Mary Virnig
May 20, 1940 - August 13, 2025
Obituary
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CROSS PLAINS - Mary Catherine Virnig, age 85, of Cross Plains, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 20, 1940, in Middleton, the daughter of Nick Ripp and Mary (Lynch) Ripp.
Mary graduated from Middleton High School. She was united in marriage to Jerome Virnig, on August 25, 1960, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Middleton. Over her lifetime, Mary had many jobs and enjoyed all of the many coworkers she met.
Mary was very proud of her family, home, flowers, and garden, and was often happiest tending to the flowers around her house. She loved to cook and clean and always took care of her family and friends. Whether you were a friend or stranger, no one left her home hungry. She will be fondly remembered for her wonderful pies. Mary was very dedicated to her faith and was very active in her church and her community, often helping with luncheons and in the kitchen at the church. Mary also loved to spend time with her family and friends at their cabin in Park Falls on Bass Lake.
Mary is survived by her husband, Jerome; daughter, Katherine "Kathy" (Stephen Gochenaur) Virnig; son, Michael Virnig; grandchildren, Luke (Grace) Virnig and Ben (Hailey) Virnig; great-grandchildren, Mathieu Virnig and Henry Virnig; daughter-in-law, Michele (Ron) Virnig; twin Brother, Marvin (Judy) Ripp; brother, Vince Ripp; sisters-in-law, Julie Ripp, Charlotte (Willy) Hefty and Rosie (Dave) Ballweg; brother-in-law, Pete Virnig; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Philip Virnig; her parents, Mary and Nick Ripp; brother, Avitus Ripp; her in laws John and Maragret Virnig; sister-in-law, Sarah Ripp; and brother-in-law, Jim Virnig.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Mary’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at the time of the Mass and click on "Watch Now" in the Webcast section. Burial will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.
Memorials may be made to Special Olympics. Mary was very thankful to the owners and employees at The Shoe Box for their long-term employment and care for her son, Michael.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
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