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Doris Ipsen Obituary
BLOOMINGTON - Doris D. Ipsen, 94 of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Arc of Normal.
Doris was born in April of 1931, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Vernon E. and Leona M. (Frey) Dahlstrom. She married Carl Ipsen in March of 1951, in Racine, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in May of 2003.
Doris is survived by her children, Steven (Lisa) Ipsen, Arizona, Julie (David) Wilson, Arizona, David (Ann) Ipsen, Colorado, Beth (Martin) Walsh, Illinois, Paul (Barb) Ipsen, Illinois and Cathy (Kevin) Herrmann, New Hampshire. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Carolynne (Brian) Scott, Stephanie (Doug) Connor, Amy Wilson, Zachary (Rachel) Wilson, Todd (Emily) Ipsen, Caleb Walsh, Cassie (Keith) Ramsey, Candi (Ryne) Paxton, Sierra Herrmann, and Haley Herrmann and 11 great-grandchildren, Alex (Claire) Scott, Kaitlyn Scott, Declan Connor, Isla Wilson, Cedar Ipsen, Oakley Ipsen, Kylie Ramsey, Jackson Ramsey, Logan Ramsey, Aiden Paxton, Gage Paxton. She was preceded by her parents (Vernon and Leona Dahlstrom), husband (Carl Ipsen), her sister (LaVerne Smith), and grandson (Jeff Ipsen).
She worked and retired from Heritage Enterprises in 2003 after 50 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bloomington in which she was very active and volunteered for any help the church needed. Doris loved working in the yard with her flowers and plants and enjoyed painting ceramics, Doris loved spending time with her family. She was an integral part in their lives, including her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She loved and enjoyed every moment she spent with them.
Doris will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her.
The memorial service for Doris Ipsen will be Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington, Illinois. Pastor Lyn Kern and Pastor David Glesne will officiate. Following the service, inurnment will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church Columbarium. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the church on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Youth Ministry or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.cvertmemorial.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Tina Smith
May 12, 2025
Rest in Peace sweet Doris, I am so glad that I was able to work with you, prior to you retiring in 2003. You will always be remembered dear friend.
Love, Tina Smith (Heritage Receptionist since 2002)
Cathy Barker
May 12, 2025
Beth - Sending my deepest condolences in the loss of your Mother. Lifting you and the family up in prayer as you grieve her loss.
Jennifer DiPasquale Champion
May 8, 2025
Sweet Doris! I worked for Heritage for about a decade, the last 6 years out of the central office. Doris was a woman we can all aspire to be like. Kind, considerate, cheerful and grateful!
Lisa Clark at RLI
May 8, 2025
Beth, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am keeping you & your family in my thoughts.
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Marsha Clark
May 7, 2025
Carl and family..you have my deepest sympathies on Doris's death. She was such a wonderful lady and neighbor. Prayers to all of you. Marsha Clark
Carol Jenkins
May 7, 2025
Doris was one of the sweetest women I ever met. She will be missed by many.
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