Obituaries in Ripon, WI
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Denis E. Floyd
January 22, 2026
Heaven has gained another angel … after a long illness Denis Floyd entered his heavenly home on January 22, 2026. Born on November 6, 1947, Denis was well-known and well-loved throughout the places he called home in the Fox Valley and Las Vegas.
Affectionately known as “Fonz” or “Cowboy,” Denis had a larger-than-life personality. His humor, infectious chuckle, and endless stories...
Jeffrey G. Darrington
September 23, 2026
Jeffrey G. Darrington, age 69, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at his home with family by his side.
Jeff was born on September 6, 1957 in Moscow, ID, son of James and Josephine (Biel) Darrington. He graduated from Troy High School in Troy, ID, class of 1976. He went on to serve our country in...
Charles E. Slaughter
September 17, 2026
Charles “Moon” E. Slaughter, age 79, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.
Moon was born on April 3, 1947, in Bonifay, FL, son of Monroe and Louie (Stafford) Slaughter. He graduated from Ponce de Leon High School in Florida. Moon worked as an electrician for many years. After his retirement,...
Linda L. Gutknecht
September 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda L. Gutknecht, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend, on September 15, 2026 at her home in Rosendale. She was born February 23, 1955, daughter of Eugene and Rosemary (Mylnarek) Corrigan.
Linda loved spending time with her family when she could. Going on camping trips and taking the...
Kathleen A. Cordell
September 15, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” A. Cordell, age 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Whispering Pines in Ripon.
Kathy was born on June 2, 1952, in Beaver Dam, WI, daughter of Walter, Sr. and Evelyn (Mace) Plagenz. She graduated from Ripon High School. She married Gilbert Cordell in 1976 and they enjoyed 50 years together. She started...
Deborah J. Miller
September 12, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” J. Miller, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon, WI.
Debbie was born on June 7, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Darwin and Adeline (Van Loo) Miller. She graduated from Ripon High School and worked much of her career at Parkview Nursing Home in Ripon. She also cared for...
Ruth Ann E. Cluppert
September 6, 2026
Ruth Ann Elizabeth Cluppert, age 90, of Fairwater, WI passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at The Barrett House in Markesan, WI.
Ruth was born on February 4, 1936 in Fond du Lac, WI to Clarence and Emily (Parks) Carstensen. She grew up around Center House and graduated from Ripon High School, June 4, 1953.
On November 11, 1956 she was...
George P. Vourvoulias, Jr.
September 3, 2026
April 6, 1938 – September 3, 2026
George P. Vourvoulias, Jr., 88, of Green Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Chicago to George P. Vourvoulias, Sr. and Ann (Vlahandreas) Vourvoulias, George grew up in Rogers Park and graduated from St. George's High School in Evanston.
George shared more than sixty years with...
Anna R. Dombrowski
September 3, 2026
Anna R. Dombrowski, age 82, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Ripon Community Hospital, with her husband by her side.
Anna was born on January 27, 1944 in Ironwood, MI, daughter of Raymond and Annarene (Filek) Schlais. She graduated from high school and went on to earn a cosmetology degree from City College of Cosmetology...
Barbara A. Novitske
September 1, 2026
Barbara Ann Novitske passed away September 1, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 21, 1953 in Warren, Ohio, to Betty and Jerome “Shorty” Halvorson. She was one of eight children and is survived by her brothers and sisters, Coleen Andersen, Eugene Halvorson, John Hopkins, Jerry Halvorson, Brian Halvorson, Nancy Krull, and Lisa Makely.
She was the wife of Joel, with...
James R. Welch
August 31, 2026
James “Jim” R. Welch, age 78, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Prairie Place in Ripon.
Jim was born on August 6, 1948 in Palo Alto, CA, son of Edward and Alice (Tracy) Welch. He graduated from Western High in Anaheim, CA, and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to...
David N. Ellis
August 25, 2026
David “Dave” N. Ellis, age 83, of Green Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Eden Vista in Ripon, WI.
Dave was born in Rockford, IL to the late Ralph and Francis Ellis. He was an East High Graduate in 1960 and married Peggy (Markunas) Ellis in 1963. In August of 1975 they moved to Green Lake,...
Sylvia J. Anderson
August 18, 2026
Sylvia J. Anderson, age 84, of Ripon, WI, was reunited with her beloved husband, in the presence of God, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Maplecrest Manor.
Sylvia was born on July 17, 1942 in Waukau, WI, daughter of Ray and Letha (Kloehn) Ehrenberg. She graduated from Ripon High School. Sylvia married Gordon Anderson on September 18, 1965 at Mt. Zion...
William Ely Gregory
August 10, 2026
William Ely Gregory, age 89, of Green Lake, Wisconsin, and Jupiter, Florida, passed away in comfort and peace, with family present, on August 10, 2026, at his home in Green Lake.
William (Bill) was born on June 16, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Earl E. and Annabelle (Carr) Gregory. He had remarkable parents and lived at a time when he could...
David E. Page
August 5, 2026
David “Dave” E. Page, age 72, of Neshkoro, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.
Dave was born on August 10, 1953, in Berlin, WI, son of the late Earl Page and Evelyn (Friend) Weiss. He attended Berlin area schools and graduated from Berlin High School. Dave attended the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire...
Sydney Rouse
August 3, 2026
Sydney Rouse, age 93, of Ripon, WI, previously of Reedsburg, WI, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Barrett House Assisted Living in Ripon.
Sydney was born on January 27, 1933, in Duluth, MN, daughter of the late Dr. John and Holly (Kingstrom) Rouse. She grew up in Reedsburg, where she attended Reedsburg area schools and graduated from Reedsburg High...
Clair M. Kaatz
August 1, 2026
Clair M. Kaatz, age 83, of Green Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Juliette Manor in Berlin, WI.
Clair was born on March 22, 1943 in Ripon, WI, son of Milan and Adeline (Messerschmidt) Kaatz. He graduated from Green Lake High School. On May 9, 1964 he married Janice “Jan” Wuerch at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Brian J. Beek
July 28, 2026
Brian J. Beek, age 67, of Brandon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at his home.
Brian was born on August 18, 1958 in Waupun, WI, son of Bernie and Angiline (Homan) Beek. He graduated from Waupun High School, and on August 25, 1984 he married Debra Strege. Brian worked on the production line building Scag lawn mowers...
Rodney T. Freeman
July 25, 2026
Rodney “Rod” T. Freeman, age 72, of Ripon, WI, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Rod was born on November 3, 1953 in Oshkosh, WI, son of Flavil “Bud” and Ruth (Martin) Freeman. He graduated from Markesan High School. On April 8, 1989 he married Peggy Rens at Federated Church in Green Lake,...
Ethel J. Behm
July 24, 2026
Ethel “EJ” J. Behm, age 53, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026.
EJ was born on December 12, 1972, in Chicago Heights, IL, daughter of James and Georgette (Phillips) Carley. On December 23, 2013 she married Matt Behm.
EJ was a member of Mt Zion Lutheran church in Ripon, WI. Over the years EJ had a few...
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