Obituaries
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...
Francis J. Sheskey
Dec 17, 2024
Francis Joseph Sheskey, age 94, of Janesville, WI, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on November 1, 1930, in Lost Lake, WI, the son of Henry and Jennie (Biel) Sheskey. He grew up in the Beaver Dam area and graduated from Randolph High School. Francis was a Korean War veteran having served from 1951...
Bernice E. Carwardine
Dec 11, 2024
Bernice Elizabeth Carwardine, age 95, of Janesville, WI passed away on December 11, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1929, in Milton, the daughter of John M. and Julia (Pierce) Mullen. Bernice grew up on the family farm near Milton and graduated from Milton Union High School...
Barb "Gbarb" "Nanny" Heffron
Dec 4, 2024
Barbara Ann Heffron, “GBarb”, “Nanny”, age 80, of Milton, WI passed away at Mercyhealth Hospital, Janesville surrounded by her family on December 4, 2024. Barbara was born on February 24, 1944, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marvel (Gilbertson) Meyer. She grew up in Sheboygan and Menomonee Falls, WI and graduated from Menomonee Falls North High School. Barb...
Larry E. Entress
Nov 29, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Entress, age 75, of Janesville, WI passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024. He was born to Elton and Rozellen Entress on July 16th, 1949, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He married his high school sweetheart Karen (Stenslien) Entress on September 6th, 1969.
Larry worked for the City of Janesville, then at Seneca foods for many years. He was a dedicated fan...
John Stark
Nov 29, 2024
John Stark of Janesville, age 79, passed away on November 29, 2024 at home, with his wife and daughter by his side.
John was born on May 11, 1945 to Joseph and Theresa Stark in Wausau, WI. He was the youngest of nine children. John grew up in Mosinee, WI and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He served in the Army...
Richard Clayton "Dick" Stockwell
Nov 29, 2024
Richard (Dick) Clayton Stockwell, age 77, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on June 11, 1947, he was the beloved son of Clayton and Irene (Dixon) Stockwell. Dick’s roots in Janesville ran deep, where he graduated from Janesville Senior High School, before pursuing higher education at Lawrence University. At Lawrence, he...
Gene R. Reisdorfer
Nov 27, 2024
Gene R. Reisdorfer of Janesville, WI passed away on November 27, 2024, at age 75. He was born October 5, 1949, in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota, the son of Ralph and Mabel (Linck) Reisdorfer. He graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1967 and attended North Dakota State University of Science from 1976 to 1978, studying mechanical engineering and drafting....
Judith A. Brooks
Nov 26, 2024
Judith A. Brooks, age 82 of Janesville passed away November 26, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, WI. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
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