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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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Ronald Glaeser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Charles Christenson

Charles Christenson

Apr 13, 2025

Charles A. "Charlie" Christenson, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025, in Missouri. He was born on March 1, 1979, to parents, Edwin and LeeAnn (Leinweber) Christenson in Oshkosh, WI, the youngest of 7 children. After high school at Oshkosh West, he worked various jobs, including in the restaurant industry and started a family. He was very proud...

Donna Reitz

Donna Reitz

Apr 6, 2025

Donna Reitz of Van Dyne, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, with family by her side on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Donna was born on March 17,1934, the daughter of Ervin and Erna Babler. She married Rexford Reitz on April 25,1951, together they had six loving children. Donna worked at SNC...

Robert Kosanke

Robert Kosanke

Apr 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Richard Kosanke, age 90, passed away at home with family by his side on April 5, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on July 11, 1934, to parents Robert Lowell and Beatrice Evelyn (Kern) Kosanke in St. Paul, MN. One of four children. On September 23, 1987, he married Arlene (Kresnicka) Bleichwehl, both being their second marriages....

James Goodwin

James Goodwin

Apr 4, 2025

James "Jim" Goodwin, 75, passed away in Oshkosh, on April, 4, 2025, at Aurora Hospital with his family by his side. Jim was married to his loving wife, Barbara for 55 years. They lived in Oshkosh, where they raised four children. He served in the military until he was medically discharged due to MS. He had many skills and held...

Lee J. Keller

Lee J. Keller

Mar 29, 2025

Lee J. Keller, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, after battling multiple sclerosis since 1994. He was born on July 19, 1947, in Hortonville, WI to the late Lucile (Kluge) and Joseph Keller. On May 4th, 1968, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and love of his life Barbara Willenkamp with whom he...

Dorlis Grubidge

Dorlis Grubidge

Mar 26, 2025

Dorlis Grubidge passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26 th , 2025, at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Grubidge, of 63 years. She is survived by her two sons, Steve Grubidge his wife Gretchen, daughter Sabrina and Alex Grubidge and his son Brandon. Dorlis was born in Pomona, California to parents Lyman and Zella...

Dr. Donald Knepel

Dr. Donald Knepel

Mar 25, 2025

Dr. Donald Knepel, age 94, passed away after a brief illness on March 25, 2025.  He was born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Granville, WI to Herbert and Amanda (Krause) Knepel. In 1950 while attending the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Milwaukee, he happened to see a beautiful young lady named Phyllis (Beaumonte) coming down the stairs.  They struck up a...

Darwin Weidner

Darwin Weidner

Mar 23, 2025

Darwin R. Weidner, age 72 of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, of Alzheimer's Disease at Eden Vista Memory Care in Fond du Lac, WI in the care of Preceptor Hospice. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 22, 1953 to Eddie and Ruth (Colka) Weidner. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1971. He married Julie...

Marian Stone

Marian Stone

Mar 23, 2025

Marian Elizabeth (Wearing) Stone; age 98 years, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on June 7, 1926, to parents Garnet and Ann (Gardner) Wearing. Marian played clarinet in her high school band and played the pipe organ at the Methodist Church. She graduated from Mineral Point High School...

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