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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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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...

Kevin Owen

Kevin Owen

Mar 20, 2025

Kevin Michael Owen, age 68, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on March 16, 1957, to parents, Austin and Luella (Niebauer) Owen, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was honored to be a caretaker for many years for his mother after his father passed. Kevin had a good work ethic and compassion for all life, including...

Phyllis Monahan Davis

Phyllis Monahan Davis

Mar 19, 2025

Phyllis Monahan Davis    1924-2025 Phyllis Monahan Davis, 100, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Country Villa in Omro. She was born to John & Alice Monahan in Shawano on August 17, 1924, the fifth of 12 children. She married Dale A. Davis at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Berlin on November 29, 1945. Phyllis and Dale raised their...

Kenneth "Ken" Raymond Hitchcock

Kenneth "Ken" Raymond Hitchcock

Mar 13, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Raymond Hitchcock, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Ripon, Wisconsin, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 15, 1947, to parents, Raymond G. and Jannette P. (Kempinger) Hitchcock in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from Lourdes High School and went on to technical college. In 1967, he was drafted into...

Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Mar 12, 2025

Joan W Smith passed away the morning of Wednesday March 12th at Evergreen Manor.She was born on March 14,1938 in Evanston, Illinois to Henry F. and Helen S. Williamson. Joan grew up in Evanston and at the age of 2, Joan met her friend of 85+Yrs, Jeannie Depue. Much of Joan's childhood included spending summers with Jeannie at the Depue...

Martha Asuma

Martha Asuma

Mar 10, 2025

Martha A. Asuma passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada on October 29, 1933, to parents Rev. John and Tekla Saarinen. Martha attended Augustana Academy in Canton, SD, and graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette MI. She married Rev. Thomas Asuma on August 15, 1953. Martha taught in Oshkosh Public Schools and was...

John Romitti

John Romitti

Mar 10, 2025

John L. Romitti, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2025. He was born on September 5, 1935, in a small house in Madrid, Iowa, to parents, Amerigo and Adalgisa (Medici) Romitti. He graduated from Madrid High School in 1953. From 1957 to 1958, he served in the U.S. Army for 1 tour in Korea in...

Samantha J. Soda

Samantha J. Soda

Mar 2, 2025

Samantha J. Soda, 33, of Oshkosh, passed away on March 2, 2025, she was born on July 12, 1991. Sam lived in Oshkosh until moving to Omro, where she graduated from Omro High School, class of 2009. Her one true love and light of her life is her cherished son, Ethan. Sam loved every minute of being his mother and...

Joyce Doolittle

Joyce Doolittle

Feb 18, 2025

Joyce Ruth (Smith) Doolittle passed away on February 18, 2025, at Webster Manor in Omro. She was born on October 31, 1940, in Plainfield, WI, to John and Ruth (Roberts) Smith. Joyce graduated from Tri-County High School in Plainfield, WI. She had four children: Diana (Redemann) Applebee, Dale (Sheri) Applebee, Kevin (Valinda) Applebee and Shawn (Brenda) Doolittle. Additionally, she had...

Paul Graham

Paul Graham

Feb 16, 2025

Paul A. Graham, Omro, age 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Kunz) Graham. Paul graduated from Omro High School in the class of 1957. After graduation Paul received his apprenticeship in Tool and Die. He worked...

Catherine Zeien

Catherine Zeien

Feb 15, 2025

Catherine Florence Zeien (née O'Connor) passed away on February 15, 2025, in Ripon, Wisconsin, at the age of 75. She was born on January 26, 1950, and was lovingly adopted by Edward and Jean (McKnight) O'Connor in Iowa. Catherine graduated from high school and attended some college. In April 1970, she married Dale F. Zeien, and they built a life...

Evelyn Bowerman

Evelyn Bowerman

Feb 13, 2025

Evelyn Lorraine Bowerman, age 97, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Evergreen Retirement Community. She was born in Rochester, New York on May 3, 1927. Evelyn was a Head Nurse in Pediatrics at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York where she met her future husband, Dr. Charles Bowerman. He was her beloved husband of...

Verne Wepner

Verne Wepner

Feb 12, 2025

Verne Dale Wepner, born June 20, 1929, grew up on a farm near Ripon, and passed away February 12, 2025, in Oshkosh. As a member of Peace Lutheran Church since 1962, he has served the church in a variety of ways, including ushering, and Sunday School. He married the love of his life, Sylvia Marilyn Wepner ( nee Lindeman), June...

Randolph Pommerening

Randolph Pommerening

Feb 9, 2025

Randy P. Pommerening, Oshkosh, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh.  He was born on September 22, 1947, in Neenah, WI, son of the late Donald "Red" and Dorothy (Hett) Pommerening.  He enlisted in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and trained as a medic.  He later worked in healthcare and as...

Jane Martinez

Jane Martinez

Feb 9, 2025

Jane Ann Martinez, 75, of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. Born on November 21, 1949, in Omro, WI, Jane dedicated her life to caring for others. She earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a Master's in Quality from Marian College. Her passion for learning and helping others...

Lowell Kalmerton

Lowell Kalmerton

Feb 3, 2025

Lowell Hayes Kalmerton, 95 of Oshkosh, passed away on February 3, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1929 in Omro, WI to Earl and Jennifer Kalmerton. Lowell enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing in his youth, and married Iva May Dorsey on May 28, 1949 and together they shared nearly 70 years of marriage. Together they raised a family and...

Marcella Collins

Marcella Collins

Jan 28, 2025

Marcella "Marcie" J. Collins, age 80, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Ripon, Wisconsin. She was born shortly after her twin brother on August 2, 1944, to parents Robert and Mae (Anderson) Collins, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Marcie worked many years for the Buckstaff Company in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In 1972, she gave birth to her son, DuWayne in Oshkosh, Wisconsin....

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