Ann M. Atkinson

Ann Wilsey Atkinson, age 84, of Princeton, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Eden Vista Assisted Living in Ripon, WI.

Ann was born on February 25, 1942 in Waterloo, WI, son of Travers “Joe” and Mary (Joyce) Wilsey. She graduated from Princeton High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a social worker for the State of Wisconsin for many years and married the now late Fred Atkinson.

They resided in WI with their children until relocating to Florence, AL for Fred’s work, and later to Chattanooga, TN. After Fred passed, Ann and her son, Jim returned to her childhood home in Princeton. Ann was a fantastic dessert baker and was known for making the best cakes and delectables for friends and family. She enjoyed working with her brother and his business and spending time with family and friends. She loved to travel and enjoyed seeing other parts of the world. Socializing with the Princeton community at the Flea Market on Saturdays was always very special to her. Ann was a wonderful, kind woman and will be dearly missed.

Ann is survived by her son, Jim Atkinson; daughter, Beth Atkinson Neely; grandchildren: Beckett and Dashel Neely; brother, Steve Wilsey, sister-in-law, Diane Wilsey, and niece, Nicole (Wilsey) Lotz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Wilsey; husband, Fred Atkinson; and brother, Jim Wilsey.

Visitation for Ann will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 am on Monday, June 29, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 125 Church St., Princeton, WI 54968.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 29, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton, with Msgr. James Gunn officiating. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. A memorial is being established in her name.