Obituaries

Jun 23, 2020

Michael A. Kairis died unexpectedly at his home on June 23, 2020, in Omro at the age of 54. Michael was a caring good-natured man with a constant smile. He always took time for people and would do anything for those he kept close. His kindness will always be remembered.

Michael is survived by his mother,...

Jun 23, 2020

Ann Olejnik, age 59, of Winneconne passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1960, in Neenah to the late Charles and Mary (Peterson) Beck. Ann spent her childhood living on Lake Poygan, and has always had a great love for being on the lake. Ann attended school in Winneconne...

Jun 21, 2020

His love and laughter on Earth have become a call to Heaven for Christopher "Kaz" Richard Kasuboski, 58, of Omro, Wisconsin, his haven of endless bow hunting and fishing. Chris passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on July 7, 1961, the son of Richard and late Barbara (Doro)...

Jun 19, 2020

Sharon Kay Metz passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020, in Oshkosh.  Born in Winneconne on September 13, 1934, Sharon was the only child of Henry and Elfrieda Wiesner.

She grew up a tomboy – fishing, tending traps, exploring the woods and skiing the marshes on the Wiesner farm and fishing resort.  Sharon attended a one-room...

Jun 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, Marianne Fauk (née Bahrke) passed away peacefully in her sleep with her sister and husband at her side. Marianne was born the second of five children to Milton and Marcy (Herbst) Bahrke on June 9, 1948, in Oshkosh, WI. She grew up in Allenville and graduated from Winneconne High School class of 1966. Growing...

Jun 16, 2020

Richard A. Amundson Sr., age 89, of Oshkosh, formerly of Butte des Morts, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at The Waterford Assisted Living in Oshkosh. He was born August 27, 1930, in Scandinavia, Wisconsin to the late Berger and Murna (Stenson) Amundson. From 1951 to 1955 Dick served in the U.S. Air Force. For over 30 years he...

Jun 11, 2020

Arlene W. Sheasby, age 76, of Winneconne died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home. She was born in Wautoma on September 30, 1943, to the late Leonard J. and Selma (Wegenke) Weisjohn. Arlene was a 1961 graduate of Wautoma High School. She married John Sheasby and they had two sons, Robert and Michael. Arlene was a licensed...

Jun 4, 2020

Leona (Clark) Robinson, age 89, of Oshkosh died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her home. She was born in Winneconne on February 6, 1931, to the late Francis "Stub" and Cora (Benedict) Clark. In 1948 Leona moved to Oshkosh where she was employed as a mother's helper until 1950. From 1950 until her retirement in 1990 she was...

May 27, 2020

Beverly Jean (Smith) Beck, age 89, of Omro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Omro surrounded by those that she loved. She was born March 13, 1931, in Neenah.

On July 28, 1949, she married Jerome W. Beck in Omro and Bev and Jerry embarked on a journey of...

May 26, 2020

Peter I. Kromm had open hands that were always willing to help anyone in need. If you were looking for him, the best place was in the field fixing a tractor, by the pole shed, or in the field fixing a tractor.

Peter was born on November 9, 1944, in Two Rivers, WI. His parents, George...

May 22, 2020

Robert G. Kleinke, age 84, formerly of Butte des Morts, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Kaukauna. He was born September 8, 1935, in Menominee, Michigan to the late Arthur and Gertrude (Hoefgen) Kleinke. Bob was a graduate of Menominee High School and earned a Bachelor's degree UW-Oshkosh. He then earned Master's degrees...

May 21, 2020

Robert Donald Tritt, age 95, of Omro died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home. He was born November 20, 1924, on the family farm in the town of Poygan to the late Harry and Helen (Secora) Tritt. Bob was a 1942 graduate of Omro High School. In 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during...

May 20, 2020

Michael Dennis Coats, age 63, of Omro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was born September 10, 1956, in Oshkosh, the son of the late Lyle and Patricia (Quigley) Coats. Mike was a graduate of Omro High School. He married Debbra Frees on September 14,...

May 18, 2020

Jennifer Jo (Schaumann) McGrath, age 50, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at the home of her parents on Lake Poygan, where she has been residing for the past 5 years. Jenny was born February 11, 1970, to Gerald and Jeanette (Kellogg) Schaumann. She was a 1988 graduate of Winneconne High School and graduated from UW-Oshkosh with degrees in...

May 13, 2020

Terry W. Crown, age 74, of Omro, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 27, 1945, in Beaver Dam to Harley and Liola (Schultz) Crown. For 38 years Terry taught Social Studies at Union Grove High School. While teaching, Terry also coached the men's and women's tennis teams and served...

May 13, 2020

Beverly Jean Ginnow went home to her Heavenly Father on May 13, 2020.

She was born July 10 1938, in Omro, Wisconsin to Lester and Marian Ginnow. Her first two years of schooling was in the Bennet School, a one room school, from then on, she attended Omro grade and high schools. After high school she...

May 13, 2020

Becky Ann Dahl, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Neenah on May 13, 2020. She was surrounded by family and loved ones as she gained her heavenly wings.

Becky was born to and is survived by her parents Bill and Charlotte Dahl of Neenah on June, 8 1957. She is also survived by...

May 12, 2020

Iona Pauline Anderson was born February 12, 1922, in Garber, Iowa. She passed away peacefully in her home in Winchester on May 12, 2020, at the age of 98. Iona is survived by her son, Gary (Janet) Anderson; three grandchildren, Joseph (Sandra), Nicolaus and Dawn; two great-grandchildren, Loren and Pauline. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Germaine...

May 9, 2020

Victor Donald Guenther, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home. He was born May 12, 1928, in Sheboygan to the late Otto and Helen (zumButtel) Guenther. Victor was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School. On June 2, 1951, he married Elaine Paske in Sheboygan, where they made their home until 1954 when...

May 8, 2020

Betty Lois (Hathaway) Durkin, 74, a resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan passed away on May 8, 2020, at "Sunrise at Vernier" in Grosse Pointe Woods after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. A daughter of Robert and Florence (Pedler) Hathaway, she was born September 22, 1945, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Raised from age 2...