Obituaries in Ripon, WI

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Philip R Haensgen

Philip R Haensgen

August 2, 2024

Philip R. Haensgen, age 92, of Ripon, WI passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor in Ripon.

Per Philip’s wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Diana M. Zarzyski

Diana M. Zarzyski

July 31, 2024

Diana Marie Zarzyski, Deedee, to all who knew and loved her, was born in Ironwood, Michigan to James and Patricia (Cvengros) Nichols on March 21,1959 and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 at Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI with her family by her side. 

Deedee was an amazing woman, mother, partner and friend who lived her life...

Florian D. Zimdars

Florian D. Zimdars

July 28, 2024

Florian DuWayne Zimdars, age 97, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home in the Town of Metomen with his family by his side.

Florian was born on the family farm on August 25, 1926, son of Nelson and Elda (Daehn) Zimdars. He attended Holmes Country School and Ripon High School. On September 11, 1954 he...

Kenneth M. Clifton

Kenneth M. Clifton

July 24, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" M. Clifton, age 63, of Ripon, WI, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Per Ken's wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Stephan M. Kulick

Stephan M. Kulick

July 24, 2024

Stephan Michael Kulick, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his Town of Ripon home with his family by his side. 

Steve was born on April 21, 1961 in Palo Alto, Calif. He was the son of Ronald and Benita Josephine Kulick. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Stevens Point, Wis., and received a bachelor’s degree from...

Alan H. Lambert

Alan H. Lambert

July 19, 2024

Alan “Al” H. Lambert, age 85, of Neshkoro, WI passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home.

Al was born on August 12, 1938 in Ripon, WI, son of Harry and Loretta (Lieske) Lambert. He graduated from Ripon High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army. On August 23, 1958 he married Patricia A....

Lyndon A. Lynch

Lyndon A. Lynch

July 16, 2024

Lyndon Archie Lynch, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Maplecrest Manor with his wife of 72 years at his side. 

Lyndon was born on November 2, 1931, to Archie and Beatrice (Krebs) Lynch in the township of Nepeuskun, Winnebago County, WI. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1950. On June 14, 1952, he married the...

David "Dave" D. Wilke

David "Dave" D. Wilke

July 11, 2024

David “Dave” Donald Wilke, age 62, of Ripon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Dave was born July 19, 1961 in Ripon, WI, son of Donald and Florene (Ketteler) Wilke. He worked on the farm he was raised on. After he graduated high school Dave took part in a farming program. He married his wife, Terri Rocheleau on...

Romelda "Mel" P. Condon

Romelda "Mel" P. Condon

July 9, 2024

A strong and joyful life that spanned 87 years from the Oregon Coast to the shores of Green Lake, “from glen to glen and down the mountain side”, culminated in a triumphant send off after a wonderful family celebration and a lemon popsicle.

Romelda (Mel) Pearl Mooney was born in a small log cabin on Gale Hooley Mountain near Hood River,...

Anita A. Keplin

Anita A. Keplin

July 9, 2024

Anita Anna Keplin, age 90, of Brandon, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Maplecrest Manor. 

Anita was born June 24, 1934 in Fond du Lac, WI, daughter of Gottlieb and Helene (Krueger) Schultz. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1953 and took business classes in Oshkosh. On October 30, 1954, Anita...

Roger G. Ladwig

Roger G. Ladwig

July 5, 2024

Roger G. Ladwig died on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Ripon Community Hospital. Roger was born on Sept. 19, 1927, son of Gordon J. Ladwig and Clara S. Ladwig in Milwaukee, WI. 

On June 30, 1951, Roger married Marion M. Gelhar at Grace Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. Roger was a Member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ripon, WI. He graduated...

Janice J. Klemish

Janice J. Klemish

July 3, 2024

Janice J. Klemish, age 102, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Prairie Place, Ripon, WI. She was born in Kewaunee, WI on June 26, 1922, daughter of the late Dr. Thomas W. and Selma (Weier) Klemish.

She graduated from Kewaunee High School and subsequently received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory at Lawrence University (1944). She also earned...

Debra S. Henning

Debra S. Henning

June 30, 2024

Debra S. Henning, age 68, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI. 

Debra was born in Berlin, WI on July 1, 1955, daughter of Donald and Shirley (Dorsey) Bender. She graduated from Rosendale High School. Debra married Thomas Henning on May 18th, 1974. She worked as a caregiver at Willowbrook...

Judith A. Lyons

Judith A. Lyons

June 20, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Lyons, age 81, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.

Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 5, 1942, daughter of Willard and Albena Eickstaedt and the youngest child of the family. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Anthropology. It was there...

Donna J. Marquart

Donna J. Marquart

June 16, 2024

Donna Jean Marquart, age 75, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.  

Donna was born May 15, 1949, in Illinois, daughter of Donald and Annabelle “Jean” (Haight) Farquhar. She graduated from high school and received her dual bachelors degree in education and art history. She met Wesley Marquart in...

Mesa T. Fredenhagen

Mesa T. Fredenhagen

June 11, 2024

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Mesa T. Fredenhagen, age 11, of Pickett, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

With heavy hearts we celebrate the beautiful life of Mesa Teresa Fredenhagen. Mesa was a remarkable young lady, full of grit, perseverance, and most of all, joy. Our dear Mesa brought light and life wherever she went. When we think of Mesa,...

Tomasa "Tommy" De La Rosa

Tomasa "Tommy" De La Rosa

June 9, 2024

Tomasa “Tommy” De La Rosa, age 93, of Ripon, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Tommy was born on December 21, 1930 in Texas, daughter of Porfirio and Adela (Santana) De La Rosa. She worked at Seneca Foods for many years, and was a devoted member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church...

David M. Oppor

David M. Oppor

June 5, 2024

David Mayford Oppor, age 72, of Ripon, WI, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side and has now entered into heavenly peace. 

David was born in Iola, WI on May 5, 1952, to Earl R. and Myra (Terrio) Oppor. He graduated from Little Wolf High School (Manawa) in 1970 and continued his education by taking college classes in...

Peggy J. Moodie

Peggy J. Moodie

May 31, 2024

Peggy J. Moodie, age 78, of Ripon, passed away peacefully at her home when her Lord and Savior carried her to her heavenly home on Friday, May 31, 2024. 

Peggy was born on June 30, 1945, to Lawrence and Hazel (Koentopp) Below at Ripon Municipal Hospital and was a life-long resident of Ripon. She was baptized and later confirmed in the...

Marcella "Sally" M. Smith

Marcella "Sally" M. Smith

May 27, 2024

Marcella “Sally” Marie Smith, born in Spencer, WI on November 8, 1918 to Sabina (Hoops) and Herman Mellenthin was received by the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 105.

Well done my good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of the Lord. How blessed we were to have her for so long. She was strong, faithful, gave...

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