Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Victor A. Luther

Victor A. Luther

February 23, 2024

Victor Albert Luther, age 77, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Eden Vista in Ripon.

Victor was born on September 28, 1946, to Victor C. and Evelyn (Gruetzmacher) Luther of Ripon, Wisconsin.

Victor joined the National Guard shortly before graduating from Ripon High School in 1965. He did training in California at Fort Ord and served in...

Taylor Baccus

Taylor Baccus

February 19, 2024

Taylor Dylan Raye Baccus, age 29, of Menasha, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Taylor was born on March 14, 1994, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Jack Baccus and Kimberlee (Kohnke) Mack. He graduated from Ripon High School in 2012, and went on to attend UW- Oshkosh. Taylor could do it all – from construction work...

Chester H. Fenner

Chester H. Fenner

February 17, 2024

Chester “Chet” Fenner, age 86, passed away at Prairie Place in Ripon, WI on February 17, 2024.

Chet was born in Ripon at his home on July 10, 1937, to Harvey and Lorena Fenner. He was the youngest child with two older sisters. Chet’s father died when he was young; therefore, he grew up quickly to be “the man of the...

Mary J. Nuenthel

Mary J. Nuenthel

February 16, 2024

Mary J. Nuenthel transitioned to her role as an angel surrounded with love, in her favorite place, Florida. 

Mary grew up in the carnival business, working with her mom and dad to run SJ Peoples Show. In her adult years, she took over the family business and has been running the show, working closely with her son, Christopher and soulmate,  Kevin,...

Ronnie W. Shinall

Ronnie W. Shinall

February 7, 2024

Ronnie W. Shinall, age 81, of Markesan, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, WI.

Ronnie was born in Crittenden, Kentucky on July 7, 1942, son of Spurlin and Mary (Wheeler) Shinall. He graduated high school continued his education at Indiana State University. He went on to serve our country in the U.S. Marines which...

Colleen M. Hackbart

Colleen M. Hackbart

February 2, 2024

Colleen M. Hackbart, age 94, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Zimmerman, Minnesota.

Colleen was born on December 15, 1929 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Miles Arner and Julie (Sullivan) Arner. She graduated from the Ripon High School in 1948. Colleen worked for First National Bank, Valley Bank, M&I Bank, and BMO, retiring after 47 years in banking....

Marjorie E. Guldan

Marjorie E. Guldan

January 25, 2024

Marjorie Guldan, age 92, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Lutheran Homes in Fond du Lac, WI. 

Margie was born on June 29, 1931 to Clifford and Irma (Fellwock) Austin. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. Margie married Bernie Guldan on August 20, 1955.

Margie worked at Alan’s Jewelry in Ripon. She...

Michael E. Campbell

Michael E. Campbell

January 21, 2024

Michael Campbell of Cave Creek, AZ passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was born on November 6, 1941, in Ripon, WI to parents Alban and Rachel Campbell.

Michael attended school in Ripon and was involved in many different sports. He excelled in Cross Country and held state records for many years. He enlisted...

Marjorie E. Roman

Marjorie E. Roman

January 20, 2024

Marjorie “Margie” Elizabeth Roman, age 99, of Ripon, WI, passed away on January 20, 2024 at Prairie Place Assisted Living. Margie was born on September 6, 1924, daughter of Otto and Elizabeth (Bryan) Pierstorff in Middleton, WI. 

Per Margie’s wishes no services will be held. Interment will take place at Middleton Junction Cemetery in Madison, WI. 

*Update* Michael F. Engh

*Update* Michael F. Engh

January 11, 2024

Michael "Mike" F. Engh, age 81, passed away peacefully January 11, 2024 in Sun City West, AZ.

Mike was born September 19, 1942 in LaCrosse, WI to Forrest and Ethel (Burns) Engh. He graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse. He joined the Air Force and served at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE for four years.

Mike served as an...

Elden L. Benton

Elden L. Benton

January 9, 2024

Elden Lee Benton, 70, entered the gates of Heaven on January 9, 2024 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Elden was born to Harrel and Mary Benton in Lubbock, Texas on January 15, 1953 and raised in Abernathy, where he graduated from high school in 1971. Elden began working on the farm at a very young age and transitioned to fully...

Raymond H. Weishaar

Raymond H. Weishaar

January 6, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Herman Weishaar, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Prairie Place with his loving family by his side.

Ray was born on January 16, 1942, son of Forest “Bud” and Henrietta “Pete” (Gehrke) Weishaar.  He graduated from Ripon High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army. ...

Jill M. Honeyager

Jill M. Honeyager

January 5, 2024

Jill Honeyager was born in Ripon, WI on March 24, 1980. She passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2024.

Jill graduated from Ripon High School in 1998. She was an honor student with special interest in Dance Team, forensics, band, and choir. Jill enjoyed office work at several businesses in the Milwaukee area after high school graduation.

Jill married Jesse...

John J. Murphy

John J. Murphy

January 4, 2024

John J. Murphy Sr., 79, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home.

John was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 9, 1944, son of John and Ruth (Bemis) Murphy. He graduated from Goodrich High School. In 1964 John married Joleen Treptow in Fond du Lac, WI. They would have been together for 60 years on...

Kathryn M. Novitske

Kathryn M. Novitske

January 4, 2024

Kathryn Marian Novitske, age 73, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. 

Kathy was born to Donald and Marian (Kennedy) Novitske on February 8, 1950. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1968. Kathy kept up to date with monthly breakfast meetings with her classmates. She worked at Alliance Laundry for 43 years. 

She was an avid supporter of the...

Wilfred L. Mosolf

Wilfred L. Mosolf

January 1, 2024

Wilfred “Willy” L. Mosolf, age 79, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at home with family by his side. Willy was born on January 16, 1944 in Princeton, WI. In 1977 he married Mary Cebery.

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

 

Sally A. Kenton

Sally A. Kenton

December 28, 2023

Sally Ann “Sal” Kenton, age 72, of Green Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2023 with her family by her side.

Sal was born in Ripon, WI on May 1, 1951, daughter of Malcolm and Bernice (Schwandt) MacDonald. She graduated from Ripon High School. In 1981 Sal married Gary Kenton at the Green Lake...

Jan Brzozowski

Jan Brzozowski

December 21, 2023

Jan Brzozowski, age 73, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on December 21, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side, after a long battle with cancer. 

Jan is survived by his wife, Marie Simone Brzozowski; three sons, Roman, Gregoire, and Timothee Brzozowski; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Jesse and Bodjan Brzozowski. 

A funeral mass for Jan will be held...

Joseph "Joe" M. Davis

Joseph "Joe" M. Davis

December 21, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Myrle Davis, age 82, passed into eternal life with his heavenly Father on December 21, 2023 at ShareHaven Evergreen in Oshkosh, WI, with his family at his side.

Joe was born November 5, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI, the youngest son of James Burton and Blanche Genarose (Mares) Davis. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School before graduating from Oshkosh...

Kathleen M. Ryan

Kathleen M. Ryan

December 20, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Mary (Hammen) Ryan, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Kauai, Hawaii with her daughters by her side.   

Kathy was born February 7, 1949, in Ripon, the daughter of Orice and Mary Hammen.  She graduated from Ripon High School in 1967 and completed her studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. It was during her...