Obituaries in Ripon, WI

September 16, 2025

David N. Gray, age 90, of Ripon, WI passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

A complete obituary will be posted in the near future.

Visitation for Dave will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, 515 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971, and...

September 14, 2025

September 13, 2025

Jan Kay Kapral, age 78, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her home in Ripon, with her devoted and loving daughter by her side.

Jan was born on March 8, 1947 in Madison, WI, daughter of Lyle and Joyce (Dahlke) Brown.

Jan married her one true love Robert (Bob) Kapral June 25, 1966.

In her younger years...

September 11, 2025

George R. Pucker, age 71, of Van Dyne, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope, in Fond du Lac, WI, surrounded by his family.

George was born on October 7, 1953, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Raymond Pucker and Marjorie (Henning) Olson. He graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 1972.

George...

September 9, 2025

Ruby Mae (Krause) Brunet, a resident of Fond du Lac, WI died peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Ruby was born April 8, 1929, daughter of Alfred E. Krause and Elise M. (Hein) Krause in rural Ripon, WI. Ruby grew up in a close knit family of four brothers, and two sisters. She...

September 6, 2025

Phyllis (Lindner) Davis, born December 12, 1946, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Phyllis graduated from high school in Ontonagon, MI, and then attended business school. She also competed in the Miss Ontonagon Pageant. She then moved to Milwaukee, WI, to work at First Wisconsin Trust on North Water Street. She became established...

September 5, 2025

Jeffery “Jeff” S. Powers, age 67, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Jeff was born on February 19, 1958 in Renton, WA, son of Robert and Wendy (Weiss) Powers. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and went on to earn his associates degree...

September 3, 2025

June Ardene (Brey) Lynch, age 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Maplecrest Manor, surrounded by her family.

June was born on June 1, 1934 to Arthur and Verna (Wendt) Brey in the Township of Poy Sippi, Waushara County, WI. She attended Berlin and Rosendale High Schools. On June 14, 1952 she married the love of her...

August 30, 2025

Shirley Marie Perr, age 90, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon, with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on August 11, 1935 in Fond du Lac, WI, daughter of Leonard and Hazel Wiegert. She attended Ripon Public Schools and in 1955 married Richard Perr. Early on Shirley worked at...

August 27, 2025

Edgar “Ed” J. Ott, age 95, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac, WI, with his family by his side.

Ed was born on the farm in Neillsville, WI on November 2, 1929, son of Albert and Marie (Keller) Ott. He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School,...

August 22, 2025

Thomas Riley Rogers, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away at home surrounded by the family that loved him on August 22, 2025.

Tom was born on October 9, 1943, in Houghton, MI, to Ruth Ann Rogers (nee Lorasch) and Frederick Rogers. He grew up in Port Edwards, WI, and spent summers in the upper peninsula of Michigan with his beloved...

August 19, 2025

Carol Arlene Peterson, age 61, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the Town of Gibralter, WI.

Carol was born on March 31, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Grant and Arlene (Wood) Peterson. Carol graduated from Pleasant View School. They catered to special needs kids along with regular school kids.

Carol started working at...

August 17, 2025

Thomas Edmund Caestecker Jr., 56, of Wilmette, IL and Green Lake, WI passed away suddenly on August 17, 2025.

Tom was born on December 12, 1968, in Evanston, Illinois, to Ann Bardenheier and Thomas E. Caestecker Sr. He grew up in Winnetka, IL, and graduated from New Trier Township High School in 1987. Tom went on to earn his B.A. from...

August 10, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” C. Cole, age 53, of Oshkosh, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Oshkosh.

Jeff was born in Shaumburg, IL on February 6, 1972, son of Jacqueline (Neutz) Walker and the late Paul Edward Cole. Jeff spent his early childhood living in Florida. At the age of eight, Jeff and his family moved to the Ripon...

August 9, 2025

David “Dave” O. Wood, age 74, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ripon Community Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on June 1, 1951 in Ripon, WI, son of Milton and Dorothy (Wilhelms) Wood. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1969, and went on to earn his Associates Degree. On July 30,...

August 4, 2025

Sheila Rose Kasuboski, age 23 of Ripon, WI, was taken too soon on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 2-year battle against a rare kidney cancer.

Sheila was born September 13, 2001, in Oshkosh, WI, and is the daughter of Jennifer Simon and Kevin (Carey) Kasuboski. Sheila had a heart of gold and not a mean...

August 2, 2025

Marilyn J. Hageman, age 92, of Rosendale, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Ripon.

Marilyn was born and raised in Oshkosh, WI on November 9, 1932, daughter of Carl and Grace (Soper) Andresen. She was the youngest of four children, and her father died when she was two. Marilyn graduated from Oshkosh High School....

August 2, 2025

Wade Allen Bender, age 60, of Rosendale, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Wade was born in Berlin, WI to Donald and Shirley (Dorsey) on May 3, 1965.

Wade lived his life to the fullest and would give his shirt off his back for anyone. Wade was a master craftsman and...

July 30, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” A. Badtke, age 81, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Barrett House in Green Lake, WI with her loving family by her side.

Sandy was born in Ripon on June 14 (Flag Day), 1944, daughter of Ralph and Arlene (Wiese) Liptow. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1962 and on June 30th of...

July 23, 2025

Jeffery “Jeff” A. Mueller, 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Ripon on January 23, 1951, Jeff was the son of the late Kenneth and Jeannette (Butzlaff) Mueller. He attended Ripon area schools. On August 2, 1975, Jeff was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Przybyl...