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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Barbara Carlson

Barbara Carlson

Mar 9, 2017

Barbara Ann Carlson, of Berlin, age 70, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on November 15, 1946 the daughter of the late John "Bud" and Margaret "Peggy" Grant. She graduated from Omro High School in 1965. On April 19, 1969 she married her husband of 48 years, Robert C. Carlson. Barbara worked in banking...

Ronald Mulder

Ronald Mulder

Mar 7, 2017

Ronald E. Mulder, age 79, of Omro, passed away with his family by his side on March 7, 2017 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ronald was born to Everett and Harriet (Giese) Mulder on January 27, 1938. After High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and went on to serve honorably in the Korean War. After his enlistment, he...

Barbara Matlock

Barbara Matlock

Feb 25, 2017

Barbara Ann Matlock, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, February 25, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Born on April 2, 1934, the daughter of Virgil and Ila (Neely) Clark, Barb married Lee Albert Matlock in 1952 and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2010. Family ties were very important to Barb, as a devoted wife,...

James Tritt

James Tritt

Feb 25, 2017

James Harold Tritt, Jr., age 84, of Omro, died Saturday, February 25, 2017, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family at Mercy Medical Center. Jim was born March 3, 1932, in the Town of Poygan, the son of James H. and Hazel (Feavel) Tritt. He attended Omro High School and later served in the U. S. Army during...

Cynthia Kienert

Cynthia Kienert

Feb 23, 2017

Cynthia L. Kienert, age 57, of Oshkosh, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on April 30, 1959, the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Dubinski) Smith. Cindy was a seamstress for about 20 years at Oshkosh B'gosh, retiring in the R&D department. She had a green thumb,...

Cole Craig

Cole Craig

Feb 18, 2017

Cole A. Craig, 21, of Omro, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017, as a result of an auto accident. Cole was born July 18, 1995 in Oshkosh to Steven Craig and Lisa (Rausch) Craig. He graduated in 2014 from Omro High School. He worked for Eiden Property Management, then A.P. Nonweiler, and was currently employed at QPC in Oshkosh....

James Ellis

James Ellis

Feb 17, 2017

James (Jim) Ellis, age 72, passed away on February 17, 2017. Jim was born on October 20, 1944, the youngest child of his parents Calvin and Esther Ellis. Jim attended Waukau and Omro schools before graduating from Omro High School in 1962. After high school, Jim earned a bachelor degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1966.Jim married Leah Otto...

Elaine Harris

Elaine Harris

Feb 15, 2017

Elaine M. Harris, age 49, of Ripon, WI, passed away on February 15, 2017, peacefully in her home. Elaine grew up in Eureka, WI and graduated from Omro High School. She had worked for Berlin Glove for 17 years, then went on to do the work she really had a passion for, and that was caregiving. Her most recent caregiving...

Marion Bell

Marion Bell

Feb 14, 2017

Marion E. Bell, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis. She was born June 4, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of George and Helen (VanderBloomer) Leygraf. Marion grew up in Milwaukee and was a graduate of Messmer High School. She married Ronald J. Bell in Milwaukee on July 16, 1955...

Donald Kienast

Donald Kienast

Feb 14, 2017

Donald Albert Kienast, 77, passed away, peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 15 2017, with his loving wife by his side. He was born November 7, 1939 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He served as a Postmaster in the United States Army in 1963-1965 and was stationed in Korea, Texas, and South Carolina. Don will be fondly remembered for his storytelling, sense...

Gordon Stiller

Gordon Stiller

Feb 11, 2017

Gordon L. Stiller, life-long resident of Omro, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the age of 80. Gordon was born in Omro on October 18, 1936, the son of the late Sherman and Helen (Dodson) Stiller. After graduating from Omro High School in 1955, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a load...

Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman

Feb 9, 2017

Robert John Zimmerman, age 81, died Thursday morning, February 9, 2017, at Evergreen. Born on February 24, 1935, son of Argyle A. and Margaret (Wallendal) Zimmerman, his family lived for 5 years east of Waupun. His family moved to farm north of Eldorado in 1940 where Bob attended the Box Elder Line School and graduated from the Rosendale Union Free...

Ethel Green

Ethel Green

Feb 2, 2017

Ethel B. Green, of Oshkosh, age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was born in the Township of Casco, WI on October 14, 1923 the daughter of the late Louis and Esther (Witte) Radue. On July 27, 1946 she married her husband of 51 years, James Green. They purchased the family business, Smith Ice Cream, Inc., in...

Harry Honsinger

Harry Honsinger

Jan 31, 2017

Harry "Butch", "Pa" Honsinger, Jr.,age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away after a brief illness with his wife and family by his side at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born in Oshkosh on April 24, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Brown) Honsinger. On February 14, 1997 he married Sherry Soma in Oshkosh....

Annie Sherlin

Annie Sherlin

Jan 24, 2017

Annie L. Sherlin, age 60, of Pickett, died peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017. Annie was born April 12, 1956, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Lynn and Monona (Grant) Lewellyn. She married Chris Sherlin at Waukau Church on November 24, 1984. After Annie's dad died in 1989, she helped her mother...

Debra Thiele

Debra Thiele

Jan 23, 2017

Debra K. Thiele, age 59, of Omro, joined her Lord and Savior at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born in Kaukauna on September 6, 1957 the daughter of the late Lowell and Shirley (Maertz) Johns. On April 28, 1983 she married Doug Thiele. Debbie was an outstanding homemaker and was a loving...

Lucille Jordan

Lucille Jordan

Jan 18, 2017

Lucille D. Jordan, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home in Oshkosh on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born in Oshkosh on February 20, 1925 the daughter of the late Gustave and Meta (Petri) Neubauer. On June 14, 1943 she married Harvey Berry. He preceded her in death 1959. On December 10, 1961 she married Henry Jordan....

Patricia Hartman

Patricia Hartman

Jan 17, 2017

Patricia J. Hartman, age 79, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 17, 2017 at her residence. Patricia was born July 21, 1937, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence and Mayme Ellis. She married George R. Hartman in 1959. He preceded her in death October 3, 2015. Patricia had worked for a time as a bank teller, but spent most...

Lorraine Janiak

Lorraine Janiak

Jan 17, 2017

Lorraine E. Janiak, age 81, passed away Tuesday evening, January 17, 2017 at Copper Leaf Assisted Living in Ripon. She was born February 26, 1935, in New London, WI., the daughter of Edward and Marie (Krueger) Manske. Lorraine grew up, was educated in the New London School System, and was a graduate of New London High School. Following graduation from...

David Wappler

David Wappler

Jan 15, 2017

David F. Wappler, age 73, of Omro, formerly of Milwaukee, died at home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, January 15, 2017. David was born April 4, 1943 in Milwaukee, the son of Harold and Viola (Bartelt) Wappler. He had worked at Pabst Brewing Co. in Milwaukee and later for Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Winnebago, WI....

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