Obituaries

Charles F. Scharine

Charles F. Scharine

Sep 19, 2021

Charles F. Scharine (Charlie), 86, of rural Whitewater WI, passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice on September 19, 2021, after an extended illness at home.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 26 at Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church with Pastor Gail Monsma officiating. Visitation will be at the church starting at 1:00 PM. Burial with military honors...

Bert W. Corkhill

Bert W. Corkhill

Sep 18, 2021

Bert W. Corkhill, age 66, of Janesville died on September 18, 2021 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. He was born on August 9, 1955 in Janesville, the son of Lloyd and Fern (Asplund) Corkhill. He graduated from Parker High School in 1973 and received an associate degree in chemistry from U-Rock. 

Bert was formerly employed by General Motors, Monterey Mills...

Harold "Dewey" E. Anderson

Harold "Dewey" E. Anderson

Sep 14, 2021

JANESVILLE - Harold E. “Dewey” Anderson, age 81, of Janesville, WI passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Alden Meadow Park Nursing Home in Clinton, WI. He was born on May 9, 1940, on the family farm on Buckeye Ridge in La Farge, WI, the son of Harold M. and Geraldine (Trappe) Anderson. He helped on the family farm...

Cheri Lynn Paul

Cheri Lynn Paul

Sep 7, 2021

Cheri Lynn Paul, age 60, of Milton, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2021 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. Cheri was born on April 5, 1961 in Edgerton, the daughter of Garey and Connie (Cochrane) Niles. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1980. She married Richard D. Paul Jr. on June 23,...

Marlene R. Bellard

Marlene R. Bellard

Sep 2, 2021

JANESVILLE, WI - Marlene Rae Bellard, age 83, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at home surrounded by family, after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with cancer. Marlene was born on January 7, 1938, in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Horace E. and Nellie (Mc Gilvra) Fowler. She graduated from Beloit High...

Jeanne A. Fobes

Jeanne A. Fobes

Sep 1, 2021

JANESVILLE - Jeanne Ann Fobes, age 89, of Janesville passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 1, 2021, at Oak Park Place surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 10, 1932, in Janesville the daughter of Orno and Marie (Abrahamson) Leeder. She graduated from Janesville high School in 1950. Jeanne married Charles A. Fobes on August...

Judith P. Urban

Judith P. Urban

Aug 31, 2021

Judith P. “Judi” Urban, age 78, of Johnstown Township died at her home on August 31, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 15, 1943, the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Logan) Grout. The family moved to Milton where Judi grew up and attended Milton schools. She married Richard A. Urban on February 15, 1958.

Judi was a stay-at-home...

Dorothy Elaine Duhr

Dorothy Elaine Duhr

Aug 28, 2021

Dorothy Elaine Duhr, age 90, of Janesville died at her home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born in Spring Green, WI on April 27, 1931, the daughter of Edgar K. and Agnes M. (Gilbertson) Mercer. She was a graduate of Lone Rock High School. She married Hale F. Duhr on December 3, 1949.

Dorothy was a Janesville resident since...

Lois Irene Berg

Lois Irene Berg

Aug 26, 2021

Lois Irene (Bruhn) Berg, age 84, a long-time Janesville resident died on August 26, 2021 at Alden Estates in Jefferson. She was born in Janesville on September 16, 1936, the daughter of Percy and Iona (Borchert) Bruhn. She attended Janesville schools and graduated from Janesville High School in 1955 (Go Blue Birds). She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....

William F. Johnson

William F. Johnson

Aug 23, 2021

JANESVILLE - Bill “Willie” Johnson, age 78, of Janesville, WI died on Monday, August 23,2021 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center due to complications from Covid. He was born on February 6,1943 in Mondovi, WI., the son of Alton and Victoria (Loomis) Johnson. He grew up in Mondovi and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1961. Bill attended UW-Stout for...

Marjorie I. Burlingame

Marjorie I. Burlingame

Aug 10, 2021

Marjorie I. Burlingame, age 91, of Janesville died at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born in Buffalo Township, Marquette County, WI on March 23, 1930, the daughter of Arthur and Stella (Shields) Wilson. Marjorie grew up in Marquette County where she attended the Brick School, a one room country school for...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Aug 4, 2021

JANESVILLE- Just shy of her 98th birthday, Dorothy decided to spend it with Charlie in Heaven … and so she shall. Dorothy (Cunningham) Smith passed away at Cedar Crest on August 4, 2021.

Dorothy was raised on her Milton farm by her parents, William H. Cunningham and Katherine (Pierce) Cunningham. Dorothy met the love of her life, Charlie Smith, who caught...

Alice M. Barlass

Alice M. Barlass

Aug 2, 2021

JANESVILLE - Alice Mae Barlass, age 90, of Janesville went to meet her Lord on August 2, 2021. She was born Alice Tobison on September 26, 1930, the daughter of William and Minnie (Luebke) Tobison. She attended Four Oaks grade school in Harmony Township and graduated from Janesville High School in 1948. She then attended Whitewater Teachers College (UW-Whitewater) where...

Sally Jo Cheever

Sally Jo Cheever

Aug 2, 2021

Sally Jo Cheever, age 74, of Janesville passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021. She was born in Janesville on April 8, 1947, the daughter of Willard and Nellie (Nyhus) Naatz. She grew up in Janesville, graduated from Janesville Senior High School and UW Eau Claire.

Sally taught elementary school for many years in the Milton School District...

Jeffery Lee Marshall

Jeffery Lee Marshall

Jul 30, 2021

Jeffery Lee Marshall, age 64, of Janesville, WI died July 30, 2021 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital, Waterford, WI. He was born on January 19, 1957 in Jackson, TN, the son of Hubert and Laura (Hill) Marshall. He graduated from Lyons Township, IL High School where he was a state wrestling champion for two years. He later attended College of Du...

Stuart A. Phetteplace

Stuart A. Phetteplace

Jul 30, 2021

Stuart A. Phetteplace, age 90, of Janesville died on July 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1930 in Waukeza, WI, the son of Wilson and Lorraine (Rice) Phetteplace. He grew up in Wauzeka where he attended school and graduated from Beloit High School. Stuart served in Korea during the Korean War where he was a...

June Armstrong

June Armstrong

Jul 25, 2021

June Armstrong, 85, of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday July 25, 2021 surrounded by her family and comforted by her faith in Christ.

June Medley Armstrong was born December 19, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Howard and Blanche McCully. She graduated from high school in Barrington, IL then relocated to Trinket Hill farm in Kentucky with her family. At...

Peggy Ramona Hanewall

Peggy Ramona Hanewall

Jul 18, 2021

"In my Father's house are many rooms. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am, you may be also.”

On July 18, 2021, Christ fulfilled His promise, returning to take Peggy to join Him in the “room” that He had prepared for her and she...

Judy Mae Mann

Judy Mae Mann

Jul 16, 2021

Judy Mae Mann, age 76, of Janesville, WI died on July 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. She was born on April 8, 1945 in Santa Rosa, CA, the daughter of Paul and Ruby (McWhorter) Rose. After her family moved to Lake Geneva, WI, Judy graduated from Lake Geneva Badger High School, where she met the love of...

Sherrie Elaine Duoss

Sherrie Elaine Duoss

Jul 11, 2021

Milton, WI – At her home, July 11th, 2021, Sherrie Elaine Duoss passed on to her Lord and Savior’s promise of eternal life. (John 14) She was born on May 28, 1960, the daughter of Dave Kane Sr. and Betty (Ruosch) Bingham. Graduating from Milton High school in 1978, Sherrie went on to earn her associate degree in Administration from...