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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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Rudolph Zernzach

Rudolph Zernzach

Nov 24, 2024

Dr. Rudolph C Zernzach DDS, Age 92, passed away peacefully in the presence of family members on the evening of November 24 th , 2024, at his residence in Omro, Wisconsin.  "Rudy" was born on May 26 th , 1932, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of John and Violet (Witt) Zernzach. Rudy's first wife, Joyce A Bichler, mother of his...

Evelyn Henke

Evelyn Henke

Nov 24, 2024

Evelyn Henke, 94, passed away November 24, 2024 in Ripon, WI. She was born in Coloma, WI to Frank and Ella Graper on March 27, 1930. On August 27, 1949 she married Theodore Henke at Grace Lutheran in Omro. Evelyn enjoyed dancing, especially the polka, she also enjoyed reading, completing word searches and embroidering dishtowels and pillowcases for her family....

Sharon Velie

Sharon Velie

Nov 19, 2024

Sharon (Dillman) Velie, age 69, has gone on to meet her Lord Jesus on November 19, 2024.This was her highest goal in life. She dedicated her life to the Lord, becoming a Christian, at the age of 25. Her greatest desire was to serve the Lord. Don't fret, she knew this day was coming, it just took more time than...

Jodie Clark Schoonover

Jodie Clark Schoonover

Nov 18, 2024

Jodie R. Clark Schoonover, age 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 18, 2024, in Waukau, Wisconsin. She was born to parents Harold and Janet (Johnson) Clark on March 5, 1958, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jodie graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1976. After high school, she went on to achieve a bachelor's degree in...

Bernice Macfarlane

Bernice Macfarlane

Nov 11, 2024

Bernice M. MacFarlane, 95, of West Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on March 14, 1929, to Alfred and Irene Behm in West Bloomfield, Wisconsin, Bernice was a shining example of resilience, faith, and the Midwest values of hard work, humility, and unconditional love. Bernice married Wayne MacFarlane and together they built their...

Carol Hintze

Carol Hintze

Nov 8, 2024

Carol Rose (Schmidt) Hintze, 86, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8 th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 22, 1938, to Viola and Clarence Schmidt, Carol was a lifelong Oshkosh resident. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956. She married her best friend, Gerald Jerome Hintze on October 26, 1963, and together...

Alice Wieseke

Alice Wieseke

Oct 26, 2024

Resting peacefully with family at her side, the Angels came to escort our mom, Alice Wieseke, 92, to her Heavenly Home on 10/26/24. Beloved mom, wife, and friend.  Mom was born, lived and worked in Milwaukee until she and dad fulfilled their dream of having a place on the water.  Omro became home. Mom quickly found friends by doing what...

Jessica Radig

Jessica Radig

Oct 23, 2024

Jessica J. (Fraser) Radig, 58, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 with her family by her side, after a brief and courageous battle with illness. She was born to Jess and Linda (Klemmer) Fraser on May 1, 1966 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She attended Oshkosh North High, graduating in 1985. Jessi had a love of the outdoors. She...

Kathleen Hales

Kathleen Hales

Oct 11, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Hales, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 at the  Country Villa in Omro with her children at her side. Kathy was born on October 21, 1943 to Clifford and Rose Hales at their home in Waupaca. She graduated in 1961 from Waupaca High School and began her career at Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Oshkosh....

Richard Van Densen

Richard Van Densen

Oct 3, 2024

Richard 'Rick' J. Van Densen, age 63, passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1961, at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh to Richard G. and Joan C. (Hiltz) Van Densen. Rick's love for life was contagious. He enjoyed cruising the town on his moped, collecting classic car models, listening to country music, going out to eat...

Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris

Sep 22, 2024

Elizabeth M. Harris, passed away September 22, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1927 in Omro, WI to Laura (Resch) and John Sipple. Elizabeth loved traveling, shopping, going out to dinner with friends and gathering with family and cooking. She graduated from Omro High School in 1945. She is survived by children; Clifford (Barbara) Plante, James (LuAnn) Ruby, Georgia...

Wesley Schwartz

Wesley Schwartz

Sep 20, 2024

Wesley W. Schwartz The world lost one of the great ones as Wesley Schwartz of Oshkosh, WI passed away peacefully at Azura Memory Care on Friday, September 20, 2024. Wes will be remembered for his love of spending time with family and friends, always with an infectious smile and sincere interest in each and every one of us. He was...

Charlene Oppor

Charlene Oppor

Sep 17, 2024

Charlene "Charlie" Oppor, 80, died peacefully on September 17, 2024. Charlie was born in Milwaukee, WI, on July 24, 1944, where she was lovingly adopted by her parents Leonard and Marie (Leichtfuss) Boettcher of Manawa, WI. Charlie enjoyed life to the fullest. She was always full of humor and laughter and had an infectious smile. She loved to have fun,...

Jean Yost

Jean Yost

Sep 17, 2024

Jean E. Yost, age 92, passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1932 in New London, WI, the daughter of Gerhardt and Dora (Marks) Stern. She graduated from Washington High School in New London and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She married James Yost on August 5, 1953, while he was serving in the U.S....

Gerald Spalding

Gerald Spalding

Sep 14, 2024

Gerald J. Spalding, 77, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024. He was born June 27, 1947 to parents, Clifford and Lila (Stang) Spalding. Gerald loved to go hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed going to the casino with his family and friends. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He instilled his...

Carol Knight

Carol Knight

Sep 14, 2024

Carol Ann Knight 5/14/39-9/14/24 Carol Ann "Annie" (Spanbauer) Knight, age 85, unexpectedly passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Carol was born at Mercy Hospital, one of two daughters to Lucille (Dietzo) Spanbauer and Jordon Frank Spanbauer on May 14, 1939.  Carol attended and graduated from Oshkosh high school class of 1957 After high school she worked...

Paulette Noe

Paulette Noe

Sep 9, 2024

Paulette "PJ" Janet Noe, age 71, passed away with her family by her side on September 9, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents Burton and Cecilia (Demler) Eichman on March 9, 1953, in Oshkosh, WI. After high school, PJ started a family and raised three children. She also worked at SNC, Miles Kimball, Stanley's Bar, Split Level...

James Steinbruner

James Steinbruner

Sep 4, 2024

James M. Steinbruner, Sr., of Oshkosh, WI, passed away at home on September 4, 2024. Jim was born on November 16, 1945, in Battle Creek, MI, to Joseph and Anne (nee Joyce) Steinbruner. He grew up in Battle Creek, Park Ridge, IL, and Manhattan, NY, before moving to Wisconsin for college and—although he didn't know it—to find love and settle...

Donald Ebner

Donald Ebner

Aug 28, 2024

Donald W. Ebner, age 73, passed away at Bethel Home in Menasha, WI, on August 28, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1951, to parents, Wallace and Adeline (Pulsfus) Ebner, in Wisconsin. Don loved to laugh and joke. He also enjoyed playing games, watching football- especially the Bears, and listening to Country music. He lived with and received loving...

Doloris Domke

Doloris Domke

Aug 21, 2024

Doloris A. Domke, age 81, born in Winchester, WI on January 23, 1943, passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by her family in Oshkosh, WI. Doloris was the daughter of the late Burger Amundson and Murna (Stenson) Amundson. Doloris married David "Porky" Domke on October 17, 1959, at the Baptist Church in Omro, WI. She worked at Miles Kimball,...

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