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Recent Obituaries in Omro, WI
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Shew
May 27, 2013
William M. "Billy" Shew, age 61, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born in Oshkosh, on March 7, 1952, to Clifford and Angela (Janiak) Shew. He was educated in Oshkosh, then served in the U.S. Army. Bill enjoyed collecting coins and antiques, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a talented mechanic...
Carl Farber
May 23, 2013
Carl A. Farber, age 72, of Griffin, Georgia, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge, Georgia. Born on April 1, 1941, in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Albert and Eleanor (Bettin) Farber, Carl was a retired U.S. Army career solider having served in Vietnam during the war. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Farber. Carl was laid...
Dennis Weitz
May 19, 2013
Dennis L. Weitz, age 69, of Oshkosh, after a difficult life with many health problems died on May 19, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1943, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Emil and Vivian (Woodward) Weitz. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and walking. He...
Elaine Haase
May 12, 2013
Elaine R. Haase, age 82, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, May 12, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on September 9, 1930, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to Ben and Rose (Meidl) Tollard, Elaine married Robert Haase on April 5, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois. Employed at T & J Manufacturing as a Supervisor, Elaine was also a seasonal employee at Miles Kimball....
Eliza Urnes
May 8, 2013
Eliza M. Urnes (nee, Somers), age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born in Iona, South Dakota, on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Lafayette and Pearl (Long) Somers. On May 8, 1947 she married Wallace Urnes, who preceded her in death in 1992. On May 6, 1994 she married James Markofski,...
Larry Koplitz
May 6, 2013
Larry L. Koplitz, age 67, of Oshkosh, died Monday afternoon, May 6, 2013, at Eden Meadows, after a brief illness. Born on October 27, 1945, in Oshkosh, the son of Eldor and Esther (Diestler) Koplitz, Larry married Carol Freund on November 11, 1972, in Fond du Lac. A graduate of Oshkosh High School Class of 1963, Larry served four years...
Donald Harris
May 5, 2013
Donald R. Harris, age 83, of rural Omro, (Eureka), died peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, May 5th, 2013, at Juliette Manor in Berlin following a brief illness. Don was born April 8th, 1930, in Aurora, the son of Sydney and Bessie (Angle) Harris. On February 6, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ruth Crego. Don was...
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