Emma Jane Casper

Emma Jane (Wadsworth) Casper, age 87, of Ripon, WI (formerly of Morton Grove, IL) passed away surrounded by love on July 13, 2025.

Emma Jane was born in Brownsville Twp., Fayette County, PA on February 22, 1938 to the late William and Mary Jane (Kelley) Wadsworth. Emma Jane was greeted in death by her sister, Genevieve Stagesin; brothers, Buddy Wadsworth and Jimmy Wadsworth; beloved stepdad, John Henry Perkins. Emma Jane is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Casper; children, Cherie (Michael) Casper-Mayan and Mary Jane Houge; brother, George (Leeann) Perkins; grandchildren, Marissa (Chad) Fuller, Jensen Houge, Carlye (Barry) Schmidt, and Cassandra (Michael) Vondra; and nephews, Jaimie Stagesin and Robbie Hayden.

Per Emma Jane’s and Jerry’s wishes no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be directed to Parkinson’s Research (https://www.parkinson.org/?)