Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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William H. Hadel

William H. Hadel

September 27, 2024

William “Bill” H. Hadel, age 75, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home, with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Berlin, WI on March 6, 1949, son of Robert and Minnie (Boeck) Hadel. He attended Wautoma High School and on July 20, 1968 he...

Michael A. Gorecki

Michael A. Gorecki

September 21, 2024

Michael A. Gorecki, age 73, of Adell, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

Mike was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 15, 1951, son of Gilbert and Florence (Tetzlaff) Gorecki. He graduated from Milwaukee Boy’s Tech High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Air...

Phyllis "Pat" M. Harder

Phyllis "Pat" M. Harder

September 18, 2024

Phyllis “Pat” Harder passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Holton Manor, Elkhorn, WI. 

Pat was born March 21, 1928 to Edward and Esther (Borchardt) Lange in Waupun, WI. She worked at Braun’s Restaurant, Admanco and late in life delivering papers for the Ripon Commonwealth Press in Ripon, WI. She was a member of Our Savior’s United Church of...

Myrtle M. Jeske

Myrtle M. Jeske

September 17, 2024

Myrtle Marie Jeske, 85, of Milwaukee, went home to her heavenly Father on September 17, 2024. Myrtle grew up in Suring, Wisconsin in a loving home where she learned that playing was much more fun than doing household chores. She told her mother, Marie Jeske at an early age that one day she would be a teacher. When Myrt spoke...

Arthur B. Ogren

Arthur B. Ogren

September 16, 2024

Arthur (Art) Ogren, 75, of Green Lake, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home of a heart attack on September 16, 2024. Art was born in Rockford, Illinois, on November 16, 1948, to Arnold and Mary Ogren.

Art graduated from East High School in Rockford, where he was an ROTC Cadet. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois (U of...

Stephen M. Ramsey

Stephen M. Ramsey

September 14, 2024

Stephen M. Ramsey, age 62, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Clarity Care in Berlin, WI where he had been for the previous 5 years. Stephen was born in Oshkosh on March 3, 1962, son of Michael and Marlys (Peroutky) Ramsey. Stephen was born with cerebral palsy but stayed strong through all the struggles that...

Jeffry A. Manske

Jeffry A. Manske

September 13, 2024

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Jeffry Allen Manske, age 57, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. Jeff was born in Ripon, WI to Eddie “Sammy” and JoAnn (Voysey) Manske on December 7, 1966. 

Jeff was an amazing husband, father, and friend who lived his life to the fullest and never hesitated to help someone...

Raymond A. Berlowski

Raymond A. Berlowski

September 6, 2024

Raymond A. Berlowski, son of Ben and Lena Berlowski, was born in Pickett, WI on September 3, 1940. We lost a wonderful man to cancer on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 84.

Ray was always willing to help anyone who needed help. He married Carol Kuharske in October of 1963. They had one daughter, Brenda, who resides in...

Gail A. Albright

Gail A. Albright

August 31, 2024

Gail A. Albright, age 77, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon.

Gail was born on July 4, 1947 in Oshkosh, WI, daughter of Roy and Lorna (Beck) Albright. She attended school in Ripon and lived on the family farm her whole life up until moving to Russell Manor. She...

Phyllis V. Lindeman

Phyllis V. Lindeman

August 29, 2024

Phyllis V. Lindeman, age 86, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Bay Harbor Memory Care in Ripon, with her family by her side.

Phyllis was born on January 23, 1938 in the village of Brandon, WI, daughter of Neal and Anna (Krause) Tank. She graduated from Brandon High School. On June 17, 1956, Phyllis married Lyle...

Roseann M. Timm

Roseann M. Timm

August 21, 2024

Roseann M. Timm (nee Froehlich) went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Berlin, WI, after a short illness. She was born to Darvin and Leona Froehlich on July 20, 1943, in Randolph, WI. Roseann married the love of her life, Roy, on July 6, 1963, in Markesan, WI.

Anyone who knew Roseann knew she was...

Karen E. Boerson

Karen E. Boerson

August 19, 2024

Karen Boerson, age 79, of Green Lake, WI passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Per her wishes, no public services will be held. Her family will be having a private ceremony.

“Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.” ― C.S. Lewis

Timothy "Mouse" L. Cluppert

Timothy "Mouse" L. Cluppert

August 18, 2024

Timothy “Mouse” L. Cluppert, age 65, of Ripon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home.

Tim was born in Waupun, WI on October 20, 1958, son of Arthur and Muriel (Jennings) Cluppert. He attended school in Markesan, WI, and in 1982 married Debora “Debbie” Hundt at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon. Tim worked for...

Madaline Gilbert

Madaline Gilbert

August 6, 2024

Madaline Gilbert, age 87, of Ripon, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon, with her loving family by her side.

Madaline was born in Ripon on December 15, 1936, daughter of Alexander and Caroline (Rivers) Briskie. She graduated from Ripon High School and went on to earn her nursing degree at UW Oshkosh. She worked...

Darlene M. Dahl

Darlene M. Dahl

August 3, 2024

Darlene M. Dahl, age 72, of Ripon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her home in Ripon.

Darlene was born on November 11, 1951, daughter of Donald and Dolores (Quade) Posey. Darlene married David Dahl and they have enjoyed 39 years together. She worked as a caregiver at a nursing home, and most recently worked at McDonald’s...

Philip R Haensgen

Philip R Haensgen

August 2, 2024

Philip R. Haensgen, age 92, of Ripon, WI passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon.

Per Philip’s wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Diana M. Zarzyski

Diana M. Zarzyski

July 31, 2024

Diana Marie Zarzyski, Deedee, to all who knew and loved her, was born in Ironwood, Michigan to James and Patricia (Cvengros) Nichols on March 21,1959 and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 at Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI with her family by her side. 

Deedee was an amazing woman, mother, partner and friend who lived her life...

Florian D. Zimdars

Florian D. Zimdars

July 28, 2024

Florian DuWayne Zimdars, age 97, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home in the Town of Metomen with his family by his side.

Florian was born on the family farm on August 25, 1926, son of Nelson and Elda (Daehn) Zimdars. He attended Holmes Country School and Ripon High School. On September 11, 1954 he...

Kenneth M. Clifton

Kenneth M. Clifton

July 24, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" M. Clifton, age 63, of Ripon, WI, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Per Ken's wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Stephan M. Kulick

Stephan M. Kulick

July 24, 2024

Stephan Michael Kulick, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his Town of Ripon home with his family by his side. 

Steve was born on April 21, 1961 in Palo Alto, Calif. He was the son of Ronald and Benita Josephine Kulick. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Stevens Point, Wis., and received a bachelor’s degree from...