Obituaries

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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Vyonne Bahrs

Vyonne Bahrs

Nov 30, 2012

Vyonne Evelyn Bahrs, age 87, was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, November 30, 2012, at Sterling House in Oshkosh. She was born on July 23, 1925, to Dewey and Amy (Parsons) Grothe in Eldorado, Wisconsin. She grew up in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, and graduated as Valedictorian from Stockbridge High School. She married Lester C. Bahrs on April 15, 1944....

Verna Hildebrand

Verna Hildebrand

Nov 29, 2012

Verna L. Hildebrand, age 78, of Oshkosh, died Thursday morning, November 29, 2012, at her home. Born on March 1, 1934, near Eldorado, Wisconsin, to Otto and Grace (Nelson) Maliske, Verna married David J. Hildebrand on November 8, 1952. David preceded Verna in death on January 11, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister,...

George Johnson

George Johnson

Nov 19, 2012

Please note Interment and Military Honors time. Colonel A. George W. Johnson (Ret.), age 95, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on November 19, 2012. George was born in New London, MN, January 1, 1917, to the late Elias and Bertina Johnson, of MN. He grew up in Onamia, MN, where the family was active in the Bethany Lutheran Church....

Mae Kroll

Mae Kroll

Nov 15, 2012

Mae R. Kroll, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was born in Oshkosh on August 7, 1925 the daughter of the late George and Rose (Koeck) Hannes. On January 8, 1944 she married Walter Kroll in Oshkosh. Mae was a proud and loving homemaker. She was a member and former president of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary,...

Ferne Langlitz

Ferne Langlitz

Nov 14, 2012

Ferne L. Langlitz, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Centennial Inn. Ferne was born on April 13, 1924, to Alfred and Ella (Lueptow) Wilson. She married Emil Langlitz. Ferne was a hard worker, she held various jobs over her 47 year career. Ferne was a natural caregiver, and worked as a CNA, retiring after...

Bruce Herzog

Bruce Herzog

Nov 13, 2012

Bruce Charles Herzog, age 60, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 13, 2012. Bruce was born in Fond du Lac, WI on September 24, 1952, the only son and middle child born to Charles V. and Helen Jean (Gutsch) Herzog. Bruce attended Dale School, and Roosevelt Junior High in Oshkosh. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School...

Jacqueline Bero

Jacqueline Bero

Nov 9, 2012

Jacqueline J. Bero, age 80, Sobieski WI, passed away peacefully at a local nursing home on Oct 17, 2012. She was born Jan 23, 1932, in Green Bay, WI to Benjamin Vaillant & Margaret (Klover) Vaillant. She married Wayne Bero, Sr. on June 24, 1950. She was employed with the Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley for many years. During Jackie's past times...

Carol Owens

Carol Owens

Nov 3, 2012

Carol L. Owens, age 81, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Saturday, November 3, 2012 surrounded by the love of her family. Carol was born August 8, 1931, in Wabeno, to Peter and Myrtle (Gratton) Braun. On March 22, 1952, she married Elmer J. Owens. Carol loved being a farm wife and mother, it was her most cherished role....

David Jansen

David Jansen

Nov 2, 2012

David R. Jansen, age 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2012. He was born in Green Bay on February 19, 1962 the son of the late Richard and Catherine (Hengartner) Jansen. David worked at various jobs including Lakeside Packaging. He enjoyed bowling, movies, the Y.M.C.A., and was an avid Packers fan. He will be remembered for his enthusiastic,...

Mario Martinez

Mario Martinez

Oct 31, 2012

Mario Matthew Martinez Jr., age 22, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly at his home on October 31, 2012. He was a passionate cook and son, in the family business known as Mario's Place. He was born on March 18, 1990, to Mauro and Cynthia (Nitz) Martinez. Mario was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeremy and Aaron Jowett of Oshkosh; grandpa,...

