Obituaries

Kurt  Randall Bergmann

Kurt Randall Bergmann

Aug 1, 2019

Kurt Randall Bergmann, age 46, of Janesville, WI passed away on August 1, 2019 of injuries suffered in a semitruck accident in Vermilion County, IL. Kurt was born on December 23, 1972 in Watertown, WI, the son of Carl and Marjorie (Wuestenberg) Bergmann. He grew up in Clyman, WI and graduated from Dodgeland High School in Juneau, WI in...

Bethalene Cunningham

Bethalene Cunningham

Aug 1, 2019

Bethalene “Beth” Cunningham (Oas), age 70, a former long-time Janesville resident passed away on August 1, 2019 in Peoria, AZ after suffering from complications from cancer. She was born on July 16, 1949 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Charline (Nance) Oas. She graduated from Janesville Sr High School and has worked for Art Fenzel, Carpetland, Cain-Ashcraft,...

Randy Dale Nelson

Randy Dale Nelson

Aug 1, 2019

Randy Dale Nelson, age 70, of rural Clinton, WI passed away on August 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center in Janesville. Randy was born in Janesville on May 22, 1949, the son of Melvin Dale and Evelyn (Arndt) Nelson. He grew up on a farm in Lima Township and graduated from Milton High School and later attended...

Margaret Marion Pater

Margaret Marion Pater

Jul 29, 2019

Margaret Marion Pater, 96, of Evansville, WI passed away at Our House Memory Care in Janesville on July 29th, 2019, with her family by her side. Margaret as born on April 29th, 1923 to Arthur and Harriet (née Way) Hansen in Glenville, MN. Margaret married Henry Pater on September 29th, 1946 in Glenville, MN. Margaret was a member of...

Dianne M. Arner

Dianne M. Arner

Jul 22, 2019

Dianne M. Arner, age 80, of Janesville, WI died Monday, July 22, 2019, at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle against metastatic breast cancer. She was born May 22, 1939 in Columbus, WI, the daughter of Oswald J..and Evelyn (Weidemann) Kreyer. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Fall River High School in 1957. Dianne married the love of...

Debra Ann (Willing) Marzahl

Debra Ann (Willing) Marzahl

Jul 17, 2019

Debra Ann (Willing) Marzahl, age 61, of Janesville passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. Debra was born October 9, 1957 in Janesville, the daughter of Edward and Eleanor (Ronzheimer) Willing. She graduated from Milton High School and Blackhawk Technical College where she studied to become a medical assistant. Debra was employed by...

Dennis M.  Borgwardt

Dennis M. Borgwardt

Jul 16, 2019

Dennis M. Borgwardt, age 68, of Janesville died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born in Milton, WI on May 8, 1951, the son of Eugene and Esther (Osmond) Borgwardt. He graduated from Milton High School in 1969. Dennis was employed by the railroad, Dana Corporation, Shumway Appliance and for over 30 years by...

Carolyn J. Wentzel

Carolyn J. Wentzel

Jul 13, 2019

Carolyn J. Wentzel, age 86, of Janesville passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. Carolyn was born on June 25, 1933 in Globe, AZ, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Frymire) Krueger. She graduated from high school in Albuquerque, NM and from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. She married Arden...

Karl J. Johnson

Karl J. Johnson

Jul 12, 2019

Karl J. Johnson, age 92, of Janesville passed away at his home on Friday, July 12, 2019. Karl was born in Jefferson County, WI on September 11, 1926, the son of Carl and Anna (Frey) Johnson. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school and served during World War...

Michael William Landers

Michael William Landers

Jul 11, 2019

Michael William Landers, age 64, of rural Delavan, WI died Thursday evening July 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Janesville surrounded by his loving family. Born July 20, 1954 in Peoria, IL to William and Jacqualine Landers, the family moved to Beloit, WI right after Mike was born. Mike is survived by his companion Kim Kasten, their sons Billy and...

Hilaria S. Apted

Hilaria S. Apted

Jul 7, 2019

Beloved – Daughter - Sister - Nurse - Wife - Mother Née Hilaria Santiago de los Santos, born to Anastasia (mother) and Melecio (father). Hilaria died peacefully and suddenly at home, Sunday noon hour, despite gallant efforts of the MPD and Milton EMTs, and the ER at Mercy Hospital. Hilaria had many health challenges in later years. Born in...

Robert Henry Williams

Robert Henry Williams

Jul 3, 2019

Robert Henry Williams, age 81, of Janesville, WI passed away on July 3, 2019 at Arbor View in Burlington, WI. He was born on July 27, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of George P. and Louise (McIntosh) Williams. Robert grew up in Milwaukee. He received a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from UW - Milwaukee. He served...

Doris L. Marcks

Doris L. Marcks

Jun 29, 2019

Doris L. Marcks, 87, of Janesville, passed away on June 29, 2019. She was born in Greenville, Illinois, on April 20, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Panzy Terry. Doris is survived by her children: Michael Marcks of Edgerton, WI; Connie (Lyle) Calkins of Ocean Breeze, FL; Cathy (Larry) Berger of Ocala, FL; James (Jesse) Marcks of...

Richard Addison Murray

Richard Addison Murray

Jun 29, 2019

Richard Addison Murray, age 86, of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunny day; at his home on June 29, 2019. Richard (Huck as his friends called him) was born in Howard, SD on May 18, 1933, the son of Arthur and Lena (Kasten) Murray. South Dakota is where he met and was united in marriage to...

Erma C. Plantikow

Erma C. Plantikow

Jun 19, 2019

Erma C. Plantikow, age 91, of Janesville passed away on June 19, 2019 at Oak Park Place. On December 7, 1927 a feisty, stubborn Norwegian girl, Erma C. Colden was born to Alvin and Nellie (Ayen) Colden. When she began grade school in Hollandale, WI she only spoke Norwegian. After graduating from Hollandale High School, Erma moved to Monroe...

Patricia Gates

Patricia Gates

Jun 17, 2019

Patricia Gates - (December 5, 1947 – June 17, 2019) “Life has to end. Love doesn’t” – Mitch Albom Patricia Gates, (71), of Janesville passed away at home surrounded by love on Monday evening, June 17, 2019. Daughter of Lisle and Georgia Wood, Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her infectious laugh will always be found...

Florence Jane Hamilton

Florence Jane Hamilton

Jun 15, 2019

Florence Jane (Austin) Hamilton passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Milton Senior Living. Florence was born February 15, 1917, in Janesville Township to Alva Gilman Austin and Mabel (Isaac) Austin. She attended Austin School and graduated from Janesville High School in 1933. She lived the first 80 years of her life...

Gordon J. Lachance

Gordon J. Lachance

Jun 7, 2019

Gordon J. LaChance, age 92 of Janesville, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home. Gordon was born on June 23, 1926 in Madison, Wis., the son of James and Louise (Raasch) LaChance. He graduated from Palmyra, Wis. High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 where he was a construction...

Wayne A. Shelton

Wayne A. Shelton

May 30, 2019

Wayne Audrey Shelton, age 90, of Janesville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 25, 1929 in Monroe, WI the son of W. Audrey and Rachel (Rockey) Shelton. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. On December 2, 1951, he married Carol Van Wagenen in Monroe....

Marlene Y. Brost

Marlene Y. Brost

May 26, 2019

Marlene Y. Brost, 85, of Janesville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2019. She was born in Monroe, Wis., on Dec. 7, 1933, to the late Walter and Lillian (Augsburger) Holdener. She was very proud of her Swiss heritage. Marlene graduated from Madison West High School in 1951 and enjoyed her time (though brief!) at UW-Madison....