Jayne S. Malzhan

Jayne S. Malzhan, age 68, of Ripon, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Jayne was born on August 22, 1957, in Ripon, the daughter of Vernard and Ruth (Dahlke) Malzhan. She attended Ripon High School and worked at PGI in Green Lake for many years.

Jayne loved her family, especially her grandson, Shane. She enjoyed flowers and plants, which she lovingly considered her babies. Jayne also loved cooking. She made the best meals and enjoyed cooking for everyone; her home was where everyone gathered for the holidays. In the summer, she especially enjoyed picking berries and canning.

Jayne is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Wayne Williams) Steeps of Fond du Lac; grandson, Shane Engelhardt of Oshkosh; brother’s: Karlon Malzhan of Ripon, Eugene Malzhan of Ripon, Roger (Shari) Malzhan of Berlin, Dale Malzhan of Ripon, and Wayne Malzhan of Ripon; sister’s: Margie (Roger Washkovick) Walker of Ripon, Karen (John) Rohr of Waunakee, and Janet (Dennis) Darnick of Oshkosh; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother’s: Gary Malzhan and Lester Malzhan.

A Celebration of Life for Jayne will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10:00AM until the time of the services. Interment will be held in Rosendale Cemetery in Rosendale, WI. Divine Passage Funeral Home in Ripon is proudly serving the family. Divinepassagefunerals.com

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