Penny Lynn Ripani

Penny L. Ripani, age 51, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Hospice of Cherry Meadows after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.Penny was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Domenic and Jean Ripani (deceased) and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1977 and received an Associates Degree in Arts from UW-Waukesha. She is lovingly survived by her longtime companion Russell Jensen of Oshkosh, Wisconsin who cared for her until her death. She is further survived by her sisters Donna Kuchler (Gerard) of Waukesha and Dr. Linda (Paul) Welniak of Shorewood, and her brother Lawrence Ripani of Waukesha. She is also survived by a daughter Jolene Hollenberger and grandson Sammy. Penny will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews Anthony Cotton, Andrew Cotton, Natalie Cotton, Bob Welniak, Marilyn Welniak, Raelene Ripani. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles and over 40 cousins. Penny will be remembered for her great love of music, wonderful piano playing and her kind heart. She was a caregiver to many during her life. Inurnment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery (605 S Prairie Ave, Waukesha) on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM.

Prairie Home Cemetery



605 S Prairie Ave Waukesha, WI