Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Dolores "Laurie" Marie Paulson

Dolores "Laurie" Marie Paulson

April 6, 2023

Dolores “Laurie” Marie Paulson, age 92, of Ripon, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon with her loving family by her side.

Laurie was born on a farm near Mt. Horeb, WI, on May 1, 1930, the youngest of six children born to Paul and Helga (Kittleson) Helgesen. She was baptized and confirmed at...

Anna L. Ramirez

Anna L. Ramirez

April 5, 2023

Anna Ramirez, age 92, left this physical earth April 5th, 2023, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI, with her loving family by her side. 

Anna was born on March 5, 1931, daughter of Hazel and David Jones of Dalton, WI. She enjoyed the simplicities of life; chasing lambs and pestering her older brother, Willard. She was...

Bernadine "Billie" Marie Lueptow

Bernadine "Billie" Marie Lueptow

April 4, 2023

Bernadine “Billie” Marie (Laboyeske) Lueptow,  age 96, of Ripon, WI, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Billie was born on June 8, 1926 on her family’s farm in Princeton, Wisconsin, to Fred and Sadie (Maslowski) Laboyeske. She was the sixth of seven children. As a young adult she moved to Ripon, where...

Ardys M. Fenner

Ardys M. Fenner

March 28, 2023

Ardys (Janke) Fenner, age 88, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on March 28, 2023 at Prairie Place Assisted Living in Ripon.

Ardys was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Lawrence and Zilda (Boom) Tavs, in Brandon, WI. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1953 and worked at the National Bank of Waupun. She...

Marvin L Rank

Marvin L Rank

March 25, 2023

Marvin “Marv” Lawrence Rank, age 79, of Fond du Lac, WI, reached the 19th hole on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital, and will be enjoying golfing with his buddies forever more.

Marv was born April 24, 1943 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Richard and Mabel (Lloyd) Rank. He worked for many years in the foundry and...

Kathryn Sabel

Kathryn Sabel

March 23, 2023

Kathryn L. Sabel, age 80, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Abridge Care Cottage in Ripon, WI, with her loving family by her side.Kathryn was born in Fond du Lac on April 7, 1942, daughter of Robert and Matilda (Weber) Thresher. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On...

Pearl Schicker

Pearl Schicker

March 18, 2023

Pearl Deloris Schicker, age 90, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her nephew’s house in Waupun, WI. Pearl was born November 5, 1932 in the township of Springvale, Columbia County, WI, to Peter and Dorothy (Wiersma) Kooistra. Her father died when she was 2 ½ years old and her mother and siblings moved to Randolph,...

Debra & Stuart Schliepp

Debra & Stuart Schliepp

March 18, 2023

Debra L. Schliepp, age 66, and Stuart G. Schliepp, age 67, both of Hortonville (formerly of Ripon), WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and Sunday, March 19, 2023, respectively.

Debbie was born in Ripon, WI, on June 29, 1956, daughter to Edward and Helen (Lind) Manske. She graduated from Ripon High School and spent over 20 years at...

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...