Obituaries

Richard T. Bellomo

Richard T. Bellomo

Aug 11, 2023

Richard Todd Bellomo, age 45, of Janesville passed away at his home on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Janesville on July 18, 1978, the son of Joseph and Linda (Harris) Bellomo. He grew up in Janesville and graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1996.

Richard was employed by Ryan Central for many years and more recently was...

Barbara Jean Churchill

Barbara Jean Churchill

Aug 8, 2023

Barbara Jean Churchill, age 91, of Janesville passed away on August 8, 2023 at her home. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Fort Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Bernard and Eulalie Humbach (Miller). She grew up in Fort Atkinson and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School.

Barbara married Gerald J. Churchill on August 27, 1955. In the 1950’s she...

Logan W. Winger

Logan W. Winger

Aug 8, 2023

Logan W. Winger, age 93, of Gilman, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his grandaughters on Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Janesville, WI. Logan was born in Bloom Township, Richland County, WI on November 19, 1929, the son of Fred and Edith (Salisbury) Winger. He grew up in Richland County where he attended school.

Logan served...

John K. Sierzega

John K. Sierzega

Aug 4, 2023

John Kenneth Sierzega, age 71, of Milton, WI passed away on August 4, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 5, 1952, the son of John and Frances (Kisiel) Sierzega. He graduated in 1970 from Harper High School and later attended Morraine Valley Community College.

John was employed in the motorcycle industry for over 50...

Shirley C. Scott

Shirley C. Scott

Aug 3, 2023

Shirley C. Scott, age 86, of Janesville passed away at her home on August 3, 2023. She was born in Johnstown Township, Rock County, WI on October 22, 1936, the daughter of Francis and Faye (Dickson) Henry.

Shirley was a life-long area resident and married Burl W. Scott on September 14, 1957. They farmed together in La Prairie Township for many...

Barbara M. Gosda

Barbara M. Gosda

Jul 29, 2023

Barbara M. Gosda, age 97, of Janesville, Wi passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born in Janesville on August 29, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (Buggs) Lein. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from Janesville High School, Class of 1943.

During World War II Barb was employed as a “Rosie the...

Mary Margaret Gundersen

Mary Margaret Gundersen

Jul 25, 2023

Mary Margaret Gundersen, age 76, of Janesville, WI passed away on July 25, 2023 at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Beaver Dam, WI on September 16, 1946, the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Klas) Kapelle. She grew up in Beaver Dam and attended St. Peters Catholic School and Church.

Following her graduation from Beaver Dam High School, Mary attended Mercy...

Dean Hugh Peterson

Dean Hugh Peterson

Jul 24, 2023

Dean Hugh Peterson age 82 of Janesville, WI passed away on July 24, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, He was born on January 9, 1941, to Palmer and Kathryn Peterson at Madison General Hospital. They lived in Arena, Wisconsin. He was a 4-H member and showed Landrace hogs at county and state fairs. He attended Arena High School and enjoyed sports,...

Paulette I. Mullen

Paulette I. Mullen

Jul 10, 2023

Paulette Ione Mullen, 77, of Milton, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Palmer and Violet (Clift) Hoium and was born on March 18, 1946, in Viroqua, WI. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1964. Paulette worked for 39 years at The Burdick, first in Milton where...

Eileen E. Johnson

Eileen E. Johnson

Jul 8, 2023

JANESVILLE - Eileen Elizabeth (Glaessel) Johnson age 79 of Janesville passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1943, in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of Forrest and Ardeen (Dulin) Glaessel. She graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1963 and from cosmetology school in 1976.

Eileen married Gayle R. Johnson...

Jean Martha Schwartzlow

Jean Martha Schwartzlow

Jul 3, 2023

Jean Martha Schwartzlow, age 97, of Janesville, died at home on Monday, July 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Jean was born January 29, 1926, in Janesville, WI, to Edward and Martha (Thorman) Krause. After her mother died when Jean was three years old, Jean was raised in part by her grandparents and a series of aunts as Jean’s father,...

Ruth Bernice Martin

Ruth Bernice Martin

Jun 28, 2023

Ruth Bernice Martin, age 91 of Janesville resident passed away at Cedar Crest Assisted Living on June 28, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1931 in Janesville, the daughter of Meredith and Gladys (Heller) Hansen. She attended Janesville schools and was a Janesville High School graduate.

Ruth married Lewis Martin on May 23, 1953 in Janesville. She was a life-long...

Leonard E. Hoch

Leonard E. Hoch

Jun 27, 2023

Leonard Eugene Hoch, age 74 of Janesville, WI passed away on June 27, 2023 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born in Anderson, IN on November 16, 1948, the son of Glen and Virginia (Grady) Hoch. He grew up in Anderson where he graduated from Highland High School in 1967.

Leonard attended Ball State University...

Roger E. Wiskia

Roger E. Wiskia

Jun 22, 2023

Roger Edward Wiskia, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on July 18, 1935, to Edward A. Wiskia and Evelyn V. (Melbye) Wiskia. He was always kind, patient, and had a gentle demeanor.

Roger attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from Janesville Senior High...

Andrew Gregory Wojdula

Andrew Gregory Wojdula

Jun 19, 2023

Andrew Gregory Wojdula, 80, passed away on June 19, 2023 in Bonita Springs, FL. He was born October 28, 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana to Mary (Makay) and Andrew J. Wojdula.

Andy met his beloved wife Donna (Boltz) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on a blind date. After graduation, they had a Valentine’s Day wedding in February of 1965. They recently...

Alice Mae Peterson

Alice Mae Peterson

Jun 17, 2023

Alice Mae Peterson, age 91, a long-time Janesville resident passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023 surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Care Center, Madison. Alice was born in Appleton, WI on December 1, 1931, the daughter of Paul and Meta (Scholz) Rohloff. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Appleton and graduated from Appleton Senior High School in June...

Sherman E. Anderson

Sherman E. Anderson

Jun 15, 2023

JANESVILLE - Sherman E. Anderson, age 88 of Janesville, WI passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on September 29, 1934, in Woodford, WI, the son of Simon and Erma (Brecklin) Anderson. He attended Cherry Branch rural grade school and graduated from South Wayne High School in 1952. He...

Barbara Lynn Olinski

Barbara Lynn Olinski

Jun 14, 2023

Barbara Lynn Olinski, age 77, of Janesville passed away at Sun Valley Homes North in Beloit on June 14, 2023. She was born in Madison, WI on February 9, 1946, the daughter of Norman L. and Delores K. (Hewitt) Schock. She attended Beloit Memorial High School later receiving her GED.

Barbara married James Jung who predeceased her. She was formerly employed...

Janet M. Klawes

Janet M. Klawes

Jun 11, 2023

Janet M. Klawes, age 85 of Caldwell, WI passed away at her home on June 11,2023. She was born on November 6, 1937 in Postville, IA, the daughter of Harvey and Charlotte (Witt) Schave. Her family moved to Janesville, WI where she grew up and attended school.

Janet married Lawrence R. Klawes on October 15, 1955 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church...

Gary J. Duller

Gary J. Duller

Jun 10, 2023

JANESVILLE - Gary James Duller, 85, of Janesville, WI passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Agrace Hospice Care. Gary was born April 2, 1938, in Janesville, WI to Harold Duller and Pearl (Baker) Duller Gillespie. Gary graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He retired from General...