Obituaries

Mar 6, 2024

Eric Hanson of Omro, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

He was an avid fisherman, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was born in Long Beach, California and moved to Omro, Wisconsin, at the age of 2. Eric worked for Hoffmaster in Oshkosh for 43 years, ending his career as a master...

Feb 27, 2024

Gail "Buzzy" Schwandner of Appleton, formerly of Winneconne, went home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Clarence and Victoria Wentzel. Gail graduated from Winneconne High School in 1954. On September 7, 1957, she married Raymond Schwandner. She was a long-time member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in...

Feb 26, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Allen Maki, 69, a cherished father, grandfather, and pillar of our family, who left us on Monday, February 26, 2024. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

He was born July 23, 1954, in Escanaba,...

Feb 13, 2024

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Gregory Lee Walther was called back from this world to return to our Lord above.

Born on March 16, 1972, Greg grew up in Omro where he graduated from Omro High School in 1990. He then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Greg moved to Neenah and worked...

Feb 9, 2024

Darrell L. Tritt, 83, of Omro, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at home. He was born April 16, 1940, to the late James Sr. and Hazel (Feavel) Tritt. Darrell was a 1959 graduate of Omro High School. On August 7, 1982, he married Judy (Peck) Faust. For over 30 years, Darrell worked at Mercury Marine until his retirement....

Feb 9, 2024

Charity "Pat" Carini

Having been weakened by multiple illnesses, Charity "Pat" Carini of Winneconne (late of Country Villa, Omro) now rests comfortably with the Lord as of February 9, 2024. She was born August 19, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Helen and Leo Greenley. She married Joseph A. Carini on March 31, 1951, in...

Feb 4, 2024

Georgia "Babe" S. Jensen, 84, of the Town of Vinland passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

She was born October 6, 1939, in Neenah to the late Frank and Lillian (Gibson) Reese. On October 4, 1958, she married Thomas Jensen at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah.

Feb 4, 2024

Rhonda M. (Johnson) Jacob, 73, of Winneconne, daughter of Melvin and Virginia (Gast) Johnson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at home.

After 25 years of service, Rhonda retired from American Can in Neenah.

She was well loved in her community, donating her time to many different causes, including the American Legion...

Feb 2, 2024

James V. Holl

With a heavy heart, we lost Jim to a 2 ½ year battle with cancer, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at home with his family at his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karla (Braun) Holl;...

Jan 29, 2024

Christian "Minnie" G. Rutten, of Boom Bay, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 30, 1929, in Little Chute to the late Walter and Ardina (Vanderburgt) Rutten. Chris was a graduate of St. John's Catholic Grade School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 30,...

Jan 27, 2024

Janis L. Breaker, 95, formerly of Larsen, died Saturday, January 27, 2024.

She was born January 2, 1929, to the late Herbert and Helen (Retzlaff) Dorow.

Janis is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Lyle and Joanne Dorow; and nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, Janis was also preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2024

Virginia L. Rogers

With a heavy heart, we lost our sister and aunt on Friday, January 19, 2024. Virginia "Ginny" was the first-born child to Clarence and Margaret Rogers in Middleton, Wisconsin on April 1, 1947. She was baptized at St. Luke's in Middleton on June 15, 1947.

The family lived in Delevan, Clintonville,...

Jan 16, 2024

Jeff Nenning, 69, of Winneconne, formerly of Menasha, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca; his daughter, Melinda and family; son, Adam and family; his stepdaughter, Christie; and his grandsons, Cody and Billy.

Preceding Jeff in death were his parents,...

Jan 14, 2024

Jeremy "Jabber" Malnory, 42, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at home. He was born to Gene and Darlene (Kallas) Malnory on October 26, 1981.

Jeremy was an avid deer hunter, also duck, turkey, rabbit, whatever was in season. Fishing was also a favorite pastime. This was his happy space, the great...

Jan 11, 2024

Eleanor Kester joined her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband Willert Kester on Thursday, January 11, 2024, just a few weeks before her 101st birthday. Eleanor was born in Oshkosh on February 2, 1923, to Edna and Charles Baier. She graduated from Oshkosh High school and attended Oshkosh Vocational and Business school. In 1942 she was united in...

Jan 8, 2024

Allan "Al" Ebben, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Winneconne, WI. He will be remembered by all who met him. Al never hesitated to help family, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, boating, yard work, sitting in his backyard with family and friends, and his coffee meetings with...

Jan 6, 2024

10-19-1937 – 01-06-2024

Harold William Thorpe, lovingly known as Skip since he was a small child, was born on October 19, 1937, in Mineral Point, WI to Harold and Laura (Fitzsimons) Thorpe. Skip recalled many happy memories spending time with relatives on their family farms in Southwest Wisconsin, instilling a deep appreciation for the strong women...

Jan 4, 2024

Orville Wohlrabe, age 89, of the Town of Clayton passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home. He was born September 15, 1934, to the late Herbert and Elsie Wohlrabe. On September 22, 1951, Orville married Mary Jane Schuman at St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage in Amherst, WI. For almost 40 years, he worked at Marathon Paper/Georgia Pacific until...

Jan 2, 2024

Beverly Ann (nee Berger) Kromm of Omro, was called to her heavenly-home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Beverly was born to John and Irma Berger on July 24, 1928. She grew up in Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946. Beverly had numerous jobs before settling down in Omro to help run the family farm...

Dec 21, 2023

Sandra Pascarella was born on September 8, 1937, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Sandy passed away peacefully in her home in Winneconne on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 86.

Sandy proudly devoted her life to raising her four sons, Andrew Jr., Donald, David, and Richard. She was also a proud grandmother of nine special...