All Obituaries

Olga E. Vela Lopez, age 82, of Berlin, went to Heaven on her birthday, Sunday, March 7, 2020 at Patriot Place in Berlin, WI. Olga was born in Municipio de Santa Eulalia, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, the daughter of Manuel and Felicita (Lopez) Vela. Olga moved to the USA as an adult and became a Nursing Assistant in Chicago. Olga is survived by her son, Jamie E. Lopez Martinez of Guatemala; grandchildren; sisters; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She is preceded in death by...

Joyce M. Sivright, age 89, of Pickett, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Joyce was born on November 26, 1931 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John A. and Marian K. (Dittlaff) Nurkala. She was united in marriage to James H. Sivright Jr. He preceded her in death on December 19, 2009 after 59 years of marriage. She was a member of Church of Good Hope in Milwaukee for most of her life and ran the church food pantry. She loved feeding and watching the birds and would spend her...

Richard C. Gergits Sr., age 73, of Ripon, WI passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac, WI. Rich was born on October 1, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Rudy and Marie (Nicka) Gergits. Rich served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to AnnaMarie Audia on May 2, 1969 in Chicago, IL. Rich was a Machine Operator for most of his life before retiring. He was a huge Chicago Bears fan and...

Scot S. Jenkins, age 49, of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah. Scot was born on July 19, 1971 in Waupun, the son of Stephen and Sharon (TerBeest) Jenkins. Scot graduated from UW-Oshkosh and worked at Avalon in Markesan for 29 years. He loved listening to music and was a Bass player in the band Bludshed. Scot is survived by his parents, Stephen and Sharon of Ripon; 4 siblings: Sheila Jenkins of Oshkosh; Shane (Brittany)...

Jack W. Banks, age 98, of Ripon, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Whispering Pines Assisted Living in Ripon, WI. Jack was born on October 18, 1922 in Wagoner, OK, the son of Jasper and Clarissa (Lancaster) Banks. He was united in marriage to Dorothy G. Smith on July 11, 1942 in Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on September 29, 2009. Jack served his country from 1942-1944 as a US. Navy Seabee during WWII. He was a Wagoner Police Officer in Oklahoma for many years. He then worked...

Joseph J. Kasuboski, age 75 of Ripon, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center in Sheboygan, WI from COVID-19. Joe was born in Ripon, WI on January 5, 1946, the son of Leonard and Margaret (Sina) Kasuboski. Joe graduated from Ripon High School as part of the Class of 1964. He was called to serve his country in the US Army in 1967. He was wounded in 1968 during the Vietnam War earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Joe was a proud life member of Disabled...

Ronald L. Robbert, age 77, of Ripon, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Ripon Medical Center in Ripon, WI. Ron was born on December 8, 1943 in New London, WI, the son of Louis and Hildegarde (Kempf) Robbert. He graduated from Berlin High School and was a life member of the Berlin High School Alumni Association. Ron was united in marriage to Judith Wilson on September 26, 1964 in Medford, WI. He was a Receiving Clerk at Alliance Laundry Systems for many years and a member of...

Steven J. Peachy, age 66, of Eldorado, WI passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Steven was born on October 30, 1954 in Waupun, WI, the son of William and Madonna (Henning) Peachy. He served his country and retired from the US Army. He was united in marriage to Susan Kohls on November 15, 1974 in Eldorado, WI. He was a truck driver and loved to hunt.   Steven is survived by his wife, Sue; son, Steven Peachy of Eldorado; 3 daughters: Shelly...

Joseph Mascarenas Sr., age 91, of Ripon, WI passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon. Joe was born on September 2, 1929 in Erie, CO, the son of Samuel and Pacifica (Cardenas) Mascarenas. He served his country in the US Army from 1951-1953. Joe married Theresa Castro-Wong in 1967 in San Antonio, TX. She then preceded him in death in November 1985. Joe built aircrafts at Beech Aircraft Co. and wore many hats; a jack of all trades. Joe is survived by...

Thomas N. Cukale Sr., age 78, of Ripon, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon. He was born on November 15, 1941 in Chicago IL, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Bavitz) Cukale. Thomas is survived by his son, Thomas Cukale III; mother, Margaret Cukale; sister, Lenore Urbanski, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas and a brother, Norman Cukale. Per the wishes of the family, cremation has taken place with no...