Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

We are saddened to announce Julie Beth (Olson) Kromm, of Omro, was called to her heavenly-home on February 11, 2023. Julie was born to Ruebin "Chub" and Lois Olson on October 20, 1958. She grew up in Larsen, WI and graduated from Neenah High School in 1977. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree, which...

Feb 9, 2023

Steven Scott Doehling, lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away February 9, 2023. Many knew him as "Boss" "Doully" "Peeker".

Steve was born February 7, 1961, to the late Theodore and Marian (Stilen) Doehling. He grew up with a love for animals, racing, hunting, fishing and being in nature. Steve was a 1979 graduate of Winneconne High...

Feb 5, 2023

Donna M. (Antosch) (Kettlewell) Laabs, of Omro, died Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born August 1, 1947, and was raised by Frank and Mary Antosch. She grew up in Mosinee, Stevens Point, Watertown and Berlin. Donna graduated from good ole Berlin High, Class of 1965.

In 1988 Donna married Roger A. Laabs II, and together...

Feb 5, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Edward Lee, 58, of Oshkosh, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 3, 1965, to the late Francis "Hanky" and Janice Lee, being raised on the Lee family farm on Lee Road in Poygan. He was a 1983 graduate of Winneconne High School.  Chuck had worked for Don...

Jan 25, 2023

Michael passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born to Catherine and Clement Schlimm on November 18, 1954, and grew up on the family farm with his 6 brothers and sisters. After graduating from Hortonville High School in 1973 Mike attended Fox Valley Technical College and became a...

Jan 23, 2023

Miriam "Fritzie" Krueger, daughter of the late Hartwell and Wilma (Hanneman) Weidemann was born January 6, 1938, and quietly departed this life on Monday, January 23, 2023. Miriam was united in Holy matrimony to Lawrence C. Krueger on August 2, 1958, and together they raised their son, Larry, in the Village of Winneconne. She also worked outside the...

Jan 21, 2023

On January 21, 2023, heaven welcomed home our loving husband, father, brother and friend. Simultaneously every fish in the Fox River system breathed a deep sigh of relief. David Bradley Daggett age 82 of Omro passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

Dave was the first of four siblings born...

Jan 18, 2023

Julia "Julie" N. Reinert, age 77, of the Town of Poygan, died peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at home. She was born on January 26, 1945, to the late Ben and Eleanor Mueller. On July 16, 1966, Julie married Jim Reinert. In 1969 Jim and Julie bought the Reinert farm, dairy farming until 2008 and cash cropping since...

Jan 16, 2023

Ruth (Bartelt) Hess was peacefully taken home to heaven on Monday, January 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness of liver and kidney failure.

Ruth was born on September 20, 1952, to Henry and Esther Bartelt and was baptized by her grandfather, Rev. Arthur B. Tacke, making her a child of God. She confirmed her faith on...

Jan 14, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Schaumann, age 86, of Larsen, WI passed peacefully, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at sunset with family by his side. Jerry was born at the family homestead on Lake Winnebago on October 9, 1936. He is the son of the late Harold and Eleanor (Domkowski) Schaumann. Jerry graduated from Menasha High School in 1954 and began working...

Jan 10, 2023

Peter J. Luce, age 61, of Winneconne, passed on to the other side on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, after a 4-year courageous battle with cancer. He is now enjoying a reunion that will be forever there for all of his family when their time comes.

Peter was born September 13, 1961, in Oshkosh to Charles and...

Jan 8, 2023

Jo Ann Walker of Germantown, WI passed away on January 8, 2023.

She was born on March 3, 1951, to Doris and Lewis "Red" Strehlow in the City of Oshkosh.

Jo Ann and her best friend Sherry Davidson were instrumental in creating the waterski club "Fox Skimmers" in the late 1960's.

She...

Jan 6, 2023

Leann M. Meinen, age 66, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1956, to John and Rita Meinen. Leann enjoyed sunny days, attending rock concerts, reading, and walks with her beloved cats in the nature preserve near her home. Leann loved to make her own...

Jan 4, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Edward "Ed" R. Kromm, 64, of Omro, WI, on January 4, 2023. ‍Ed was born to Beverly and the late Daniel Kromm, on July 9, 1958. He lived his entire life in Omro and enjoyed being a part of the community.

Ed was proud of growing up helping...

Dec 28, 2022

Donald J. Zeinert, age 86, of the Town of Vinland, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at home. He was born June 21, 1936, to the late Bruno and Mary (Luebke) Zeinert. While growing up Don helped farm with his parent's and neighbors. On February 15, 1958, Don married Mary Ann Paulson at Christ Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. For...

Dec 21, 2022

Marilyn A. Gruetzmacher, age 88, of Omro, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh with her family by her side. She was born November 24, 1934, in the town of Rushford to the late Walter and Myrtle (Hess) Kallas. Marilyn was a graduate of Omro High School. On July 2, 1955, she married Robert...

Dec 17, 2022

Shirley A. (nee Jentz) Seltzer, age 91, of Oshkosh, formerly of Delafield, Wisconsin passed away due to Alzheimer's on December 17, 2022. She was born September 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Amos and Jennie Jentz.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Christine (Jim) Wollerman; sister, Pearl (Jack) Whalen; grandchildren, Heather Wollerman, Eric (Kellie) Wollerman,...

Dec 8, 2022

Jack Edward Stephans, age 72, of Winneconne, previously of Racine, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1950, to parents Lewis and Ingaborg (nee. Engstrom) Stephans of Iron River, WI. Jack attended Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. On October 25, 1969, he married Sherry Erhardt of Racine, and they remained...

Dec 8, 2022

John Carl Sauer, 68, of Winchester, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his home with his best friend of 16 years, Julie Sorenson and her sister Jodi by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Irene (Baker) Sauer; brother, Jerry Sauer; brothers-in-law, Ron Kaczmarek and Emert Stacker; and a...

Dec 8, 2022

Michael Allen Kramer of Winneconne died peacefully on December 8, 2022, surrounded by his family at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. He was 54 years old. Mike was born on October 30,1968, to Larry and Pat (Groskreutz) Kramer in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as the second of three children. Mike graduated from Winneconne High School in 1986 and went on...