John Kiley

John Kiley

Oct 28, 2012

John M. Kiley, age 75 , of Omro, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday afternoon, October 24, 2012. He was born June 13, 1937, in Appleton, the son of George and Dorothy (Van Gorp) Kiley. John married Cherie Doro on June 20, 1987, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Omro. John was an insurance agent in the Omro area for...

Joe Askew

Joe Askew

Oct 28, 2012

Joe W. Askew, age 83, passed away October 28, 2012 , at Douglas Health and Rehab. Joe was born November 23, 1928, to Elbert and Ione (Epperson) Askew. He grew up in Delafield, IL. Joe served his country in the US Navy. He was a body and fender repairman, and retired from Waters Body Shop. He enjoyed the water; fishing,...

Duane Richter

Duane Richter

Oct 28, 2012

Duane F. Richter, age 80, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012. He was the eldest son of Mark and Elva (Olmsted) Richter, born in Manitowoc, WI on March 23, 1932. He grew up in Clintonville, Rosendale and Oshkosh. Duane entered the U.S.A.F. in March 1951. On May 25, 1979 he married Theresa Steinike in Oshkosh. Duane retired from the U.S.A.F....

Geraldine Behm

Geraldine Behm

Oct 26, 2012

Geraldine L. (Clark) Behm, age 86, passed from this life on October 22, 2012. She was born August 4, 1926, into the family of Josiah and Sally Edna Clark, her parents, brother, Gordon and twin brother, Josiah Jr., of Oshkosh. She married Carl F. Behm in 1949 and had one daughter, Bonnie Behm Woerpel. Geraldine was an x-ray tech at...

Mary Ehrenberg

Mary Ehrenberg

Oct 25, 2012

Mary Alice Ehrenberg, age 80, of Oshkosh, died Thursday afternoon, October 25, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on October 28, 1931, in Oshkosh, to Rueben and Flora (Siewert) Meuler, she attended Grace Lutheran School and graduated from Oshkosh High School. On July 5, 1952, Mary Alice married Charles Ehrenberg at Grace Lutheran Church. She was a member of Grace...

M. Parfitt

M. Parfitt

Oct 24, 2012

M. Joan Parfitt (Barth), age 92, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2012 at U. W. Hospital in Madison after a brief illness. She was born on April 9, 1920 in Clintonville, WI, daughter of the late Frank Barth and Mary Barth (Anderson). She married Dale L. Parfitt on September 12, 1941 in Mt. Clemens Michigan. Joan worked for many...

Phyllis Spalding

Phyllis Spalding

Oct 22, 2012

Phyllis A. Spalding, age 64, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Phyllis was born on December 29, 1947 in Abilene, TX the youngest of three children and only daughter of Emmett and Lorretta Cochran. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where she met her husband, Gerald...

Loretta Beck

Loretta Beck

Oct 22, 2012

Loretta I. Beck, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. She was born in Oshkosh on June 27, 1918 the daughter of the late Arnold and Lydia (Galow) Gartman. On July 10, 1943 she married Robert Beck at Mt. Olive Lutheran church in Appleton. He preceded her in death in 1991. Also preceding her in death...

Marion Lewis

Marion Lewis

Oct 22, 2012

Marion J. Lewis, age 72, of Eureka, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, October 19, 2012. Marion was born December 27, 1939, in Brandon, WI, the daughter of William and Frieda (Schumacher) Tetzlaff. She married Robert "Bob" Lewis in Brandon on July 12, 1958. Marion enjoyed Polka Dancing, reading, playing card games, painting and watching Westerns. She loved her...

Diedre Rhyner

Diedre Rhyner

Oct 21, 2012

Diedre (DeDe) L. Rhyner (nee Lampe), 38, of Omro passed away on October 17, 2012, at home after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 28, 1974, in Milwaukee, beloved wife to David Rhyner; cherished mother to Tyler Seibel (Alissa) and Alec Seibel (Kaylie); adoring daughter to Lynda and Sonny Herzig and Doug Lampe; loving sister to...

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