Beth M. White

Beth M. White obituary, Ripon, WI

Beth M. White

Beth White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah on Feb. 13, 2026.
Beth Melissa White, age 46, of Ripon, WI, formerly of Tomah, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Beth was born on February 24, 1979, in La Crosse, WI to Don and Lois (Ebert) White. She was raised in Tomah and a proud graduate of Tomah High School, Class of 1997.

Beth held various jobs in Tomah, working as a cashier at Burnstad's Grocery (now Hansen's), the Ho-Chunk Movie Theater, and Burger King. She cherished her coworkers and took great job in bringing a smile to her customers' faces.

Beth is survived by her mother, Lois White; siblings, Melanie (Charlie) Betthauser, Dawn (Andy Martin), and Scott (Sara) White; her nieces and nephews, Brittany, Kevin, Tyler, Bret, Mason, and Molly, and many extended family members who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Don White; niece, Danielle Meyer, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Torkelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.

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