Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Jose Rodriguez-Vazquez

Jose Rodriguez-Vazquez

January 20, 2022

Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Vazquez, age 44, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Jose was born January 4, 1978 in San Pablo 13, Distrito Federal, Mexico, the son of Raymundo and Martha Margarita (Vazquez) Rodriguez. Jose worked for many years as an interior and exterior painter and was very skilled at his work. He also enjoyed sports cars,...

Debra Harvey

Debra Harvey

January 16, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Jean Harvey, age 61, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home.Debbie was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 20, 1960, the daughter of Ray and RoseMary (Krull) Rasberry. She graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee. In 1988, Debbie married Joseph A. Harvey also in Milwaukee. After moving to Ripon,...

Ann Arndt

Ann Arndt

January 15, 2022

Watch Memorial Service HereAnn M. Arndt, age 47, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022.Ann was born August 6, 1974, in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Philip and Mary (Goralski) Hoopman. She grew up in Ripon and was a 1992 graduate of Markesan High School. She was previously employed by Alsum Farms...

Ronald Otto

Ronald Otto

January 11, 2022

You may view the livestream of Ron's Memorial Service here LIVESTREAM. Ronald Ricky Otto, age 71, of Ripon, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home with family by his side. Ronald was born July 14, 1950, in Princeton, WI, the son of Melvin and Irene (Polfuss) Otto. He graduated from Ripon High School and in 1972; Ronald...

Carol Wittchow

Carol Wittchow

January 9, 2022

Carol J. Wittchow, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home.Carol was born in Ripon on September 6, 1934, the daughter of Hubert and Florence (Gedlinske) Kunde. She attended school in Ripon and on December 13, 1952 married Kenneth Wittchow. Ken passed away in 2020. Carol was a caregiver and loved to help...

Fredrick Sorenson

Fredrick Sorenson

January 8, 2022

Fredrick Elmo Sorenson, age 71, of Ripon, WI and formerly of La Crosse, WI and Hokah, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with Covid Pneumonia. Fred was born August 31, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Elmo and Virginia (Tomsicek) Sorenson. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI in...

Joyce Seely

Joyce Seely

January 7, 2022

Joyce Evelyn Petermann Seely, age 78, longtime resident of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. Joyce was born on December 31, 1943, the daughter of Elroy and Norma (Engle) Petermann. Joyce graduated from Waupun High School in 1961. She married Stephan Seely on December 26, 1963. Joyce loved to read and...

Thomas Lemahieu

Thomas Lemahieu

December 31, 2021

Thomas C. LeMahieu, age 71, formerly of Plymouth and currently of Ripon, passed away on New Year’s Eve 2021 as the result of Covid 19 Complications.Tom was born October 22ND 1950 to Carl D. and Jeanne (Towne) LeMahieu. Tom was a dedicated father and member of the Plymouth Community. He raised his son Tommy as a single father when single...

Gerald Lee

Gerald Lee

December 31, 2021

Gerald H. Lee, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Barrett House in Ripon. Gerald was born March 14, 1934, in Markesan, WI, the son of Earl and Edna (Steers) Lee. He graduated from Markesan High School and went on to serve our country in the United States Naval Submarine Service. On September 29, 1952,...

Joseph Erickson

Joseph Erickson

December 27, 2021

Joseph L. Erickson, age 50, of Ripon, WI, passed away on December 27, 2021.No funeral services will be held.

Joyce Meier

Joyce Meier

December 20, 2021

Joyce Ann Meier, age 91, of Ripon, WI, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, atWolverton Glen in Ripon.Joyce was born October 25, 1930, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Stewart) Barlow. After graduating as high school valedictorion, she married Wayne Meier in 1949, had two sons, and lived in both Madison and Hayward, WI. After raising her...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

December 20, 2021

Irene Margaret Miller, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Irene was born June 5, 1928, in the Town of Taycheedah, Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Alois and Gertrude (Nett) Schneider. On November 3, 1951, she married Eugene Miller. They were married at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Green Lake,...

Marion Nowinski

Marion Nowinski

December 19, 2021

Marion Nowinski, died at Maplecrest Manor on Sunday, December 19, 2021, shortly after her 96th birthday. Marion was born at home in Princeton Wisconsin on December 8, 1925 to Andrew and Anna Wamke Olsheski. Marion had lovely red hair that was noticed by everyone. She attended a one-room school house until she transferred to St. John’s Catholic School in Princeton....

Katherine Zeratsky

Katherine Zeratsky

December 18, 2021

Katherine “Katy” Bur Zeratsky, age 82, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 with her family by her side.Katy was born January 4, 1939, in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Arnold J. and Margaret (Moore) Bur. Katy spent the first chapter of her life surrounded by family in Green Bay. She had fond memories of time spent at Point Sable,...

Judith Altwies

Judith Altwies

December 17, 2021

Judith Ann Altwies, age 82, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Ascension Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. Judith was born on August 19, 1939, the daughter of Glen and Pearl (Orstead) Arnold. She graduated from Elgin High School in Elgin, IL and later married William A. Altwies, Sr. Judith worked for 25 years at...

Fridolin "Fred" Jeske

Fridolin "Fred" Jeske

December 16, 2021

Fridolin "Fred" Jeske, age 85, of Ripon, WI, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Whispering Pines in Ripon.A committal service for Fred will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714.Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send online condolences.

Marion Vandebrink

Marion Vandebrink

December 14, 2021

Marion Jane VandeBrink, age 92, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan, WI.Marion, the daughter of Robert, Sr. and Johanna (Sauerbrei) Prellwitz, was born on August 22, 1929 in Ripon. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1947. On October 8, 1949 she married Edwin VandeBrink at Our Saviour's United Church...

Arlene Allen

Arlene Allen

December 13, 2021

SUNRISEArlene Joyce (Kopplin) Allen was born in Green Lake on October 23, 1931, the daughter of August and Phoebe Kopplin. She was the baby sister to Mary Ellen, who called her “Teeter,” a name that stuck throughout her entire life. MIDDAYTeeter graduated from Green Lake High School in 1949 and UW-LaCrosse in 1953. She married Max Allen in Iowa, and...

Orville Breivogel

Orville Breivogel

December 13, 2021

Orville G. Breivogel, age 97, of Ripon, WI, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Prairie Place in Ripon. Orville was born January 10, 1924, in Ripon, WI, to Edward H. and Laura E. (Nickolai) Breivogel. He married Arvilla Polfuss on January 31, 1947 at Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ in Ripon. Orville was educated at Ripon Schools and...

Barbara Klosterman

Barbara Klosterman

December 12, 2021

Barbara A. Klosterman, age 79, of Ripon, WI, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Ripon Community Hospital. Barbara was born March 15, 1942, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Jodarski) Witkowski. She graduated from high school and went on to work for R-Line Foods and then Smuckers. Barbara enjoyed watching any and all sports and especially...