Obituaries

Catherine M. White

Catherine M. White

Sep 22, 2024

Catherine White, age 89, passed away at Huntington Place on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born in Janesville on November 25, 1934, the daughter of Ben and Mary (Hein) Fuder. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Janesville and was a 1953 graduate of Janesville High School. Cathy married Bill White in 1957 in a Catholic Chapel at Fort...

Florence R. Laabs

Florence R. Laabs

Sep 22, 2024

Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Florence Laabs, 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1933, in Lebanon, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Alma (Tietz) Krueger. She married Arnold Laabs June 21, 1953, and together they had six children.

Florence was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in 1947, and she passed on her love of the...

Jean "Jeanne" Yanchurak

Jean "Jeanne" Yanchurak

Sep 19, 2024

Jean E. "Jeanne" Yanchurak, 82, of Janesville, died September 19, 2024 at Rock Haven.

Per Jean's request no services will be held.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Michael Quaerna

Michael Quaerna

Sep 17, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Michael D. Quaerna, age 47 of Janesville, WI our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend, passed away at home on September 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He as born on September 13, 1977 in Janesville, the son of Oscar “Bo” and Jacquline...

Sally Crady

Sally Crady

Sep 10, 2024

Sarah “Sally” Ann Crady, age 82 of Janesville, WI passed away on September 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Effie (Davis) Sanders. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon where she was a member of the Tiger Swing Band Orchestra.

Sally married Charles J. Crady on...

Geraldine D. Dallman

Geraldine D. Dallman

Sep 9, 2024

Geraldine D. Dallman, age 87, of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place on September 9, 2024. She was born in Edgerton on May 5, 1937, the daughter of Lawrence and Violet (Husen) Schmeling. After the family moved to Janesville, Geraldine attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church School. She graduated from Janesville Senior High School as a member of...

Elsie M. Arnold

Elsie M. Arnold

Sep 4, 2024

Elsie Marie Arnold died at her home at Swifthaven in Edgerton on September 4, 2024, one day before her 98th birthday.

She was born in 1926 to Fred and Norma (Dayhuff) Fulk on a farm near Atwood, Illinois. During the years of the Great Depression her parents moved their family to Indiana to find work, and Elsie’s youth was spent in...

Cheryl Lynn Phillips

Cheryl Lynn Phillips

Sep 3, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Phillips, age 59, of Janesville, WI passed away on September 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Janesville on October 3, 1964, the daughter of Melvin and Saundra “Soni” (Dewey) Colcord. Cheryl grew up in Janesville and was a graduate of Parker Senior High School. She also attended beauty school and classes at Blackhawk Technical College...

Steve Schuler

Steve Schuler

Aug 27, 2024

Stephen “Steve” J. Schuler, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 15, 1952 to the late John and Patricia (Nielsen) Schuler in Janesville and graduated in 1970 from Craig High School in Janesville. Steve began his working career at Rollin Pin Bakery in Janesville until he was...

Mary J. Werdin

Mary J. Werdin

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Jo Werdin passed away on August 26, 2024 at home.

A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at a later date.

Russell Duane Schut

Russell Duane Schut

Aug 21, 2024

Russell Duane Schut, age 64, of Clinton, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 21, 2024 after being overtaken in a brief battle with a newly diagnosed aggressive cancer.

Russell was born August 3, 1960 in Yankton, SD to Harlan and Edna (Mesman) Schut. Russell graduated from Clinton High School in 1978 and obtained an associate’s degree in...

Craig L. Madson

Craig L. Madson

Aug 20, 2024

Craig L. Madson, age 73 of Clinton, WI, passed away at his home on August 20, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee, on March 13, 1951, the son of Jack and Lorraine (Christianson) Madson. Craig moved to Clinton at the time his mother married Kenneth Little. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1969 and received a Bachelor of Science...

Jeffrey G. Hanson

Jeffrey G. Hanson

Aug 18, 2024

Jeffrey G. Hanson of Janesville, WI passed away at Mercy Hospital on August 18, 2024. He was age 70. He was born in Janesville on July 19, 1954, the son of Gordon and Beatrice Hanson. He grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1972. He received a degree in finance from UW-Whitewater.

Jeffrey married Patricia Magosky on...

David O. Fredricks

David O. Fredricks

Aug 12, 2024

David O. Fredricks, age 64 of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024, of natural causes. He was born November 3, 1959, in Janesville, the son of William and Nancy (Whitmyer) Fredricks. A life-long Janesville resident, David graduated from Craig High School in 1978. He later attended Blackhawk Technical College and MATC.

Dave married Laurie A. James on May...

Adam C. Olson

Adam C. Olson

Aug 11, 2024

Adam Christopher Olson, age 35, a former Janesville, WI resident passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born in Pinellas County, FL on April 7, 1989, the son of Christopher and Angela (Camp) Olson. He grew up in Janesville and graduated from the Wisconsin Challenge Academy in 2006. Adam served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 2006 to 2012...

Rose Mary Mclaughlin

Rose Mary Mclaughlin

Aug 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Rose McLaughlin of Janesville, WI announces her passing on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at the age of 87. Rose was born July 16, 1937 and was raised in Sterling,IL , the daughter of Edward and Helen McAndrews. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School and Sauk Valley Community College on June...

Leonard L. Lambert, Sr.

Leonard L. Lambert, Sr.

Jul 28, 2024

Leonard L. Lambert, Sr., age 87 of Milton, WI, passed away at Mercy Hospital, Janesville on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born July 27, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the son of Leonard and Margaret (Weber) Lambert. Leonard married Leanna Berg on October 14, 1959.

Leonard retired from Beauti-Vue Products, Bristol, WI. He moved to Janesville, WI in 2003 from Salem,...

Wiley J. Kessinger

Wiley J. Kessinger

Jul 28, 2024

Wiley J. Kessinger, age 97, of Janesville died on July 28, 2024. He was born on December 26, 1926 in Sublette, Illinois, the son of Wiley C. and Lucile Kessinger. Following graduation from Harlem High School in Loves Park, Illinois, Wiley Joined the army in June 1944 and was sent first to St. Norbert College. He served in WWII in...

James Peter Jensen

James Peter Jensen

Jul 27, 2024

James Peter Jensen, age 71, of Janesville passed away July 27, 2024 at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born in Janesville on August 28, 1952, the son of Eugene and Evelyn (Ostrander) Jensen. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp.

James married Margaret Solles on December 15, 1981. He was formerly employed as a...

Dennis A. Hanthorn

Dennis A. Hanthorn

Jul 26, 2024

Dennis A. Hanthorn “GP”, age 72 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on July 26, 2024. He was born in Janesville on April 14, 1952, the son of George and Joann (Kelly) Hanthorn. He graduated from Parker High School in 1970.

Dennis was employed by General Motors for 35 years. He had a passion for travel and his RV...