Obituaries

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...

Dec 7, 2022

Minnie E. Rutten, of Boom Bay, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at home. She was born September 22, 1934, in Oshkosh to the late Frank and Ruth (Close) Lenz. In 1953 Minnie graduated from Kaukauna High School and later graduated from Airline Personal School in Omaha, Nebraska. On April 30, 1955, she married Christian Rutten in Little Chute,...

Dec 7, 2022

Danny Dake, 48, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Danny was born in and spent most of his life in Bradenton, Florida, until moving to Oshkosh, Wisconsin roughly 10 years ago.

In his youth Danny loved to fish and spend time on the beach. Danny worked for Ringling for a few years, which led to...

Dec 3, 2022

Richard "Dick" Tews, age 85, of Winchester, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2022, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Roseann. He was born May 5, 1937, in Appleton to the late Alvin and Grace (Derfus) Tews. Dick served his country in the National Guard Company E 127th Division of the U.S. Army and was summoned to...

Nov 30, 2022

James Charles Goetz passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, at the age of 72, after a valiant fight with cancer. Jim was born on January 6, 1950, in Milwaukee, the son of Jerome A. Goetz and Vera Schaefer Goetz.

Jim, a Vietnam veteran, served in the United States Army from 1968-1970 and was a recipient...

Nov 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Hawksworth was born July 20, 1931, to Walter and Anna Kitchen. She lived in Omro with her family. She married Calvin Hawksworth on June 12, 1965, and they resided in Winneconne and welcomed three daughters. Betty served her family. She babysat for neighbors and worked as a CNA until retirement. Betty loved her grandchildren and found...

Nov 22, 2022

Judith S. Knurr, age 84, of Omro, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. She was born August 20, 1938, in Waukesha. Judy earned a Bachelor of Science degree with high honors from UW-Oshkosh and a Master's of Social Work from the UW-Milwaukee. Judy married her grade school sweetheart, Allen Knurr, and they were...