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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Alvin Hintz

Alvin Hintz

Jan 9, 2017

Alvin E. Hintz, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Health Center on Monday, January 9, 2017 after more than a year of declining health. He was born on July 14, 1928 to the late Edward and Jessie (Reynolds) Hintz on Knapp Street Road in Winnebago. He was an Air Force veteran, having served from 1950 to 1954, and...

Shirley Hintz

Shirley Hintz

Jan 8, 2017

Shirley Ann Hintz, age 80, of Oshkosh, died peacefully early Sunday morning, January 8, 2017 at her residence with her husband by her side. Shirley was born April 30, 1936, in Texas, the daughter of Theodore Henry and Lena Alma (Eickenhorst) Wager. She moved to Oshkosh as a young lady and married Jerry Hintz in 1957. Jerry died in 1975....

Andrew Nesbit

Andrew Nesbit

Jan 4, 2017

Andrew A. "Andy" Nesbit, age 30, of Omro, died as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Andy was born June12, 1986 in Oshkosh, the son of Edwin A. and Karen J. (Triggs) Nesbit. He grew up in Omro and was a 2005 graduate of Omro High School. Andy was a person who had a tender...

Thomas Laudon

Thomas Laudon

Jan 1, 2017

Dr. Thomas Stanzel Laudon of Oshkosh, WI passed away on January 1st, 2017 at his home on Lake Winnebago. Tom was born on June 14th, 1932 in Sac City, Iowa. He lived a life of adventure and exploration that took him to every continent on Earth. Tom graduated from Madison West High School in 1950 and received BS, MS and...

Gertrude Ruby

Gertrude Ruby

Dec 29, 2016

Gertrude J. Ruby, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away at Parkview Health Center on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born on November 17, 1922 at her grandparent's home in the Town of Lind. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Leona Anklam, her husband, Lawrence "Ike", and an infant son, James. Per Gertrude's request there will...

Dorothy Egan

Dorothy Egan

Dec 22, 2016

Dorothy Theresa Egan, age 91, of Omro, died peacefully and joined her husband on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Omro Care Center with family by her side. She was born March 31, 1925 in Shiocton, the daughter of Clement and Anna (Koss) Lisbeth. Growing up, Dorothy attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Oshkosh High School. She had worked...

Muriel Larson

Muriel Larson

Dec 19, 2016

Muriel F. Larson, age 87, of Omro, died Monday morning, December 19, 2016, at Care Partner Country Terrace in Winneconne. Born on September 2, 1929, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Bernard and Helen (Peterson) Moriearty, Muriel married Vernus Larson on September 10, 1948, in Indiana. Employed by Omro Telephone Company and later by Oshkosh Telephone Company, Muriel left these companies...

Rexford Stone

Rexford Stone

Dec 16, 2016

Rexford G. Stone, 88, of Waukau, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1928, to George and Edna (Dodd) Stone. He graduated from Omro High School in 1946, then attended the Agriculture Short Course in Madison. Rex married Ruth Elizabeth Challoner on October 14, 1950, at the First Presbyterian Church in Omro. They farmed in...

Spencer Dagenais

Spencer Dagenais

Dec 7, 2016

Spencer John Dagenais passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 7, 2016. Spencer was born on March 30, 1999 in Escanaba, Michigan. He was a kind, humble, fun-loving young man cherished by his family, friends, teachers, and co-workers. He had a wry sense of humor, a rich imagination, a generous spirit, a knack for performance, and a courageous personal...

Robert Egan

Robert Egan

Dec 7, 2016

Robert Edward Egan, age 93, of Omro, died peacefully Wednesday evening, December 7, 2016, at Omro Care Center with family by his side. He was born February 8, 1923, on the family homestead in Omro, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Loewen) Egan. Bob had attended Blue Bell School and was a 1940 graduate of Omro High School. He married...

Robert Butzlaff

Robert Butzlaff

Dec 6, 2016

Robert "Bob" William Butzlaff, age 85, of Omro, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, December 6, 2016, at Omro Care Center. He was born October 23, 1931, in Oshkosh, the eighth of ten children to William and Bessie (Bartols) Butzlaff. Bob grew up in Oshkosh and worked at the Oshkosh Foundry until he enlisted in the United States Air Force on...

Genevieve Chellow

Genevieve Chellow

Dec 2, 2016

Genevieve J. Chellow, age 96, of Oshkosh, died Friday afternoon, December 2, 2016, at Park View Health Center. Born on July 6, 1920, in Oshkosh, Genevieve was the only child of Charles and Edna (Smith) Ream. She belonged to a motorcycle club when younger, owning and riding her own Indian Motorcycle. Genevieve worked at Diamond Match Company, Dunphy Boats, and...

Allen Bott

Allen Bott

Dec 1, 2016

Allen R. Bott, age 51, of Oshkosh, found peace on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at his home. Allen was born September 11, 1965, in Rayne, Louisiana to Milton and Edith (Creduer) Bott. He was a skilled welder, an avid fisherman, a true southerner who enjoyed crawfish parties, Mardi Gras, spending time on the river, and sitting around the campfire solving...

Germaine Nitz/Esser

Germaine Nitz/Esser

Nov 17, 2016

Germaine "Gerry" B. Nitz/Esser, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at her home. She was born on November 25, 1934, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Ratchman) Reichenberger. On June 6, 1953, she married the first love of her life, John E. Nitz, Jr. He preceded her in death on July 9,...

Rosa Czipri

Rosa Czipri

Nov 16, 2016

Rosa Czipri, 90, of Oshkosh, passed away at Northpoint Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Rosa was born on September 20, 1926, in Hungary to Joseph and Magdaline Fruhwirth. She married Johann Czipri on September 2, 1950, in Germany. They and their son immigrated to the United States. Rosa was an amazing seamstress, making all her own clothes and...

Joseph Stieg

Joseph Stieg

Nov 11, 2016

Joseph F. Stieg, age 99, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016. He was born in Oshkosh on April 26, 1917 the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Esslinger) Stieg. Joe was proud to serve in the United States Army Air Forces in Italy from 1941 to 1945. On September 17, 1947 he married his wife of...

Arden Longworth

Arden Longworth

Nov 7, 2016

Arden L. Longworth (Shorty), age 78, of Omro, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center. Arden was born in the Town of Poygan on January 28, 1938, the son of Homer and Florence (Buck) Longworth. He attended Omro Public Schools and since the third grade has had a...

Gary Beiser

Gary Beiser

Nov 7, 2016

Gary A. Beiser, age 64, passed away after an 11 year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born July 8, 1952, in Neenah, Wisconsin, to Hartwell and Melba Beiser. Gary grew up with six brothers. He was a graduate of Neenah High School and attended UW-River Falls. On October 20, 1979, Gary married Kathryn Pfaffenroth and three years later...

Clarence Eichstadt

Clarence Eichstadt

Nov 1, 2016

Clarence Edward Eichstadt, died peacefully surrounded by family, at Parkview Healthcare Center on November 1st, 2016 at the age of 94. Clarence was born on December 9, 1921 in Appleton, WI to John and Marie (Pankow) Eichstadt. Clarence graduated from Appleton High School in 1941. After high school Clarence worked on the family farm as well as Kimberly Clark until...

Lucille Weeks

Lucille Weeks

Oct 30, 2016

Lucille G. Weeks, age 100, of Oshkosh, died peacefully early Sunday morning, October 30, 2016, at Arborview Manor in Oshkosh. She was born April 8, 1916, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Harry and Alma (Wilke) Weeks. Lucille was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and worked at and retired from the family business, Weeks Grocery after 30 years of service....

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