Obituaries

Robert E. Adams

Robert E. Adams

Jun 14, 2020

MARSHALL – Robert Earl Adams, age 80 of Marshall, passed away at his home on June 14, 2020. He was born in Amboy, Minn., on Oct. 16, 1939, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Michelson) Adams. Following graduation from high school in Faribault, Minn., Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960. He was a professional...

Joseph E. Kosinski

Joseph E. Kosinski

Jun 12, 2020

MADISON – Joseph E. Kosinski, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Madison on June 29, 1947, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Daggett) Kosinski.    After retiring from Oscar Mayer, Joe worked for Metro Kia of Madison, transfering new cars. He enjoyed the many different...

Ronald P. Koebler

Ronald P. Koebler

Jun 11, 2020

JANESVILLE - Ronald Paul Koebler, 77, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2020, peacefully at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin.    He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (Ploor); his precious children and step-children, Donna Lou Koebler, Randy Koebler, Robert Koebler, Scott Koebler (Monica), Chad Raby (Dawn), daughter-in-law Brenda Raby, Joleen Prochnow (Mark), Rebecca Prochnow, Janet...

Teresa L. Phelan

Teresa L. Phelan

Jun 10, 2020

STOUGHTON - Teresa Phelan, age 63 of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020, at her home with her daughters at her side. She was born on July 19, 1956, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of Jewel “Jo” Goodwin and Warren Olsen.   Teresa worked as a machinist at Madison Kipp for over a decade. Teresa attended East High...

Margaret J. Bongard

Margaret J. Bongard

Jun 10, 2020

FITCHBURG/MARSHALL - Margaret “Peggy” Joan Bongard (Conway) age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at home with her family.    Margaret was born on Feb. 15, 1934, to Frank and Lucy Conway in Madison, Wis. On Oct. 20, 1962, she married her late husband Carl Bongard at St. James Catholic Church in Madison, Wis. They lived in...

Steven O. Bell

Steven O. Bell

Jun 9, 2020

PORTAGE – Steven O. Bell, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.   Steve served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957 and worked in construction for over 30 years with Local Union 464.   Steve married Gladys Heins in Madison on Feb. 14, 1964.   In addition to his wife,...

Isaac Patrick Johnson

Isaac Patrick Johnson

Jun 6, 2020

JANESVILLE - It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Janesville’s fiercest Superhero. Isaac Patrick Johnson, age 6, left his earthly life on Saturday, June 6, 2020, after a 3 year courageous battle with Neuroblastoma. Isaac was born on June 2, 2014, to parents Patrick and Debbie (Piccione) Johnson, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Isaac had an incredible zest...

Julia A. Richardson

Julia A. Richardson

Jun 3, 2020

Janesville, WI -- Julia "Judy" Richardson, 82, of Janesville, passed away on June 3, 2020 at home. She was born November 28, 1937 in Janesville, the daughter of Clair and Lela McKnight. She graduated from Janesville High School, and married Bernard Richardson on November 27, 1955 in Janesville. Julia enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, always willing to help...

Joyce H. Runey

Joyce H. Runey

Jun 2, 2020

MADISON – Joyce Helen Runey, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born in Madison on April 12, 1953, the daughter of Chester and Helen (Schlotthauer) Runey.   Joyce is survived by her brother, Lawrence Runey; a sister, Sandra Runey; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Charles Richard Waite

Charles Richard Waite

May 29, 2020

JANESVILLE – Charles (Dick) R. Waite, 86, of Kingsford, MI, formerly of Janesville, WI passed away May 29, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Janesville following a brief bout of cancer. He was born on October 18, 1933, the youngest son of Elmer Carl & Frona “Jane” (Holderbauch) Wait in Kingsford, Michigan.  He attended Kingsford High School graduating in...

Travis L. Wiersma

Travis L. Wiersma

May 26, 2020

SUN PRAIRIE - Travis L. Wiersma was born on August 27, 1967. He left this world on May 26, 2020. He was a man of few words so his obituary will also follow his lead.   Travis was loyal to his employer, Madison College; a devoted father and son; a passionate gardener; a skilled outdoorsman; and a best friend to...

Bruce James Pollock

Bruce James Pollock

May 15, 2020

JANESVILLE – Bruce J. Pollock, 67, died after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on May 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, Wisconsin. Bruce was born on March 9, 1953 in Beloit, WI to Cecelia Vonesh. Cecelia later married Robert Pollock.  Bruce graduated from Milton High School in 1972.  He worked at General Motors for...

Rebecca Lynn Meyers

Rebecca Lynn Meyers

May 10, 2020

JANESVILLE - Rebecca Meyers, age 61, passed away peacefully holding her husband’s hand at Mercy Hospital on Sunday, May 10th 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. She had been a breast cancer survivor for the past 21 years. Rebecca was born in Dodgeville, WI on May 17th, 1958, to Martha and James Lawton. In 1976 she spent her...

Donald William Bloedel

Donald William Bloedel

Apr 24, 2020

JANESVILLE – Donald William Bloedel, 74, a lifelong Janesville resident, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI, on Friday, April 24, 2020.  Don died due to complications after surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor.  He fiercely battled pancreatic cancer for nine long months, and the tumor was removed successfully.  We were gifted a moment of joy as...

William H. Ryan

William H. Ryan

Apr 16, 2020

MADISON - William Henry Ryan, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Home Again Living in Cambridge, where he resided the last few years. The following is Bill’s story in his own words from an interview he did in October of 2015 with Kate Mace, and with the help of Seth P. Jovaag. It took...

Jamie Danielle Howell

Jamie Danielle Howell

Apr 8, 2020

STOUGHTON - Jamie Danielle Howell, age 43, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 after a brief illness. Jamie was born on February 24, 1977, to Royce and Charmaine Howell. Jamie loved spending time with family and especially with her 8-year-old daughter, Tyler. Jamie also had a passion for fishing, especially Musky fishing at her favorite family...

Samuel Franklin Stuart

Samuel Franklin Stuart

Apr 7, 2020

Samuel Franklin Stuart, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin. Sam "Sambo" was born on August 8, 1935, in Dexter, New Mexico to Joner Green Stuart and Mary Carolyn Langham. Sam's passions in life were working on cars, fishing, reading, and spending time with family. Sam is survived by many who mourn his passing,...

Le Eldra Morgan

Le Eldra Morgan

Apr 7, 2020

MADISON - Le Eldra Morgan, 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She is survived by her children,  Mark Morgan and Maureen Birch; and grandson, Alec Fowler. A full obituary including details of her celebration of life will follow at a later date. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com

Jenifer L. Lippitt

Jenifer L. Lippitt

Mar 27, 2020

MONONA - Jenifer "Jenni" Lippitt, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born in Madison on May 12, 1988, the daughter of Vicki (Dale) Scovill and Gary (Sheri) Lippitt. She is survived by her parents; grandmother, Marilyn (John) Guimond; siblings, Grady (Tasha) Lippitt, Renée Scovill, Brenda Bradt (Todd Coy), Matt (Chelsea) Scovill, Laura and...

Ryan P. Lambert

Ryan P. Lambert

Mar 22, 2020

JANESVILLE - Ryan P. Lambert, age 31, passed away March 22, 2020.  He was born October 6, 1988 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Raymond (Mitch) Lambert and Jeanne Christianson. Ryan enjoyed working outside, fishing, watching the Packers, playing with his dog Daisy and spending time with his 2 children who he loved with all his heart. He is survived by...