Obituaries

Virginia May Heasty

Virginia May Heasty

Oct 20, 2023

Virginia May Heasty, age 95 of Janesville, WI passed away on October 20, 2023 at Autumn Lake Health Care in Beloit, WI. Virginia was born on December 8, 1927 in the Town of Adrian, Monroe County WI, the daughter of Ervin and Lucy (Van Dyke) Nauman. She grew up in Monroe County and graduated from Tomah High School.

While working at...

Diana Lynn Campbell

Diana Lynn Campbell

Oct 17, 2023

JANESVILLE, WI - Diana Lynn Campbell, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at Beloit Memorial Hospital on Tuesday October 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Janesville on April 7, 1971, to John and Nancy L. Campbell (nee Driscoll). She grew up in Janesville, WI and attended Parker High School.

Selfless and independent, she regularly put the needs...

Jacqueline M. Schwengels

Jacqueline M. Schwengels

Oct 17, 2023

Milton, WI: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jacqueline M. Schwengels, 85, which occurred on October 17, 2023. Jacky was born on July 25, 1938, near Sharon, WI. in Walworth County but was a long-time resident of Milton. She was the daughter of Fred and Rose (Eley) Schwengels. She was the beloved sister of Fredrick...

Nancy Sue Moore

Nancy Sue Moore

Oct 15, 2023

Nancy Sue Moore, age 71, of Johnstown Center, WI passed away at her home on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1952 in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Leonard and Doris (McKeighan) Warden.

Nancy graduated from Marshall town High School in 1970 and attended Iowa State University where she received a degree to be a registered dietitian....

Gerald C. Gray

Gerald C. Gray

Oct 14, 2023

Gerald C. “Jerry” Gray, age 88 of Janesville passed away at Cedar Crest on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Janesville on August 12, 1935, the son of Harry and Bertha (Powers) Gray.

Jerry married Mary Lou Schaitel and they were blessed with two children, Rick and Cheryl. Mary Lou preceded him in death in 1986. He married Ruth...

Audrey M. Rich

Audrey M. Rich

Oct 12, 2023

JANESVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Audrey Mae Rich, a pillar of strength, kindness, and love. She departed this world on October 12, 2023, leaving a void that can never be filled. She was 78 years old.

Audrey was born on October 9, 1945, in Mattoon, Wisconsin to Vilas and Norma (Bierman) Hanke. In 1966,...

Kenneth Harley Hanson

Kenneth Harley Hanson

Oct 9, 2023

JANESVILLE – Kenneth Harley Hanson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. Ken was born February 2, 1942, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Harley and Laura (Synstegaard) Hanson. He attended Milton College where he obtained his degree in music. He taught at many, area parochial schools as well as giving private lessons. He was currently...

Gary J. Roetering

Gary J. Roetering

Oct 8, 2023

Gary Joseph Roetering, age 67 of Janesville, Wis., passed away on October 8, 2023, at Meriter Hospital, Madison. He was born on July 13, 1956, in Carlyle, Ill. He was the son of Eugene and Lila (Briske) Roetering.

Gary was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was formerly employed as a security guard by The Cove of Lake...

Cheryl Jean Phillips

Cheryl Jean Phillips

Oct 4, 2023

In true Cheryl fashion, she had everything planned, going as far as writing her own obituary. As much as I wanted to rewrite it and honor her as only one doting daughter could, I know she did it so we wouldn’t have too. There in lies just how wonderful she was. Glen and I will go along with her wishes,...

Richard W. Lund

Richard W. Lund

Sep 30, 2023

Richard W. Lund, age 56 of Janesville passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Mercyhealth Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1967 in Janesville, the son of Eugene and Carol (Quade) Lund.

Richard was a life-long Janesville resident who was employed for many years in the family business, Lund Countertops. He was a huge Harley fan who especially enjoyed...

