (Precour), of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully (from a long battle with dementia) on June 27, 2021, surrounded by her family, at The Waterford of Oshkosh. Marilyn, born on September 16, 1933 to Edward & Ada Precour in Oshkosh, WI immediately brought joy into the world. Marilyn went on to graduate from Oshkosh High School in 1952,...

William Weiss

William Weiss

Jun 26, 2021

William 'Bill' Weiss, age 76, Omro passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021 after just one day at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. Bill was the second of four children born to Herbert and Dorothy Bartelt Weiss. He graduated from Omro High School in 1963 and soon after started his first job in Eureka at the Farmco Feed Mill. He knew...

Mark Leiby

Mark Leiby

Jun 26, 2021

Mark Douglas Leiby, age 67, passed away in Omro, WI on June 26, 2021. He was born on January 8, 1954, to Roger and Germaine (Lang) Leiby. Mark married the love of his life, Linda Stewert on March 3, 1972. Together they shared 49 years of marriage and had two children, Amy and Eric. Mark loved his family and was...

Tammy Blechl

Tammy Blechl

Jun 22, 2021

Tammy Blechl, 53, passed away June 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on October 22, 1967, to Ruth and Archie Wedde. Tammy and her twin sister, Tina were brought into the loving care of Bill and Gloria (Scheller) Hughes at the age of three. Tammy loved to garden, bird watch and was known for her...

Charles Liebert

Charles Liebert

Jun 20, 2021

Charles L. Liebert, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born in Green Bay on February 16, 1938, the son of the late Adoph and Marie (Stascak) Liebert. Charles worked for many years as a pin setter mechanic at T & O Bowling Lanes. His faith was very important and he treasured attending Grace Lutheran Church....

Gertrude Postl

Gertrude Postl

Jun 11, 2021

Gertrude A. (Ternes) Postl age 96 of Oshkosh passed away on June 11, 2021, at Bethel Home. She was born on November 7, 1924, a twin, on the family farm on Hwy 21 and Sand Pit Road to William and Katherine (Evers) Ternes. Gertrude was united in marriage to Douglas J. Postl on July 14, 1945. Gertrude graduated from Oshkosh...

Richard Kettlewell

Richard Kettlewell

Jun 8, 2021

Richard Kettlewell passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born June 2, 1940 to Rumsey and Clara (Kraft) Kettlewell. He graduated from Berlin High School and attended UW-Oshkosh. Richard worked at Rockwell International for 30 years and was able to retire at the age of 56. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and...

Julieanna Ehrenberg

Julieanna Ehrenberg

Jun 2, 2021

Julieanna Catherine Ehrenberg, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, surrounded by family and friends at her home at the Waterford in Oshkosh. She was born on September 23, 1921, the daughter of the late Albert and Amy Mae (Knapp) Hazelwood. In the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1939. She...

Ida Austill

Ida Austill

May 27, 2021

Ida Lillian Austill, age 71, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving children, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1949 the daughter of the late Sam and Elsie (Boeck) Leone. Ida enjoyed quilting and collecting George Straight memorabilia. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very important to her. She loved spending time with them....

Richard Schumacher

Richard Schumacher

May 27, 2021

Richard R. Schumacher, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born in Sheboygan on September 24, 1928 son of the late Hugo and Hulda (Polster) Schumacher. On August 18, 1951 he married his wife of 69 years, Beverly Kelley. Richard was proud to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for many years at Speed...

Judith Silski

Judith Silski

May 24, 2021

Judith A. Silski, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born in Crandon on February 27, 1942 the daughter of the late Roy and Lois (Laverdier) O'Marro. Judy was a long-time employee of Miles Kimball. She was proud of her time volunteering with the Omro Kindergarden classes. Judy spent much of her free time riding horseback,...

Virginia Davis

Virginia Davis

May 21, 2021

Virginia Kaye (Garside) Davis, age 74, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1946 in Norman, Oklahoma to Klella Moriene (Gabbart) Garside and James Leonard Garside. Gini and her parents moved to Platteville, Wisconsin where she grew up, attending the UW-Platteville Laboratory School and graduating from Platteville High School in 1964. Gini married M....

Joyce Jawson

Joyce Jawson

May 16, 2021

Joyce Ann Jawson, age 77, of Menasha, passed away with peace and grace on May 16, 2021. She was born into a large German family, the 13th of 15 children in Merrill WI. to the late August and Elsie Paul. She is reunited with her loving husband of 51 years, Jerry Jawson, who preceded her in 2017. Joyce graduated from...

Carol Koss

Carol Koss

May 13, 2021

Carol M. Koss, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Oshkosh on September 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Barney and Helen (Karst) Paulsen. On October 31, 1959 she married Steven Koss in St. Mary Catholic Church, Oshkosh. Carol was a manager for the...

Laura Dickson

Laura Dickson

May 13, 2021

Laura Evelyn Dickson, age 99, passed away in New Berlin, WI on May 13, 2021. She was born October 13, 1921, in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Justine (Eurich) and Henry Koch. Laura was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and a part of the Ladies' Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She graduated high school in 1939, being the...

Albert Bishop

Albert Bishop

May 11, 2021

Albert "Scotty" S. Bishop, age 78, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was born to the late Charles and Frances (Noha) Bishop on February 19, 1943 in Fulton County, PA. Scotty was proud to serve in the United States Army from 1961-1966. When he moved to Florida he married Sharon Tetzlaff. They then moved to...

Shirley Reiter

Shirley Reiter

May 11, 2021

Shirley R Reiter, age 95, passed away in Omro on May 11, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Bertha (Hafeman) Tavernie on February 16, 1926. On August 11, 1951 she was married to Joseph Reiter. She loved to go out dancing after dinner. She enjoyed bowling and was always known as a hard worker, working at Hoffmaster for 23...

Judith Watkins

Judith Watkins

May 8, 2021

Judith "Judy" A. Watkins, age 76, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1945, the daughter of the late Raymond and Sylvia (Neuenfeldt) Voight. On January 2, 1965 she married Kenneth Watkins in Oshkosh. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to be an administrative assistant in healthcare, retiring from ThedaCare. Primarily...

Carlton Franz

Carlton Franz

May 4, 2021

Carlton "Cully" F. Franz, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1935, the son of the late Walter and Verona (Vorpagel) Franz. Cully was born in the house less than two blocks away from the house in which he died. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Army from 1955 until...

David Mcdermid

David Mcdermid

May 2, 2021

David L. McDermid, age 58, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Racine on September 21, 1962, son of the late John and Constance (Lieb) McDermid. He was a process engineer at Wells Manufacturing in Fond du Lac for many years, retiring in 2019. David enjoyed computers, fishing and skiing. His daughter, Amber, taught him to...

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