Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Marilyn E Stark

Marilyn E Stark

March 17, 2023

Marilyn Ethel Stark, age 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon.

Marilyn was born July 16, 1931 in Omro, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Josephine (Gay) Jones. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1949 and married Marvin Stark at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in 1951. Marilyn worked...

James Bednarek, Sr.

James Bednarek, Sr.

March 11, 2023

James “Jim” George Bednarek, Sr., age 86, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Jim was born November 3, 1936 in Montello, WI, the son of Edmund and Rose (Berlowski) Bednarek. Jim received his associate degree in combat engineering and served our country in Germany during the Korean War as a...

Johanna Schultz

Johanna Schultz

March 11, 2023

Johanna Lilly Schultz, age 20, of Eldorado, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.Johanna, daughter of Cory and Kristen (Canniff) Schultz of Eldorado, WI was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 13, 2002. She graduated from Laconia High School, class of 2020 and lettered in softball. She was an ambitious and bright student at Marian University in Fond du...

Rudolph Handrich

Rudolph Handrich

March 1, 2023

Rudolph “Rudy” Fredrick Handrich, age 76, of Ripon, WI, passed away on March 1, 2023, at Harbor Haven Health & Rehab in Fond du Lac, WI.Rudy was born in Manawa, WI, on November 7, 1946, son of Rudolph and Sylvia (Breed) Handrich. He graduated from Custer High School in 1965 and joined the U.S. Air Force. He served our country...

Dennis "Denny" Dragolovich

Dennis "Denny" Dragolovich

February 27, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Denny's family and friends has been scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at The American Legion Hall, 518 Water St., Green Lake, WI 54941.

Dennis “Denny” Dragolovich, age 78, of Ripon, WI, passed away on February 27, 2023, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI, with his loving family by...

Leonard Ott

Leonard Ott

February 27, 2023

Leonard Joseph Ott, age 65, was born on February 12, 1958, and passed on February 27, 2023. He is survived by his two daughters, Dorothy Fernandez and Kyla Ott. “Lenny”, as he was known to those close to him, is best known for his friendly demeanor and laid-back, easy-going outlook on life.  Born in Bronx, New York, he later moved to...

Leroy Yeomans

Leroy Yeomans

February 26, 2023

Leroy “Roy” Allen Yeomans, age 98, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Ripon Community Hospital with his loving family by his side.Roy was born on February 2, 1925 in Chicago, IL, son of George and Minnie (Larson) Yeomans.He attended high school in Ashland, WI, and furthered his education at Ripon College and National College...

Ronald Bradley

Ronald Bradley

February 25, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Edgar Bradley, age 83, of Ripon, WI, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 25, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Ron was born February 4, 1940 at Oshkosh Mercy Hospital to Edgar H. and Isabelle L. (Clute) Bradley of Pickett, WI. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1958, and went on to...

Marcia Voss

Marcia Voss

February 25, 2023

Marcia Mary Voss, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Ripon Community Hospital with her loving family by her side.Marcia was born on September 8, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Reginald and Evelyn Mallman. She was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Marcia attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School,...

Louis Kemnitz

Louis Kemnitz

February 24, 2023

Louis “Louie” Leonhard Kemnitz, age 75, of Berlin, WI, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, February 24, 2023 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI. Louie was born June 27, 1947 in Berlin, WI, the son of Leonhard and Gloria (Thompson) Kemnitz. Louie worked for over 40 years at Fox River Industries. He enjoyed his work...

Hazel Weckwerth

Hazel Weckwerth

February 23, 2023

Hazel E. Weckwerth, age 92, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 atRipon Community Hospital.Hazel was born on August 28, 1930 at home in the town of Mecan, WI, daughter of Herman andIrene (Lueck) Stibb. On August 27, 1955, Hazel married Wilbert Weckwerth, who passed awayin July, 2010. Hazel was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Lutheran...

Beverly Wiggs

Beverly Wiggs

February 15, 2023

Beverly Sue Wiggs, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on December 3, 1933 to Jack and Emma Caroline Adair in Kirklin, IN. Our mother was one of ten children of which she is the last of the children to survive. She lost her mother at the early age...

Helen Winters

Helen Winters

February 14, 2023

Helen Jo Winters, age 65, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.Helen was born in Portage, WI on April 1, 1957, daughter of Harold and Rosemary (Hayes) Birkholz. She was the 6th out of 7 siblings and was the glue that held the family together. Helen married...

Diane Suemnicht

Diane Suemnicht

February 14, 2023

Diane M. Suemnicht, age 78, of Oshkosh, WI (formerly of Cascade, WI), passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her home in Oshkosh.Diane was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 11, 1944 to Howard and Norma (Schnell) Phinney. She grew up on Big Green Lake before moving to Ripon, where she graduated high school. Diane was married to Thomas...

Arden Weich

Arden Weich

February 12, 2023

Arden “Ardie” E. Weich, age 78, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Ripon Community Hospital in Ripon.Ardie was born on January 26th, 1945, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Elmer and Virginia Weich. He graduated from Oshkosh High School. On September 10, 1966, he married Mary Ehrenberg. He worked at Mercury Marine as...

Michele Malarney

Michele Malarney

February 11, 2023

Michele Malarney, age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon, WI, where she was very well cared for.A memorial service for Michele will be held at a later date. The day and time will be updated here.

Joyce Deibert

Joyce Deibert

February 11, 2023

Joyce E. Deibert, age 92, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon, WI .Joyce was born on November 6th, 1930 in Berlin, WI, daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Schrader) Luchinski. She attended school in Berlin and Ripon, and on August 27, 1948, she married Leonard Deibert. She worked as a...

James Mcconnell

James Mcconnell

January 30, 2023

James “Jim” D. McConnell, age 66, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI.Jim was born on December 17, 1956 and was raised in Green Lake, WI, son of Jon and Chris (Fahrenkamp) McConnell. He graduated from Green Lake High School. On June 12, 1982 Jim married Susan Phillips. He enjoyed...

Eileen Waltenberry

Eileen Waltenberry

January 26, 2023

Eileen “Lee” Mary Waltenberry, age 75, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, FL .Lee was born on Wednesday, February 26th, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of William and Margaret (Barth) Nohelty. She graduated from Sussex High School. On December 5, 1981, she married James Waltenberry in Sussex. Lee worked...

Donna Long

Donna Long

January 20, 2023

Donna Lee Long, age 86, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Maplecrest Manor. Donna was born November 23, 1936 in Markesan, WI, the daughter of Richard and Mabel (Dahlke) Bloedel. She graduated from Ripon High School and married Jerry A. Long on May 17, 1958. She worked as a homemaker and a bookkeeper for the...