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Eugene “Gene” “Babe” Elmer Reinke, age 83, of Ripon, went to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin, WI. Gene was born on December 14, 1937 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, the son of Elmer and Melva (Ploenzka) Reinke. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1955 and then took a training course for Architectural Drawing and Math. Gene joined the US Navy in 1955 and served until 1963. Gene was united in marriage to...

Gail Vilwock, age 83, of Ripon, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ripon. Gail was born on September 25, 1938 in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Helmuth and Lillian (Edwards) Vilwock. She is survived by her brother, Val Vilwock of Ripon; nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Per the wishes of the family, cremation will take place. Interment will be held at Reeds Corners Bethel Cemetery in Ripon, WI....

Carol M. Ellison, age 90, of Green Lake, WI, passed away in the presence of her son on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Ripon Medical Center in Ripon. Carol was born on April 7, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Dzuiree) Palish. Carol was a working mother, homemaker, and small business partner with her husband, Edward Ellison, who she married on April 17, 1948, at Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. Carol handled and operations and managed financial...

James V. Pruss Jr, age 83, of Ripon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Ripon Medical Center in Ripon. James was born on January 29, 1938 in Ripon, the son of James and Magdalen (Panuski) Pruss. He served his country in the US Army in Panama during the Cuban Crisis. James liked to cut grass and work on the family farm. He enjoyed watching wrestling and the Green Bay Packers. James is survived by his 6 sisters: Marion Docta, Lucille (Wayne) Wagner, Anna (George)...

Lambert H. Krentz, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Prairie Place Assisted Living in Ripon, WI. Lambert was born on December 21, 1933 in Berlin, WI, the son of Donald B. and Irene (Lashock) Krentz. He grew up in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1952. Lambert served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Lambert was united in marriage to Beverly Bunk on May 18, 1957 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Ripon, WI. Beverly...

Lucille E. Przybyl Gloyd, age 84, of Ripon, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Ripon Medical Center with her family by her side. Lucille was born on February 5, 1937 in Washburn, WI, the daughter of Sidney and Esther (Guski) Kautzer. Her family moved to Illinois and she graduated from Tuley High School in Chicago, IL. Lucille was united in marriage to Walter Przybyl on January 4, 1958 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Princeton. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1985....

Dennis B. Waters, age 72, of Ripon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home. Dennis was born on November 9, 1948 in Ripon, the son of Bernard and Louise (Lichtenberg) Waters. He graduated from Ripon High School, Class of 1967. After high school, Dennis was drafted and he served his country in the US Army. Dennis was united in marriage to Christine Pruss on December 14, 1974 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ripon, WI.   Dennis worked at Alliance Laundry...

Ellan L. Nitz, age 73, of Ripon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with her family by her side. Ellan was born on November 30, 1947 in Ripon, WI the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Hoffman) Stewart. She graduated from Ripon High School, Class of 1966. On May 4, 1968, Ellan was united in marriage to David Nitz. David preceded her in death on December 3, 2018 after 50 years of marriage. Ellan worked various job but most know her as a...