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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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Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Jan 21, 2019

Robert "Jonesy" W. Jones, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born in Waukesha on March 24, 1950, the son of William and Mary Ann (Foss) Jones. He graduated from Lourdes High School and was employed at Ratch and Deb's Pizza for many years. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially when fishing and golfing....

Foster Pokrandt

Foster Pokrandt

Jan 20, 2019

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

Walter Schmude

Walter Schmude

Jan 19, 2019

Walter J. "Wally" Schmude, age 73, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, January 19, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on January 1, 1946, in Oshkosh, the son of Walter H. and Dorothy B. (Mueller) Schmude, Wally was a long-time employee of Kossel's Appliance Store in the delivery department. He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, was an...

Betty Walter

Betty Walter

Jan 18, 2019

Betty Jean Walter (formerly of Berlin), age 85, passed away at her home on Friday, January 18, 2019. She was born on December 7, 1933, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Freimark. She married James Walter on May 1, 1965. Betty loved to travel, shop, cheer on the Green Bay Packers and spend time with her family as...

Wendy Schaefers

Wendy Schaefers

Jan 18, 2019

Wendy M. Schaefers will forever be known as an angel on earth. Without a doubt, when she entered heaven, she heard "Well done my good and faithful servant." Wendy, age 58, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, January 18, 2019, in the loving presence of her family. Wendy's zest for life was unmatched. She was always the life of the party...

William Kellesvig

William Kellesvig

Jan 16, 2019

William E. Kellesvig, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1933, the son of the late Orton and Teckla (Birrenott) Kellesvig. Bill proudly served the US Army from 1954 to 1956 in Japan. He worked as a bar manager for many years at Feiler's Supper Club in Madison. Bill loved being in the...

Audrey Rhyner

Audrey Rhyner

Jan 9, 2019

Audrey I. Rhyner, age 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. She was born in Bancroft, WI on April 22, 1932 the daughter of the late LaVerne and Theresa (Belka) Lorbiecki. She was married to Harry Rhyner who preceded her in death in 2002. Audrey is survived by her children: Steve Rhyner...

Glenfred Adkins

Glenfred Adkins

Jan 5, 2019

Glen D. Adkins, age 87, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, January 5, 2019, at his home in the loving presence of his family. He was born on October 29, 1931, near White Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Norman and Vergie (Fultz) Adkins. Glen attended schools in White Lake, Kentucky, Wausau, and Michigan before moving to Antigo. He enlisted in the...

David Schacherl

David Schacherl

Jan 5, 2019

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

Ellen Faust

Ellen Faust

Jan 4, 2019

Ellen Jane Faust, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, January 4, 2019, at Lakepoint Villa in Oshkosh. Born on January 15, 1928, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Pommerening) Ruddy. Ellen married Richard Juedes, and after his death, she married George Faust, who also preceded her in death. A long-time Teacher's Aide in the Oshkosh Public School...

Elizabeth Seeliger

Elizabeth Seeliger

Jan 3, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Janet Seeliger (Klein). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Jan 2, 2019

Robert(Bob) E. Lewis, age 81, of Eureka, Died peacefully at Evergreen Share Haven on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Bob was born in Eureka, Wisconsin on August 17, 1937. He was the son of Everett and Helen (Gehrke) Lewis. Bob was raised on the family farm on Bell School Road with brothers Wilbur and Armand, and sisters Janet and Darlene. He...

Anna Oddo

Anna Oddo

Dec 29, 2018

Anna Oddo, age 100, formerly of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away on December 29, 2018. She was born Anna Kloberdanz in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, to the late Alexander and Margaret Kloberdanz. During her life she was a remarkable mother, skilled beautician, and during WW2 she did her part for the war effort assembling the C-54 airplane built by Douglas Aircraft. She...

Grace Dettlaff

Grace Dettlaff

Dec 18, 2018

Grace L. Dettlaff went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 just three days shy of her 88th birthday. She was born to George and Ruth (Glebke) Manthey on Dec. 21, 1930 in Portage WI. She married Robert J. Dettlaff on Sept 25, 1948 and they shared 58 years of marriage before Bob passed away in Dec....

Evelyn Wepner

Evelyn Wepner

Dec 14, 2018

Evelyn Wepner passed away on December 14, 2018 at the age of 90. Evelyn was born in Princeton to John and Marie (Dahlke) Perr on November 12, 1928. She was well known in the Ripon area as one of the best waitresses Ripon ever had. Evelyn was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, cheering for the Packers, Badgers, and the Brewers....

Phyllis Miller

Phyllis Miller

Dec 3, 2018

Phyllis Miller, age 83, of Eureka, WI, formerly of Chicago, passed away on December 3, 2018. Phil was born on December 11, 1934. She retired from Midwest Canvas in Chicago and was co-owner of Happy Jack's in Eureka. Phil is survived by her son Michael; daughter in-law Sharon; grandchildren Heather, Michael, Jackie and Mallory; and many friends. She is preceded...

Ryan Derber

Ryan Derber

Dec 3, 2018

Ryan P. Derber, 39, passed away in San Fransisco, CA on Monday, December 3, 2018. Ryan was born in Oshkosh, WI on June 10, 1979. He graduated from Omro High School, class of 1997 with High Honors and served as Class President. He followed high school with a BA in Speech Communications and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a...

Robert Boheen

Robert Boheen

Nov 30, 2018

Robert O. Boheen, age 99, of Oshkosh, flew his last mission on Friday, November 30, 2018. Born on November 15, 1919, in Rochester, New York, the son of Jacob and Mary Ann (McMugrich) Boheen, Robert married Betty Nachtman in 1945, after returning from WWII. He was employed by Eastman Kodiak as an electrician prior to enlisting with the US Army...

Randall Arndt

Randall Arndt

Nov 30, 2018

Randall Arndt, age 72, of Ripon, died on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Patriot Place in Berlin. He was born on September 5, 1946, the son of Ross and Louise (Wepner) Arndt. Randy graduated from Ripon Senior High School in 1964. He had a variety of jobs after high school until he worked at Ripon Foods. He was there for...

Laurence Collier

Laurence Collier

Nov 29, 2018

It is with great sadness yet divine peace that Nancy and the entire Collier Family share the news of the passing of their beloved Larry, as he entered into the presence of his precious Savior on November 29, 2018; he was surrounded by his family. Born to Fred and Ethel (Dake) Collier on April 25, 1921. He enlisted in the...

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