Obituaries

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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Yvonne Schumacher

Yvonne Schumacher

Apr 22, 2019

Yvonne (Marohn) Schumacher, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born on January 28, 1932, the daughter of Emil and Louise (Schoenian) Marohn in the town of Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church, Town of Omro. She married Gaylord Schumacher on July 23, 1955. She worked at the...

Helen Ginsberg

Helen Ginsberg

Apr 22, 2019

Helen Sue Ginsberg, age 92, of Oshkosh, passed away April 22, 2019. Helen Sue was born in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Nathan and Esther (Roberts) Harris. She married Stanley Thomas "Tom" Ginsberg on December 26, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. They came to Oshkosh on July 7, 1947. She had attended the University of Minnesota and then continued...

Anna Schmude

Anna Schmude

Apr 21, 2019

Anna Louise Charlotte Schmude, age 85, of Omro, died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her home. Born on February 21, 1934, in Behrenwalde, Germany, the daughter of Max and Louise (Martins) Westphal, Anna married Rex Schmude on June 11, 1963, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. As a couple they returned to the U.S. in 1964, settling in Omro. She was a CNA,...

Charles Nigl

Charles Nigl

Apr 20, 2019

Charles (Chuck) Nigl, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at St. Paul's in Kaukauna. Charles, son of Alfred "Fritz" and Marion Nigl, was born in Oshkosh on March 9, 1952. He received his Bachelor's Degree from UW-Oshkosh and worked for the United States Postal Service until retirement. Chuck was a WWII history buff and co-author of a book...

Hallie Reichenberger

Hallie Reichenberger

Apr 20, 2019

Hallie E. Reichenberger, age 94, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was born in Appleton on August 23, 1924 the daughter of the late Julius and Ella (Radtke) Schulke. On June 1, 1946 she married Richard Reichenberger in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1990. Hallie was a housekeeper at Evergreen Manor for many years....

Trudy Johnston

Trudy Johnston

Apr 19, 2019

Trudy M. Johnston, 71, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, April 19, 2019, at Oakwood Manor. Born on May 16, 1947, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hartman) Funk, she married Arvid Johnston on April 27, 1968. They spent most of their married life in Neshkoro and Holmen. Trudy moved to Oshkosh following Arvid's passing in 2010. Trudy was a beautician...

Marianne Minew

Marianne Minew

Apr 17, 2019

Marianne I. Minew, age 79, of Omro, died Wednesday morning, April 17, 2019, at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. Born on January 20, 1940, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Arnold and Marie (Jungen) Sutter, Marianne married Laurence Minew on December 6, 1969. A long-time resident of Omro, Marianne was a dedicated and very active member of St. Mary Catholic Church...

Richard Hallisch

Richard Hallisch

Apr 16, 2019

Richard J. Hallisch, age 73, of Omro, died Tuesday, April 16, 209, in Milwaukee. He was a machine operator for A.O. Smith Company and retired from Tower Automotive. Rich is survived by his wife, Dianne, and three daughters. In keeping with Rich's wishes there will be no formal services held at this time. Kwiatkowski Funeral Home in Omro is helping...

Charles Mier

Charles Mier

Apr 15, 2019

Charles P. "Chuck" Mier, age 50, of Omro, died Monday evening, April 15, 2019, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Born on September 5, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles B. and Patricia (Manske) Mier, Chuck married Julie Garrison on May 18, 1991. Employed by NM Transfer, in Neenah, as a diesel machinic, Chuck was first...

Gary Knotts

Gary Knotts

Apr 13, 2019

Gary A. Knotts, age 52, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born on October 7, 1966 in Missouri to the late Jerry and Patsy (Watson) Knotts. On August 12, 2017 he married Vicky Flores. Gary had a devout faith in Jesus. He was a straight forward, tell it like is, guy. Gary will be remembered for his...

Virginia Kingzett

Virginia Kingzett

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Virginia A. Kingzett, ten days shy of her 102nd birthday, died at Evergreen, Oshkosh on April 13, 2019. She was born April 23, 1917 in Dawson, Iowa to Glenn F. and Sophia (Schlaefer) Scott. She attended Stevens Point State Teachers College and earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Duluth State Teachers College in 1938. Virginia married William A....

Phyllis Ostwald

Phyllis Ostwald

Apr 8, 2019

Phyllis B. Ostwald, age 89, passed away at Webster Manor on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born in the Town of Omro on August 26, 1929 the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Zellmer) Collins. Phyllis was employed by the Omro School District for many years. Her involvement in Grace Lutheran Church was very important where she sang...

Laura Stricker

Laura Stricker

Apr 8, 2019

Laura May (Roycraft) Stricker age 95, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home in the Town of Poygan. She was born on May 1, 1923 in the Town of Rushford, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, to Robert D. and Nettie Julia (Hess) Roycraft. After graduating as valedictorian from Omro High School in 1941, she earned her Teaching Certificate from...

Louis Britten

Louis Britten

Apr 5, 2019

Louis "Lou" Anthony Britten, died on Friday April 5, 2019, following a long illness. He was born January 5, 1945, to Maurice and Helena (Billie) Britten in Wausau Wisconsin. Lou attended catholic schools through high school. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in nursing. After graduation he worked at Wausau Hospital in the emergency room...

Danny Harrington

Danny Harrington

Apr 5, 2019

Danny Ray "Donut" Harrington Sr. of Oshkosh, passed away early Friday morning, April 5, 2019 at the age of 68. Danny was born September 18, 1950, to Louis and Harriett (Weymouth) Harrington in Oshkosh, WI. Danny was one of the thirteen Harrington children of Louis and Harriett. Danny attended Oshkosh schools and worked at Pluswood and Bemis in Oshkosh. Danny...

Thomas Ziebell

Thomas Ziebell

Apr 2, 2019

Thomas N. Ziebell, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born in Oshkosh, WI the son of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Bishop) Ziebell. He was raised in Philadelphia, PA until the age of 15 when his family returned to Oshkosh. He attended Oshkosh High School. Tom joined the Naval Reserve and then joined the U.S....

James Knobloch

James Knobloch

Mar 27, 2019

James "Shorty" L. Knobloch, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born in Oshkosh on January 14, 1942 the son of the late Elmer and Viola (Trapp) Knobloch. He was married 52 years to his beloved wife, Patricia Ryckman. James was known in Oshkosh as a long-time taxi driver. He enjoyed fishing on the docks in...

Randall Williams

Randall Williams

Mar 24, 2019

Randall "Randy" T. Williams, age 69, passed away 36 years sober on Sunday, March 24, 2019. He was born in East Chicago, IN on January 2, 1950 the son of the late Robert and Florence (Chadwick) Williams. On August 27, 1993 he married Marilyn Sonnenberg in Fond du Lac. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Randy was a...

Dennis Thys

Dennis Thys

Mar 20, 2019

Dennis Lee Thys, age 72, of Green Bay and formerly of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, March 20, 2019, REM Wisconsin Green Bay. Born in January 16, 1947, in Oshkosh, the son of Laurence and Faye (Phillips) Thys, Dennis attended school with Cerebral Palsy at Mercy Hospital. Employed at Word Adjustment in Oshkosh, Dennis enjoyed collecting stuffed animals, listening to John...

Olin Soderlin

Olin Soderlin

Mar 20, 2019

Olin "Ole" Soderlin, age 81, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2019, at his home. Born on November 8, 1937, in Oshkosh, the son of Clinton and Wenona (Chase) Soderlin, Ole married Sondra Abendroth on May 16, 1959, in Winneconne. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2010. A machinist at Rockwell International for 30 years before retiring...

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