All Obituaries

Ronald Richard Timm, age 80, of Fond du Lac, WI, went to be with our Lord and Savior at the church triumphant on February 9, 2023. Ron was born on January 18, 1943 in Ripon WI, the son of Edward and Clara (Kuck) Timm. He graduated from Ripon High School, Class of 1961. He then enlisted in the US Navy, stationed on the USS McNair serving his country until 1963. Ron married the love of his life Beverly Jean Schultz on March 19, 1965 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Ripon, WI. Ron and Bev were...

Patrick J. Keefe, age 56, of Green Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Thedacare Medical Center in Berlin, WI.    A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Helen Louise Mary Timm, of Ripon, WI, went to her eternal home in heaven on her 94th birthday at Theda Care Medical Center in Berlin on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Helen was born on January 28, 1929 in Ripon, WI, the daughter of Frank and Meta (Klentz) Brown. She married her sweetheart, Robert Timm, on September 4, 1948 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Ripon, WI. Bob preceded her in death on September 23, 2021 after 73 years of marriage. Helen was a lifelong devoted member of Mt. Zion...

Wayne G. Zachary, age 72, of Ripon, WI passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Ripon Medical Center in Ripon, WI. Wayne was born on July 15, 1950 in Jamestown, Tennessee; the son of James Sr and Georgia (Blair) Zachary. He graduated from Ela Vernon/ Lake Zurich High School in Lake Zurich, IL in 1968 and was a standout athlete in both basketball and football. Wayne led an interesting life which consisted of a short stint performing clerical duties with the FBI after being recruited as an...

Lavonne D. Samuelson, age 82, of Ripon, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at SSM Ripon Medical Center in Ripon. Lavonne was born on May 28,1940 in Portland Township; the daughter of Harvey and Rose (Smith) Schade. She was united in marriage to her loving husband of 62 years, Phillip Samuelson Sr. on January 30, 1960 in Brooklyn, WI. Horses were Lavonne’s life; she raised and trained them. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She loved to bake and was known in...

Kathleen S. Kimble, age 71, of Ripon, passed away peacefully to be with her lord and savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Abridge Care Cottage in Ripon and is no longer in pain. Kathie was born on June 5, 1951 in Lansing, MI; the daughter of Kenneth and MaryLou (Jacobson) Kimble. She graduated from East High School in Madison and was a file clerk at the Farm Service Agency in Juneau. Kathie enjoyed driving her friends to appointments and the good talks with them, and watching movies...

Glenda Lea Laakkonen (nee Petermann), age 73, of Ripon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon surrounded by her loving friends. Glenda was born on June 25, 1949, the daughter of Elroy and Norma (Engel) Petermann. She graduated from Waupun High School, Class of 1968. Glenda married the love of her life, Robert Richard Laakkonen on July 1969 in Solon Springs, WI. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2021. Glenda and Bob were active...

Judith A. Paulsen, age 91, of Markesan, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Ripon Medical Center in Ripon, WI surrounded by her children. Judy was born on August 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Isabel (Luck) Potts.  She was united in marriage to Robert Paulsen in 1954 in Chicago, IL. Judy was a Special Education Teacher at Maine Township School District until she retired in 1994. Judy had a passion for training dogs, and developed many lifelong friendships in...

Elizabeth P. Taylor, age 79, of Ripon, passed away on November 1, 2022 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon. Elizabeth was born on February 1, 1943 in Howardstown, KY, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Perkins) Price. Per the wishes of Elizabeth, cremation was held with no services. Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon is assisting the family. Divinepassagefunerals.com

Darwin E. Bornick, age 80, of Princeton, WI passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. Darwin was born in the Township of Mecan on August 21, 1942, the son of Elmer and Norma (Stibb) Bornick. He graduated from Ripon High School, Class of 1960. On July 18, 1964, he was united in marriage to Jean Ann Lehman at Grace Lutheran Church in Ripon. He retired from Mercury Marine after 37 years as a Machinist. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in...