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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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Lawrence Karl
Feb 13, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" M. Karl, age 62, of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born in Berlin, WI on July 22, 1951 the son of the late Robert and Louise (Winkoski) Karl, Sr. On May 5, 1973 he married Patricia Miller in Oshkosh. Larry was proud of his yard and enjoyed bird watching. He was particularly fond...
Michael Nygaard
Feb 13, 2014
Michael S. "Mike" Nygaard, age 54, of Oshkosh, died Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2014, in the loving presence of his family. Born on September 14, 1959, in Oshkosh, the son of Arlo "Stanley" and Joyce Miller Nygaard, Mike married Jane Zelhofer in 1981. A Senior Maintenance Planner for Bemis Corporation, Mike enjoyed spending time on his Harley going to Harley-Davidson...
Bernetta Calkins
Feb 9, 2014
Bernetta E. Calkins (nee Niebauer), age 80, of Oshkosh, met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was born in the town of Algoma, Oshkosh on March 30, 1933 the daughter of the late Harold and Elsie (Mueller) Niebauer, Sr. On October 26, 1966 she married James Calkins in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1992....
Gene Morey
Feb 9, 2014
Gene E. Morey, age 99, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, February 9, 2014, at his home. Born on November 16, 1914, in Toulon, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Ada Morey, Gene married Dorothy Rule on June 26, 1937, in Kewanee, Illinois, and she preceded him death on December 20, 2002. During the 1930's Gene served with the Civilian Conservation...
Lynn Scovil
Feb 4, 2014
Rev. Lynn E. Scovil, 87, of Oshkosh went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Bethel Home. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio November 22, 1926. On March 19, 1947, he was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Jean Cook in Ashtabula. He was called into ministry in 1948 and...
Marlin Craig
Jan 31, 2014
Marlin H. "Mickey" "Mick" Craig, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2014. Formerly of the Waukau area, he resided at Care Partners in Winneconne. Marlin was born April 20, 1932, the son of Robert and Irma Juergens Craig. A single man, he worked as a farm hand and milk hauler. He had an interest in cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors,...
Kenneth Haedt
Jan 31, 2014
Kenneth W. Haedt, age 69, of Omro, died unexpectedly Friday, January 31, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center. Ken was born December 2, 1944, in Oshkosh, the son of Stephen and Verona (Naramore) Haedt. He married Ruth Jensen, the love of his life, on September 16, 1967. They have been together 46 years, and they still liked each other! Ken enjoyed...
Bertha Spears
Jan 30, 2014
Bertha L. Spears, age 76, of Oshkosh passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Northpoint Medical and Rehab center. Bertha was born on March 11, 1937, in Mercer to George and Eva Bell (Holmes) Calkins. She married Morley "Mort" Spears on July 15, 1995. Bert was quite active in AA for many years. In her younger years, she had a...
Dolores Flanigan
Jan 28, 2014
Dolores Martin-Flanigan (nee Pilian) age 82, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee on August 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Nigl) Pilian. On September 3, 1949 she married her husband of 46 years, Ralph Martin, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1995. On June 12, 1996, she was united...
Bonnie Becker
Jan 28, 2014
Bonnie Becker, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, January 28, 2014, at her home. Born on July 16, 1944, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Ralph H. and Lucille J. (Anunson) Becker, Bonnie was a well-known waitress in the Oshkosh area. She was employed by the Roxy, Winemaker, Kodiak Jack's, Ramada Inn, and for 22 years at Robbin's. Bonnie was...
Herbert Schimelpfenig
Jan 26, 2014
Herbert H. Schimelpfenig, age 89, of Omro, went to be with his Lord Jesus, Sunday, January 26, 2014, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, with family at his side. Herbie was born April 26, 1924, in Wautoma, the son of Paul K. and Rose M. (Zipfel) Schimelpfenig. He married Wilma Schubert on March 3, 1945, she passed away March...
Douglas Harrington
Jan 26, 2014
Douglas G. Harrington, age 68, of Oshkosh, died Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2014, at his home. Born on December 18, 1945, in Oshkosh, to Louis and Harriett (Weymouth) Harrington, Doug was employed at Godshall Paper & Box Corporation, Oshkosh Sausage Company, and Goodwill. Attending the YMCA, stock car races, watching wrestling and soap operas on TV, model train sets, riding...
Florence Hamilton
Jan 22, 2014
Florence L. Hamilton, age 98, passed away January 21, 2014. She was born March 4, 1915 to Charles and Martha Krumenauer. Florence graduated from high school in Milwaukee and lived her adult life in Oshkosh and Green Bay. She proudly served her country during WWII in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Pensacola NAS. While in the military she met and...
Florence Hamilton
Jan 21, 2014
A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Seefeld Funeral Home. Friends will be received at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. A reception will follow. Florence L. Hamilton, age 98, passed away January 21, 2014. She was born March 4, 1915 to Charles and Martha Krumenauer. Florence graduated from high...
Robert Raimann
Jan 20, 2014
Robert H. Raimann passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 20, 2014. Bob was born in Fond du Lac on June 12, 1927 to Harold and Olive (Friedel) Raimann. He graduated from Waupaca High School and served in the US Navy. He was married on March 1, 1947, to Ramona Thompson in Scandinavia, Wisconsin, then graduated from Oshkosh Business...
Hazel Drebus
Jan 20, 2014
Hazel Redford Drebus 1923 – 2014 Hazel Redford Drebus completed a full and rewarding life on January 20, 2014 at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her family. Hazel was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on August 25, 1923 to Robert Morris and Flora Goettman Redford. She attended Longfellow Elementary School and...
Kenneth Watkins
Jan 17, 2014
Kenneth J. Watkins, age 70, of Menasha, died Friday evening, January 17, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. Born on November 9, 1943, in Milwaukee to Earl and Laura (Beier) Watkins, Sr., Ken married Judy Voight on January 2, 1965, in Oshkosh. A graduate of Oshkosh High School Class of 1963, Ken was employed by Meiers Rudolf Mercury/Lincoln Dealership in Appleton....
Frank Monroe
Jan 16, 2014
Frank C. Monroe, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on July 31, 1928 the son of the late William and Dora Monroe. On August 28, 1948 he married Pauline Murray in Plainfield, WI. Frank was proud to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean...
Amanda Prado
Jan 15, 2014
Amanda L Prado, age 24, of Omro, was taken from us, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, as the result of a car accident. Amanda was born in Milwaukee on February 2, 1989, to Michael and Cherie (Mihm) Prado. She graduated from St. Mary Springs High School in Fond du Lac, and received her Bachelors' of Science degree in Biology from UW...
Marie Pongratz
Jan 9, 2014
Marie F. Pongratz, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday evening, January 5, 2014, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh after a courageous battle from breast cancer and Lewey Body Dementia. Marie was born August 27, 1932, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Olies and Mary (Greiner) Hannes. She married Ray Pongratz on August 21, 1954, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
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