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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

James Kempf

James Kempf

Feb 14, 2016

James H. Kempf, age 75, of Omro, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, with his family by his side. He was born in Oshkosh on March 19, 1940 to Vernice "Mike" and Viola (Miller) Kempf. He served his country in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963. He married Barbara Lemke June 27,...

Justin Eberhart

Justin Eberhart

Feb 13, 2016

Justin R. Eberhart, age 28, of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born in Oshkosh on February 16, 1987, the son of Rick and Debra (Nimke) Eberhart. Justin loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and fishing. Justin will be remembered for the care and moral support he gave to his mother,...

Dorene Empereur

Dorene Empereur

Feb 9, 2016

Dorene L. Empereur passed away on February 9, 2016 at Omro Care Center, surrounded by her family. Dorene was born January 13, 1931, to Edward and Marie Schumann. She married Anthony W. Empereur on April 25, 1953, and later divorced in 1977. Dorene graduated from Oshkosh High School, and worked at JCPenney, making window displays. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, dogs,...

Louise Turban

Louise Turban

Feb 7, 2016

Louise F. Turban, age 90, passed Sunday morning, February 7, 2016 at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee. She was born June 17, 1925, the daughter of Emil and Mata Mack. She was a long time resident of Omro and was owner/operator of Springbrook Tap for 38 years. She also owned/operated Oh! Ceramics for many years until she donated it all...

Jacob Case

Jacob Case

Feb 6, 2016

Jacob A. Case, age 21, of Omro, passed away February 6, 2016. Jacob was born in Berlin on August 4, 1994, the son of Curtis A. and Judith (Klein) Case. He grew up in Omro and was educated in the Omro School System. Jacob had many passions in life, bacon being one of them. He loved the outdoors, was dedicated...

Lynn Devlin

Lynn Devlin

Feb 5, 2016

Lynn Christine Devlin, age 70, passed away February 5, 2016 at Affinity Medical Center, Oshkosh with her loved ones by her side. She was born December 26, 1945 in Oshkosh to the late Duane and Lorraine (Zimmerman) Abrams. Lynn was united in marriage to Merritt (Wayne) Devlin on May 22, 1965.Lynn was a 1965 graduate of Oshkosh High School. She...

Barbara Lamson

Barbara Lamson

Feb 3, 2016

Barbara F. "Bobbie" Lamson, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at Evergreen under the care of Affinity Hospice. She was born on October 13, 1939, in Franklin Park, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Josephine (Lucas) Durec. She grew up in New Lisbon where she met and married the late Donald W. Lamson. Bobbie was an...

Edna Kimball

Edna Kimball

Feb 1, 2016

Edna L. Kimball, age 98, died on February 1, 2016, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Edna was born in Oshkosh, the third of four children born to Henry and Wilhelmina Pfaffenroth. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Edna married Harry C. Kimball on October 12, 1940. They raised their family in Oshkosh. Edna loved cardinals, dogs, cooking, baking, knitting,...

Georgiana Collins

Georgiana Collins

Jan 30, 2016

Georgiana H. "Squeaky" Collins, nee Pongratz, of Oshkosh, passed away at Mercy Medical Center with family and friends by her side on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on September 19, 1946 the daughter of the late George and Viola (Roseno) Pongratz. Georgiana worked for Morgan Products Limited in Oshkosh for 41 years. Her relaxation often...

Leonard Schultz

Leonard Schultz

Jan 28, 2016

Leonard O. Schultz, age 84, of Omro, took his last road trip to be reunited with the girl of his dreams on Wednesday, January 28, 2016. He was born in Washburn, Clark County, WI on February 20, 1931, the son of Hallie and Ruth (Rodman) Schultz. Leonard married Beverly J. Tyler on April 28, 1951 in Granton, WI. She preceded...

