All Obituaries

Sharon A. Rivers, age 83, of Berlin, formerly of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Patriot Place in Berlin. She was born on October 11, 1940, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Fred and Audenta (Cavender) Krahn. The family lived in Kenosha for 12 years before moving to Princeton.    Sharon was a graduate of Princeton High School. She married Gerald Hardt, and had a son, Jay F. Hardt. Gerald passed away shortly into their marriage. She later married Gordon Stibb and...

Douglas Warren Schmidt of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 81 years old. He was born on May 12, 1942 to Milton George Schmidt Jr. and Gwendolyn Ruth Lewis.   Douglas was raised in Princeton, WI, before moving to Missouri in his early teens. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle M-14), the National Defense Service Medal, with an honorable discharge.   To know our dad was to...

Randy Parker, age 57, of Neshkoro, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 11, 1966, in Berlin, WI, a son of Fredrick and Joann (Henke) Parker.   For nearly 30 years, Randy was employed as an equipment operator for Badger Mining in Fairwater. He loved hunting, 4 wheeling and checking his deer cameras.   Randy is survived by his father, Fred Parker of Neshkoro; one brother, Steve (Debby) Parker of Wautoma; niece, Brit Wagner; 3...

Our glorious Lord welcomed Melvin Karl Schultz into Heaven on May 2, 2024, where he was joined by his dear son, Peter.   Melvin was born in Green Lake County on March 22, 1936, the son of Joseph and Minnie (Schulz) Schultz. He was baptized on December 6, 1936, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church.   In June of 1954, Melvin graduated from Ripon High School. He proudly served his country entering the United States Army on October 6, 1954 and had spent 2 years in Germany....

Donald Claude Korff, age 80, of Markesan, WI, passed away at his home on April 22, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the son of Claude and Marie “Mamie” (Kolinger) Korff.   Don was a graduate of Valparaiso University in Indiana. On June 1, 1986, he married Diana Simmons in Schaumburg, IL. Don was employed at the Allstate Insurance Company in Rolling Meadows, IL, for over 25 years as a building supervisor. While they were able, Don and Diana loved to...

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...