Obituaries
Martha Marie Lopez
Jul 10, 2020
Martha Marie Lopez, age 72, of Janesville, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2020. She was born in West Allis, WI, on April 26, 1948, the daughter of Gordon and Martha (Nemeth) Gibbs. Martha grew up in Milwaukee, where she attended school. Martha was united in holy matrimony to Justilliano Lopez in Lake County, Illinois...
Dwight Eugene Murdy
Jul 9, 2020
Dwight Eugene Murdy, age 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side on the afternoon of July 9, 2020 at University of Chicago Hospital following a fierce battle with cancer. More than five years ago, he was the grateful recipient of a lung transplant.
He was born on September 5, 1944 in Rock Island, Illinois, the...
Robert A. Gosda
Jul 5, 2020
Robert A. “Bob” Gosda, age 96, of Janesville passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield, IL on February 12. 1924, the son of George and Martha (Whitman) Gosda. He grew up in Evansville, WI where he attended school.
Bob was happy to have served his country in the U.S. Army...
Margaret Mary Bostwick
Jul 1, 2020
Margaret Mary “Maggie” Bostwick, age 67, of Janesville passed away peacefully following a gritty years-long battle with cancer on July 1, 2020. Maggie was born on October 13, 1952, the daughter of Marjorie (Haas) and Charles T. Bostwick. She lived in Janesville and attended Trinity Episcopal Church most of her life.
Maggie attended Craig High School, graduating in 1971. Following that,...
Denise D. Scharine
Jun 27, 2020
Denise D. Scharine, age 53, of Johnstown/Whitewater passed away from complications of diabetes on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital of Madison. She was born at Fort Atkinson Hospital on August 2, 1966, the daughter of Donald and Donna (Stradinger) Scharine. She grew up on the family farm in Johnstown Township.
Denise graduated from Whitewater High School in 1984....
Lester M. Nyborg
Jun 25, 2020
Lester Melvin Nyborg, age 82, of Janesville, WI passed away at his home Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Monroe, WI, the son of Ador and Goldie (Gilbertson) Nyborg. He was married on December 14, 1958 to Marian E. Purkapile at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville. She preceded him in death on March 23,...
E. Darrell Hart
Jun 21, 2020
E. Darrell Hart October 1, 1929 – June 21, 2020. Born in Norfolk, NE to Edward M. and Edna Doty Hart. The family moved to Wayne, NE in 1935. Darrell had a thirst for knowledge. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1947. Darrell graduated from Wayne State College with a degree in Education. Then earned his degree in Mortuary...
Charlotte A. Miller
Jun 20, 2020
Charlotte Ann Miller, age 84, of Janesville passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center. She was born in Jefferson County, WI on March 23, 1936, the daughter of Floyd and Rosella (Cartwright) Hoffman. She married William F. Miller on April 1, 1951.
Charlotte was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family, home, yard, and...
Cleo Marie Harju
Jun 12, 2020
Cleo Marie Harju, age 82, of Janesville, WI passed away at her home on Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born in Durand, WI on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Ethel (Sykes) Lieffring. She grew up in the Rice Lake, WI area and graduated from Rice Lake High School.
Cleo was employed by the United States Federal Government...
Mabel M. Phillips
Jun 11, 2020
Mabel M. “Linda” Phillips, age 84, a life-long Janesville resident passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. She was born on November 21, 1935 in Janesville, the daughter of Sigvald and Amelia (Hoesly) Olson. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1954 and attended Madison Business College. After she finished school, Mabel...
Thomas W. Cornelius
Jun 9, 2020
Thomas W. Cornelius, age 87, of Janesville passed away at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville on June 9, 2020. He was born in Wichita, KS on May 4, 1933, the son of Ray and Clothilde Cornelius. He grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO.
Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Barbara D. Emard
Jun 6, 2020
Barbara D. Emard, age 69 of Janesville, WI passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center. She was born on September 19, 1950 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Marion (Schweitzer) Noland. She grew up in Lyons, IL where she graduated from high school.
Barbara married Terry A. Emard on June 12, 1971. She was...
Dale E. Krueger
Jun 3, 2020
Dale E. Krueger, age 85, of Janesville passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 following a strong battle for the past year with lung cancer. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Milton, the son of Richard and Marie (Clarke) Krueger. He married Barbara Jewell on October 1, 1955 and they were married for 62...
Ronald M. Yager
Jun 3, 2020
Ronald M. Yager, age 88, of Janesville, WI passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Autumn Lake Health Care in Beloit. He was born on May 13, 1932 in Buffalo, MN, the son of Gilbert and Minnie (Herman) Yager.
Ron grew up in Montrose, MN and began helping at Yager’s Market, a general store his parents operated in Montrose at...
Lloyd D. Swenson
May 27, 2020
Lloyd Dwayne Swenson, age 87, of rural Evansville, WI passed away at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born on March 3, 1933 in Green County, WI, the son of Milo and Mabel (Johnson) Swenson. He grew up in Green County and graduated from Blanchardville High School.
Lloyd met Betty Ann...
Betty J. Evans
May 22, 2020
JANESVILLE - Betty Jean Evans, age 91 of Janesville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Oak Park Place in Janesville. Betty was born on August 7, 1928 in Clinton, WI the daughter of Lora L. (Blackburn) and Archie W. Christman, Sr. She married John (Jack) E. Evans on December 31, 1949.
Betty partnered in business with her husband to run...
Harold Clayton Olson
May 22, 2020
Harold Clayton Olson, age 73 of Janesville, passed away on Friday morning, May 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on September 6, 1946 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Olaf and Gertrude (Essmann) Olson. He graduated from Janesville High School.
Harold was a member of the U.S. Navy from October 4, 1965 until September 23,...
Martha M. Kufrin
May 16, 2020
Martha Mary Kufrin, age 96 of Janesville, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care in Janesville. She was born on May 18, 1923 in Kenosha, WI to Julius and Anna Urban who immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia after World War I.
After graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in...
Frieda F. Lubkeman
May 12, 2020
On May 12, 2020, Frieda F. Lubkeman met her life goal - to be face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Frieda was born in Fulton, MO, the daughter of Jewett and Myrtle (Jatho) Franklin on October 4, 1930. Frieda had an unshakable Christian faith and a passion for music. Blessed with a beautiful voice she loved...
Betty J. White
May 9, 2020
Betty Jane White, age 91, a long-time Avalon area resident died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, Wis. She was born on August 15, 1928 in Oregon, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Jeanette (Richardson) Aldrich. She was graduate of Milton Union High School.
Betty was active in farming in Bradford Township for many years. She also worked...
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