Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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June A. Lynch

June A. Lynch

September 3, 2025

June A. Lynch, 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Maplecrest Manor, surrounded by her family.

A full obituary and services are pending at this time.

Shirley M. Perr

Shirley M. Perr

August 30, 2025

Shirley Marie Perr, age 90, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon, with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on August 11, 1935 in Fond du Lac, WI, daughter of Leonard and Hazel Wiegert. She attended Ripon Public Schools and in 1955 married Richard Perr. Early on Shirley worked at...

Edgar "Ed" J. Ott

Edgar "Ed" J. Ott

August 27, 2025

Edgar “Ed” J. Ott, age 95, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac, WI, with his family by his side.

Ed was born on the farm in Neillsville, WI on November 2, 1929, son of Albert and Marie (Keller) Ott. He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School,...

Thomas R. Rogers

Thomas R. Rogers

August 22, 2025

Thomas Riley Rogers, age 81, of Ripon, WI, passed away at home surrounded by the family that loved him on August 22, 2025.

Tom was born on October 9, 1943, in Houghton, MI, to Ruth Ann Rogers (nee Lorasch) and Frederick Rogers. He grew up in Port Edwards, WI, and spent summers in the upper peninsula of Michigan with his beloved...

Carol A. Peterson

Carol A. Peterson

August 19, 2025

Carol Arlene Peterson, age 61, of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in the Town of Gibralter, WI.

Carol was born on March 31, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of Grant and Arlene (Wood) Peterson. Carol graduated from Pleasant View School. They catered to special needs kids along with regular school kids.

Carol started working at...

Thomas E. Caestecker, Jr.

Thomas E. Caestecker, Jr.

August 17, 2025

Thomas Edmund Caestecker Jr., 56, of Wilmette, IL and Green Lake, WI passed away suddenly on August 17, 2025.

Tom was born on December 12, 1968, in Evanston, Illinois, to Ann Bardenheier and Thomas E. Caestecker Sr. He grew up in Winnetka, IL, and graduated from New Trier Township High School in 1987. Tom went on to earn his B.A. from...

Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Cole

Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Cole

August 10, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” C. Cole, age 53, of Oshkosh, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Oshkosh.

Jeff was born in Shaumburg, IL on February 6, 1972, son of Jacqueline (Neutz) Walker and the late Paul Edward Cole. Jeff spent his early childhood living in Florida. At the age of eight, Jeff and his family moved to the Ripon...

David "Dave" O. Wood

David "Dave" O. Wood

August 9, 2025

David “Dave” O. Wood, age 74, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ripon Community Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on June 1, 1951 in Ripon, WI, son of Milton and Dorothy (Wilhelms) Wood. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1969, and went on to earn his Associates Degree. On July 30,...

Sheila R. Kasuboski

Sheila R. Kasuboski

August 4, 2025

Sheila Rose Kasuboski, age 23 of Ripon, WI, was taken too soon on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 2-year battle against a rare kidney cancer.

Sheila was born September 13, 2001, in Oshkosh, WI, and is the daughter of Jennifer Simon and Kevin (Carey) Kasuboski. Sheila had a heart of gold and not a mean...

Marilyn J. Hageman

Marilyn J. Hageman

August 2, 2025

Marilyn J. Hageman, age 92, of Rosendale, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Ripon.

Marilyn was born and raised in Oshkosh, WI on November 9, 1932, daughter of Carl and Grace (Soper) Andresen. She was the youngest of four children, and her father died when she was two. Marilyn graduated from Oshkosh High School....

Wade A. Bender

Wade A. Bender

August 2, 2025

Wade Allen Bender, age 60, of Rosendale, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Wade was born in Berlin, WI to Donald and Shirley (Dorsey) on May 3, 1965.

Wade lived his life to the fullest and would give his shirt off his back for anyone. Wade was a master craftsman and...

Sandra "Sandy" A. Badtke

Sandra "Sandy" A. Badtke

July 30, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” A. Badtke, age 81, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Barrett House in Green Lake, WI with her loving family by her side.

Sandy was born in Ripon on June 14 (Flag Day), 1944, daughter of Ralph and Arlene (Wiese) Liptow. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1962 and on June 30th of...

Jeffery A. Mueller

Jeffery A. Mueller

July 23, 2025

Jeffery “Jeff” A. Mueller, 74, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Ripon on January 23, 1951, Jeff was the son of the late Kenneth and Jeannette (Butzlaff) Mueller. He attended Ripon area schools. On August 2, 1975, Jeff was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Przybyl...

Robert "Bob" B. Harper

Robert "Bob" B. Harper

July 21, 2025

Robert “Bob” B. Harper, age 82, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home.

Robert was born December 31, 1942, in Reedsburg, WI, at the Reedsburg Hospital. Robert’s mother, Gertrude Harper, was alone as Robert’s father, Robert Senior, was stationed in Australia during WW2. Robert Jr. did not see Captain Robert Sr. until Robert Jr. was...

Russell "Russ" R. Smith

Russell "Russ" R. Smith

July 13, 2025

Russell “Russ” or “Scoop” Ruben Smith, age 76, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Whispering Pines in Ripon, with his loving family by his side.

Russ was born on December 7, 1948 in Ripon, son of Ruben and Helen (Wizner) Smith. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1967, and went on to serve our country...

Emma Jane Casper

Emma Jane Casper

July 13, 2025

Emma Jane (Wadsworth) Casper, age 87, of Ripon, WI (formerly of Morton Grove, IL) passed away surrounded by love on July 13, 2025.

Emma Jane was born in Brownsville Township, Fayette County, PA on February 22, 1938 to the late William and Mary Jane (Kelley) Wadsworth. Emma Jane was greeted in death by her sister, Genevieve Stagesin; brothers, Buddy Wadsworth and...

Joyce A. Rudolph

Joyce A. Rudolph

July 12, 2025

Joyce Anne Rudolph, age 90, of Ripon, WI peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, WI. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her life was a beautiful journey of love, service, and joy.

Joyce was born on January 23, 1935 in Mountain, WI, daughter of Orville and Gertrude (Bunn) Belongia....

Beatrice E. Slager

Beatrice E. Slager

July 9, 2025

Beatrice Elizabeth Slager, age 95, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on July 9th, 2025 at Prairie Place Assisted Living Facility at 749 E. Oshkosh St. Ripon, WI.

Beatrice was born on May 4, 1930, the daughter of Karma and Sarah Joseph. She graduated from The Oak Park School of Nursing in Oak Park, IL in 1951 and spent most of...

Audra L. Fitzwater

Audra L. Fitzwater

July 7, 2025

Audra Lou (Crowell) Fitzwater, aged 95, passed away on July 7, 2025 peacefully at home with family around her.

Audra was born in Battle Creek, MI to Esther Louise (Nordheim) and Leonard Alling Crowell on May 25, 1930. She attended elementary and high school in Battle Creek and later took coursework at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, WI....

Denise L. McCauley

Denise L. McCauley

July 7, 2025

Denise L. McCauley, aged 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and siblings.

Denise was born on September 11, 1951 in Ripon, WI, the first child to Warren and Evelyn (Nimmer) Page. Denise was raised there and graduated from Ripon High School in 1970. As one of...