Lisa J. DeFord Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa J. DeFord (Ripon, Wisconsin), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 14, 2026 at the age of 62. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lisa J. DeFord to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence R. DeFord and Elisabeth G. DeFord (Loechinger); and her brothers, Darrell DeFord and Thomas Rutkowski. She is survived by: her daughter Carley Benton; her grandchildren, Dalton Benton, Preston Benton and Aubree Benton; her siblings, Lorna Thompson (David), Lynette Carrillo (John), Dirk DeFord, Larry Rutkowski (Denise) and Frank Sietz; and her goddaughter Erin Gentz.
