In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Mrs. Doris Rickleff spouse of clergy member Rev. Frederick L. Rickleff of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. During Rev. Rickleff ministry with Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Orangeville Afolkey: Bethel, Elmhurst: Faith, Church Federation of Chicago, Pearl City: United Parish, and Schaumburg: Our Redeemer.
Mrs. Rickleff was 91 years old.
Memorial services for Mrs. Rickleff were held on Wednesday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m at Skaalen Home Chapel @ 400 N. Morris Street; Stoughton, WI 53589. A service followed at 1:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Jim Koza.
Messages of condolences may be made to her husband:
Rev. Frederick L. Rickleff
400 Morris Street - #325
Stoughton, WI 53589
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Mrs. Doris Rickleff name to:
Skaalen Home
400 N. Morris Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
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