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 Dimpfl

George Dimpfl

Nov 24, 2014

George E. Dimpfl, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born on October 7, 1931, to Joseph and Louise (Weiner) Dimpfl. He was a 1949 graduate of Oshkosh High School, then enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1950 to 1954 aboard the USS Frybarger, as a 2nd class radar man. George married Alice Krug on March...

Reemona Krenn

Reemona Krenn

Nov 23, 2014

Reemona E. "Mona" Krenn, age 91, of Omro, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2014 at Webster Manor with her family at her side. She was born June 13, 1923 in Green Lake, the daughter of the late Moses and Lillian (Kuehneman) Kohnke. Reemona married Florian P. Formiller on January 31, 1942. Florian preceded her in death on July 4,...

Elizabeth Steinfeldt

Elizabeth Steinfeldt

Nov 22, 2014

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (nee Larson) Steinfeldt was born on February 19, 1918 in Lodi, Wisconsin of Elizabeth and Martin Larson. She died on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She appreciated her small town start. Betty graduated from East High School in Green Bay, and then furthered her education at the Vocational School. Betty married Charles Harvey Steinfeldt on December 28, 1940...

Julia Belson

Julia Belson

Nov 15, 2014

Julia "Jewel" Belson went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2014. Jewel was born and reared in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but lived and worked in Springfield, Missouri and Schererville, Indiana, from 1973-1998; Jewel spent over 25 years as an educator and in administration after receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Religious Education, Graduate of Christian Education, and Master...

Lilly Peerenboom

Lilly Peerenboom

Nov 11, 2014

Lilly Frances "Fran" Peerenboom, age 90, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. She was born in Corona, CA on December 25, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Zoa (Buckley) Bradley. On October 25, 1941 she married Anthony Peerenboom, known as Clifford, in Visalia, CA. He preceded her in death in 1987. Fran worked...

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

Nov 8, 2014

Marie J. Smith, age 100, of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, and formerly of Oshkosh, has passed on at Golden Living Center in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on November 8, 2014. The former Marie Ditter was born on October 20, 1914, in St. Cloud, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Goeser) Ditter. Marie was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Oshkosh...

Theresa Stenson

Theresa Stenson

Nov 4, 2014

Theresa Stenson, age 90, of Omro, died November 4, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Theresa was born October 14, 1924, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Xavier Schweiger. She married William W. Stenson on July 4, 1951 in Germany. They moved to the United States in 1952. Theresa had worked for and retired from Winnebago...

Marvin Gilbert

Marvin Gilbert

Oct 28, 2014

Marvin C. Gilbert, age 88, a lifelong resident of Omro, died peacefully surrounded by his children Tuesday evening, October 28, 2014, at Webster Manor. Marvin was born September 27, 1926, in Clintonville, the son of Charles H. and Jennie (Tullet) Gilbert. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WW II. Marvin had worked as a self-employed carpenter...

Dorathy Ruh

Dorathy Ruh

Oct 28, 2014

Dorathy M. Ruh, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away October 28, 2014. She is survived by her children, Mike (Crystal) Ruh, Stan (Sue) Ruh, Steve Ruh, Vicki (Joe) McDowell, Pam (Bruce) Noebel, and Cindy (Dave) Chapin; 18 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. The visitation will be held at Seefeld Funeral Home,...

Coralie Bedore-Ruedinger

Coralie Bedore-Ruedinger

Oct 24, 2014

In loving memory of Coralie Mae Bedore-Ruedinger, age 81, who passed away October 24, 2014, with loving family and beloved cat, Rookie, at her side. Born on October 9, 1933. She married her loving husband, Ralph Carl Bedore, who preceded her in death June 21, 1982. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Dawn Andersen and Denise Marie Guthrie; four grandchildren, Rick...

Shirley Michels

Shirley Michels

Oct 21, 2014

Shirley J. Michels, age 86, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014, at Allouez Parkside Village in Green Bay. Born on December 6, 1927, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Henry and Hilda (Luebke) Hanneman, Shirley married Thomas W. Michels in Oshkosh on October 2, 1948, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1998. A life-long member of...

Margarita Rothenhoefer

Margarita Rothenhoefer

Oct 20, 2014

A gentle, precious lady, Margarita Rothenhoefer, nee DePietro, was welcomed into the arms of our Blessed Lord and Savior and reunited with her devoted husband of 57 years, Alvin Rothenhoefer after a lengthy Illness, on Monday, October 20, 2014. She was cared for round the clock by her loving daughters: Veronica and Aileen. Margarita was born to Louis and Antoinette...

Susan Ward

Susan Ward

Oct 17, 2014

Susan E. Ward, age 49, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening October 17, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family at Eden Meadows. She was born December 11, 1964, in Oshkosh, the daughter of William and Diana (Goetschius) Swenson. Sue married Roger Ward on December 14, 1994. Sue was the sort of person who saw the potential for good in...

Erwin Froehlich

Erwin Froehlich

Oct 14, 2014

Erwin Charles Froehlich, age 56, of Oshkosh, WI, died on 14 Oct 2014, after a long illness. Born in a military family, Win lived in California, Virginia, Florida and Illinois, before his family finally settled in the suburbs of Chicago. There he graduated from Niles East High School. A talented carpenter, he worked in the construction business throughout his life....

Barbara Burgett

Barbara Burgett

Oct 11, 2014

Barbara Ann Gutsmeidl Binder Burgett, age 76, of Oshkosh passed away at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Barbara was born on May 22, 1938 to Frank and Gertrude (Louiser) Gutsmeidl in Oshkosh. Her family, husband, kids and grandkids were very important to her. Barbara sold Watkins and Stanley Home products. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic...

Esther Anklam

Esther Anklam

Oct 10, 2014

Esther I. Anklam, age 93, of Omro, died Friday October 10, 2014 at Bethel Home. She was born December 31, 1920 in Winnebago County, WI, the daughter of George and Bertha (Zinzow) Rupnow. Esther married Everett "Bill" Anklam in Pickett on Aug 31, 1940 and were married 56 years. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1997. She was...

James Bahr

James Bahr

Oct 10, 2014

James F. Bahr, of Oshkosh, age 85, passed away at Bethel Home in Oshkosh on Friday, October 10, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on July 8, 1929 the son of the late Carl and Esther (Marth) Bahr. On July 2, 1949 he married Dolores Clark. She preceded him in death on August 19, 2013. Jim worked for Wisconsin Bell...

Merrill Reid

Merrill Reid

Oct 8, 2014

Merrill J. Reid, age 91, of Omro, died Wednesday evening, October 8, 2014. He was born March 18, 1923, in the town of Rushford, the son of Forest J. and Grace E. (Miller) Reid. He married Marion H. (Reamer) and she preceded him in death in 2000. Merrill had worked at various jobs throughout his working career. He had worked...

William Ebel

William Ebel

Oct 5, 2014

William C. Ebel, age 65, of Oshkosh passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on June 30, 1949 the son of Robert and Valoyce (Duhm) Ebel. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during Viet Nam. Bill worked for Crown Cork and Seal as an "A" Mechanic for many years retiring in...

Jeffrey Aaronson

Jeffrey Aaronson

Sep 30, 2014

Jeffrey R. Aaronson, age 56, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on September 28, 1958 the son of Charles and Sally (Krohlow) Aaronson. Jeff graduated from Oshkosh North High School and went on to study carpentry and management, and served a five year apprenticeship with the Carpenter's Union. He retired as a...

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