All Obituaries

Andrew K. Black, age 60, of Princeton, WI, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI, with his family by his side. He was born on November 23, 1963, in Highland Park, IL, the son of Eugene and Elizabeth “Kay” (Lauher) Black.    On May 14, 2005, Andy married Debbie Sondalle in Green Lake, WI. He was a journeyman plumber in Illinois, for over 30 years and owned his own business.  Andy was beloved by his customers as he was a...

On Friday, March 29, 2024, Virginia Hoffman, age 89, was taken home by her husband who she said came to talk to her every Friday night. She was also surrounded by her loving family and staff at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripon. She was born on June 19, 1934, in the Township of St. Marie, a daughter of Norbert and Frances (Marshell) Disterhaft.   On April 22, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” Hoffman at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...

Mary Pischke, age 81, of Montello, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. She was born on September 4, 1942, in the township of Mecan, a daughter of William and Alice (Prieve) Otto.   Mary was a graduate of Montello High School. On July 1, 1961, she married Daniel Pischke. They shared 53 years of marriage before Dan’s passing on March 14, 2015. For many years, Mary was employed as a cookie packer for Ripon Good Cookies in...

Judy A. Souder, age 79, of Montello, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the University Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 7, 1944, in Oshkosh, WI, a daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Radke) Oestreich.   On August 22, 1964, Judy married Leo Souder. For many years, Judy was the bookkeeper for the family business, Modern Pole Builders “MPB” in Ripon. The hobbies she enjoyed were crocheting, baking, fishing and camping. Judy loved spending time with...

Barbara J. Masters, age 94, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Barrett House in Ripon. She was born on February 19, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Emil and Clara (Bandomir) Koch.   On March 3, 1951, Barbara married Robert T. Masters in Milwaukee. For many years, Barb and Bob worked together at their appliance service business, The Masters Company, in Wawautosa, WI. They shared 41 years of marriage before Bob’s passing on November 22, 1992. The...

Wendy L. Taylor, age 73, of Menomonee Falls, WI, formerly of Princeton, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Milwaukee, a daughter of James and Ellen (Jans) Herrell.   Wendy married Dave Taylor on May 15, 1968, in Menomonee Falls. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, baking, collecting fossils, gems and rocks. Wendy loved all animals, especially cats.    Those Wendy leaves behind to...

Scott Allen Visek, age 65, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ripon. He was born on February 18, 1959, in Racine, WI, a son of Robert and Marilyn (Davork) Visek.   For many years, Scott worked as a welder for the Manitowoc Crane Company in Manitowoc, WI. He was avid bowhunter. Fishing and hunting were his life. He loved spending time with his parents.   Those Scott leaves behind to cherish his memory are...

Nancy R. Ruggles, age 84, of Iola, WI, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 24, 2024, with family by her side. She was born on May 24, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Raymond and Charlotte (Evans) Schwarze.   Nancy married Robert R. Ruggles on June 10, 1972, in Brookfield, WI. For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Roundy’s Grocery Stores Warehouse in Mukwonago, WI. Nancy and Bob retired and moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, where she returned to bookkeeping,...

Arlene Marie Barzano, age 83, of Princeton, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1940, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of William and Doreen (Hammond) Marose.   In 1958, Arlene met Anthony Barzano in Elk Grove Village, IL. They were married on November 4, 1961, and built a family with four sons. In 1971, Arlene and Anthony moved their family from Elk Grove Village and settled down in Princeton, WI, where they began...

John L. Ventrice, age 92, of Markesan, formerly of Montello, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Markesan Resident Home. He was born on March 1, 1931, in Chicago, IL, a son of Vincent and Virginia (Weiler) Ventrice.   John proudly served his country in the United States Army from January 21, 1952 to January 7, 1954 during the Korean War. On June 10, 1952, he married Patricia Skibinski in Chicago, IL. They shared 63 years of marriage before Patricia’s passing on...