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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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Melvin Ross
Oct 30, 2016
Melvin J. "Chub" Ross, Sr., age 76, of Omro, died Sunday evening, October 30, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on August 7, 1940, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Dora (Smith) Ross, Chub married Linda Krueger on July 4, 1970. A long-time dairy farmer, Chub later was employed by Menard's in their security department. Family was an...
Clifford Karrels
Oct 28, 2016
Clifford A. Karrels, age 94, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, October 28, 2016, at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh. He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on May 24, 1922, the son of Michael and Eleanor Karrels. He grew up in Little Chute, Wisconsin, where he graduated from St. John High School in 1940. After graduation Clifford worked for Kimberly Clark...
Lorraine Bowen
Oct 24, 2016
Lorraine Hagene Sheets Bowen died in the loving arms of Jesus this afternoon, October 24, 2016, at the age of 94, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. She joins her husband, best friend, confidant, and the love of her life, Donald, who preceded her in death in 2012. She knew the day would come when they would be happily reunited...
Roger Becker
Oct 19, 2016
Roger William Becker, age 79, of Oshkosh, died peacefully October 19, 2016. He was born September 15, 1937, in Oshkosh, the son of William J. and Marie A. (Kainz) Becker. Roger had attended school in Oshkosh and was a 1955 graduate of Oshkosh High School. Following high school he served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963 in Germany and then...
Jesse Fillmore
Oct 18, 2016
Jesse J. Fillmore Jr., age 94, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, October 18, 2016, at Bethel Home. Born on January 6, 1922, in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Jesse and Gertrude (Maxfield) Fillmore Sr., Jesse married Helen Patsy Sayler and she preceded him in death on July 9, 1996. A proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Jesses was employed...
Richard Kozel
Oct 14, 2016
Richard G. Kozel "Rich" age 39, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016. Rich was born June 22, 1977, in Berlin to Thomas and Debra (Mellenthin) Kozel. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1996. He was employed at Multicircuits. Rich enjoyed rooting for the Oakland Raiders and fishing. He had a passion for bowling, and belonged...
Marie Derber
Oct 12, 2016
Marie Elizabeth Derber, age 90, passed away October 12, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with her family at her side. She was born August 4, 1926, in the Town of Rushford, Wisconsin to the late John and Bertha Pollex Kratz. Marie was raised on a dairy farm along with one brother and six sisters. She attended Liberty...
Roland Domke
Oct 10, 2016
Roland "Frank" Domke, age 72, of Omro, passed away Monday morning, October 10, 2016 at Omro Care Center. He was born February 28, 1944, in Oshkosh, the son of Bill and Norma (Morstz) Domke. Frank attended school in Omro and was a graduate of Omro High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965....
Olga Tauschmann
Oct 9, 2016
Olga R. Tauschmann, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon, October 9, 2016, at Park View Health Center. Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, July 4, 1926, the daughter of August and Elsie (Dahms) Kestrich, Olga was a graduate of Ripon High School, Ripon College, and Fox Valley Technical College in the School of Nursing. She was employed by Speed Queen in...
Owen King
Sep 29, 2016
Owen King Jr, 70, passed away suddenly on September 29th at his home in Omro. After serving in the Marine Corps during Vietnam, Owen spent most his life in Chicago raising his family and serving as the Vice President of Operations at Faber Brothers. He retired to his weekend cabin in Omro in 1994. In recent years, he enjoyed spending...
Patricia Curtis
Sep 23, 2016
Patricia M. Curtis, age 79, of Omro, died peacefully Friday morning,September 23, 2016, at Webster Manor in Omro where she has resided for thepast three years. Pat was born July 6, 1937 in Massachusetts, thedaughter of the late Leo and Yvonne (Benard) St. Pierre. She had workedas a nanny for many years for the Kurt and Judie Koeppler family inOshkosh....
Norma Parrish
Sep 20, 2016
Redgranite, WI — Norma Thelma Parrish (Hirst), nee Kilgore, 82, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in her home in Redgranite, following an illness.She was preceded, first, by her husband of six and a half years, Ed Parrish. Later, after reuniting with her ex-husband, Emmett (Fred) Hirst, she exchanged vows with him in the sight of God and family just prior...
Eleanor Wokosin
Sep 20, 2016
Eleanor Violet Wokosin, age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away on September 20, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 14, 1927, the daughter of Horace and Violet (Elliott) Chapman. Eleanor married Elmer Harvey Wokosin on June 1, 1946, at Grace Evangelical and United Brethren Church in Chicago, Illinois by the Reverend Edgar Ayer, the bride's uncle. Together they...
Doris Luebke
Sep 12, 2016
Doris N. Luebke, age 97, of Omro, died peacefully Monday evening, September 12, 2016, at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI. She was born October 28, 1918, in the Town of Rushford, the daughter of John and Anzolette (Drake) Bradley. Doris was a woman before her time. She was adventurous, strong and independent. Doris was very proud of being a...
Daniel Karns
Sep 10, 2016
Daniel (Dan) Nelson Karns passed away from his battle with Esophageal Cancer September 10, 2016 in the early hours in his sleep while at home with his wife and son. Dan was born December 30, 1961 in Owensboro, KY to parents of Charles and Geraldine Karns of Oshkosh, WI. He was the 3rd child of 4 boys. He grew up...
Nadine Marks
Sep 6, 2016
Nadine Dolores Stadler Marks, age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away into the arms of the Lord, September 6, 2016 in the loving presence of her family. She was born on December 27, 1926, in Manawa, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Mottl Stadler. Her family moved to Oshkosh when she was a child. Nadine married Clifford Marks, from Berlin, Wisconsin, on...
John Weiler
Sep 5, 2016
John N. Weiler, age 59, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, September 5, 2016, at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation. Born on September 6, 1956, in Oshkosh, to Edward and Jacqueline (Peterman) Weiler, John was a life-long Oshkosh resident. A people-person, John enjoyed his work as a salesman and worked within many different industries. He enjoyed his 25' boat and trips to...
Ann Lamay
Sep 2, 2016
Ann G. LaMay, age 52, of Oshkosh, died Friday morning, September 2, 2016, at Park View Health Center. Born on November 8, 1963, the only child of Verlin "Vern" and Nan (Bachkal) LaMay, Ann was a life-long resident of Oshkosh. She was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh and taught high school English for a time until becoming a Licensed Funeral Director,...
Willard Nicholson
Sep 1, 2016
Willard Eugene Nicholson, 79, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, 700 W. Linwood Ave., Oshkosh with Pastor John Hobbins and Pastor Neil Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Park...
Madge Brunover
Aug 29, 2016
Madge Brunover, age 95, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, August 29, 2016, at Bethel Home. Born on January 17, 1921, in the Township of Leon, Waushara County, the daughter of James and Lelah (Terrill) Larson, Madge attended Burr Oak Valley, a one room school. She graduated from Redgranite High School and later attended Oshkosh Technical School in a course of...
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