Obituaries in Ripon, WI
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Samantha F. Barni
March 3, 2025
SAMANTHA FAYE BARNI, age 18, beloved daughter of Joseph E. Barni and Erica L. Witt; cherished granddaughter of Bobbie Adams (husband John), Michael Krueger (wife Grace), Christine & the late John Barni and great-granddaughter of Robert and the late Faye Witt, and Norma Jean Krueger and the late Donald Krueger; treasured niece of Michael, David & Leslie, Tom, Marie, Sue...
Douglas "Bugly" J Poortenga
March 2, 2025
Douglas “Bugly” J. Poortenga, age 73, of Fairwater, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his home, with his family by his side.
Bugly was born on January 14, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI, son of Donald and Betty (Elzinga) Poortenga. He graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale, WI. On September 3, 1979 he married Carla Schultz...
Richard W. Hackbart
February 28, 2025
Richard W. Hackbart, age 82, of Ripon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025, at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital with his family by his side.
Richard was born in Waukesha, WI on April 20, 1942, the son of Elmer and Bernice (Hanke) Hackbart. After graduating from Westfield High School in1961, he moved to Ripon and worked at Ripon...
Terry W. Blazer
February 25, 2025
Terry W. Blazer, age 77, of Oshkosh (formerly of Green Lake), WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac, WI.
Terry was born on November 27, 1947 in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Andrew and Lucille (Ablard) Blazer. He attended high school in Fond du Lac and then went on to serve...
Sandra L. Rogge
February 23, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Rogge, age 62, of Omro, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh, WI.
Sandy was born in Oshkosh on November 25, 1962, daughter of Dennis and Patricia (Hansen) Schaetzka. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1981. Sandy worked at the Children’s Clinic in Oshkosh, which was her dream job. She...
Joyce I. Cotter
February 21, 2025
Joyce Irene Cotter, age 90, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home.
Joyce was born on April 5, 1934, in Ripon, the daughter of Alvin and Adeline (Springborn) Cluppert. She graduated from Ripon High School. On December 27, 1958, Joyce married Thomas A. Cotter. They were married for 54 years before Thomas preceded...
Avalee "Lee" Gramse
February 20, 2025
Avalee “Lee” Gramse, age 77, formally of Green Lake, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2025, with family by her side.
If you wish to send condolences or share memories please email Nathan Gramse at ngramse@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Green Lake Animal Shelter, the American Players Theater of Spring Green, Wisconsin, or a charity...
Joanne P. Erickson
February 20, 2025
Joanne P. Erickson, age 92, of Markesan, WI passed away of natural causes on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh, WI.
Joanne was born on July 22, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI daughter of August and Gladys (Faehrmann) Paul. She graduated high school from Kemper Hall Boarding School in Kenosha, WI. Joanne went on to further her education to...
Ella V. McCauley
February 12, 2025
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Ella Violet McCauley, age 99, of Ripon, WI entered eternal life in heaven on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home in Russell Manor with her family by her side.
Ella was born in the Town of Washington, Sauk Co., WI on April 14, 1925, daughter of William and Ernestine (Ferster) Froehlich. On July 17, 1948...
Jan H. Miller
February 10, 2025
Jan H. Miller, age 77, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at home.
Jan was born on February 12, 1947, son of Harvey and Romaine (Timm) Miller. He graduated from Ripon High School class of ’65, and then served with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Jan worked as a healthcare technician at Winnebago Mental Health for over...
Larry M. Eils
February 7, 2025
Larry M. Eils, age 82, of Oshkosh, WI (formerly of Harvard, IL), passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ripon Community Hospital.
Larry was born on May 14, 1942 in Kenosha, WI, son of Karl and Ann (Jelen) Eils. He was a graduate of Kenosha Bradford High School; earned his B.S. from Carroll University; and received his M.S. from...
Rev. Dale A. Miller
February 4, 2025
Rev. Dale A. Miller, age 86, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Anchor Communities in Brandon, WI.
Dale was born in Ripon on November 12, 1938, the son of Gerhold and Lillian (Carlson) Miller. He attended and graduated high school in New Lisbon, WI in 1956. He went on to study at the Berean School...
Debra "deba" L. Horn-Prochno
January 30, 2025
Debra “deba’” Lee Horn-Prochno, age 72, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond Du Lac, WI.
Debra “deba” was welcomed into this world by her parents Lorraine Carol Sroor and David Robert Horn on December 27, 1952, in Milwaukee.
My younger years were quite idyllic, growing up on Little Muskego Lake. Paternal...
Darwin O. Ebert
January 30, 2025
Darwin Otto Ebert, age 89, of Ripon, passed away on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at home with his wife by his side after a long battle against cancer. Darwin was born during a snowstorm on February 26, 1935 on the Ebert family farm in Marquette, WI- son of Rheinhold & Ida (Hoffman) Ebert. He was the oldest of six children...
Cheryl A. Boyd
January 28, 2025
Cheryl A. Boyd, age 74, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side.
Cheryl was born on October 7, 1950 in Morgantown, WV, daughter of Frederic and Irene (Blosser) Champnella. She graduated from Riverview High School in Riverview, MI, and went on to briefly attend Eastern Michigan University. On...
Sandra "Sandy" L. Soda
January 23, 2025
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Sandra “Sandy” (Smet) Soda, age 84, peacefully entered into eternal life on January 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandy was born on May 11, 1940, in Ripon, WI, to Norbert and Mildred (Hansen) Smet. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1958, where she formed lifelong friendships and a...
Genevieve R. Stellmacher
January 15, 2025
Genevieve “Gen” Ruth (Westover) Stellmacher, age 92, a longtime resident of Waukau, Green Lake, and Ripon, WI died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Gen was born in Waukau, WI on November 26, 1932, daughter of Leon and Ruth (Billings) Westover. She graduated from Omro High School. She attended Ripon College for four years studying music and music...
Robert "Bob" W. Ziebell
January 8, 2025
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Robert “Bob” W. Ziebell, Sr., age 90, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon.
Bob was born on June 20, 1934 in Beaver Dam, WI, son of Wilhelm and Emma (Wolff) Ziebell. He graduated from high school in Markesan, WI in 1953. On February 20, 1954 Bob married...
Patricia "Patti" D. Madigan
January 8, 2025
Patricia “Patti” D. Madigan, age 65, of Rosendale, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
Patti was born in Cumberland, WI on October 11, 1959 to parents Dave and Jimmie (Wolf) Dimick. Patti was blessed with three beautiful children, Amanda (Matt) Wycklendt, David (Savannah) Romens, Megan (Brad) Winter and three grandchildren,...
Paul Wesolek
January 3, 2025
Paul Leo Andrew Wesolek, age 94, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Eden Vista in Ripon.
Paul was born in Saginaw, MI on March 27, 1930 to Casimer and Mary (Adamski) Wesolek. He attended schools in Ripon, and at 17 years of age joined the U.S. Army. It was during his service time (1947-1953) that...
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