Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Anita A. Keplin

Anita A. Keplin

July 9, 2024

Anita Anna Keplin, age 90, of Brandon, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor. 

Anita was born June 24, 1934 in Fond du Lac, WI, daughter of Gottlieb and Helene (Krueger) Schultz. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1953 and took business classes in Oshkosh. On October 30, 1954, Anita...

Roger G. Ladwig

Roger G. Ladwig

July 5, 2024

Roger G. Ladwig died on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ripon Community Hospital. Roger was born on Sept. 19, 1927, son of Gordon J. Ladwig and Clara S. Ladwig in Milwaukee, WI. 

On June 30, 1951, Roger married Marion M. Gelhar at Grace Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. Roger was a Member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ripon, WI. He graduated...

Janice J. Klemish

Janice J. Klemish

July 3, 2024

Janice J. Klemish, age 102, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Prairie Place, Ripon, WI. She was born in Kewaunee, WI on June 26, 1922, daughter of the late Dr. Thomas W. and Selma (Weier) Klemish.

She graduated from Kewaunee High School and subsequently received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory at Lawrence University (1944). She also earned...

Debra S. Henning

Debra S. Henning

June 30, 2024

Debra S. Henning, age 68, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI. 

Debra was born in Berlin, WI on July 1, 1955, daughter of Donald and Shirley (Dorsey) Bender. She graduated from Rosendale High School. Debra married Thomas Henning on May 18th, 1974. She worked as a caregiver at Willowbrook...

Judith A. Lyons

Judith A. Lyons

June 20, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Lyons, age 81, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 5, 1942, daughter of Willard and Albena Eickstaedt and the youngest child of the family. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Anthropology. It was there...

Donna J. Marquart

Donna J. Marquart

June 16, 2024

Donna Jean Marquart, age 75, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.  

Donna was born May 15, 1949, in Illinois, daughter of Donald and Annabelle “Jean” (Haight) Farquhar. She graduated from high school and received her dual bachelors degree in education and art history. She met Wesley Marquart in...

Mesa T. Fredenhagen

Mesa T. Fredenhagen

June 11, 2024

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Mesa T. Fredenhagen, age 11, of Pickett, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

With heavy hearts we celebrate the beautiful life of Mesa Teresa Fredenhagen. Mesa was a remarkable young lady, full of grit, perseverance, and most of all, joy. Our dear Mesa brought light and life wherever she went. When we think of Mesa,...

Tomasa "Tommy" De La Rosa

Tomasa "Tommy" De La Rosa

June 9, 2024

Tomasa “Tommy” De La Rosa, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Tommy was born on December 21, 1930 in Texas, daughter of Porfirio and Adela (Santana) De La Rosa. She worked at Seneca Foods for many years, and was a devoted member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church...

David M. Oppor

David M. Oppor

June 5, 2024

David Mayford Oppor, age 72, of Ripon, WI, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side and has now entered into heavenly peace. 

David was born in Iola, WI on May 5, 1952, to Earl R. and Myra (Terrio) Oppor. He graduated from Little Wolf High School (Manawa) in 1970 and continued his education by taking college classes in...

Peggy J. Moodie

Peggy J. Moodie

May 31, 2024

Peggy J. Moodie, age 78, of Ripon, passed away peacefully at her home when her Lord and Savior carried her to her heavenly home on Friday, May 31, 2024. 

Peggy was born on June 30, 1945, to Lawrence and Hazel (Koentopp) Below at Ripon Municipal Hospital and was a life-long resident of Ripon. She was baptized and later confirmed in the...

Marcella "Sally" M. Smith

Marcella "Sally" M. Smith

May 27, 2024

Marcella “Sally” Marie Smith, born in Spencer, WI on November 8, 1918 to Sabina (Hoops) and Herman Mellenthin was received by the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 105.

Well done my good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of the Lord. How blessed we were to have her for so long. She was strong, faithful, gave...

Theodore "Ted" E. F. Machmueller

Theodore "Ted" E. F. Machmueller

May 26, 2024

Theodore “Ted” E. F. Machmueller, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon, with his family by his side.

Ted was born on March 11, 1931 in Theresa, WI, son of Theodore and Henrietta (Luebke) Machmueller. After attending high school he worked on the family farm and then went on...

Jay J. Clark

Jay J. Clark

May 24, 2024

Jay Clark, age 87, passed away on May 24, 2024, in his home in Collierville, TN. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 62 years, Annette Clark, and his three children: Gregory(Kate), Clarissa(Avery), and Julia(Kyle). Jay was the cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren- Carolyn, Lauren, Anna, Bryce, Charlsie, Robin and Tristan. The 2nd eldest of 7...

Sara R. Liptow

Sara R. Liptow

May 14, 2024

Sara Ruth Liptow (nee Meyer), age 62, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon, WI. 

She was born on October 2, 1961 in Ripon, WI to Alton and Ruth (Humbright) Meyer. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1980. She was a member of the Three Hilltoppers 4-H Club and taught Sunday School...

Beverly F. Lawson

Beverly F. Lawson

May 13, 2024

Beverly F. Lawson, age 97, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh, WI. Beverly was born in Princeton, WI on March 14, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Tucker) Lawson. She was a 1946 graduate of Ripon High School and employed at Admanco for 50 years, retiring in 1996. Beverly...

Kathleen B. Luedke

Kathleen B. Luedke

May 10, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” B. Luedke, age 73, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor.

Kathy was born on October 27, 1950, daughter of William “Bill” and Marie (Scharschmidt) Wepner. She graduated from Markesan High School. Kathy married Michael “Mike” Luedke on September 23, 1972, at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon. 

She loved the outdoors,...

Loren J. Boone

Loren J. Boone

May 4, 2024

Loren James Boone -- writer, editor, walker, volunteer, donor, event planner, flower gardener, loyal friend and most of all devoted husband -- passed away at home May 4, 2024 at age 74.

The last thing Loren wanted was to be defined by the cancer he had battled since 2015 and especially a hard fight since late 2021. Rather, he asked to be remembered...

Mark J. Akins

Mark J. Akins

April 30, 2024

Mark J. Akins, age 36, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Per Mark’s wishes, no services will be held.

Joan E. Winton Grady

Joan E. Winton Grady

April 29, 2024

Joan E. (Winton) Grady, 91, of Ripon, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 after a short convalesce at Eden Meadows, Oshkosh.

Joan was born in Evanston, IL on June 18, 1932, the daughter of Hamilton R. Winton and Lola S. (Batterson) Winton. She married Wilson K. Grady on June 25, 1954 in Highland Park, IL. Joan graduated from Northwestern University...

Grace L. Cluppert

Grace L. Cluppert

April 28, 2024

Grace L. Cluppert, age 91, of Fairwater, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan, WI with her family by her side.

Grace was born on September 1, 1932, daughter of Lawrence and Laura (Daehn) Bade. She graduated from Brandon High School. In 1952, she married Herb Cluppert, who passed away in 1998. Over...