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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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Janet Kolodzik

Janet Kolodzik

Jul 14, 2013

Janet E. Kolodzik, 74 years of age, of Fort Meyers, Florida and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, died after a brief illness on July 14, 2013, in the loving presence of her family. Janet was born on December 18, 1938, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of Victor and Erna Fink. Her working career was with the Winnebago County, first in Family Court; transferring...

Margaret Pence

Margaret Pence

Jul 12, 2013

Margaret Louise Pence, age 86, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013. She was born in Middletown, Ohio, on February 21, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Goldie (Meyers) McClain. Margaret married Raleigh Pence of Dayton, Ohio, on May 27, 1944 at Newport, Kentucky. She retired from Presto Products in Appleton where she worked in quality control. She...

Thomas Young

Thomas Young

Jul 5, 2013

Thomas C. Young, age 59, of Pickett, passed away after a brief illness, on June 27, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Tom was born in Oshkosh on April 18, 1954 to Cleve and Carol (Cizinsky) Young. Tom was a skilled auto body repairman. He enjoyed working on his house, cars and making his old lawnmower like new. He was very...

Larry Braasch

Larry Braasch

Jul 4, 2013

Larry D. Braasch, age 55, of Oshkosh, died Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was born on April 9, 1958, in Oshkosh, the son of Orville and Darlene (Moore) Braasch. Larry was employed by Nercon Engineering and Manufacturing as a supervisor until becoming his own boss. An avid sportsman, Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing, which showed in his woodworking of duck...

Scott Kallas

Scott Kallas

Jul 4, 2013

Scott Richard Kallas, age 44, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1968, in Berlin to Richard and Dianne (Lee) Kallas. Scott graduated from Omro High School in 1986 and went to work with his dad at Vinton Construction Company for many years. He was a member of Laborer's Local #330. He...

Olive Hoeft

Olive Hoeft

Jul 1, 2013

Olive Mary Jane (Klossowski) Hoeft, passed away June 24, 2013, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh, with her sister by her side. She was born May 8, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Roman and Mildred Klossowski. She married Cecil Hoeft on March 14, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1986. Olive is survived by...

Donald Colwell

Donald Colwell

Jun 28, 2013

Donald A. Colwell Sr, age 64, of Lorhville, died June 24, 2013. A gathering for family and friends to celebrate this amazing man, will be held on Friday, June 28 from 2 - ? at his home, where he was the happiest. Donald is survived by his faithful and devoted wife, Sherlene Colwell; his mother-in-law, Norma Parish; father-in-law, Emmett "Fred"...

Walter Callies

Walter Callies

Jun 23, 2013

Walter J. "Chip" Callies, age 67, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, June 23, 2013. He was born on March 6, 1946, in Menominee, Michigan, to Walter B. and Margaret (Renner) Callies. Chip followed in his father's and older brother's footsteps and became a master plumber. Chip was employed by Reliable Rooting and Plumbing in Appleton as a master plumber. He...

Anita Simm

Anita Simm

Jun 20, 2013

Anita J. Simm, age 91, passed away at Park View Health Center on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Anita was born on September 9, 1921, the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie (Madisen) Simm in Nekimi. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended Oshkosh State College. She ran a fashion studio which featured bridal attire. Anita created the Cottage...

Gary Herbst

Gary Herbst

Jun 20, 2013

Gary R. Herbst, age 51, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, June 20, 2013, at Elderlodge in Neenah. Born on November 14, 1961, in Oshkosh, to Russell and Dorothy (Piper) Herbst, Gary was employed at Supreme Video and other retail and security jobs. He enjoyed dirt track racing and spending time with his family. Survivors include a son, Jeff (Jennifer) Herbst...

Darryl Monroe

Darryl Monroe

Jun 15, 2013

Darryl Ann Monroe, age 71, of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center after an extended illness. Darryl was born on February 5, 1942, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Raymond and Henrietta (Hibbard) Ware. She had fond memories of growing up on the Southside, especially spending days at the Wigwam and the Mode Theater. Darryl's true...

George Williams

George Williams

Jun 15, 2013

George A. Williams, age 102, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Park View Health Center. Born on May 20, 1911, in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, to Sherman and May (Davidson) Williams, George married Adeline E. Erickson on February 10, 1934, in Wittenberg. Adeline preceded George in death on October 24, 2004. Together, George and Adeline farmed for many years before...

Charles Fritz

Charles Fritz

Jun 13, 2013

Fritz, Charles Charles R. Fritz February 13, 1955 – June 13, 2013 Charles was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He took pride in his grandchildren as he helped raise them. He loved to work on cars and joke around with the family. His siblings loved him dearly. He was a hard working man who went back to school later...

Anita Knight

Anita Knight

Jun 10, 2013

Anita A. Knight, age 73, of Omro, died early Tuesday morning, June 4, 2013, at the Omro Care Center. She was born February 4, 1940 in Redgranite, the daughter of Sherwood and Juanita (Beulen) Nourse. She married Edwin L. Knight on March 18, 1961 in Iowa County. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2007. Anita was employed at...

Marjorie Groth

Marjorie Groth

Jun 10, 2013

Marjorie Frances Groth, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born in Redgranite on June 6, 1919, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Allie (Barnes) Daniels. On January 28, 1940 she married her husband of 63 years, Paul Groth. She graduated from Oshkosh Teachers College and taught for over...

Nancy Diamond

Nancy Diamond

Jun 9, 2013

Nancy Kristine Gilbertson Diamond was taken to her final resting place on June 9th, 2013. She was 43 years old. Nancy was born December 7th, 1969 to Leonard and Esther Gilbertson of Appleton and was the last of their 8 children. Nancy was preceded in death by her Father, Leonard; her brother, Al; nephew, Scottie and nephew, Timmy; and brother...

Donald Reimer

Donald Reimer

Jun 7, 2013

Donald F. Reimer, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Friday evening, June 7, 2013, at his residence. Born on November 2, 1932, in Oshkosh, to Frank and Elsie (Villnow) Reimer, Don was a 20 year career military man. He served his country with the U.S. Marines for 12.5 years and the U.S. Army for 7.5 years in Korea and later in...

Gladys Ziebell

Gladys Ziebell

Jun 2, 2013

Gladys L. Ziebell, age 90, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, June 2, 2013, at Elijah's Place in Oshkosh. She died on what would have been her deceased husband's 95th birthday. Born near Zittau, Wisconsin, on April 24, 1923, to Henry and Elsie (Schmidt) Berndt, Gladys married Garnor Ziebell at Peace Lutheran Church, Oshkosh, in 1945. He preceded her in death...

Robert Wipf

Robert Wipf

May 30, 2013

Robert J. "Bob" Wipf, age 66, of Omro, died suddenly on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013. He was born February 15, 1947, in Stevens Point, the son of Conrad and Virginia (Bracy) Wipf. He graduated from Omro High School in 1965. Bob married the love of his life, Cyndi Craig, at the Waukau United Methodist Church on August 15, 1975....

Diane Gibson

Diane Gibson

May 30, 2013

Gibson,Diane Diane Gibson, 47, of Oshkosh, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 27th with her family at her side. She was carried home by the angels to rest in the arms of her Savior. Diane's faith and courage during her fight against cancer was an inspiration to all who met her. Diane was born in Oshkosh on October...

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