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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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Marguerite Zelhofer

Marguerite Zelhofer

Dec 2, 2020

Marguerite M. Zelhofer, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born in Essexville, MI on August 2, 1926 the daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Willett) Johnson. On August 13, 1947 she married Raymond in Essexville. Marguerite was known to volunteer at Mercy Medical Center, making baby hats. She loved gardening and had a huge...

Robert Burgess

Robert Burgess

Nov 26, 2020

Robert Burgess, age 82, passed away November 26, 2020 in Oshkosh Wisconsin. He was born on November 29, 1937 to Jess and Naomi (Boortz) Burgess. Bob married Barb Metko on September 18, 1965 and together they shared 43 wonderful years of marriage and had two children, Ken and Kelly. Bob loved to go camping in Redgranite at Pearl Lake. He...

Diana Rose Kasuboski-Baker

Diana Rose Kasuboski-Baker

Nov 26, 2020

Diana Kasuboski-Baker passed away Thursday, November 26. She was born on August 15, 1983 to Charles and Mary Ann (Chappa) Kasuboski. Diana loved to ride motorcycles and go for walks with her dog and kids. Diana's kids were her life, she loved to go on walks with them and every Easter they would watch The Passion of Christ. She will...

Jodi Reany

Jodi Reany

Nov 24, 2020

Jodi Ann Reany 56, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on November 24, 2020 in Woodstock, Georgia after a long battle with Familial Alzheimer's. Born April 6, 1964 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William "Bud" and Dorothy Reany. She was a beloved and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Survived by her sisters Vicky Paulson (Randy), Patti...

Earl Stahl

Earl Stahl

Nov 22, 2020

Earl Stahl, 89, passed away peacefully on November 22 at Mercy Medical Center of complications from Covid-19. Earl was born in South Bend, IN on Nov. 8, 1931, to Earl and Ora (Newton) Stahl. At Riley H.S. he was involved in band and choir and played lead singing roles in musical theatre. He studied vocal music at Oberlin College Conservatory...

Gary Konkel

Gary Konkel

Nov 21, 2020

Gary R. Konkel passed away unexpectedly at home on November 21, 2020 in Oshkosh. He was born June 12, 1949 in New London, Wisconsin to Richard and Marie (Jarvais) Konkel. Gary received an associate degree in journalism and horticulture. He married Brenda (maiden name) on April 1, 2004. Gary was a truck driver and in his spare time he enjoyed...

Wayne Lager

Wayne Lager

Nov 21, 2020

Wayne Rollin Lager went to the Lord on Saturday November 21st following a brief illness at Mercy Ascension Hospital in Oshkosh, the result of COVID-19 complications. Wayne was born on June 3, 1947 in Milwaukee to Rollin and Eleanor Gray Lager. He was the 3rd of eight children. In 1957 the family moved to Markesan, WI where in 1965, he...

Kay Thornton

Kay Thornton

Nov 21, 2020

At the age of 69, Kay (Stewart) Thornton passed away at home in her husband's arms on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Kay had fought like a champ for almost two years following her diagnosis of liver cancer. Kay was born in Oshkosh, WI to Elfrieda (Daniels) and Stephen Stewart on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1951. She grew up in...

Randy Walotka

Randy Walotka

Nov 18, 2020

Randy "Chinko" G. Walotka, age 55, passed away on November 18, 2020. He was born in Wild Rose on September 12, 1965 the son of the late Edward and Lorraine (Durrant) Walotka. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School. He worked at Oshkosh Truck from 1985 until 2000, then went on to be production manager and co-owner at Galow Metal...

Roman Bauer

Roman Bauer

Nov 16, 2020

The spirit of my brother, Roman Richard Bauer, 65, of Oshkosh was lifted to the Heavens with his family by his side. He will be spending Thanksgiving with our parents, Richard and Ruth (Nachtrab) Bauer, looking over us. He was baptized and confirmed Catholic at St. Mary's in Omro. Romy graduated from Omro High School in 1973. He received the...

Anne Lewis

Anne Lewis

Nov 14, 2020

Anne Marie Lewis, age 66, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1954, the daughter of John and Ruth (Halder) Putzer. Anne worked at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI as a housekeeper for 30 plus years. Anne was known for her tuna pasta salad and her potato dumplings. There were many food dishes you...

Shirley Marsh

Shirley Marsh

Nov 13, 2020

Shirley H. Marsh (Hicks) of Neenah, WI. Formerly from Baileys Harbor, WI. Passed away peacefully at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Shirley was born on December 22, 1935 and passed away on November 13, 2020. Her daughter Cindy and grandson Joshua were there with her sharing memories of past family times at the time of her passing. Shirley...

Ruth Koonce

Ruth Koonce

Nov 11, 2020

Ruth Koonce passed away in Oshkosh, WI on November 11, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1933 to Fred and Vera Farrell. Ruth never had an enemy in her whole life, she was able to get along with everyone she ever met and always enjoyed talking to her friends, especially Dorothy, Evaline, and Patsy. Ruth also enjoyed going to...

Penny Leonard

Penny Leonard

Nov 10, 2020

Penny Leonard passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2020. She was born May 6, 1965 to Gary and Janice Leonard in Oshkosh, WI. She loved to play BINGO and watch her favorite band, Spin. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends. Penny will be remembered for her kind heart and the way she always helped people when she could. Penny...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Nov 7, 2020

David J. Johnson passed away unexpectedly November 7, 2020 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to Jack and Valeria Johnson on June 7, 1962. Dave enjoyed spending time with his kids, and loved to watch sports, especially the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed watching old movies, was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church and worked at Westgate Products. Dave...

Dean Beier

Dean Beier

Nov 6, 2020

Dean Richard Beier, age 61, died peacefully at Edenbrook Lakeside Nursing Home. He graduated from Oshkosh West in 1977, and then began his working career in farming, but also employed as a septic installer, plumber, roofer, painter and constructed metal buildings. He spent a number of years as a first responder in the Rhinelander area. Dean loved animals, especially horses...

Kolin Hughes

Kolin Hughes

Nov 3, 2020

Kolin J. Hughes, age 28, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born in Neenah on December 11, 1991 the son of Mike Hughes and Paula Elsen. He graduated from Omro High School, class of 2010. Kolin loved to be in the outdoors and was an avid sports fan. He was a very good baseball pitcher, starting at...

Roy Fink

Roy Fink

Nov 3, 2020

Roy "Jupe" A. Fink Jr., age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on September 18, 1934 the son of the late Roy and Helen (Young) Fink Sr. He was married to Joan Cleveland, who preceded him in death in 2008. Jupe was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. He worked as a...

Diane Wheaton

Diane Wheaton

Nov 2, 2020

Diane J. Wheaton "Grandma DeeDee," nee Wobschall, age 75, passed away on November 2, 2020. She was born in Berlin on January 22, 1945 the daughter of the late Alfred and Martha (Keup) Wobschall. She was a graduate of Berlin High School. On September 16, 1972 she married Charles Wheaton, he preceded her in death in 2005. Diane worked at...

Wayne Reinke

Wayne Reinke

Nov 1, 2020

Wayne E. Reinke, age 84, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born in Irma, Wisconsin on November 10, 1935 the son of the late Richard and Mildred (Laabs) Reinke. After high school he was proud to enlist in the Marine Corps and serve from 1952 until 1955. He loved to go to auctions and was known to...

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