Obituaries in Ripon, WI
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Norman "Norm" E. Koplin
June 12, 2025
Norman Edison Koplin, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Ripon Community Hospital with his loving wife, Wilma, by his side.
Norm was born in Ripon on January 26, 1940, son of Edison and Erma (Dahms) Koplin and grew up on the family farm. He graduated in 1957 from Ripon High School and was...
Kim M. Hanko
June 12, 2025
Kim M. Hanko, age 64, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Ripon Senior Living with her family by her side.
Kim was born on September 6, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Gordon Watson and Judith (Reith) Fandrey. She graduated from J.I. Case High School in Racine, WI. Kim was very artistic and enjoyed painting, drawing...
Deborah "Debbie" L. Ott
June 11, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” L. Ott, age 57, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at ThedaCare Berlin Memorial Hospital, Berlin, WI.
Debbie was born on November 23, 1967 in Waupun, WI, daughter of Kevin and Janice (Bernhagen) Guderski. She was married to Kevin Ott on May 8, 1993.
Debbie had many interests and hobbies but was well known for her...
Lyle Joseph Lenz
June 9, 2025
Lyle J. Lenz, age 77, of Green Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025 at his home.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Laverne (Powell) Lenz.
Per Lyle's wishes, no services will be held.
Dorothy M. Evensen
May 1, 2025
Dorothy Mabel Evensen, age 95, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon.
Dorothy was born on February 19, 1930, in Chicago, IL, daughter of Holger “Olie” and Edna (Laade) Johnson. She graduated high school in Chicago and went on to earn her Bachelor Degree at Chicago Teachers College. In November of 1954, Dorothy...
Marsyl "Marcie" J. Kunkle
June 3, 2025
Marsyl “Marcie” Joy Ferch Kunkle, Beloved Child of God, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home with her family around her. She was born August 19, 1944, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Joy (Phillips) and Carlton Ferch with her big sister Carolee waiting at home.
Marcie attended a one room school in West Rosendale through the...
Carletta "Letty" J. Wallenfang
June 2, 2025
Carletta “Letty” Wallenfang of Green Lake was born to eternal life on June 2, 2025 at the age of 89.
Letty began life in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on July 16, 1935, to Carl and Loretta (Wagner) Cheney and spent her early years in Brighton. She attended the Wisconsin State Teachers College at UW-Whitewater where she met the love of her life, Nolan...
William "Bill" G. Hesterberg
May 31, 2025
William “Bill” G. Hesterberg, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 26, 1945 the son of the late Gene and Margaret (Jones) Hesterberg. On June 24, 1967 he married his Wife of 55 years, Sharon L. Erkkila in Laurium, MI. She preceded him in death on May...
Ruth A. Mann
May 20, 2025
Ruth Ann Mann, age 80, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home.
Ruth was born on October 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Duane and Ruth (Nighbor) Doty. She graduated from Berlin High School and married David Mann in 1965. She went on to work as a telephone operator for over 30 years....
James B. Johnson
May 15, 2025
James B. Johnson, 74, passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born to the late Merrill and Berma Jean (Cleasby) Johnson on March 24, 1951.
James is survived by daughter Jamie Johnson (Nathaniel Nehrbass) and granddaughter Seraphina Nehrbass; sister-in-law Kimberly Johnson and niece Jessica Drefko.
Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his brother, David M. Johnson.
Special thank...
Ardes A. Edmonds
May 12, 2025
Ardes “Sarge” Ann Edmonds, age 84, of Ripon, WI, passed away at home on Monday, May 12, 2025 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Ardes was born on March 21, 1941 in Pickett, WI, daughter of Oscar and Edith (Radke) Zimmerman. After school she went on to work various jobs over the years in the Ripon and Green Lake areas,...
Larry G Beier
May 12, 2025
Larry “LB” G. Beier, age 78, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon.
Larry was born on August 19, 1946 in Fairwater, WI, son of Herman and Lucille (Malzahn) Beier. He graduated from Ripon High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army National Guard and Army Reserve...
Norma E. Coburn
May 7, 2025
Norma Elaine Coburn, age 82, of Markesan, WI was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Markesan Resident Home.
Norma was born on September 27, 1942 in Waupun, WI, daughter of Bernice and Wilma (Baggett) Vis. She graduated from Waupun High School, class of 1960. On February 1, 1964 she married Thomas Coburn at St. Patrick Catholic...
Laurene E. Henning
May 7, 2025
Laurene E. Henning, age 95, of Ripon, WI went to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Maplecrest Manor.
Laurene was born on March 1, 1930 in Marquette, Green Lake County, the daughter of Verne and Laura (Gelhar) Cluppert. She graduated from Markesan High School and Oshkosh Business College. Laurene worked for Kimball, Lamb, Rickman Company CPA’s in Oshkosh,...
Sally Fleming
May 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Fleming, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, who died on May 2, 2025 at the age of 84. Sally passed away after a three year battle with cancer in San Antonio, TX, where she had resided since August 2024.
Sally was born on July 9, 1940, to Arthur...
Sheila M. Pohlman
May 1, 2025
Sheila Marie Pohlman, age 72, of Green Lake, WI passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Wolverton Glen in Ripon, WI.
Sheila was born on December 30, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of Leo and Helen “Susie” (Connelly) O’Callaghan. She attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Louisville High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in...
Darrin C. Schultz
April 24, 2025
Darrin C. Schultz, age 60, of Skunk Hollow, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Darrin was born in Ripon, WI, on October 30, 1964. He was the son of Donn Schultz and Marilyn (Hahn) Perr. He attended Green Lake High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Darrin was a carpenter as Schultz Custom...
Ardell M. Schoephoester
April 23, 2025
Ardell Mae Schoephoester, age 85, of Green Lake, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Juliette Manor in Berlin, WI, after a short battle with cancer.
Ardell was born in Ripon, WI on August 25, 1939, daughter of Arthur and Adela (Grams) Ludjack. She graduated from Green Lake High School and immediately began working at Rippin’ Good Cookies and...
Dolores A. Sell
April 21, 2025
Dolores A. Sell, age 92, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon.
Dolores was born on July 1, 1932 in Green Lake, WI, daughter of Richard and Viola (Krueger) Fude. On June 3, 1951 she married Adry Sell, Jr. Dolores was a wonderful person, wife and mother and she will be deeply missed....
Jeffrey Bice
April 19, 2025
Jeffrey Bice, 70, of Ripon, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, April 19, 2025. A dedicated brother, friend, and longtime member of the community.
Born on June 9, 1954, in Ripon, Jeff was a son of the late Ralph, Sr. and Everdeen (Meyer) Bice. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1972.
Jeff was known for his appreciation for the...
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