Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Vallen Cotton

Vallen Cotton

February 5, 2022

Vallen “Val” Frederick Cotton, age 76, of Ripon, WI passed away at Ripon Medical Center onFebruary 5th, 2022. Vallen was born on July 1, 1945 in Ripon, WI, the son of the late Kenneth and Ferrel Cotton. Vallen worked for Leach Company in Oshkosh for most of his life until the time of his retirement.Vallen enjoyed hunting, fishing, model railroading,...

Daniel Karst

Daniel Karst

February 4, 2022

Daniel G. Karst, age 68, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. Dan was born June 4, 1953 in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Archie Karst and Jean (Porter) Hoffman. Dan served our country as a member of the United States Marines. He married Harriet...

Jody Zahn

Jody Zahn

February 4, 2022

Jody Rosalind Zahn, age 71, of Pickett, WI, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Ascension Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. Jody was born August 15, 1950 in Appleton, WI, the daughter of Gordon and Marion (Van Ryzin) Smith. She graduated from Menasha High School in Menasha, WI in 1968. Over the years, Jody worked as a homemaker,...

Stephen Mowe

Stephen Mowe

February 3, 2022

Stephen Frederick Mowe, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and humble servant, bravely reported for his forever call of duty in heaven on Thursday February 3, 2022, at the age of 80 years old. He took the hand of Jesus from his home in Ripon, Wisconsin, surrounded by those he loved so deeply.Stephen was a leader, a thinker, a man...

Ella Heidel

Ella Heidel

February 2, 2022

Ella A. Heidel, age 105, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Kindred Hearts in Green Lake. Ella was born November 19, 1916, in the Town of Brooklyn, WI, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Kobernick) Deibert. She was educated in Green Lake County and graduated from Green Lake High School. Ella worked for Social...

Leonard Golinski

Leonard Golinski

January 29, 2022

Leonard Michael Golinski, age 75, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Ripon Community Hospital. Leonard was born October 28, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the son of Walter and Alice (Muszynski) Golinski. He married Deanna Caseman in Valdosta, GA on August 26, 1966. Leonard worked as a truck driver for many years. He also loved to...

Cynthia Mullowney

Cynthia Mullowney

January 28, 2022

Cynthia Marie Mullowney, age 64, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI. Cindy was born December 20, 1957 in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Anthony and Lucille (Winters) Wagner. She graduated from Berlin High School and married John Mullowney in 1977. Cindy worked in insurance sales at Diedrich Agency...

Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis

January 22, 2022

Mark D. Ellis passed away unexpectedly at home on January 22, 2022. Mark was born January 20,1966 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Dave and Peggy Ellis, living most of his life in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Mark attended Green Lake High School. He married his love, Lori (Groveau) Ellis and together they raised their 2 children, Sean and Kathryn. Mark...

Jose Rodriguez-Vazquez

Jose Rodriguez-Vazquez

January 20, 2022

Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Vazquez, age 44, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Jose was born January 4, 1978 in San Pablo 13, Distrito Federal, Mexico, the son of Raymundo and Martha Margarita (Vazquez) Rodriguez. Jose worked for many years as an interior and exterior painter and was very skilled at his work. He also enjoyed sports cars,...

Debra Harvey

Debra Harvey

January 16, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Jean Harvey, age 61, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home.Debbie was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 20, 1960, the daughter of Ray and RoseMary (Krull) Rasberry. She graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee. In 1988, Debbie married Joseph A. Harvey also in Milwaukee. After moving to Ripon,...

Ann Arndt

Ann Arndt

January 15, 2022

Watch Memorial Service HereAnn M. Arndt, age 47, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022.Ann was born August 6, 1974, in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Philip and Mary (Goralski) Hoopman. She grew up in Ripon and was a 1992 graduate of Markesan High School. She was previously employed by Alsum Farms...

Ronald Otto

Ronald Otto

January 11, 2022

You may view the livestream of Ron's Memorial Service here LIVESTREAM. Ronald Ricky Otto, age 71, of Ripon, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home with family by his side. Ronald was born July 14, 1950, in Princeton, WI, the son of Melvin and Irene (Polfuss) Otto. He graduated from Ripon High School and in 1972; Ronald...

Carol Wittchow

Carol Wittchow

January 9, 2022

Carol J. Wittchow, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.Carol was born in Ripon on September 6, 1934, the daughter of Hubert and Florence (Gedlinske) Kunde. She attended school in Ripon and on December 13, 1952 married Kenneth Wittchow. Ken passed away in 2020. Carol was a caregiver and loved to help...

Fredrick Sorenson

Fredrick Sorenson

January 8, 2022

Fredrick Elmo Sorenson, age 71, of Ripon, WI and formerly of La Crosse, WI and Hokah, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with Covid Pneumonia. Fred was born August 31, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Elmo and Virginia (Tomsicek) Sorenson. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI in...

Joyce Seely

Joyce Seely

January 7, 2022

Joyce Evelyn Petermann Seely, age 78, longtime resident of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. Joyce was born on December 31, 1943, the daughter of Elroy and Norma (Engle) Petermann. Joyce graduated from Waupun High School in 1961. She married Stephan Seely on December 26, 1963. Joyce loved to read and...

Thomas Lemahieu

Thomas Lemahieu

December 31, 2021

Thomas C. LeMahieu, age 71, formerly of Plymouth and currently of Ripon, passed away on New Year’s Eve 2021 as the result of Covid 19 Complications.Tom was born October 22ND 1950 to Carl D. and Jeanne (Towne) LeMahieu. Tom was a dedicated father and member of the Plymouth Community. He raised his son Tommy as a single father when single...

Gerald Lee

Gerald Lee

December 31, 2021

Gerald H. Lee, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Barrett House in Ripon. Gerald was born March 14, 1934, in Markesan, WI, the son of Earl and Edna (Steers) Lee. He graduated from Markesan High School and went on to serve our country in the United States Naval Submarine Service. On September 29, 1952,...

Joseph Erickson

Joseph Erickson

December 27, 2021

Joseph L. Erickson, age 50, of Ripon, WI, passed away on December 27, 2021.No funeral services will be held.

Joyce Meier

Joyce Meier

December 20, 2021

Joyce Ann Meier, age 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, atWolverton Glen in Ripon.Joyce was born October 25, 1930, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Stewart) Barlow. After graduating as high school valedictorion, she married Wayne Meier in 1949, had two sons, and lived in both Madison and Hayward, WI. After raising her...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

December 20, 2021

Irene Margaret Miller, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Irene was born June 5, 1928, in the Town of Taycheedah, Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Alois and Gertrude (Nett) Schneider. On November 3, 1951, she married Eugene Miller. They were married at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Green Lake,...