Obituaries
Nancy Lee Baker
Feb 26, 2025
Nancy Lee Baker, age 77, of Janesville, WI passed away on February 26, 2025 at Prairie View Manor Assisted Living, Footville, WI. She was born in Lyons, NY on December 16, 1947, the youngest of 10 children of George and Bertha (Klaver) Heineman. She married Douglas R. Baker on July 9, 1966. When Nancy’s oldest sister died, she took in...
Warren Russell Smith Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Warren Russell Smith Jr. of Janesville, WI passed away on February 20, 2025 at Oak Park Place at age 94. He was born in Lancaster, PA on August 22, 1930, the son of Warren R. Smith Sr. and Beulah Carolyn Dodd Hauer. He graduated from Solanco High School in 1949 and in 1977 from Elizabethtown College. Warren later received a...
Timothy George Luedtke
Feb 16, 2025
Timothy “Tim or Luke” Luedtke passed away in the early morning hours of February 16th, 2025, at UW TLC from complications related to Pancreatic Cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Janesville on August 16, 1958 to Carl Jr. and Betty (Franke) Luedtke. He joined siblings Cathie (deceased), Carla and Tom.
He graduated from Craig High...
Robert "Bob" James Woodman
Feb 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” James Woodman of Janesville passed away on February 12, 2025. Bob was born on July 12, 1941, and raised in Janesville, where he graduated from Janesville Senior High School in1959. A talented athlete, he wrestled at the state level and later continued his education at UW-Madison’s Agriculture Short Course. From a young age, he was deeply involved in...
Marvel A. Thompson
Feb 9, 2025
Marvel Arlene Thompson, age 85, Janesville, WI died February 9, 2025, and entered eternity to meet her Lord. She was born February 27,1939 in Hillsboro, WI to Glen and Lucille Dobbs who relocated to Rock County while Marvel was a young girl.
She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1957 and worked as a nurse’s aide at the Beloit Hospital. In...
Lana Marlene Larson
Feb 6, 2025
Lana Marlene Larson, age 68 of Janesville, WI passed away at home on Feb 6, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1956 in Lancaster WI, the daughter of Herschel and Doris Jeffres. She grew up in Fennimore and graduated from Fennimore High School in 1974. Lana married Rory J Larson on June 22nd, 1974. They lived in Fennimore and...
Judith McDonald
Feb 3, 2025
Judith Arlene McDonald of Janesville passed away at her home surrounded by her loving daughters on February 3, 2025. She was 86 years old. She was born in Madison, WI on June 22, 1938, the daughter of Robert B. and Beth (Carlson) Seeman. She grew up in Center Township and attended the Brown Center one room school. She graduated from...
Carol Sue Davidson
Feb 3, 2025
Carol Sue Davidson of Janesville, WI passed away at Mercy Hospital on February 3, 2025 at age 68. She was born in Janesville on April 7, 1956, the daughter of Roger and Dorothy (Henning) Carlson. A life-long Janesville resident, she was a Parker High School graduate.
Carol was formerly employed by Data Dimensions. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, scrap-booking, attending concerts and...
Helen Kay Robinzine
Feb 2, 2025
Helen Kay Robinzine, age 64, of Janesville, WI passed away on February 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital, Janesville. Helen was born in Beloit, WI on February 24, 1960, the daughter of Richard and Beatrice (Reimer) Johnson. She grew up in Beloit and was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. She later received a degree in engineering, having attended Black-hawk...
Jay S. Dutcher
Jan 30, 2025
Jay Scott Dutcher of Janesville, WI passed away at Mercy Hospital on January 30, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was 63 years old. Jay was a life-long Janesville resident and was born on August 22, 1961, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Higgins) Dutcher. He attended Janesville schools including Parker High School.
Jay was formerly employed by Trent Tube (currently...
Robert G. Ball
Jan 30, 2025
Robert George Ball, age 79 of Janesville, WI passed away at Edgerton Care Center on January 30, 2025. He was born May 21, 1945, in Janesville, the son of Harold and Mary (Vint) Ball. He grew up in Janesville, graduated from Janesville Senior High School and attended UW-Whitewater. Robert served in the U.S. Marine Corps from September 5, 1963 to...
Connie Lynn Kinateder
Jan 19, 2025
Connie Lynn Kinateder age 72 passed away January 19th at home after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Connie is now in a place where life and love never ends, having accepted Christ as her Lord and Saviour.
She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin July 4th, 1952, to Lawrence and Phyllis Francis. Connie spent many years working at the family business...
Phillip John Pernot
Jan 18, 2025
Phillip John Pernot, age 95, of Janesville passed away at Cedar Crest on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1929, and grew up on a farm near Brooklyn, WI. He was the son of Davis and Alice (Reider) Pernot. He attended a one room school near Brooklyn and graduated from Brooklyn High School.
Phillip was employed by...
Peter J. Blija
Jan 5, 2025
Peter J. Blija died peacefully at home on January 5, 2025 at the age of 59. He was born on December 21, 1965, to John and Anita (Kopins) Blija in Tomah, WI. After high school, Pete studied at UW-Eau Claire and ultimately earned an Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from Chippewa Valley Technical College. This led him into the field...
Carol Jean Marklein
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Jean (Brierton) Marklein of Janesville passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2024. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who greeted everyone with a big smile and open heart. She was the life of any party and the spark of any conversation with her curiosity, keen intellect, quick wit, and love of drama and...
The Rev. David Leroy Parrish
Dec 24, 2024
The Rev. David LeRoy Parrish became our Guardian Angel on December 24, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born September 17, 1937, in Marshfield, WI, the first child (and twin son) of Clarence and Georgia (nee Fitze) Parrish. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, dad, and grandpa. He shared fond memories of the time he spent with...
Mike "Sully" Sullivan
Dec 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Sullivan of Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Mike was 55 and passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital, Madison.
Mike was born on July 9, 1969, to Gerald and Julie (Kilmer) Sullivan in Janesville, Wi. Mike graduated from Craig High School in 1987, briefly attended the...
Chris Schaaf
Dec 21, 2024
Christian E. “Chris” Schaaf, age 89 of Milton, WI passed away on December 21, 2024 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville. He was born on March 8, 1935, in Mott, ND, the son of Christian and Bertha (Berger) Schaaf.
Chris married Agnes Fix in October of 1956 and later married Jane DiVall in June of 1983. She preceded him in...
Janet M. Hughes
Dec 20, 2024
Janet Mary Hughes, age 71, of Janesville, WI passed away at her home on December 20, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1953, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Gordon and Ruby (Chroninger) Peterson. She grew up in the Richland Center area and graduated from Kickapoo High School. Janet married Austin “Ozzie” Hughes on November 11, 1972. He...
Sonja Pluess
Dec 20, 2024
On December 20, 2024 Sonja Pluess of Edgerton, WI passed away peacefully at Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, WI. She was born on April 15, 1935, to Alton Maurice and Dorothy (Decker) Hagen and was later adopted by Dr. Thomas and Elsie Pluess.
Sonja’s schooling included Edgerton High School, a bachelor’s degree from Beloit College where she was a Tallman Scholar...
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