Judith Ann Butek

Judith Ann Butek

Sep 14, 2023

JANESVILLE - Judith Ann Butek, age 84 of Janesville, passed away on September 14, 2023, at Oak Park Place, in Janesville. She was born in Janesville on May 1, 1939, the daughter of Archie Sr. and Helen (Henrey) McLean.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Debra (Jeffrey) Kunz of Janesville; grandchildren, Chelsea (Jared) DeWar, Jenessa (Scott) Kastelic, David Butek Jr., and...

Barbara Stenslien

Barbara Stenslien

Sep 9, 2023

Barbara Stenslien, age 95, of Janesville, WI passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2023. She was born to Floyd and Flossie (Keller) Waddell on June 4, 1928 in the town of Webster, in Vernon County. She married Verdel Stenslien on July 5, 1947.

Barbara was employed for 26 years at Eagle Foods. Barbara was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church since...

Patricia Ann Vitellaro

Patricia Ann Vitellaro

Sep 7, 2023

Patricia Ann Vitellaro, age 76 of Milton, WI passed away at her home on September 7, 2023. She was born on October 5, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Genevieve (Kanka) Selenis.

Patricia grew up in Chicago, IL. She married Richard S. Vitellaro on June 12, 1971. She had a love for doing puzzles and working with puzzle...

Marilyn Rae Heerey

Marilyn Rae Heerey

Sep 7, 2023

Janesville WI- Marilyn Rae (Witte) Heerey of Janesville WI passed away peacefully after a short stay at Huntington Place in Janesville on Thursday September 7, 2023. She was born October 16, 1943, in Milwaukee WI, the daughter of Margaret Marie (Lemmermann) Witte and Raymond Otto Witte. She was a 1961 graduate of Washington High School, Milwaukee, and a 1965 graduate...

Linda Lou Janecek

Linda Lou Janecek

Sep 2, 2023

Linda Lou Janecek, age 55 of Janesville, WI passed away at her home on September 2, 2023. She was born in Madison, WI on March 29, 1968 and graduated from Madison East High School in 1986.

Linda married Scott Rake in 1991. She married Jeffery “JJ” Janecek on September 17, 2022. Linda’s life revolved around her family with her grandbabies being...

Karen Anne Russell

Karen Anne Russell

Aug 29, 2023

Karen Anne Russell, age 77 of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 at Oak Park Place. She was born in Janesville on January 8, 1946, the daughter of Edwin and Freda (Delsrude) Lewis. Karen married Frank Russell in 1977, together they had a son, William Russell.

She was employed by The Brennan Steil Law Firm.

Karen was a kind...

Robert Wayne Martin

Robert Wayne Martin

Aug 29, 2023

Robert Wayne Martin, age 90, of Janesville, WI passed away on August 29, 2023 at Cedar Crest. He was born in Janesville on January 31, 1933 the son of Oscar and Nellie (Risch) Martin. Robert grew up on farms in the Janesville and Evansville areas. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

Robert married Myrna Dell in December of...

Richard Alexander Izbicki

Richard Alexander Izbicki

Aug 26, 2023

Richard Alexander Izbicki, age 33 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on August 26, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1990 in Palos Hills, IL, the son of James V. and Linda M. (Legner) Izbicki Sr. He graduated from Lockport, IL High School in 2008.

Richard was employed by Sub Zero Wolf & Cove in Fitchburg, WI. His...

D'ette Suzanne Wagner

D'ette Suzanne Wagner

Aug 23, 2023

D’ette Suzanne Wagner, age 58, of Janesville, WI passed away on August 23, 2023 at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Janesville. She was born on June 10, 1965 in Madison, WI the daughter of Delbert F. and Diane D. (Gust) Wagner. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1983.

D'ette Wagner is...

Jeanette Lemay

Jeanette Lemay

Aug 13, 2023

JANESVILLE - Jeanette LeMay, age 85, of Janesville, Wis., passed away on August 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 1, 1938, the daughter of Guiseppe and Rose (Letizia) Gagliano. She grew up in Milwaukee where she graduated from high school.

Jeanette married Joseph P. LeMay on September 28, 1977. They owned LeMay’s Resort...