Obituaries
Brian J. Denman
Oct 13, 2021
MADISON/DEFOREST – Brian James Denman, age 50, lost his hard fought and courageous battle with brain cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. He was born on Nov. 14, 1970, in Madison, to parents Edward and Betty (Briggs) Denman. Brian graduated from DeForest High School in 1989. He worked at Parks...
Ruth Mary Kluckman
Oct 7, 2021
JANESVILLE – On the morning of October 7, 2021, Ruth Kluckman passed away at the age of 78. Ruth was born to Robert and Lucille Racine on July 1, 1943 in Phlox, Wisconsin. She raised two sons, Randy and Jacob. Ruth was passionate about her hobby, needle point, which she sold at craft shows. She loved western movies, her...
Marlene J. Russell
Oct 1, 2021
JANESVILLE – Marlene Joann Russell, 57, passed away on October 1, 2021 at her home in Janesville. Marlene was born on June 10, 1964 in Beloit, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of John & Jeannette Kirkpatrick. Marlene loved slots and bingo. She also love fishing and shopping. Marlene had so much love for her family. Marlene is survived by...
Stuart N. Rittenhouse
Sep 24, 2021
COTTAGE GROVE - Stuart Rittenhouse, age 57, of Cottage Grove, Wis., lost his hard fought and courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wis. He was born on March 9, 1964, in Sheboygan, Wis., the son of Douglas and Mary Lou Rittenhouse. He was united in marriage to Michele Wopat on October...
Sharron L. Grant
Sep 18, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE – Sharron Louise Grant (Phelps, Radl), age 84, of Sun Prairie, Wis., passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. She was born in Portage, Wis., on Jan. 10, 1937, the daughter of Milo and Mary Phelps. In 1954, she graduated from Blue River High School where she played in the...
James R. Doll
Sep 17, 2021
JANESVILLE – James R. Doll, 48, of Janesville, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2021. He was born April 3, 1973 in Beloit, the son of Robert and Bonnie (Westendorf) Doll. James married Jennifer Emard in November of 1999. James worked for Diversified Building Maintenance. He loved reading, especially books from the fantasy genre. James would always suggest good books...
Donald R. Birschbach
Sep 13, 2021
JANESVILLE - Donald "Don" R. Birschbach, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2021. Don was born on June 10, 1936 in Fond Du Lac after twin brother David to parents Laverne (Totz) & Edwin A. Birschbach. The family moved to Monroe, WI in 1939 with Edwin and Laverne taking positions as engineer and nurse, respectively,...
Michael R. Langer
Sep 8, 2021
MARSHALL/NORTH PALM BEACH, FL – Michael R. “Mike” Langer, age 65, of North Palm Beach, Florida, and formerly of Marshall, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at Jupiter Memorial Hospital in Jupiter, Florida. Mike moved from Wisconsin to Florida in 2001 to escape the cold. He was a dedicated employee for Walgreens for 25 years. Mike...
Daniel A. Wiedman
Sep 7, 2021
JANESVILLE - Daniel Albert Wiedman, 72, of Janesville WI died peacefully at home on September 7, 2021 with his wife by his side. Dan was born on September 9, 1948 in Milwaukee WI to Albert and Marie Wiedman. Dan was united in marriage to Karen A. Anderson on August 23, 1980 in Janesville. He was a loving and devoted...
Glenn L. Tiedeman
Sep 5, 2021
MADISON - Glenn L. Tiedeman, age 74, died at home on Sept. 5, 2021. He was born in Madison on Sept. 28, 1946, the son of La Verne and Hazel (Zimmerman) Tiedeman. Glenn graduated from Madison West High School in 1964. In 1967, he graduated from UW-Madison, Phi Beta Kappa. Glenn then received a grant to study physics at...
Dawn A. Sennett
Sep 2, 2021
MADISON - Dawn Augusta Sennett, age 82, passed away on September 2, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her loved ones after a brief and unexpected illness. Dawn was born May 3, 1939, in Los Angeles, California. She was raised in Stratford, South Dakota by George and Louise Stange. She moved to Madison as a young...
Jean C. Ryan
Aug 30, 2021
JANESVILLE - Jean C. Ryan, age 84, formerly of Trotwood, OH, died on Monday, August 30th at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI. She was born on March 20, 1937, the youngest of 6 children of James Leo and Mary (Kennedy) Hart. She loved her siblings dearly; Albert (Mary) Hart, Patricia (Adrian) DeBrosse, Charles (Patricia) Hart, Robert...
Michael C. Delapp
Aug 29, 2021
MADISON – Michael C. DeLapp, age 76, passed away peacefully at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, with his two sons by his side. Mike was born in Lake Geneva on Jan. 1, 1945, the son of Donald and Ethel (Tibbitts) DeLapp. The family moved to Mauston in 1950 where Mike went on to graduate...
Diana J. Gilson
Aug 25, 2021
JANESVILLE – Diana J. Gilson, age 79 of Janesville, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at home in the care of Vaughn and Pamela. She was born in Sparta, Wis., on March 9, 1942, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Oberlin) Antone. Diana was known for her hard work ethic, her compassion for animals, and her love for...
Harlan P. Ledding
Aug 15, 2021
COTTAGE GROVE, WIS. – Harlan “Harley” Ledding, age 87, passed away at KindredHearts Senior Living on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Per his final wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Harlan was born July 2, 1934, to Edward and Margaret (Johnson) Ledding on the family dairy farm in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was the fourth of five children....
Margherita "Rita" Miller
Aug 15, 2021
COTTAGE GROVE - Magherita “Rita” (Farino) Miller passed away peacefully at her home in Cottage Grove, Wis., on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 70 surrounded by her family after treatments. She was born November 25, 1950, in Madison, Wis., the first of three children. She will be remembered for the way she cared deeply and selflessly...
Willard G. Sugden
Aug 13, 2021
MADISON – Willard G. “Willie” Sugden, age 78 of Madison, passed away at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Willie was born in Richland County on Jan. 8, 1943, the son of Floyd W. and Edith W. (James) Sugden. Upon graduating from high school, Willie enlisted in the U.S. Army where he proudly served...
Michele A. Benter
Aug 11, 2021
SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. – Michele A. Benter, age 77 of Sun Prairie, Wis., and formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at University Hospital in Madison, with her daughters by her side. Michele was born in Kenosha on July 17, 1944, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Falduto) Venturini. She graduated from Bradford High School in...
Robert E. Oxley
Aug 10, 2021
JANESVILLE - Bob Oxley, 79, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, surrounded by his wife and four children. Robert Edward Oxley was born to John and Hattie Oxley in 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa, one of nine children. He graduated from Des Moines North High School, and worked hard in many positions before his retirement....
Gary W. Mcclain
Aug 7, 2021
POYNETTE, WIS. - Gary William McClain, age 54, passed away on August 7, 2021. Born on June 8, 1967, Gary was the son of Mary Lou McClain Badding (Daniels) and William H. McClain, Jr. While far too short, Gary lived a large, colorful life leaving a distinctive mark that will never fade. Born in Lafayette, Ind., Gary began his...
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