Charles Kasuboski

Charles Kasuboski

Jan 27, 2016

Charles L. Kasuboski, age 79 , of Omro, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016. He was born December 1, 1936, in Rosendale, the son of Leonard and Margaret (Sina) Kasuboski. Charles attended school in Ripon and was a graduate of Ripon High School. After graduating from High...

Marie Stone

Marie Stone

Jan 21, 2016

Marie L. Stone, age 76, of the Town of Omro, passed away peacefully January 21, 2016, at her home. Marie was born to Karl and Dorothy (Domke) Radde on July 11, 1939. Marie married Leonard Stone on September 6, 1958, in Omro. Marie spent her life farming with her husband, and taking care of her gardens and yard. Marie was...

Ronald Beck

Ronald Beck

Jan 21, 2016

Ronald T. Beck, age 72, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly January 21, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born February 7, 1943, in Oshkosh, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Lewellyn) Beck. Ron attended school in Omro and was a 1961 graduate of Omro High School. He married JoAnn Genal February 8, 1964 in Omro and recently celebrated their...

Ted Boquist

Ted Boquist

Jan 21, 2016

Ted Thales Boquist, 71, of Minocqua, WI died unexpectedly at home with his wife Carol on January 21st, 2016. Born November 30th, 1944, to mother Mildred ("Louise") and father Orville Boquist. Ted was born in Rock Island, IL. Around the age of five his family moved to Redgranite, WI. Ted graduated from Wautoma High School in 1964, shortly after graduating...

Robert Schaefer

Robert Schaefer

Jan 18, 2016

Robert T. Schaefer, age 93, of Oshkosh, passed away January 18, 2016. Bob was born July 22, 1922, in Kaukauna, son of Carl and Carrie (Nelson) Schaefer. He grew up and attended high school in Omro, then residing in Oshkosh until his death. Bob served his country as a member of the Army during WWII, in Germany, and was honorably...

Thomas Spanbauer

Thomas Spanbauer

Jan 16, 2016

Thomas R. Spanbauer, went home to the Lord on January 16, 2016. Born on April 4, 1940, son of George and Frances Spanbauer, of Oshkosh, he married Susan J. Hansen on May 15, 1971, his best friend and soul mate. Tom has lived his entire life in Oshkosh and served the community as an accountant/entrepreneur in Spanbauer & Rohan Accounting...

Mark Dushenski

Mark Dushenski

Jan 14, 2016

Mark R. Dushenski, age 66, of Wautoma and formerly of Omro, passed away Thursday morning, January 14, 2016, at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born on October 28, 1949, in Oshkosh, the son of Harry and Marie (Jungwirth) Dushenski. A veteran, serving with the U.S. Army, he worked in the motor pool while stationed in Germany. Mark's...

Elsa Phelps-Coney

Elsa Phelps-Coney

Jan 11, 2016

Elsa Allison Mae Phelps-Coney, infant daughter of Shelby Phelps of Redgranite and Nikolas Coney of Oshkosh, returned to God on January 11, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Elsa is loved and cherished, and will be missed by her parents; grandparents, Connie Phelps, Doris Coney-Hopkins and Jod Hopkins; her aunts and uncles, Stephanie Phelps (Dustin Spanbauer), Jade Hopkins, Jourdan...

Rose Reetz

Rose Reetz

Jan 4, 2016

Rose M. Reetz, 78, of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence shortly after Christmas, 2015. She was born in Oshkosh on March 28, 1937, daughter of Frank and Theresia (Reischl) Spanbauer. Rose married Jack Reetz in Oshkosh on October 26, 1957, who preceded her in death in 1992. Rose was employed at Hoffmaster Paper Corporation, and later in life volunteered...

Joan Vandensen

Joan Vandensen

Dec 30, 2015

Joan C. VanDensen, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was born in Oshkosh on December 19, 1934 the daughter of the late Orville and Josephine (Stadler) Hiltz. On April 24, 1954 she married Richard "Dick" VanDensen at St. Peters in Oshkosh. Joan worked for Miles Kimball for 40 years as an engraver. She enjoyed...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.