Obituaries
Jeff Arnold Finger
Aug 26, 2025
Jeff A. Finger, age 72 of Janesville, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Janesville. He was born in Fort Atkinson, Wis., on April 10, 1953.
Jeff graduated from Edgerton High School in 1971. He continued his education at UW-Whitewater and graduated Suma Cum Laud with a master’s degree in finance.
On May 1, 1976, Jeff married Linda Butler. He was employed...
Marlow O. Johnson
Aug 25, 2025
Marlow O. Johnson, age 86, of Janesville passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Huntington Place. Marlow was born on June 25, 1939, in Pelican Rapids, MN, the son of Helmer and Hilda (Stubstad) Johnson. He grew up on a farm outside of Barnesville, MN and was a graduate of Pelican Rapids High School. Marlow was a U.S. Army...
Timothy Gaius Barker
Aug 23, 2025
Timothy Gaius Barker: our inventor, handyman and until recently, our driver left us on August 23, 2025. He entered this wonderful, ridiculous world in Chicago Illinois in 1942. The family moved to Delavan before his father was discharged from the Merchant Marines, just after the end of WWII.
He spent his formative years in Delavan and Graduated from DDHS. He then...
Jose Lopez, Sr.
Aug 17, 2025
Jose Lopez Sr. of West Allis, WI passed away at his home on August 17, 2025. He was born in Puerto Rico on February 3, 1945, the son of Julio and Faustina (Vega) Lopez. He married Barbara Williams on November 15, 1975. Jose resided in the Milwaukee area most of his life and was employed by Grede Foundry for 35...
Robert Lee Braatz
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Lee Braatz of Janesville, WI passed away on August 15, 2025, with his loving family by his side following a courageous and lengthy battle with a multitude of medical challenges. Robert was born on September 19, 1943 in Beaver Dam, WI to Everette and Edna (Wendt) Braatz. In 1962, he graduated from Watertown High School. Robert married Ellen Hooper...
Souad M. Hanna
Aug 10, 2025
Souad M. Hanna, a beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Zahle, Lebanon, on October 18, 1943. In 1966, Souad immigrated to the United States to begin a new life full of hope and promise. It was here that she married her husband, Munir W....
Mary Russell
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Alice (Kelly) Russell passed away on August 7, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of George Patrick Kelly and Mary Agnes (Daly) Kelly, born on April 28, 1929, in Janesville. Lived in Janesville up until World War II, during the war they lived in Elmhurst, Ill., and moved back to Janesville, after the war....
Julie Eileen Moffett
Aug 5, 2025
Julie Eileen Moffett of Janesville, WI passed away at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, WI on August 5, 2025. She was 81 years old. Julie was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 12, 1943, the daughter of Myron and Kathlyn (Miller) Preston. She was a graduate of Blackhawk Technical College and retired from the State of Wisconsin in 2017.
Julie...
Dean Teuscher
Aug 4, 2025
Dean Teuscher, age 88, of Janesville, WI, passed away on August 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 1, 1936 in South Wayne, WI, to Jacob and Erma Teuscher.
Dean was never happier than when he was helping others. Whether it was scooping a big bowl of ice cream for his grandkids, building custom storage shelves,...
Floyd S. Short
Aug 1, 2025
Floyd Stanley Short passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in his home at the age of 87. Floyd was born August 2, 1937, to Violet (Mitchell) and Fred Short in Hillsboro, Wis. Floyd was the youngest of four siblings, Dorthy, Carnie, and Dean. The family farmed near Ontario, Wisconsin. He had many stories about trout fishing, maple syrup making,...
James Robert Schwisow, DVM
Jul 30, 2025
James Robert Schwisow, DVM (“Dr Jim”), age 73, of Milton, WI, passed away on July 30, 2025, at SSM Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on March 2, 1952, to Herbert and Alice (Drewing) Schwisow, in Beatrice, NE. He was united in marriage to Cindy (Ross) Schwisow on June 29, 1985, in Edgerton, WI.
James grew up on the family...
Kenneth D. Kitelinger
Jul 25, 2025
Kenneth David Kitelinger, age 82, passed away with family at his side July 25, 2025. He was born on Sept 16, 1942, in Janesville, WI, the son of Kenneth J and Helen L (Kirscher) Kitelinger. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1961, and UW Madison School of Pharmacy in 1966. On August 5, 1967, he married the love of...
Barbara F. Bouton
Jul 21, 2025
Barbara Frances Bouton, age 92, a long-time resident of Janesville, passed away on Monday July 21, 2025, at Rock Haven Nursing Home where she had resided since February 9, 2016. Barbara was born on May 3, 1933, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Leslie J. and Mildred (Kubitz) Derleth. She married Warren Bouton in 1960. He preceded her in death...
Justin Lee Jones
Jul 19, 2025
Justin Lee Jones, 37, of Janesville, died July 19, 2025, at home. No services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Pearl L. Ellis-Hill
Jul 18, 2025
Pearl Louise Ellis-Hill of Milton, WI passed away at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, WI on July 18, 2025, at age 82. She was born in Lebanon, Dodge County, WI on October 24, 1942, the daughter of Reinhardt and Dorothy (Uttech) Fredrick. Pearl married Anthony “Tony” Hill on January 21,1997. She was formerly employed by Schweiger Industries in...
John William Gundersen Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
John (Jack) William Gundersen Jr, age 82, of Janesville, WI passed away on July 13, 2025 at Discovery Commons in Brookfield, WI. He was moved to Brookfield after the death of his wife in 2023 to be closer to family. He was born in Platteville, WI on Nov 11, 1942, the son of John and Ruth (Braun) Gundersen. He grew...
Steven R. Albert
Jul 10, 2025
Steven R. Albert, age 64 of Janesville, passed away at Mercy Hospital on July 10, 2025. He was born in Monroe, Wis., on November 24, 1960, the son of Rex and Dorothy (Helmeid) Albert. He graduated from Janesville Parker High School in 1979. Steven was employed by General Motors for 25 years. He will be remembered for his great love...
Deanna Louise Cox
Jun 28, 2025
Deanna Louise (Birkholz) Cox, age 87, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on November 1, 1937, the youngest child of Herman W. and Myrtle C. (Reinke) Birkholz. Deanna married Ronald F. Cox on August 16, 1958. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...
William George Manthey
Jun 25, 2025
William George Manthey, age 86 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on June 25, 2025. He was born in Janesville on September 13, 1938, the son of John and Rose (Urbanowski) Manthey. He grew up on the family farm in Harmony township and attended Mount Zion Grade School. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1957. Following graduation,...
Lulu Belle Marlene Kopp
Jun 23, 2025
JANESVILLE – Lulu Belle M. Kopp, 90, passed away on June 23, 2025, at Oak Park Place. “Lou” was born on October 24, 1934, to Henry and Clara (Lehman) Hageman in Madison, WI. She graduated from Evansville High School and married Walter Kopp on February 28, 1953, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lou and Walter started farming in 1955, eventually...
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