Suzan Gail Hilke, age 55, of Ripon, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010, at her home with her family by her side.
Suzan was born on June 2, 1955, in Ripon, the daughter of Harold and Elaine (Briese) Zepp. She graduated from Ripon High School and went on to Moraine Park Technical School where she received her nursing degree. In 1989, Suzan married Daryl Hilke in St. Louis, MO. She is a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ripon.
Suzan is survived by her husband, Daryl of Ripon, WI; daughter, Melissa (John) Ritter-Worthington of Ripon, WI; grandchildren, Grace and Lachlan Worthington of Ripon, WI; parents, Harold and Elaine Zepp; two sisters, Chari (Mark) Draeger of Ripon, WI and Laurie (Jack) Zepp-Steinmetz of Kettering, OH; nieces and nephews, Joe (Angie) Draeger, Kymberly Draeger and Kyle and Collin Flynn; aunt and uncle, Eugene and Nina Zepp; special friend, Margaret Wendt and special family pets. Suzan was preceded in death by her grandparents, Baldwin and Alma Zepp and Walter and Alvina Briese and aunts and uncles.
Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2010, at 1:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 500 Mayparty Dr. Ripon, WI 5497 with a time of fellowship to follow. Reverend Bryan Fritsch will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in her name.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Ripon, is assisting the family.
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