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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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Craig Lutz

Craig Lutz

Apr 22, 2016

Craig S. Lutz, age 61, of Omro, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 22, 2016 following a brief battle with cancer.Craig was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1954 to Donald and Barbara (Zimmermann) Lutz. Following in his fathers footsteps, Craig had a career in drywall finishing. He was also an accomplished gunsmith and firearms instructor. In addition...

Joan Nieman

Joan Nieman

Apr 12, 2016

Joan R. Nieman, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on July 1, 1936 the daughter of the late John and Lucille (Schumacher) Kametler. On April 28, 1960 she married Theodore "Ted" Nieman at Peace Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. Joan worked for Bethel Home in food service for many years. Her real...

Josephine Lenz

Josephine Lenz

Apr 12, 2016

Josephine E. Lenz, "Jo", age 87 of Oshkosh, formerly of Pickett, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016 at her residence. Jo was born August 9,1928 in Winneconne to Leon & Helen Quigley. She graduated as salutatorian from Winneconne High School in 1946. After moving to California and doing secretarial work, Jo moved back to Wisconsin and married John E....

Alma Kosmer

Alma Kosmer

Apr 9, 2016

Alma Kosmer, age 90, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at The Waterford. Alma was born on February 22, 1926, to the late Henry and Marie (Hartman) Fischer. She married Gerald Kosmer on March 15, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Alma was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, and also was a volunteer...

Lawrence Fischer

Lawrence Fischer

Apr 3, 2016

Lawrence B. "Larry" Fischer, age 76, of Oshkosh, and formerly of Eureka, died Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2016, at Centennial Inn in Oshkosh. He was born on August 4, 1939, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the son of Benjamin and Frances (Koltz) Fischer. Larry was employed by Leach Corporation, Badger Lumber, and lastly by Lakeside Packing in Neenah. Survivors include a son,...

Christopher Schultz

Christopher Schultz

Mar 29, 2016

Christopher J. Schultz, age 68, of Plainfield, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, March 29, 2016, at his home. He was born on July 2, 1947, the son of Alvin and Myrtle (Perry) Schultz. Chris married Dorothy Baier on October 18, 1968. From 1964 to 1967, Chris proudly served in the US Army deploying to Vietnam during the war....

Gordon Raddatz

Gordon Raddatz

Mar 23, 2016

Gordon W. Raddatz, age 97, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Comm unity in Oshkosh on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born in Oshkosh on July 19, 1918, the son of the late William and Louise (Zentner) Raddatz. Gordon graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1936 and graduated from the Farm and Industry Short Course at UW-Madison in 1938. On...

Terry Bachner

Terry Bachner

Mar 22, 2016

Terry Stuart Bachner, 55 of Oshkosh, WI passed away on March 22, 2016 after a brief illness. Terry lived in the Oshkosh area for over 20 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Winneconne High School. Terry was an avid fisherman and loved working outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents Stuart and Joyce Bachner. He is survived...

Morton Sr

Morton Sr

Mar 22, 2016

Morton E. West, Sr., age 76, of Omro, and formerly of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday afternoon, March 22, 2016. He was born on November 15, 1939, in Minnesota, the son of Carl and Dora (Nelson) West. An over the road, owner/operator, commercial truck driver since the 1960's, Mort was a mechanically minded person who enjoyed to hunt and fish...

Alberto Rios

Alberto Rios

Mar 20, 2016

Alberto "Al'" Cruz Rios entered into eternal peace, Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Froedtert Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Al and family were comforted during his sudden illness by many friends, family, and co-workers. Al was born April 8, 1948, in Vaughn, New Mexico. He early enlisted into the United States Navy after high school in 1965. He served in two...

Darrel Huntington

Darrel Huntington

Mar 20, 2016

Darrel Dean Huntington, age 83, passed away on March 20, 2016, in Green Bay. Darrel was born on September 26, 1932, to Glen and Alleane (Bruhn) Huntington. He married Roberta Rice in July, 1956, and she preceded him in death in 2013. In their 56 years of marriage, they enjoyed many vacations together around the world. Darrel graduated high school...

Destinee Medina

Destinee Medina

Mar 19, 2016

Destinee D. Medina, age 16, of Oshkosh, found peace on March 19, 2016. She was born in Oshkosh on October 2, 1999. Destinee was a student at Oshkosh North High School. She was a loving young lady who had many interests and passions in life. Destinee excelled at volleyball and swimming and also loved animals, family gatherings and cook outs....

Gerald Miller

Gerald Miller

Mar 19, 2016

Gerald F. Miller, age 72, of Omro, passed away at the Waterford on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Jerry was born on September 3, 1943 to Fred and Marcella Miller. He worked at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac for 30 plus years. He enjoyed shooting pool, hunting, fishing, reading and visiting with his neighbors.Jerry is survived by his sister, Sandra...

Donald Connors

Donald Connors

Mar 18, 2016

Donald "Don" Vernon Connors, age 80, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 18, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Lola "Kay" C. Connors; children, Quinn (Robert) Hurt, Brenda (James) Martin, Rodney (Dianna) Donner; grandchildren, James Jr. (Kelsey) Martin, Chelsie (Joe Stone) Martin, Samuel Donner and Grace Donner; great grandchild, Zen...

Betty Williams

Betty Williams

Mar 17, 2016

Betty Lou Williams, age 81, of Neenah, WI, peacefully went to her eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her beloved family at her side. Betty was born on August 28, 1934, in Oshkosh, WI, to the late Donald E. Laudenklos and Leona (Woldt) Laudenklos. She attended St. Vincent Catholic...

Janice Geen

Janice Geen

Mar 16, 2016

Janice Lee Geen, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Janice was born to Gustave and Lillian (Woeshnik) Belkye on November 27, 1934. She married James Geen in Oshkosh on June 29, 1957. Janice loved her flower and vegetable gardens, quilting, she was an active member of St. Andrew Ev....

Robert Sr

Robert Sr

Mar 8, 2016

Robert Paul Roesler was born September 10, 1955 at Mercy Hospital to Henry and Muriel (Thompson) Roesler. He was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Church in Oshkosh. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Oshkosh, and graduated from West High School in 1973.He started work at Nolte's gas station and garage as part of a co-op program and worked...

Jane Nicolaison

Jane Nicolaison

Mar 7, 2016

Jane A. Nicolaison, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Monday evening, March 7, 2016, at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 8, 1926, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Clarence and Vera (Burton) Franz, Jane married Edwin Nicolaison on September 4, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 2007. Employed by Oshkosh Telephone Company as a switchboard operator, Jane...

Jeffery Monroe

Jeffery Monroe

Mar 5, 2016

Jeffery Ray Monroe, age 43, passed away in Madison, WI on Saturday, March 5, 2016, after an extraordinarily brave battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Jeff was born in Oshkosh, WI on October 1, 1972, the sixth child of William C. Monroe, Jr. and Darryl Ann (Ware) Monroe. Though Jeff's path in life took him down many unexpected roads and journeys,...

Charlene Johnson

Charlene Johnson

Feb 25, 2016

Charlene S. Johnson, nee Stueckemann, age 83, passed away at her home in Bella Vista on Thursday, February 25, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 24, 1932 the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Walter) Stueckemann. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1952, she married Stanley Johnson in Park Ridge, IL. Charlene volunteered as a driver for...

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