Donald Metko
Jul 2, 2025
Donald Albert Metko, 83, passed away at home in Waukau, Wisconsin, on July 2, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1941, to Albert and Dorothy (Wischow) Metko in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Don married Shirley Shove on July 14, 1962, and together they raised 2 daughters, Lori and Sue. He worked at Rockwell International as a machinist and retired after 30...
Rex Schmude
Jun 19, 2025
Rex Willard August Schmude, age 88, passed away with family by his side on June 19, 2025, in Omro, WI. He was born on July 31, 1936, to parents, Roy Franklin and Irene Rose (Champeaux) Schmude, in Omro, WI. After high school, he joined the United States Army, and served during the Vietnam War. He retired after 20 years of...
Elizabeth Powell
Jun 17, 2025
Elizabeth "Beth" A. Powell, 75, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Born Elizabeth Kempfer, Beth was the oldest of seven children born to Gerald and Dolores (née Stockfisch) Kempfer. She attended Hartford Union High School and went on to complete a degree in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. On February 7,...
Michael Formiller
Jun 13, 2025
Michael F. Formiller 64, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. He was born November 10, 1960, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Florian and Reemona (Kohnke) Formiller. Michael married the love of his life, Teresa A. Domke on July 21, 1984. He worked for 7 years at Zimmerman's Mink Ranch and worked at Oshkosh Defense for 36 years. He...
Carolyn Dolata
Jun 10, 2025
Carolyn J Dolata (nee Trochinski), aged 78, passed away peacefully on June 10th, in Wausau, WI. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Fond du Lac, WI to Leonard & Wilma Trochinski. She was raised in Berlin, WI on a family dairy farm with five adventurous siblings. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1965. In 1966 Carolyn married...
Martin Webb
Jun 9, 2025
Martin "Marty" J. Webb, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 30, 1969, to parents, Byron Webb Sr. and Patricia (Gilhooley) Webb, in Pennsylvania. He proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, before retiring in 2006. Marty was deployed during Desert Storm...
Joseph Griebling
Jun 1, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Griebling, age 69, on June 1, 2025. He was born January 18, 1956. Joe was always up for adventure, i.e. competing in Special Olympics, singing in a choir, trips to the zoo, Timber Rattler games, viewing of holiday lights and a good game of Uno to share a few. Joe...
Gerald Johnson
May 31, 2025
After many rounds, the fight was called. On May 31, Jerry was finally at peace. Gerald Mathew Johnson was born on June 30, 1934, in West Allis to Wesley and Mae Johnson. He attended Marquette High and was proud to say he was part of the undefeated football teams of 1950-1952. His education at Marquette solidified his strong faith and...
Theresea Klima
May 30, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Theresea "Terri" A. (Bradley) Klima on May 30, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 12, 1955, in Wisconsin to parents, David and Donna (Husiman) Bradley. Terri graduated from Omro High School and married Craig Klima on May 19, 1989. Terri worked at Bergstrom –...
Ronald Glaeser
May 21, 2025
Ronald V. Glaeser, 92, passed away May 21, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on October 18, 1932, son of Edward and Helen (Mathe) Glaeser. He attended St Vincent's Elementary School and Oshkosh High School, graduating in 1950. He enlisted in the US Air Force in February 1952 during the Korean War. He attended basic training...
James Poellinger
May 19, 2025
James A. "Uncle Jim" Poellinger, 84, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born April 4, 1941, in Oshkosh to Paul J. Sr. and Nona Maybelle (Collier) Poellinger. James attended and graduated from Oshkosh High School and went into the U.S. Navy where he worked in the engine room during the Cuban Blockade. He and Lois...
Jeffry Lawson
May 15, 2025
Jeffry Alan Lawson, 64, passed away on May 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 10, 1960 to Kirk and Sharon (Wiegmann) Lawson. Jeff graduated from Oshkosh West and went on to have a career as a granite and marble finisher. Jeff loved to fish, ski and spend time with his family. He will...
Edward Baumgarten
May 12, 2025
Edward Baumgarten, of Oshkosh, WI was found deceased on May 12, 2025 in his home at the age of 79. He was born to Rev. Edmund E. and Marie (Spreuer) Baumgarten on July 11, 1945 in Wausau. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed his Christian faith during his pre-teen years. Edward spent his childhood with his surviving brothers...
Larry Lautenschlager
May 9, 2025
Larry P. Lautenschlager, age 84, passed away peacefully May 9, 2025 at Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. He was born May 30, 1940, to parents Phillip and Elsie (Reickman) Lautenschlager in Oshkosh, WI. After he attended Oshkosh High School, he married the love of his life, Carol Lippold. They met on the 4 th of July and...
Judith Steenweg
May 1, 2025
Judith "Judy" A. Steenweg, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 1, 2025, in Omro, WI. She was born on January 31, 1940, to parents, Albert J. and Rosalie (Peronto) Lembach, in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Rufus King High School, raised three children and spent 23 years with her husband, Richard "Dick" Steenweg...
Barbara Rank
Apr 28, 2025
Barbara E. Rank, age 87, of Omro, WI, died on April 28, 2025, where she made her home at Country Villa in Omro, WI, surrounded by family. She was born on November 14, 1937, the daughter of Jewel P. Bolles and Elsie (Powell) Bolles , in Tucumcari, New Mexico . Her family moved around the southwestern U.S. settling in San...
Ramona "Mona" Mae Raimann
Apr 19, 2025
Ramona "Mona" Mae Raimann, 96, passed away April 19, 2025, peacefully at home in Oshkosh. Mona was born on September 4, 1928, to Norman and Gladys (Soderstein) Thompson of Scandinavia, WI. Whenever you ask Mona her age, she always said she was 19. The song "Ramona" was the source of her name. Mona's childhood remembrances were of growing up during...
Victor Joseph Blomberg Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
Victor "Vic" J. Blomberg Jr., 65, passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born August 11, 1959, to parents, Victor J. Sr. and Lois (Bayles) Blomberg in Wisconsin. He proudly served in the United States Marines as a Field Radio Operator and later on went on to work as a welder for a local manufacturing company. Vic loved collecting...
Jeanne Gay
Apr 14, 2025
Jeanne Elaine (Davis) Gay, age 94, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Evergreen in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born May 27, 1930, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Danforth) Davis. Jeanne grew up a farm girl in Omro, Wisconsin. She graduated from Omro High School in 1948 and enrolled at the Wisconsin State Teachers college in Oshkosh...
Bradley Dunham
Apr 14, 2025
Bradley W. Dunham, 49, passed away at home with family by his side after a long battle with lung cancer, he was born on August 26, 1975, to Wayne and Janice Dunham. Bradley worked at Commercial Roofing, Pluswood, Block Iron and Generac. He loved to go hunting and fishing, collecting baseball cards, building the Christmas village and other various wood...
