Obituaries in Ripon, WI
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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,...
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...
Árpád Michael Mihály
April 18, 2025
Árpád Michael Mihály, former long-time Ripon area resident, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, on April 18, 2025, at the age of 89.
Better known here as Mike, he was born at home to Dénes and Anna (Balázs) Mihály in the tiny town of Lövéte in eastern Transylvania (Romania) on March 28, 1936, a brother to Márta. The family later grew...
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...
Lori L. King
July 23, 2026
Lori L. King, 70, of Berlin/Green Lake, WI, died on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and deeply loved, as she passed, at Berlin Memorial Hospital, Emergency Center, at 2:39 am.
Lori was born the daughter of James and Caroline King on August 19, 1955 in Ripon, WI. She continued in life to do/be many things such...
Linda L. Moreland
July 22, 2026
Linda L. Moreland, age 71, of Ripon, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on August 18, 1954 in Oshkosh, WI, daughter of Joel and Louise (Prellwitz) Velie. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1972, and went on to work as an office manager for a realtor before...
Brenda K. Kosmak
July 17, 2026
Brenda Kay Kosmak, age 81, of Markesan, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Brenda was born on November 17, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA, daughter of Lawrence and Maxine (Watson) Simon. In 1963, she graduated from Bellevue High School in Nebraska. After high school Brenda worked in the office at Flick Reedy. It was there she...
Mary L. Lofgren
July 13, 2026
Mary Lehwald Lofgren, 88, of Green Lake, Wisconsin, and formerly of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away at home on July 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Chicago on December 31, 1937, to John and Marie Lehwald, Mary grew up in River Forest, Illinois, with her siblings Charles, Carol (Dull), and Bill. She graduated from Oak...
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