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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George Hartman

George Hartman

Oct 3, 2015

George R. Hartman, age 82, passed away at Northpoint Medical and Rehab, on October 3, 2015. He was born in Oshkosh in 1933, son of George J. "Huck" and Ottilia L. "Tillie" Hartman. In 1959, George was married to Patricia Joann Ellis. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a supervisor at Leach Company. He was a hard-working family...

Sally Freeman

Sally Freeman

Oct 1, 2015

Sally J. Freeman, age 58, of Omro, found peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1956 in Medford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dale and Joyce (Frickenstein) Schilling. Sally graduated from Omro High School in 1975 and several years later attended Fox Valley Technical College. She...

Karen Rakich

Karen Rakich

Sep 26, 2015

Karen A. Rakich, age 68, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 16, 1947 the daughter of Parris and Jeanne (Hanstrom) Cubitt. On May 29, 1979 she married George Rakich in Merrillville, IN. Karen was proud to serve as a probation officer in Gary, IN for many years. Karen enjoyed history and...

Charles Ehrenberg

Charles Ehrenberg

Sep 22, 2015

Charles D. "Chuck," "Big C," Ehrenberg, age 86, of Oshkosh, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning September 22, 2015. Chuck was born on March 13, 1929, as was his twin sister, Charlotte, to George and Mabel (Breaker) Ehrenberg. After graduating, he served his country with the U.S. Air Force in Alaska and California before...

Donald Kumbier

Donald Kumbier

Sep 20, 2015

"Gup" Donald D. Kumbier, age 63 of Omro, died Sunday, September 20, 2015, at University Hospital in Madison. He was born March 13, 1952, in Oshkosh, the son of Myron G. and Irene (Dehn) Kumbier. Gup married Beverly (Anklam) Will on August 26, 1985 on Mackinac Island, Michigan. Gup graduated from Omro High School in 1970, the top of his...

Elsie Holm

Elsie Holm

Sep 19, 2015

God needed another Special Angel, so he chose our Mom.Elsie I. Holm passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was 88 years old. Elsie was born on May 20, 1927, in Kimball, WI, to the late Mike and Mary Ijas. On December 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clarence "Kelly"...

Harriet Reichenberger

Harriet Reichenberger

Sep 13, 2015

Harriet J. Reichenberger, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on July 7, 1930, in Oshkosh, to Ralph and Elsie (Schuff) Dorman, Harriet married Theodore Reichenberger Jr. on October 30, 1954, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Ted preceded Harriet in death on September 23, 1981. She attended Mear School, a one...

Harold Woller

Harold Woller

Sep 12, 2015

Harold E. Woller, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born on September 18, 1933 the son of the late Ervin and Erna (Bloedow) Woller. On May 30, 1958 he married Mary Jo Jepson in Oshkosh and they enjoyed 41 years together in a loving marriage. He worked at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Oshkosh...

Marie Peterson

Marie Peterson

Sep 11, 2015

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Eldon Lee

Eldon Lee

Sep 10, 2015

Eldon E. Lee, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was born in Omro on June 8, 1934 the son of the late Archie and Alma (Fink) Lee. On November 26, 1955 he married his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Challoner. He was proud to serve in the United States Army. Eldon worked for...

Frank Gilbride

Frank Gilbride

Sep 9, 2015

Gilbride, Frank M. of Omro, WI (originally from Racine). Frank joined our Heavenly Father on September 9, 2015 at the age of 90 years.He was one of six children born to Morris and Agnes (Lawrence) in Youngstown, Ohio. Frank was raised and attended school on Chicago's south side. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army and served our...

Larry Holcomb

Larry Holcomb

Sep 8, 2015

Larry D. Holcomb, age 66, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at his home in Oshkosh. He was born December 16, 1948, the son of Ronald and Jeanette Holcomb. Larry served in the Army, and later worked in construction. He was a Packer fan, and enjoyed going to Starbucks and Hardee's. Survivors include his brother, Brian Holcomb; his sister, Bonnie Gentry;...

Richard Binder

Richard Binder

Sep 3, 2015

Richard W. Binder, "Sailor", age 89, passed away Thursday morning, September 3, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born June 10, 1926 to Wenzel and Hattie Davis Binder. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Ruedinger on February 3, 1951. Dick was very involved in Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, was an avid tennis player and loved...

Merlin Hoeft

Merlin Hoeft

Aug 29, 2015

Rev. Merlin James Hoeft, 95, retired United Methodist pastor, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home in Evergreen Retirement Community–Oshkosh surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, September 4, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St., Oshkosh, WI, and at the church on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. Services will be...

Randal Seiler

Randal Seiler

Aug 27, 2015

Randal Lee Seiler, 57, of Oshkosh, died Thursday, August 27, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born December 27, 1957, in Watertown, SD to Clarice (Huffman) and Marlin Seiler. He graduated from Senachwine High School in 1976, then joined the US Air Force at age 18. From September 1976 to May 1986 he was a Fighter...

Linda Steinhilber

Linda Steinhilber

Aug 27, 2015

Linda L. Steinhilber, age 94, of Oshkosh, died Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2015, at Northpoint Medical & Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 15, 1920, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Hartman) Fischer, Linda married Roland J. Steinhilber on February 5, 1944. Roland preceded Linda in death on August 8, 1999. A long-time active member of Plymouth Congregational Church,...

Charlotte Kasuboski

Charlotte Kasuboski

Aug 24, 2015

Charlotte M. Kasuboski, age 48, of Oshkosh, formerly of Omro, died unexpectedly August 24, 2015. Charlotte was born April 20, 1967, in Ripon, the daughter of Charles and Maryann (Chappa) Kasuboski. Charlotte was a cook at Main Street Restaurant in Omro for many years. In her free time she enjoyed cooking, watching movies, camping and spending time with her family....

Dorothy Demler

Dorothy Demler

Aug 23, 2015

Dorothy S. Demler, age, 91, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center. Born November 11, 1923, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Albert and Sophie (Reinke) Zentner, Dorothy married Clifford "Speed" J. Demler on April 11, 1942, in Oshkosh. Dorothy was employed by W.T. Grant Co. for 15 years. She later retired from Kimberly-Clark Corp., in Neenah, after 29...

John Preston

John Preston

Aug 21, 2015

John M. Preston, age 92, died Friday evening, August 21, 2015 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, WI. Pearson, Wisconsin was his birthplace on April 1, 1923, the first son of Chester and Lily (Strandberg) Preston. He married Judith Reed in 1959. They divorced in 1981. He was married to Dorothy Wolfgram from Eagle River, WI until her death in...

Frances Galow

Frances Galow

Aug 20, 2015

Frances E. Galow, age 85, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, August 20, 2015, at Bethel Home. Born on November 18, 1929, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Leonard and Martha (Schoenradt) Lange, Frances married Lynn Galow on September 10, 1948, in Menominee, Michigan. Lynn preceded Frances in death on November 14, 2007. A long-time member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

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