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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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Edward Goss

Edward Goss

Jul 2, 2012

Ed Goss, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI, on June 19, 1929, the son of the late Edward J. Goss and Mae Anderson. On January 28, 1956, Ed married Kathryn Mary Simon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay. Kathryn preceded him...

Karl Schwertfeger

Karl Schwertfeger

Jul 2, 2012

Karl Dale Schwertfeger, age 70, of Oshkosh, died peacefully at home with his loved ones at his side on Monday, July 2, 2012. On July 23, 1941, F. Dale and Marcela (Voight) Schwertfeger welcomed Karl into their Oshkosh family home. He attended UW-Oshkosh and was the 3rd generation to run Farmers Supply Company in Oshkosh. Later, Karl was joined in...

Desirae Duket

Desirae Duket

Jun 29, 2012

Desirae Jo Duket, age 17, of Redgranite, died on Sunday afternoon, June 24, 2012, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Desirae was born March 16, 1995, in Berlin, the daughter of Randy Duket and Tania Viney. She was educated in the Wautoma Area School System. Desirae enjoyed drawing, painting, hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed country...

Wave Schultz

Wave Schultz

Jun 23, 2012

Wave L. Schultz, age 91, of Oshkosh, passed away at Evergreen Retirement Community on Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born in Marenisco, MI on January 20, 1921 the daughter of the late Robert and Amily (Starkweather) Schultz. Wave graduated from Argonne High School in 1939. She worked for the defense industry inspecting hand grenade pins before working for Wisconsin...

Vernon Keys

Vernon Keys

Jun 23, 2012

Vernon G. Keys, age 85, died June 23, 2012 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Vernon was born in Hawkins, Wisconsin on August 16, 1926, son of Edwin and Lucille Keys. Vernon is survived by his wife, Constance; his children: Lucinda and Donald Giddings, Kenneth and Rose Keys, Larry and Barb Keys, Cheryl and Shaun O'Connell, Klaus and Jutta Hott; stepchildren:...

Dorothy Heise

Dorothy Heise

Jun 19, 2012

Dorothy M. Heise, age 96, of Omro, died Friday afternoon, June 15, 2012, at the Omro Care Center. She was born February 13, 1916, the daughter of Jay and Alma (Turner) Roberts. In her younger years, Dorothy enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Viola DeLapp; half sisters, Donna Vetrone, Arlene Anderson, and Virginia Kikendall; step...

Marjorie Hart

Marjorie Hart

Jun 15, 2012

Marjorie "Mag" Marion Hart, age 92, of Oshkosh, formerly of Winneconne, passed away early Sunday morning, June 10, 2012. She was born November 4, 1919, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Marshall and Lydia (Baum) Grant. Marjorie moved to Eureka with her family in 1926 and attended Eureka State Grade School and Berlin High School. She married Clifford C. Hart...

David Olkiewicz

David Olkiewicz

Jun 14, 2012

David W. Olkiewicz, 74, Ripon, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born the son of William and Stella (Berlowski) Olkiewicz. David served with the United States Air Force from 1954 through 1958 where he spent his military years traveling overseas. David resided in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he worked...

Donna Botz

Donna Botz

Jun 13, 2012

Donna Marie Brady Botz, age 74, of Oshkosh, died peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born July 10, 1937, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, daughter of the late Clifton and Evelyn (Peterson) Hedstrom. Donna attended Ebinger Grade School and Taft High School in Chicago. She also attended North Park College in Chicago, Valley City State College in North...

Roy Plansky

Roy Plansky

Jun 11, 2012

Roy J. Plansky (RJ), age 96, of Omro died on Wednesday, June 6, at his home in Omro, WI. He was born on August 7, 1915 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Bertha Plansky. On March 17, 1925, he and his family moved from Chicago and settled in Omro. After serving 3 ½ years with the Army in...

Corliss Ehlenberger

Corliss Ehlenberger

Jun 9, 2012

Corliss P. Ehlenberger, age 76, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at her home. Born on October 22, 1935, in Oshkosh, to George and Severa (Keepers) Ehlenberger, Corliss married Edwin E. App and he preceded her in death in 1995. A long-time case worker employed by Winnebago County Department of Social Service, Corliss was a former member of St....

Erwin Krueger

Erwin Krueger

Jun 8, 2012

Erwin E. Krueger, age 89, of Omro, died early Monday morning, June 4, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family at Webster Manor in Omro. Erwin was born July 2, 1922, in Winchester, the son of Fred and Hilda (Olson) Krueger. He married Lola V. Schmude on June 12, 1942, in Berlin. After 67 years of marriage, she preceded...

Troy Angwin

Troy Angwin

Jun 7, 2012

Troy D. Angwin, age 40, of Long Beach, California, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012, in San Diego, California, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident. He was born on September 27, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Richard "Dick" and Shirley (Thomas) Angwin. Survivors include his father, Dick Angwin of Oshkosh, one sister, Tracy (John) Foley of St....

Thomas Manske

Thomas Manske

Jun 4, 2012

Thomas "Tom" H. Manske, age 61, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012. He was born in Oshkosh on July 21, 1950 the son of the late Herman and Bernice (Dulske) Manske. Tom liked tinkering with his projects during all hours of the night, including the completion of an old sailing ship. He also enjoyed his collection of...

Franklin Schmidt

Franklin Schmidt

Jun 2, 2012

Franklin H. Schmidt, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Seasons Hospice, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Franklin was born on August 30, 1926, to Charles and Viola (Bauer) Schmidt. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a Millwright at Paine Lumber, and then Rockwell, until he retired. In his younger years, he...

Gloria Rhode

Gloria Rhode

Jun 1, 2012

Gloria Mae Rhode, age 86, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday morning, June 1, 2012, at Evergreen Health Center. Gloria was born on September 10, 1925, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to David and Mollie (Hartman) Lutz. She graduated from West Milwaukee High School. Gloria married Donald A. Rhode on September 20, 1947, in Van Dyne, Wisconsin. Don passed away on January 12,...

Clifford Ramsay

Clifford Ramsay

May 23, 2012

Clifford R. Ramsay, age 88, died peacefully Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born Aug. 21, 1923, to Raymond and Meta Ramsay in New London, Wis. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1941. He served in World War II as a radio signalman in the Army's 96th Infantry Division, in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns in the Pacific Theater....

Hans Christiansen

Hans Christiansen

May 23, 2012

Hans J. Christiansen, age 82, of Omro, died peacefully Saturday evening, May 19, 2012, at his residence with his family by his side. Hans was born January 11, 1930, in Cobb, WI., the son of Hans and Astra Christiansen. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Hans was a Baker by trade and had worked in a Commercial Bakery for many...

Richard Janiak

Richard Janiak

May 22, 2012

Richard L. Janiak, age 86, of Poygan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at his home. Richard was born on July 13, 1925, the son of Albin and Florence (Lemieux) Janiak. He served his country in the US Army. He married Shirley Kraft on February 7, 1959, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oshkosh. He worked for and...

Glenn Blackburn

Glenn Blackburn

May 20, 2012

Glenn Blackburn Sr., age 78, of Neenah and formerly of Oshkosh, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Vallhaven Care Center. Born on August 6, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Willis and Dorothy (Schultz) Blackburn, Glenn married Georgia Kallin on May 25, 1963, at Santa Barbara, California. During the Korean War, Glenn served with the U.S. Navy Marines. He was employed...

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