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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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James Lesnick

James Lesnick

Nov 13, 2019

James D. Lesnick, age 74, of Omro, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro. Born on December 29, 1944, in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Donald and Dorothe (Shebelski) Lesnick, Jim married the love of his life, Marie Braun, in 1963. A graduate of Berlin High School class of 1963, Jim received his Bachelor's and...

Carl Drew

Carl Drew

Nov 13, 2019

Carl E. "Buck" Drew, age 85, passed away November 13, 2019 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born to Clifford and Ruth Drew on January 7, 1934. He is survived by his son, Alan R. Drew; and his sisters-in-law Shirley Drew, and Diana Drew, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife,...

Jeanette Cummings

Jeanette Cummings

Nov 10, 2019

Jeanette Louise (nee Dehos) Cummings passed away November 10, 2019. She was born on October 4, 1916, to Meta (nee Raasch) and Martin Dehos on the same farm where her father was born in the Door County town of Nasewaupee, Wisconsin and at the age of three, she and her family moved to Oshkosh Wisconsin. She married Robert L. Cummings...

Donald Remer

Donald Remer

Nov 9, 2019

Donald N. Remer, age 82, passed away at Aurora Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Omro on November 19, 1936 the son of the late Jasper and Helen (Maher) Remer. On April 27, 1957 he married his wife of 62 years, Carol Malson. Don loved working the land and was a...

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Nov 7, 2019

Joan R. Johnson, age 78, of Omro, died Thursday morning, November 7, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1941, the daughter of Irving and Hellen (Hackney) Daggett. Joan was an elementary school teacher, having taught in the Waupun, Kaukauna, and Oshkosh School Districts before her retirement. She was a member of Daughters of the American...

Wayne Schneider

Wayne Schneider

Nov 5, 2019

Wayne E. Schneider, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday evening, November 5, 2019, at Arborview Assisted Living Facility. He was born on December 26, 1936, in Oshkosh, a son of Albert and Violet (Rothe) Schneider. Wayne was employed at Oshkosh restaurants as a kitchen staff worker. He loved to walk, and family gatherings brought him special joy. If you...

Alice Potratz

Alice Potratz

Nov 1, 2019

Alice F. Potratz, age 93 of Oshkosh, passed away November 1, 2019 at Evergreen, where she had resided for the past four years. She was born December 1, 1925, the oldest child of Arthur and Florence Ulrich. She worked for many years at Jeff's on Rugby in Oshkosh and on the family farm. Alice enjoyed cooking and serving food to...

Kenneth Rogers

Kenneth Rogers

Oct 25, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Donald Rogers, age 87, died October 25, 2019, with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born April 9, 1932, on the family farm in rural Berlin, the son of Stanley and Florence Carpenter Rogers. He married the love of his life, Betty Vetrone, on September 18, 1954 and held her hand throughout their life...

John Stromske

John Stromske

Oct 25, 2019

John T. Stromske, age 72, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. John was born to Clem and Grace (nee Schnable) Stromske in Madisonville, KY on July 3, 1947. His family moved to Oshkosh when he was a young age and has lived here ever since. At age 33, John moved into a group home and worked occasionally...

Domingo Rivera

Domingo Rivera

Oct 23, 2019

Domingo "Don" Rivera Jr., age 63, of Omro, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 23, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born on August 24, 1956, in Berlin, Wisconsin, a son of Domingo and Dorothea (Grukrowski) Rivera Sr. A U.S. Navy veteran, Don was employed by the Berlin Foundry on the production line. He was a member...

James Bauernfeind

James Bauernfeind

Oct 22, 2019

On October 22, 2019, James Bauernfeind succumbed to end stage renal failure, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 9, 1953, in Oshkosh, the son of Gilbert and Irene Hansan Bauernfeind. He married Catherine Waggoner on December 10, 1977, and they had two daughters, Jill Bauernfeind Weeks and Nina Bauernfeind. James attended St. Peter Catholic School and Lourdes...

Aaron Whitford

Aaron Whitford

Oct 22, 2019

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kwiatkowski Funeral Home, 425 Jefferson Ave. in Omro.

George Williams

George Williams

Oct 17, 2019

George Williams, age 73, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born in Columbus, MS on January 31, 1946 the son of the late John and Mary (Gordon) Williams. On June 12, 1986 he married Leintine Brown in Chicago. George worked in construction for many years. He enjoyed singing and dancing. Sports were...

Frank Nagy

Frank Nagy

Oct 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Frank Nagy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Harvey Western

Harvey Western

Oct 11, 2019

Harvey pulled the old, braided leather strap out of the watch pocket, sewn into the front bib of his overalls, revealing his railroad pocket watch. It was old and a little tarnished but still kept exact railroad time, that was most important. He glanced at it quickly, buttoned up his faded overcoat and put on his tattered blue and white...

Cindy Houle

Cindy Houle

Oct 11, 2019

Cindy J. Houle, age 55, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born in Oshkosh on April 6, 1964 to the late Lyle and Patricia (Quigley) Coats. On May 14, 1994 she married David Houle. Cindy graduated from Omro High School in 1983. She loved the holiday season...

Alice Dwyer

Alice Dwyer

Oct 10, 2019

Alice Mae (nee Klossowski) Dwyer, age 91, of Waukau WI, was taken into the loving arms of our Lord on October 10, 2019. She was born September 21, 1928, the fifth child of Roman and Mildred (nee Hall) Klossowski. She married the love of her life, Edward A. Dwyer, on December 21, 1963. They were blessed with 28 years of...

David Kossel

David Kossel

Oct 10, 2019

David M. Kossel, age 62, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his brother Fred's home. He was born on December 1, 1956 to Howard and Doris (Larsen) Kossel. David was a dairy farmer in Oshkosh until 2015. He was active in 4-H, FFA, and the Town of Oshkosh Volunteer Fire Department in his younger years. He took the Ag. Short...

Marjorie Schneider

Marjorie Schneider

Oct 8, 2019

Marjorie A. Schneider, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Eastbrook Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on June 1, 1934, in Manchester, England, the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Whitacker) Lee. She married John Schneider and he preceded her in death. An Oshkosh businesswoman, Marge owned and operated Marjorie's Wig and Lingerie for many...

Elizabeth Maitland

Elizabeth Maitland

Sep 30, 2019

Elizabeth Maitland passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born January 19, 1923 in Scotland. Elizabeth is survived by her son-in-law James Daubert; and grandsons, Dean (Angie) Daubert, Paul Daubert, and Scott (Stephine) Daubert. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Elizabeth Daubert; and her brothers. Elizabeth loved to dance, knit, and loved life in general....

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