Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Gerda Montey

Gerda Montey

Dec 9, 2024

Gerda Montey, age 83, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.

Gerda was born on October 15, 1941 in Germany and made her way to the United States in 1954 with her parents, Anna and Herman Bein. On June 18, 1960, Gerda married Gordon Montey, Sr., and together they...

Diane L. Miller

Diane L. Miller

Dec 9, 2024

Diane L. Miller, age 76, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

Per Diane's wishes, no funeral service will be held. Memorials in her name may be directed to any local animal shelter.

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Cartier

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Cartier

Dec 7, 2024

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Cartier, age 92, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday evening, December 7, 2024, at Prairie Place Assisted Living in Ripon, Wisconsin. She was born on January 22, 1932, in Arnott Wisconsin, daughter of the late Robert H. & Ruby G. Anunson. Bobbie's father was employed by the Green Bay Western Railroad Co. as a Train Master,...

Ella Ann Marie Suszka

Ella Ann Marie Suszka

Nov 30, 2024

Ella Ann Marie Suszka, age 14, of Ripon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home.

Ella was born on March 21, 2010 in Loveland, CO, daughter of Sarah (Sutula) Marx and Dustin Suszka. She moved to Ripon when she was four and attended Ripon schools. She was very involved in dance and cheerleading, and played volleyball in...

Robert J. Wilson

Robert J. Wilson

Nov 25, 2024

Robert “Rob” J. Wilson, age 58, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rob was born on September 23, 1966 in Wild Rose, WI, son of Brian Wilson and Kathleen (Jones) Akowski. He graduated from Ripon High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Marine Corps...

James I. Goluba

James I. Goluba

Nov 24, 2024

James “Jim” I. Goluba, age 77, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI.

Jim will be missed by his wife, Jaclynn; his children; step-children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; other relatives; friends; and his beloved cats.

Per Jim’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.

Kenneth P. Gitzel

Kenneth P. Gitzel

Nov 24, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” P. Gitzel, age 77, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home in Ripon.

Ken was born in Ripon on September 15, 1947, son of Leon and Lillian (Foster) Gitzel. He graduated from Ripon High School, continued his education in Costa Mesa, CA, and received his master’s degree in Oshkosh, WI. Ken was...

Joseph J. Kerch

Joseph J. Kerch

Nov 23, 2024

After a courageous battle with interstitial lung disease, it is with deep sorrow we announce that Joseph Kerch, age 67, passed away at St. Luke’s hospital in Milwaukee, WI on November 23, 2024. Joe was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on March 14, 1957, to John and Lucille (Perré) Kerch. He attended parochial and public school in Fond du...

Barbara A. Grahn

Barbara A. Grahn

Nov 17, 2024

Barbara “Barb” A. Grahn, age 88, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Ripon Community Hospital.

Barb was born in Boston, MA on July 10, 1936, daughter of Russell and Sarah (Levis) Turner. She graduated from Memorial High School in Middleborough, MA in 1954, and on June 27, 1959, she married Wayne Grahn. They moved to Ripon...

Noreen J. Liptow

Noreen J. Liptow

Nov 14, 2024

Noreen Jean Liptow, age 78, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at home, with her family by her side.

Noreen was born in Ripon on September 11, 1946, daughter of Herbert and Norma (Weiss) Goeden. She graduated from Ripon High School and began working at Ripon Printers until she...

Clara Mae "Mamie"

Clara Mae "Mamie"

Nov 12, 2024

Please note: Times of the visitation and funeral service have changed since the original posting.

Clara Mae “Mamie” Butters, age 88, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Prairie Place in Ripon, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Plin and Mabel (Soules) Caswell, born on September 22, 1936 in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Mamie grew up in Redgranite and at the...

Dorothy Rueger

Dorothy Rueger

Nov 8, 2024

Dorothy Rueger, age 97, of Ripon, WI was called to Christ’s kingdom on Friday, November 8, 2024.

God the Holy Spirit filled our mom’s heart with faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She now sees him face to face. What joy she must have! She shared that love her whole life in both her speech and her actions....

Thomas J. Eberhart

Thomas J. Eberhart

Oct 30, 2024

Thomas J. Eberhart, 84, of Pickett, WI, passed away peacefully at Eden Vista Care Center with family at his side on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Tom was born on April 16, 1940, to Edward and Venita (Arthurs) Eberhart. On February 7, 1959, he married Joyce Folletz. Tom was self-employed and fondly known as the unofficial Mayor of Pickett. He was the...

Everdine "Dolly" A. Theune

Everdine "Dolly" A. Theune

Oct 30, 2024

Everdine “Dolly” A. Theune, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Dolly was born at home in rural Ripon on January 13, 1931, daughter of Herbert and Vida (Wetzel) Liptow. She graduated from Ripon High School. Dolly worked for Van Meter’s as a secretary from 1969 until 1978. She started working...

Bernice J. Dykstra

Bernice J. Dykstra

Oct 30, 2024

Bernice J. Dykstra, age 87, of Ripon, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Bernice was born in Appleton, WI on June 4, 1937, daughter of Peter and Eleanor (Reuteler) Schmidtfranz. She graduated from Markesan High School. On November 20, 1955 she married Donald E. Dykstra at Peace Lutheran Church in Green Lake, WI. Bernice...

Gene K. Ladwig

Gene K. Ladwig

Oct 27, 2024

Gene K. Ladwig, 91, of Green Lake passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. His final days were spent with family at his home overlooking the panoramic view of his fields. Gene was born September 19, 1933, in Richfield, Wisconsin, the son of Gordon and Clara Kohnke Ladwig.

While serving in the U.S. Air Force in Texas, Gene met and married Doris...

Marlys A. Whitney

Marlys A. Whitney

Oct 25, 2024

Marlys Ann Whitney, age 84, of the Town of Ripon, WI, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Lutheran Homes & Health Services in Fond du Lac with family by her side.

Marlys was born on January 18, 1940, in the Town of Ripon, the daughter of Walter and Myra (Whiting) Whitney. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1957. Marlys worked...

Nicholas J. Muschal

Nicholas J. Muschal

Oct 21, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” J. Muschal, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Ripon Community Hospital.

Nick was born on October 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL, son of Nicholas and Katherine (Marx) Muschal. He graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Air National Guard. He attended...

Marilyn A. Patrick

Marilyn A. Patrick

Oct 20, 2024

Marilyn A. Patrick, age 87, of Waupun, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

Marilyn was born at home on January 26, 1937, in Ripon, WI, the fourth child of Emil and Alma (Retzlaff) Stark. She attended school in Ripon and graduated from Ripon High School in 1955. During high...

Mary J. (Kohls) Portz

Mary J. (Kohls) Portz

Oct 20, 2024

Mary Jean (Kohls) Portz, age 80, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Barrett House in Markesan, WI.

Mary was born in Ripon on October 13, 1944, daughter of George and Doris (Johnson) Kohls. She graduated from Rosendale High School. In 1976 she married Frederick “Fritz" Portz in Clearwater, FL, and he passed away in 2002. Mary...

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