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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Chester Thums

Chester Thums

Aug 14, 2017

Chester Andrew Thums, age 83, of Omro, died at home surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born April 18, 1934, in Greenwood, the son of Leo and Anna (Hoffmann) Thums. Chet attended and was educated in the Taylor County Schools and Rib Lake Catholic School. He came down to the Fox Cities...

Richard Derber

Richard Derber

Aug 12, 2017

Richard "Dick" Dale Derber, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away August 12, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born November 13, 1925, in the Town of Black Wolf to the late Harve and Bonnetta "Bonnie" Hart Derber. Dick was raised on a truck farm with older brothers Dave, Russell, Bob, and Don and younger sister Mary. He...

Johanna Moore-Baxandall

Johanna Moore-Baxandall

Aug 11, 2017

Dr. Johanna Moore-Baxandall (nee Steigleder) Born February 7, 1928 in Ilvesheim, Germany, the only child of Phillip and Elise (Berry) Steigleder, and passed peacefully on August 11, 2017 at Evergreen-Sharehaven in Oshkosh, WI. World War II in Nazi Germany not only claimed her beloved father, a member of the resistance, but made her a lifelong progressive activist and advocate for...

Darlene Williamson

Darlene Williamson

Aug 11, 2017

Darlene M. Williamson, age 78, of Oshkosh, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born on September 30, 1938, the daughter of the late William and Genevieve (Kallas) Hass. Darlene worked for over 20 years at Hoffmaster Company as a sealer operator. She loved being with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed attending...

Charles Orth

Charles Orth

Aug 10, 2017

Charles S. Orth "Chuck" age 68, of Winneconne, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 10, 2017, at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh. Chuck was born July 13, 1949, in Washington, D.C. the son of Calvin and Eleanor Orth. He had attended school in Oshkosh and was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. Chuck was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during Vietnam. He...

Marguerite Pierschalla

Marguerite Pierschalla

Aug 8, 2017

Marguerite Pierschalla, age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away on August 8, 2017. Marguerite was born on January 6, 1928 to the late George and Agnes (Aldrich) Niegelsen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marguerite married her husband, Edward Pierschalla, in 1953. Together they shared 52 loving years, until his death in 2006. Marguerite was a loving mother and is survived by her children:...

Carole Spanbauer

Carole Spanbauer

Aug 7, 2017

Carole Louise Spanbauer, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, 2017, after a hard fight with spinal muscular atrophy since 2005, the weakest form of Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born on November 10, 1952, the daughter of the late Richard and Barbara (Gustavus) Spanbauer. Carole resided in The Waterford in Oshkosh. She will be missed...

Roland Cady

Roland Cady

Aug 4, 2017

Roland Clifford Cady, age 83, of Omro, but a resident of the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King for the past 15 years, passed away on Friday, August 04, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1933 in Omro, the son of the late Rexford and Connie Cady. He attended Omro Public Schools, and graduated from Omro High School. He worked...

Victoria Korman

Victoria Korman

Aug 2, 2017

Victoria J. Korman "Vicky" age 53, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly with her family by her side on Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2017, at Aurora Medical C enter in Oshkosh. Vicky was born April 18, 1964, in Waterford, Connecticut, the daughter of George Worrall Jr. and Carol (Castagna) Worrall. She grew up in Waterford, Connecticut, attended and graduated from Waterford High...

Christy Beck

Christy Beck

Jul 31, 2017

Christy L. Beck, age 65, of Omro, died Monday morning, July 31, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on May 6, 1952, the daughter of Jerome and Beverly (Smith) Beck. Family was an important part of Christy's life and being with her daughter Lisa and granddaughter Lexi brought her much joy. She also enjoyed time spent with the Scriptures. Survivors...

Bonnie Kasten

Bonnie Kasten

Jul 29, 2017

Bonnie Jean Kasten, went to meet her sweet Jesus in heaven, Saturday, July 29, 2017, where she could finally walk, run, talk, and sing after 84 years of suffering with cerebral palsy and most recently cancer. She was born on August 28, 1932, on a farm near Cornell, Wisconsin, to John and Erma (Paus) Kasten. They were told that she...

Brenda Aubrey

Brenda Aubrey

Jul 20, 2017

Brenda Sue Aubrey, age 59, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Thursday, July 20, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born April 6, 1958, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Robert and Audrey (Grunwald) Hable. Brenda attended and was a 1976 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. She married William Aubrey, October 30, 1990, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Robert White

Robert White

Jul 19, 2017

Dr. Robert William White, age 97, of Oshkosh, passed away at Westbrooke Manor on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born in Appleton on April 25, 1920, the son of the late Jesse and Edna (Miller) White. Robert earned his B.S. degree at Platteville State Teachers College. There he was on the football team, was a drum major, and was...

Evelyn Schmidt

Evelyn Schmidt

Jul 18, 2017

Evelyn Schmidt, 90, of Redgranite, passed away at home with her family by her side. Evelyn was born to Joseph and Stella (Grimes) Karasinski in Langlade, Wisconsin on January 31, 1927. She married Franklin Schmidt on May 24, 1948 in Illinois. They had 7 fabulous children together. She was a long time employee of Buckstaff Furniture in Oshkosh. Evelyn was...

Alan Binder

Alan Binder

Jul 17, 2017

Alan Binder, 57, of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly at his home on July 17, 2017. Alan was born to Richard and Dorothy (Ruedinger) Binder on September 20, 1959 in Oshkosh. Alan enjoyed golfing with his friends, reading, attending RockUSA every year, and spending time with his Saint Bernard's. Alan is survived by his siblings: Jeff Binder, Mary (Jeff) Paulick, brother-in-law...

Gaylord Reimer

Gaylord Reimer

Jul 17, 2017

Gaylord Floyd Reimer "Gay", age 91, of the town of Poygan, passed away July 17, 2017. He was born December 8, 1925, in Oshkosh, the son of George and Anna (Young) Reimer. Gay and his wife, Connie resided in the Winneconne area for many years. He enjoyed baseball, basketball, football, hunting, boating and golfing. Gay served in the U.S. Navy...

Sandra Putman

Sandra Putman

Jul 16, 2017

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Putman, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, July 16, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on September 4, 1938, in Normal, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil and Margaret (Schad) Miles, Sandy married Gerald "Jerry" Putman on September 4, 1962, in Oshkosh. A Social Worker in Winnebago County with the Help Line and later a Private Councilor,...

Barbara Reynolds

Barbara Reynolds

Jul 10, 2017

Barbara S. Reynolds, age 73, of Oshkosh, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, July 10, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on May 14, 1944 the daughter of the late Nina and Robert Gehrke. Barbara is survived by two daughters and 10 siblings. A private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh. A special thank you is extended...

Robert Roels

Robert Roels

Jul 8, 2017

Robert Jule Roels, son of Wesley and Geraldine (Griffith) Roels, died on July 8th, 2017 of ALS. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard Roels, and his sister Harriet Hendershot. He is survived by his sister Jane (William) Nachtrab, His niece Laurie (Jay) Roy, along with many nephews and nieces. He was blessed to share a...

Douglas Jari

Douglas Jari

Jul 5, 2017

Douglas Bryon Jari, age 50, of Omro, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Theda Clark Medical Center. Born November 1, 1966, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Rodney and Darlene (Bokath) Jari, Doug married Karen Gimenez on June 23, 2008. He was employed as a HVAC Service Technician at Drucks. Doug enjoyed time spent on his Harley motorcycle, road...

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