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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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Joyce Steinert
May 1, 2013
Joyce Ann Steinert, age 87, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Oakwood Manor. She was born in Oshkosh on July 10, 1925, to William H. and Rose A. (Ryner) Miracle. Joyce married Gilbert E. Steinert in Oshkosh, on November 22, 1945. She was employed by Wisconsin Bell as a telephone operator and office clerk from 1951...
Larry Vesperman
May 1, 2013
Larry G. Vesperman, age 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and formerly of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Born on December 4, 1934, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of Oscar and Cora (Darling) Vesperman, Larry was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a Correctional Teacher in computer programming. He later was employed...
Gordon Montgomery
May 1, 2013
Gordon K. "Corky" Montgomery, age 97, of Oshkosh, returned to the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Corky was born on April 26, 1916, in North Fond du Lac, the son of David and Harriet (Kolb) Montgomery. A graduate of Oshkosh High School in 1935, Corky attended Oshkosh Business College where he completed the Accounting course,...
John Lenz
Apr 30, 2013
John E. Lenz, age 87, of Oshkosh, formerly of Pickett, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 25, 2013 at his residence. John E. Lenz was born on June 8, 1925 in Oshkosh to Charles and Kathryn (Hogan) Lenz. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1943. He married Josephine Quigley on June 28, 1952. John farmed his entire life in the...
Catherine Marvin-Hoeft
Apr 26, 2013
CATHERINE (KAY) EMILY SCHLUETER KARR MARVIN-HOEFT Born September 3, 1919, At Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, her parents were Pastor E. Benjamin Schlueter and Helene Boerner Schlueter. She spent her first three years in Markesan where her father was Pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor Schlueter was then called to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oshkosh; he also served as...
Howard Reinhart
Apr 25, 2013
Howard E. Reinhart, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, April 25, 2013, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Born on June 28, 1932, in Kennard, Pennsylvania, to Floyd and Mary (Fisher) Reinhart, Howard married Janet R. Forney on August 4, 1956 in West Virginia. Employed by ForeWay Express as Director of Labor Relations, Howard retired in 1992. He...
Loretta Nourse
Apr 23, 2013
Loretta L. "Pearl" Nourse, age 66, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday morning, April 23, 2013, at her home. Born on September 18, 1946, in Stambaugh, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Arizona (Fugate) Boodry, Loretta married Eugene Lemerande in Crandon, Wisconsin, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1984. Loretta married James Nourse in Oshkosh on June 29, 1985....
M. Froehlich
Apr 22, 2013
M. Grace Lampert Froehlich, age 82, Oshkosh, WI, a child of God, whose spirit, creativity, talent and love, will be greatly missed, entered into eternal life on April 22, 2013. Grace was born September 20, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, where her father, Philip Lampert, served as a test pilot at Love Field in the Navy. Her early years were spent...
Gordon Miller
Apr 22, 2013
Gordon "Gordy" E. Miller, age 79, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born in Oshkosh on July 3, 1933, the son of the late Harry and Katherine (Henke) Miller. On September 11, 1958, he married his wife of 54 years, Geraldine Morris. Gordon was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict....
Robin Lamore
Apr 21, 2013
Robin R. LaMore, age 54, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born in Oshkosh on October 29, 1958 the daughter of the late Roger and Shirley (Hinn) LaMore. Robin was a life-long resident of Oshkosh, graduating from Oshkosh West, and later became a care provider for children at T.L.C. Robin loved to be in the...
Arthur Tiffany
Apr 9, 2013
Arthur F. Tiffany, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday evening, April 9, 2013, at Bethel Home. He was born on November 28, 1943, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, the son of George and Mary (Dumpprope) Tiffany. Art was self-employed for most of his life, but was trained as a core maker at various foundries in Wisconsin. He was a dedicated member of...
Robert O'Keefe
Apr 6, 2013
Robert P. "Bob" "Keefer" O'Keefe of Omro, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 6, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 3, 1937, son of Patrick and Iola Malnory O'Keefe. On January 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to Janet Lee. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Patrick and Robert (Becky); daughters,...
Michelle Bathke
Mar 29, 2013
Michelle Lyn Bathke (nee Seraphine), age 37, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center after a three year struggle with a brain tumor. She was born in Oshkosh on May 20, 1975, the daughter of Timothy and Jean (Feustel) Seraphine. On June 24, 2000 she married Scott Bathke at Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh....
Robert Smith
Mar 26, 2013
Robert J. Smith, age 83, of Omro, died March 26, 2013, at the Omro Care Center. He was born November 6, 1929, in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Gladys (Sallawater) Smith. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and wives, Lila and Leona. Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife Lila in the Marion Cemetery.
John Verburgt
Mar 25, 2013
John "Jack" Verburgt, Jr., age 86, of Omro, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1927, in West Allis, the son of John and Theresa (Smith) Verburgt. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Medic and was also one of the last trained members of the horse Calvary. He married...
Michael Smoody
Mar 21, 2013
Michael J. Smoody, age 68, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be private per Michael's wishes.
Marian Tripp
Mar 21, 2013
Marian Frances Tripp, age 90, of Bella Vista Assisted Living, 631 Hazel Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was called to be with her Savior on March 21, 2013. Prior to moving to Wisconsin in 2010, she lived in Saginaw, Michigan, all her life. Marian was born on March 19, 1923, in Saginaw, a daughter of William and Blanche (Satava) Bremer. She attended...
Martha Paulick
Mar 17, 2013
Martha M. Paulick, age 97, of Oshkosh, died Sunday morning, March 17, 2013, at Evergreen Manor. She was born on September 6, 1915, in Oshkosh, the daughter of John and Frances (Kraus) Stephany. Martha attended St. Vincent School and graduated from Oshkosh High School. She married Leonard A. Paulick on June 2, 1937, at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh....
Lorraine Womaski
Mar 17, 2013
Lorraine Clara Womaski, age 92, died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Evergreen Manor. Lorraine was born in Oshkosh on January 13, 1921 the daughter of the late Frank and Leona (Schuff) Nachtman. She married Joseph Womaski and had a beloved daughter, Barbara Ellen, who preceded them in death. Lorraine attended local schools and graduated from Oshkosh High School. She...
Dorothy Schmude
Mar 13, 2013
Dorothy B. Schmude, 98, of Oshkosh, passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Evergreen Retirement Community. Dorothy was born in Oshkosh on March 14, 1914 to William and Edna (Trapp) Mueller. She married Walter H. Schmude on August 6, 1937; he preceded her in death on March 18, 1987. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Dorothy...
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