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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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Brian Haedt

Brian Haedt

Dec 16, 2013

Brian H. Haedt, age 44, of Omro, went to join his family on Monday, December 16, 2013. Brian was born September 3, 1969 in Berlin, the son of Kenneth and Ruth (Jensen) Haedt. He graduated from Omro High School in 1989. After high school he went to Phoenix, AZ. for auto and diesel mechanic schooling. Due to illness, he left...

Marjorie Steffes

Marjorie Steffes

Dec 16, 2013

Marjorie G. Steffes, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Monday morning, December 16, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on November 6, 1924, in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Clyde E. and Martha G. (Arenz) Bellmer, Marjorie married Harvey N. Steffes on October 28, 1944 in North Fond du Lac. Harvey preceded Marjorie in death on March 23, 1967....

Karen Summerville

Karen Summerville

Dec 11, 2013

A full obituary may be found at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com

Alma Lechner

Alma Lechner

Dec 5, 2013

Alma A. Lechner, nee Wiedenhaupt, age 99, passed away at Valley V.N.A. in Neenah on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was born on June 15, 1914 the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Carnoth) Wiedenhaupt. On June 15, 1935 she married Joseph Lechner. He preceded her in death in 1990. Alma was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church,...

Jeffrey Haidlinger

Jeffrey Haidlinger

Dec 1, 2013

Jeffrey D. Haidlinger, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was born in Oshkosh on June 1, 1961 the son of Donald and Delores (Reinke) Haidlinger. On August 25, 1984 he married Stacey Abitz in Oshkosh. Jeff worked for Oshkosh Truck for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, which included hunting and fishing. Jeff...

Laverne Schumacher

Laverne Schumacher

Nov 30, 2013

LaVerne M. Schumacher, age 89, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, November 30, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on February 9, 1924, the daughter of Emil and Nette (Schroeder) Volkman, LaVerne married Herman Schumacher on August 9, 1942. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Grace Circle. Sewing and cooking were favorite activities for LaVerne and she enjoyed...

Susan Izzo

Susan Izzo

Nov 25, 2013

Susan J. Izzo, nee Poler, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013. She was born in Mole Lake, WI on April 11, 1943 the daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (Ackley) Poler. On November 2, 1969 she married her husband of 40 years, Dominick Izzo. He preceded her in death in 2009. Susan will be remembered for...

Donald Ford

Donald Ford

Nov 24, 2013

Donald H. Ford, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Bethel Home. Don was born on August 9, 1928 in New York to Stanley and Lenora (Gibson) Ford. He married Mary Jo (Michels) Woldt on August 30, 1986. For many years, Don owned and operated Ford Sewing Center in Fond du Lac, then sold insurance as...

Lila Nelson

Lila Nelson

Nov 19, 2013

Lila Marie Nelson, nee Hansen, age 83, passed away at Century Oaks in Oshkosh on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born in Waupaca on February 25, 1930 the daughter of the late Alex and Edith (Harris) Hansen. On August 1, 1947 she married her husband of 39 years, Arden Nelson. He preceded her in death in 1987. Lila worked...

Mildred Balistrieri

Mildred Balistrieri

Nov 16, 2013

Mildred decided to join her family and friends in heaven, just 20 days before her 96th birthday. She was born December 3, 1917 to Anthony and Barbara Backes. Mom always said that she was so lucky to have had two loves in her life. Her first love was her high school sweetheart, the late Arthur Wier, 1965. With Art, she...

Albert Geen

Albert Geen

Nov 1, 2013

Albert L. Geen, age 83, died peacefully Friday evening, November 1, 2013, at Appleton Medical Center. Al was born April 25, 1930, in Ironwood, MI, the son of John "Jack" and Ruth Geen. He grew up in Ironwood and later joined the Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Al married Marilyn Griedl and she preceded him in death. He...

Marion Worden

Marion Worden

Nov 1, 2013

Marion W. (Bud) Worden, age 90, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully early Friday morning, October 25, 2013 at Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac. Bud was born May 18, 1923, in Racine, WI, the son of Claude and Ruth (Corder) Worden. He had worked at Johnson Control in Milwaukee. In earlier years, Bud enjoyed fishing, camping, photography, horses...

George Gaertner

George Gaertner

Oct 30, 2013

George Gaertner, Jr., age 75, of Omro, died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and his loving companion, on Thursday evening, October 24, 2013. George was born on April 29, 1938, the son of George and Maria (Schneider) Gaertner. George was blessed with six daughters and had a special place in his heart for fine woodworking and building...

Vernon Neitzke

Vernon Neitzke

Oct 25, 2013

Vernon M. Neitzke, age 83, of Oshkosh, died Friday afternoon, October 25, 2013, at Bethel Home. Born on July 6, 1930, in the Town of Aurora, to Walter and Freida (Krueger) Neitzke, Vernon married Ramona Jorgensen on June 4, 1955. Employed by Oshkosh Truck as an assembler until his retirement on October 1, 1992, he was a member of UAW...

Darwin Kumbier

Darwin Kumbier

Oct 19, 2013

Darwin F. Kumbier, age 72, of Omro, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday evening, October 16, 2013. Darwin was born August 24, 1941, in Oshkosh, the son of Myron and Irene (Dehn) Kumbier. Darwin married Arlys O'Neill in 1961. This union was blessed with four children. Darwin enjoyed hunting, playing softball, cards, bowling,...

Florence Devens

Florence Devens

Oct 19, 2013

Florence E. Devens, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Saturday morning, October 19, 2013, at Park View Health Center. Born on July 21, 1922, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Kaminski) Hurkman, Florence married Alfred Devens on February 26, 1949, in Oshkosh. They farmed for many years in the Town of Vinland area until retiring. Alfred preceded Florence in...

Stan Livingstone

Stan Livingstone

Oct 19, 2013

Stan Livingstone, age 87, of Winneconne, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, surrounded by family, at his residence. Stan was born on March 4, 1926 in Stoke-on-Trent, England to Robert and Beatrice (Harrison) Livingstone. He married Kathleen N. Williams in 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Winneconne. She preceded him in death in 1976. He loved all music. He...

Helen Purtell

Helen Purtell

Oct 14, 2013

Helen Krause Purtell, age 84, of Elkhart Lake and formerly of Berlin, Wisconsin, died Monday October 14, 2013, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Born on March 23, 1929, in Berlin, Wisconsin, the daughter of Conrad and Barbara (Rossman) Krause, Helen married John Purtell in 1957 at St. John Cathedral in Milwaukee. Employed as a legal secretary, Helen worked for...

Carol Fox

Carol Fox

Oct 13, 2013

Carol A. Fox, age 73, died Sunday, October 13, 2013. Carol is survived by her sons, James (Terry), Daniel and Patrick; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jimmy; brother, Lee (Randy) Eschenbach; sister, Loretta (Kenny) Kane; sister in law, Jean Fox (the late Frank), other relatives and friends. Carol and her husband, Bernie, had owned and operated The Fox Restaurant in Milwaukee for...

Blanche Kloehn

Blanche Kloehn

Oct 13, 2013

Blanche Katherine Kloehn, age 91, of Omro, died peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2013, at home. Blanche was born March 27, 1922, in Harriman, TN, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Bryanton. On September 10, 1945, she married Marvin Kloehn. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1995. Blanche held jobs as a nursing assistant and home care assistant. She...

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