Joanne M. Ripp
February 14, 1941 - May 25, 2026
Obituary
OREGON - Joanne Marie Ripp, age 85, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Complete Care at Maple Grove (formerly St. Mary’s Care and Rehab Center) in Madison, WI. She was born on February 14, 1941, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the middle of three children of Clarence and Lillith (Curtis) Hebel.
Joanne married James “Jim” Ripp on May 15, 1965. Known to many as “Jo” had a beautiful infectious smile. Joanne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker who loved baking and providing a meal to anyone who stepped foot in their home. She was well known for her homemade buns, cinnamon rolls, apple bars, applesauce and for her chocolate chip cookies, many believe she counted the chocolate chips that went into each cookie. Joanne enjoyed cheering for the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, playing cards in card clubs and bowling in bowling leagues. She also had a great love for music.
Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Jim of Oregon; her three children, Kenneth (Rose) Ripp of Hortonville, Carol (Paul) Welton of Brooklyn and Daniel (Gina) Ripp of Verona.
She was proud of her grandchildren, Nicholas Welton, Morgan and Nathan Ripp, and Zachary Janz.
She is further survived by her brother, Robert (Alice) Hebel of Windsor; in-laws, Cathy Niesen, Jerry Treinen, Harold Schlimgen, Vera Statz, Mary (Ken) Breunig, Dave (Eunie) Ripp; and many nieces and nephews. Joanne is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lillith Hebel; sister, Kathleen Nifong; nephew/godson, Randy Hebel; great-niece, Katie Morris; and in-laws, Albert and Mathilda Ripp, Betty Treinen, Agnes Schlimgen, Laura Mae Ripp, Marv Statz and Robert Niesen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI, at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Joanne’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at the time of the Mass and click on "Watch Now" in the Webcast section. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday. A luncheon will immediately follow the Mass in the lower level of the church (Consolation Hall). The graveside burial will take place at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Ashton WI, following the luncheon.
Joanne’s family would like to thank all the workers past and present for the care she received at Complete Care at Maple Grove (formerly St. Mary’s Care and Rehab Center). Also, a special thank you to her amazing Hospice Care Team for all the care, love and support to our whole family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Mom, we know you are with us and we will always love and miss you with all of our hearts. Until we meet again!
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