Obituaries in Ripon, WI
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James "Beez" A. Beier
June 6, 2026
James "Beez" A. Beier, age 74, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison surrounded by the love of his family.
Beez was born on April 23rd, 1952 in Ripon, son of Kenneth and Pearl (Gneiser) Beier. He graduated from Ripon High School and continued his education at Edison Community College in...
James V. Vikre
May 28, 2026
James “Jim” V. Vikre, age 80, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI.
Jim was born in Waukegan, IL on June 30, 1945, son of Virgil and Marjorie (Brown) Vikre. He graduated from Waukegan High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Jim worked for...
Judith A. Locke
May 25, 2026
Judith “Judy” A. Locke of Ripon, WI, died Monday, May 25, 2026 following a brief illness.
Judy was born November 21, 1941, daughter of Clara (Nelson) and Sumner Ralston of Reading, MA. She attended elementary, junior high, and high schools in Reading, and graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1959. She then completed a program at the Cambridge School of...
Dean E. Matthias
May 23, 2026
Dean E. Matthias, age 66, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at his home.
Dean was born on November 26, 1959, in Berlin, WI, son of Donald and Delores (Beyer) Matthias. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School. On September 20, 1980, he married Debra Buelow...
Virginia B. Reignier
May 22, 2026
Virginia “Virgie” “Ginny” Reignier, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Stanley and Margaret (Wyngaard) (Kusiak) Holda.
On September 26, 1959, Virginia married Jerry Joseph Reignier. Together they raised one son, Roy Reignier, and later welcomed two foster sons, Jon and Greg Groh, along with many other...
Carol V. Lukoski
May 19, 2026
Carol Lukoski, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI, in her adorable, cozy little room with her family by her side.
Carol was born on September 7, 1933 in Ripon, WI, the youngest daughter of three children to the late Bernard and Esmer Voysey. She had a wonderful childhood and often reminisced...
Nancy K. Hill
May 16, 2026
Nancy Kathryn (Fordham) Hill died on May 16, 2026. She was born May 24, 1947 to Lucille M. (Bednarek) Fordham and Deane H. Fordham. Byron Hill and Nancy married in 1967.
Nancy was an intelligent, passionate, and loving person. She spent her time caring for her family and home, supporting the community, and pursuing personal endeavors. She was a lifelong learner...
Richard J. Zellmer
May 12, 2026
Captain Richard J. Zellmer, USN (Ret) was born on January 12, 1945, and passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at home in Ripon, WI, after a difficult journey with multiple myeloma. He was the son of Fred and Emma Zellmer of Tomah, WI, and the youngest of nine children. He married his senior prom date Janet Roscovius on October...
Nancy L. Baker
May 5, 2026
Nancy Lou Baker, age 74, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI, with her family by her side, and was reunited with her late husband, Dr. Ralph K. Baker.
Nancy was born on February 21, 1952, in Fond du Lac, daughter of Sidney and Arleen (Sommerfeldt) Sherwood. She graduated...
Richard G. Bradley
May 2, 2026
Richard “Dick” G. Bradley, age 85, of Pickett, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI, with his family by his side.
Dick was born on March 10, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI, son of Edgar and Isabelle (Clute) Bradley. He graduated from Ripon High School, class of 1959. On May 26, 1962 he...
William R. Burdick
April 29, 2026
William “Bill” R. Burdick (Farmbag), 83, passed away peacefully April 29, 2026 surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Appleton, WI.
Bill was a farmer most of his life on his family farm, established in 1844. Bill graduated from Ripon High School in 1960 and went on to become the 7th generation to farm the family land. Bill’s hobbies included hunting,...
Heidi M. Zaehringer
April 27, 2026
Heidi Marie Zaehringer, age 61, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI, after battling months of cardio and pulmonary complications. She was surrounded by her children, love of her life, and loved ones.
Heidi was born on June 18, 1964, in Chicago, IL, daughter of Anthony and Karen Zaehringer. Heidi was known...
Marian L. Mildebrandt
April 23, 2026
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Marian L. Mildebrandt, age 81, of Green Lake, Town of Brooklyn, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Barrett House in Green Lake, surrounded by her family.
Marian was born on July 28, 1944 in Ripon, WI, daughter of Frederick and Mildred (Schultz) Luchsinger. She attended school in Ripon and Green Lake, graduating from Green Lake...
Brooke Renee Krueger
April 23, 2026
Brooke R. Krueger, age 33, of Larsen, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Brooke was born on September 21, 1992, in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Melanie Kolerich. She graduated from Ripon High School in 2011 and went on to attend UW–Milwaukee. Most recently, Brooke excelled in her career as a recruiter...
Ann C. Somers
April 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ann C. Somers of Fond du Lac, and formerly Ripon, WI, announce her passing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Ann was born on September 5, 1944, the first daughter of Willard “Jake” and Agnes (Schroeder) Gores in Fond du Lac. She attended St....
Mary H. Albright
April 20, 2026
Mary H. Albright, age 80, of Markesan (formerly of Ripon), WI, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.
Mary was born on September 5, 1945, daughter of Howard and Helene (Scharfenberger) Albright. She graduated from Ripon High School, and as a child was very involved with 4-H. Mary went on to work as...
Megan M. Peschke
April 20, 2026
Megan M. Peschke, age 46, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, after a long battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.
Megan was born on October 30, 1979 in Oshkosh, WI, daughter of Ronald and Susanne (Abel) Peschke. She grew up in Ripon, WI, and graduated from...
Nicole L. Deaver
April 18, 2026
Nicole Lee Deaver, age 40, of Fairwater, WI, was taken away too soon on April 18, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1985, daughter of Lisa Cluppert and Michael Deaver.
Nicole was definitely one of a kind. Her presence brightened up a room and her sass and zest for life was unmatchable. If you had the pleasure to know Nicole,...
Larry R. Krahn
April 18, 2026
Larry R. Krahn, age 82, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI, with his family by his side.
Larry was born on July 16, 1943 in Kenosha, WI, son of Frederick and Audenta (Cavender) Krahn. He graduated from Princeton High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S....
Valerie J. McDonald
April 17, 2026
On Friday, April 17, 2026, the angels took Valerie (Wolosz) McDonald to her new eternal home. Val was born in Minocqua, WI, in 1956 (or 1986, depending on the mood she was in) and for our 46 years together, she taught me that you are always as young as you feel.
While she held several jobs over the years, her passions...
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