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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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Betty Foust

Betty Foust

Nov 27, 2011

Betty Ruth Woeckner Foust Betty left this world to join her loving husband Gordon (1919-2005) of 63 years and their daughter Patricia on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Betty was born on August 6, 1920 to Arthur and Margaret Thelen Woeckner in Chicago, IL. Betty was the valedictorian of her graduating class of St. MaryÂ's Springs Academy in 1937. She loved...

Glen Kemp

Glen Kemp

Nov 24, 2011

Glen J. Kemp Sr., affectionately known as Coach "Red" Kemp, age 86, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He was born on May 20, 1925 in Algoma, Wisconsin, son of Edward and Ella Kemp. He attended Algoma High School and after graduating, Glen proudly served in the U.S. Navy...

Edwin Weitz

Edwin Weitz

Nov 24, 2011

Edwin Adam Weitz, age 89, died on Thursday, November 24, 2011. He was born on December 12, 1921 to Adam and Marie (Paffenroth) Weitz. During WWII he served his country in the South Pacific with the U.S. Army. In 1968 he married Hazel Ford who died in 1975. Generous to everyone, Edwin was known for his love of boating, gardening,...

Gracie Price

Gracie Price

Nov 20, 2011

Gracie Lee Price, age 86, a resident of Century Oaks in Oshkosh, died Sunday, November 20, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center. Gracie was born August 11, 1925, in Tennessee, the daughter of Franklin and Katherine (Henderson) Collins. Gracie was a very warm and loving person. She treasured all her personal relationships and especially cherished her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her...

Rexford Jacobson

Rexford Jacobson

Nov 15, 2011

Rexford Hans Jacobson, age 81 of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday morning, November 15, 2011 at Omro Care Center, with his loving family by his side. Rex was born on September 14, 1930, in Winnebago County. He served our country in the U. S. Army from 1953 to 1955. In his younger years, Rex was a boat builder for Dumphy Boats....

Susan Baardsen

Susan Baardsen

Nov 13, 2011

Susan M. "Sue" Baardsen, age 55, of Oshkosh, died Sunday morning, November 13, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 21, 1956, in Oshkosh to Richard and Patricia (Dubinski) Smith, Sue married Thor Baardsen on September 18, 1982, in Oshkosh. Employed as a Registered Nurse at Mercy Medical Center, Sue was a 1st Degree Black Belt in karate. Family...

Dewayne Ruddy

Dewayne Ruddy

Nov 10, 2011

Jake Ruddy, age 82, of rural Redgranite, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at MercyMedicalCenter. He was born to Margaret and Russell Ruddy on March 21, 1929. Jake was a career serviceman serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, U. S. Navy, and the U.S. Army, retiring after 22 years from the U.S. Navy at age 42. Hunting, fishing...

William Fredin

William Fredin

Nov 8, 2011

William J. Fredin, age 78, of Oshkosh, formerly of Omro, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, November 08, 2011. Bill was born August 20, 1933, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Albert and Vernice (Nickolia) Fredin. He married Dulcia Moore in 1952 and she preceded him in death in 1972. He then met...

Raymond Manthey

Raymond Manthey

Nov 7, 2011

Raymond L. Manthey, age 94, of Oshkosh, died Monday, November 7, 2011, at Lake Shore Manor. Born on December 20, 1916 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Christian and Bertha (Witte) Manthey, Ray married Anna C. Moss on January 2, 1937 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Anna preceded Ray in death on November 10, 2006. An employee of Rockwell International for 41 years, Ray...

Delbert Tiry

Delbert Tiry

Nov 6, 2011

Delbert E. Tiry, age 75, of Oshkosh, died Sunday evening, November 6, 2011, at Omro Care Center. One of five children, Delbert was born on February 16, 1936, in Milladore, Wisconsin, to Mathias and Margaret (Hansen) Tiry. Delbert was employed by Paine Lumber Company for 35 years where he operated the trim saw. He was a member of Most Blessed...

Robert Nipko

Robert Nipko

Nov 5, 2011

Robert P. Nipko, age 93, of Berlin, died early Thursday morning, November 3, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. Bob was born June 2, 1918, in the town of Poygan, the son of Paul and Lola (Strieck) Nipko. He attended and graduated from Omro High School. Bob married Bettie J. McCann on May 15, 1945 in California and enjoyed 66 years...

Ronald Springer

Ronald Springer

Nov 3, 2011

Ronald "Ronnie" R. Springer, age 69, of Oshkosh / Pickett, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. Ron was born in Oshkosh on November 27, 1941, to Russell and Maxine (Allen) Springer. Ron was a very friendly independent person, who was lots of fun to be around. He enjoyed watching videos, especially old westerns. Ron...

Judith Davis

Judith Davis

Nov 3, 2011

Judith "Judy" M. Davis, age 70, of Omro, died peacefully October 31, 2011. Judy was born on August 26, 1941, in Oshkosh, the youngest of 16 children born to Harvey and Alvina (Weiner) Dumke. She married Merrill Davis on May 25, 1963. Judy enjoyed bowling, golfing and traveling. She and Merrill over the course of years traveled to 48 states...

Gary Jowett

Gary Jowett

Oct 31, 2011

Gary Alan Jowett age 57 of Oshkosh died peacefully at Park View Health Center on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was born to Byron Jowett and Eleanor Schroeder on May 10, 1954. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Jowett of California; his step-mother, Mary Jowett; and special aunt, Sharon Jowett. Mourning the death of Gary is his...

Bob Olson

Bob Olson

Oct 23, 2011

Reverend Robert W. "Bob" Olson, age 88, of Oshkosh, was joyously called to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born on August 13, 1923 in Larsen, Wisconsin, the son of Steven and Anna (Moen) Olson, Bob was united in marriage to Helen Lukowicz. Following Helen's death, Bob married Linda Sutter, who also precedes him in death. An former...

Robert Cipra

Robert Cipra

Oct 19, 2011

Robert J. Cipra, age 54, of Omro, died October 12, 2011. Bob was born on January 11, 1957 in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Donald and Barbara (Burns) Cipra. He had attended and graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn, Illinois. Bob moved to Omro 18 years ago and owned and operated All Rite Auto & RV Upholstery on...

Peggy Spanbauer

Peggy Spanbauer

Oct 19, 2011

Peggy Lou Spanbauer, age 73 of Oshkosh died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Omro on November 20, 1937 and was the daughter of Orvis and Frances "Polly" (Harris) Beck. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Leo "Ted" Spanbauer, brothers Jerome "Shine" Beck and Kenneth "Dobber" Beck, and...

Michael Yenter

Michael Yenter

Oct 14, 2011

Michael J. Yenter, born on August 10, 1952, passed away on October 14, 2011 at the age of 59. Mike served in the U.S. Army and worked as a glass glazier. He enjoyed playing golf, coaching his sons' little league teams, watching Packer games, and most of all, playing with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Dorothy Merten

Dorothy Merten

Oct 10, 2011

Dorothy Marie Merten passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the age of 85 after battling cancer. She was born in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 2, 1926 to Joseph and Martha Privoznik. She was married to Merlin Merten on October 21, 1950. They made their home in Oshkosh, where Dorothy worked throughout her life at many financial institutions. She...

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