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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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William Woodke

William Woodke

Jun 14, 2017

William Charles Woodke, age 85, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on June 14, 2017. Bill was born November 13, 1931, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Ronald and Carolyn Woodke. He graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA with a Bachelors degree in Economics. Bill proudly served in the U.S....

Tammy Neubauer

Tammy Neubauer

Jun 12, 2017

Tammy Jo Neubauer, 54 of Oshkosh, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. Tammy was born on June 30, 1953 to Richard and Nancy (Karl) Neubauer in Oshkosh. Tammy worked at US Bank for many years. She enjoyed archery, riding her bike, volunteering her time to help others, and spending time with her friends. Tammy also...

Daniel Grubidge

Daniel Grubidge

Jun 4, 2017

Lt. Col. Daniel Grubidge, Retired U.S.A.F., age 101, of Oshkosh, died on June 4, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Vase and Yelka (Loczie) Ostoeic on April 25, 1916. In April of 1942 Daniel enlisted in the Army Air Corps, which later became the U.S. Air Force. After basic...

William Emnott

William Emnott

May 21, 2017

William D. Emnott, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed on Sunday morning, May 21, 2017, at home. He was born in Oshkosh on March 11, 1923, the son of Frank and Louise (Beck) Emnott. Bill graduated from Oshkosh High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served during WWII serving with PATSU in the South Pacific. He married...

Virginia Roeder

Virginia Roeder

May 20, 2017

Virginia M. Roeder, age 83, of Oshkosh, passed away on May 20, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born January 2, 1934 to the late Daniel and Edna (Thomas) White in Cambria, Wisconsin. In 1953 Virginia married Donald Roeder at Algoma Methodist Church in Oshkosh, they remained married for 59 years until Donald's passing in 2012. Virginia...

Sherry Bier

Sherry Bier

May 17, 2017

Sheryl "Sherry" Wizner Bier, age 65, of Omro, died peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2017 with her husband by her side. Sherry, the oldest child of Leo and Gene (Schrader) Wizner, grew up in Ripon, WI. After graduating from Ripon High School in 1970, Sherry attended interior design school for a brief time before returning to Ripon. She soon married Denny...

Eileen Schani

Eileen Schani

May 17, 2017

Eileen E. Schani, age 87 of Oshkosh passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Eileen was born on February 21, 1930, the daughter of Adolph and Ida Lemberger. She married Joseph Schani in Oshkosh on June 18, 1949. Eileen worked for 29 years for American Excelsior and then 24 years as a crossing guard. Eileen is...

Marion Balsley

Marion Balsley

May 17, 2017

Marion H. Balsley passed away at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late August and Lydia (Koepp) Frank on August 10, 1928. She married Wayne Balsley on October 23, 1948, in Oshkosh. Marion was a member of St. Andrew's Church. She enjoyed hosting family get togethers, loved doing her crafts (knitting...

Merrill Davis

Merrill Davis

May 16, 2017

Merrill "Mick" R. Davis, age 76, passed away unexpectedly May 16, 2017 athis home. Mick was born October 22, 1940 in Oshkosh, the eldest of 5 children born to W. Riede and Ferne (Horne) Davis. He married Judith Dumke on May 25th, 1963. Mick will be remembered as a loving husband and father.He was active in the community throughout his...

Pamela Friedauer

Pamela Friedauer

May 15, 2017

Pamela J. "Mema" Friedauer, age 65, passed away at Manor Care in Appleton with her loving family by her side on Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on December 24, 1951 the daughter of R. David and Jean (Stutzman) Livingstone. On June 19, 1971 she married her husband of 45 years, Michael Friedauer. Pamela worked for many...

Philip Pettit

Philip Pettit

May 9, 2017

Philip R. Pettit Sr. 8-27-1936 to 5-9-2017, 80 years old of Plainfield, WI, formally of New Berlin, passed away May 9, 2017. Hemarried Karren Bauer on 1-3-1959. They were married for 57 years. Phil had worked at Borden Dairy for 40 years and was an U.S. Army Veteran. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family. Phil...

Samantha Tigert

Samantha Tigert

May 7, 2017

Samantha Lynn Tigert, age 30, of Oshkosh, passed suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born to Robert and Kim (Neubauer) Tigert on October 15, 1986. Sam was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant, most recently at Helen's House. Sam always had a special place in her heart for the residents she cared for, it was difficult for her...

Patricia Fraser

Patricia Fraser

May 6, 2017

Patricia A. Fraser, age 71, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was born in Waukegan, IL on July 8, 1945 the daughter of the late Arthur and Claire (Mayville) Slye. On July 16, 1966 she married her husband of 50 years, Richard Fraser, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oshkosh. She worked at Bethel Home for 28 years...

Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee

May 6, 2017

Rebecca I. "Becky" Lee, age 47, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1969, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Gerald Sr. and Jermain (Geer) Will. Becky grew up in the Omro area and was a 1987 graduate of Omro High School. She was a down-to-earth, fun-loving, and...

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

May 6, 2017

Nothing lasts forever. Life on earth ends when you die. All we have is what lies between Hello and Goodbye. It's sad when a person we shared so many memories with becomes one. Daniel K. Craig became our memory on May 6, 2017. He was born December 16, 1949, to Richard and Inez (née Reitz) Craig. Dan graduated from Omro...

Marjorie Lamotte

Marjorie Lamotte

May 2, 2017

Marjorie E. LaMotte, age 96, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday afternoon, May 2, 2017, at Bethel Home. Born on December 11, 1920, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the youngest child of Henry and Nina (Wakefield) Bielman, Marjorie married Kenneth LaMotte on October 23, 1937, in Indiana. She was employed as a Nursing Assistant until her retirement and was dedicated to her family...

Willis Ehrenberg

Willis Ehrenberg

Apr 25, 2017

Willis R. (Jim) Ehrenberg passed away on April 25, 2017 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Willis was born on December 14, 1923 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Norma (Heller) Ehrenberg. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 3, 1941 and was discharged on November 30, 1946. He served on the USS...

Daniel Puetz

Daniel Puetz

Apr 23, 2017

Daniel A. Puetz, 70, of Omro, died on Sunday afternoon at home with his family, after a heroic battle with cancer. Dan was born December 30, 1946, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, son of the late Elroy and Gladys (Zimmerman) Puetz. He graduated from Kiel High School and soon thereafter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly...

Tammie Coates

Tammie Coates

Apr 22, 2017

Tammie L. Coates, age 53, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side on Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee on February 7, 1964, the daughter of George and Sherry Gaylor. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1982 and graduated from Martin's School of Hair Design. Tammie owned and operated The...

Charlene Marshall

Charlene Marshall

Apr 21, 2017

Charlene L Marshall passed away following a brief illness on Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Oshkosh on March 17, 1944 to Edwin and Ruth Hinz, Charlene attended school in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School, class of 1962. On May 21, 1966, Charlene married David Marshall at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Charlene had a good sense of business and...

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