Obituaries

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...

Nov 15, 2022

And the Lord will turn his face toward you and give you peace… Helen Miller, of Neenah, found peace on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, as she transitioned from this life to the next at Oakridge Gardens in Menasha at the age of 83. She was born February 9, 1939, in White Lake. Helen married George Miller on December...

Nov 6, 2022

Austin Jeffrey Millard, of Butte des Morts, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 28, joining his Nanny and Papa in Heaven. He was born December 2, 1993, in Kenosha to Bruce and Lori (Jensen) Millard. Austin graduated from Winneconne High School in 2013, and was a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College. On May 30,...

Oct 30, 2022

Ted Thomas Gumz, age 79 of Omro, WI, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Ted was the 2nd born son in a large family of 6 children to Harold and Lorraine Gumz. He went to Lourdes through grade 12 and was with the first graduating class from Lourdes in 1962. Ted then joined the service...

Oct 29, 2022

Reg K. Freeman, 80, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, after a brief illness and following two decades overcoming many physical challenges with courage. Reg was born to Gordy and Gen (Barton) Freeman in New London on April 24, 1942, the oldest of five children. He graduated from Washington High School, New London, in 1960. In 1961, Reg...

Oct 26, 2022

Norbert Van Handel, age 85, of Winchester, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born January 31, 1937, the 7th of 12 children, to the late Joseph and Mary Van Handel, and grew up in the Freedom area.

Norbert is survived by three sons, Jerold, Joseph "Joe", and James; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers, four...