Obituaries

Ralph  Michael Weberpal

Ralph Michael Weberpal

May 3, 2019

Ralph Michael Weberpal, age 90, of Friendship WI, formerly of Avalon, WI died peacefully in his sleep May 3, 2019 at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Ralph was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1928 in Burlington, Illinois, the son of Andrew and Anna Weberpal. He graduated from Burlington High School, attended business school, and was then...

Martelle K. Onsrud

Martelle K. Onsrud

May 2, 2019

Martelle Kathryn Onsrud, age 88, a life-long Janesville area resident, passed away at the Edgerton Care Center on May 2, 2019. Martelle was born in Janesville on November 30, 1930, the daughter of Martin and Lucinda (Sproule) Onsrud. She grew up on a farm near Janesville and was raised by her father and her aunt, Hattie Onsrud following her...

Michael J. Spoden

Michael J. Spoden

Apr 27, 2019

Michael J. Spoden, age 72, of Janesville passed away at his home Saturday, April 27, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Janesville on January 21, 1947, the son of Edward J. Spoden Sr. and Norma (Baroski) Spoden. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1965 and served in the U. S. Air Force. Michael attended Rockford...

Beverly Ann Wilson

Beverly Ann Wilson

Apr 22, 2019

Beverly Ann Wilson, age 79, of Janesville, WI passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Rock Haven Nursing Home. She was born on September 9, 1939 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Leo and Vergie (Banker) Holloway. She married Clayton Thomas Wilson, Sr. on June 17, 1956. Beverly was a long-time Janesville area resident and was formerly...

Larry E. Bobsin

Larry E. Bobsin

Apr 21, 2019

Larry E. Bobsin, age 81, of Janesville, WI passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. He was born on February 16, 1938 in Elgin, IL, the son of Earl and Esther (Gramentz) Bobsin. Larry married Carol Fisher on February 27, 1965. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1956 to 1959....

Linda O'Brien

Linda O'Brien

Apr 21, 2019

Linda Lou O’Brien, age 70, of Janesville, WI was called home to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born in Berlin, WI on December 14, 1948, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Erdman) Larson. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology in...

Phyllis V. Allison

Phyllis V. Allison

Apr 14, 2019

Phyllis (Leith) Allison of Janesville, Wisconsin went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2019. She was born to Vernon and Julia (Griffith) Leith on December 4, 1938 in Wausau, Wisconsin. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles “Chuck” Allison, at First Baptist Church on March 14, 1959. She...

John E. Nottestad

John E. Nottestad

Apr 13, 2019

John E. Nottestad, age 55 of Janesville passed away on April 13, 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born in Janesville on Dec. 3, 1963, the son of Lynn and Joan (Enking) Nottestad. He married Jessica Walhovd on Sept. 3, 2001. John was best known for being in the auto service industry for 33...

Gwendolyn B. Daluge

Gwendolyn B. Daluge

Apr 12, 2019

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Broege Daluge, Janesville, WI, died on April 12, 2019, shortly before her 98th birthday. Gwen was born on April 27, 1921 in Janesville, daughter to Edgar and Leta Broege. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1938 and earned a BS in Home Economics Education in 1942 and an MS degree in 1976, both from UW-Madison. After...

Marjorie  L.  Ash

Marjorie L. Ash

Apr 11, 2019

Marjorie L. Ash, age 87, a long-time Janesville resident passed away April 11, 2019 at Park Ridge in Watertown, WI. She was born on July 18, 1931 in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Clyde and Cathrin (Griffin) Fry. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in music education. Following graduation, she taught in Greenup and Joy,...

Florence  B. Wallmuth

Florence B. Wallmuth

Apr 11, 2019

Florence B. Wallmuth of Janesville went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2019 surrounded by love and light. She was born to Frank and Mae Karstetter on May 13, 1924 in LaValle, WI. She was raised in a farming community with her 8 siblings before traveling the United States with her sisters. Florence was a pioneer...

Wilma K Bumbard

Wilma K Bumbard

Mar 31, 2019

Wilma “Billie” Katherine Bumbard, age 84 of Janesville passed away at SSM Health St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was born in Kentucky on September 6th, 1934, the daughter of Michael Lyle Boese and Adele “Dala” Schliesl Boese. Even though she was born in Kentucky, Billie grew up near Fort Atkinson, WI where she graduated...

William E. Clouse

William E. Clouse

Mar 25, 2019

William E. “Bill” Clouse, age 77, of Janesville passed away March 25, 2019, at the Edgerton Care Center where he had been a resident for several years. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Watauga, NC, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth “Betty” (Wilson) Clouse. Bill graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1960 where he participated in...

Richard Allen Jass

Richard Allen Jass

Mar 23, 2019

Daytona Beach, FL/Janesville -- Richard (Dick) Allen Jass passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home in Daytona Beach, FL. He was born on April 25, 1939 to Clarence and Marjorie (Loomis). He had been a truck driver for many years before retiring to Florida. Dick is survived by his wife, Sally (Spoden); his children: Cheryl Tracy, Bob...

Todd William Rasmussen

Todd William Rasmussen

Mar 18, 2019

Todd William Rasmussen, age 42, of Janesville, WI died on March 18, 2019 at his home. He was born in Beloit, WI on February 2, 1977. He attended Parker High School in Janesville and received a degree in masonry bricklaying from Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake, WI. Todd was employed by Scot Forge in Clinton, WI since 2011....

Therese A. Woods

Therese A. Woods

Mar 17, 2019

Therese A. Woods, age 88, of Janesville passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 following a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Brodhead. She was born in Janesville on October 1, 1930, the daughter of Edward and Ann (Tobin) Steinke. She graduated from Janesville High School. Therese was united in marriage to Donald...

Bernice Rose Rasmussen

Bernice Rose Rasmussen

Mar 12, 2019

Bernice Rose Rasmussen, age 97, of Janesville, WI, a former Milwaukee resident died March 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee on August 24, 1921 the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Hartel) Meyer. She married Robert R. Rasmussen who preceded her in death in 1975. Bernice was formerly employed by Cutler-Hammer in Milwaukee for many years....

Josef J. Braeu

Josef J. Braeu

Mar 12, 2019

Josef Braeu, age 71, of Janesville, formerly of Duluth, MN is now creating beautiful gardens in heaven. He passed away following a short illness on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, three days shy of his 72nd birthday. Joe grew up in Germany where he was born on March 15, 1947, attended horticulture school there and then moved to Canada. He...

Donald D. Herr

Donald D. Herr

Mar 11, 2019

Donald David Herr, age 74, of Janesville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 11, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on August 24, 1944 in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of Wilmer and Alma (Abraham) Herr. He was a graduate of Janesville Senior High School. On April 20, 1963, Don was united in...

Cai-Yun Tan

Cai-Yun Tan

Mar 6, 2019

Cai-Yun Tan, age 70, of Janesville passed away at her home on March 4, 2019. She was born on August 29, 1948 in China. She married Chao Ning Zhu in 1966 and he preceded her in death in 1998. She owned and operated the Cozy Inn Restaurant in Janesville with her family for many years. Cai-Yun Tan is survived...