Obituaries
Jo Ann Sletten
Oct 27, 2019
Jo Ann Sletten (Threlkeld), age 73, passed away on October 27, 2019, after complications from a rare brain infection. Through the years she fought various illnesses, but she never complained. Instead, she enjoyed every day, helping create many memories with those who crossed her path. Jo Ann was born January 2, 1946, to John and Anna Threlkeld, of Waynesville,...
Mary Elizabeth Peschl
Oct 27, 2019
Janesville, WI - Mary Elizabeth Peschl, 79, of Janesville, broke free of her earthly shackles on 10/27/19 and being one of God’s children, soared to her eternal home in heaven to be with Him and her loved ones who had gone before paving the way. Mary was born in Monroe, WI on 03/11/1940 to two loving, cheese-making Switzers; Karl...
Eric G. Ethen
Oct 23, 2019
JANESVILLE - Eric G. Ethen, 71, of Janesville, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Mercy Health and Trauma Center, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He was born October 27, 1947 to Donald and Iona (Barclay) Ethen in Beloit, Wisconsin. Eric loved the outdoors and many different sports. He worked for General Motors for 30 years. Eric is survived by his wife...
John C. Carlson
Oct 22, 2019
Beloit, WI - John C. Carlson (Curt) 88, of Beloit WI, passed away October 22, 2019, at The Suites Assisted Living in Beloit. Curt was born June 3, 1931 in Stoughton WI, to Hannah nee Hanson and John A Carlson. He graduated from Beloit High School, in 1949. Curt served in the U.S. Army from 1949 – 1952, during...
Brian K. Schwartzlow
Oct 20, 2019
MADISON - Brian Schwartzlow, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Born on Sept. 15, 1973 to Nathan and Mary Lou Schwartzlow, Brian was born and raised in Wisconsin and graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1992. Brian was a selfless man who was always willing to help people...
Paul Raymond Adkins
Oct 18, 2019
VIROQUA – Paul Raymond Adkins of Viroqua, Wisconsin, formerly of Janesville, died October 18, 2019 at Viroqua Memorial Hospital. Paul was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of Floyd and Beatrice Adkins. He was raised at The Mount Mission School and Orphanage in Louisville, Kentucky. Paul received his Honorable Discharge after serving his country in the U.S. Army. He...
Joanna M. Rhodes
Oct 17, 2019
JANESVILLE - On October 17, 2019, Joanna M. Rhodes, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 58 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin Joanna was born on August 14, 1961, to Robert E. Rhodes and Dinah L. Tinder. She graduated from Craig Senior High School in 1979, where she loved to sing in the choir. She...
Holly Jean Irmen
Oct 14, 2019
MONONA, WIS. - Holly J. Irmen, age 56 of Monona, Wis., passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Meriter Hospital in Madison from complications associated with COPD. She was born the daughter of Eugene and Janice Irmen, both of whom preceded her in death. Holly spent most of her adult life in the customer service industry, most recently...
Helen Marie Ritsch Lassa
Oct 11, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE/CLEARWATER, FL/BEAVER DAM - Helen Marie Ritsch Lassa, age 96, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, at Prairie Gardens in Sun Prairie. Helen was born in Richland Center, the daughter of Carl and Nettie (Prouty) Dahnke. She was a graduate of Shorewood High School and Marquette University with a degree in dental hygiene. She worked for the...
Marlen James Moody
Oct 10, 2019
Janesville – Marlen James Moody, 80, passed away on October 10, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. Marlen was born on December 23, 1938 in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, the son of Ted and Caroline (Hanson) Moody. He married Barb Grauvogl on April 14, 1991 in Sauk City. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2018. Marlen worked...
Chloe Joy Yonash
Oct 2, 2019
MADISON - Chloe Yonash, died on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, after a long illness. She was born in Soldiers Grove, Wis., the daughter of William and Marie Martin. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was devoted to her family, especially sharing many enjoyable times with her daughter, Phylliss and granddaughter, Megan. She is survived by...
Laquita "Dolly" Mohr
Oct 1, 2019
McFARLAND - Laquita “Dolly” Mohr, 86, of McFarland, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Four Winds Assisted Living in Verona. She was born in Madison on Aug. 4, 1933, the daughter of Iva (Phelps) and Ralph Howe. Dolly was a bookkeeper, artist/crafter, and amazing mother. Survivors include Dolly’s daughter, Denise Mohr; sister, Clarice; brother, Don (Sue);...
Antonio Turrubiartes
Oct 1, 2019
MARSHALL – Antonio Turrubiartes, age 22, died on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident. Tony grew up in Sun Prairie, graduating in 2015. While in high school he played tennis where he was coached by his father. Since then, Tony became an avid bowler competing in different leagues and tournaments. He loved going to...
William John Nelson
Sep 24, 2019
MADISON – William John Nelson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at New Perspective Senior Living Center in Sun Prairie with family members by his side. Bill was born in Madison on July 3, 1948, the son of Vilas “Red” and Jessie (Ripton) Nelson. Following graduation from Madison Central High School in 1966, Bill entered the U.S....
Arnold Frank Gruber
Sep 23, 2019
MADISON – Arnold Frank Gruber, age 81 of Madison and formerly of Markesan, passed away at Chamomile Assisted Living in Madison on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Arnold was born in Dalton, Wis., on Aug. 11, 1938, the son of Emil and Leona Gruber. He worked at Del Monte Foods in Markesan for 31 years before retiring and moving to...
Donald E. Stuhr
Sep 22, 2019
Donald “Don” E. Stuhr, age 63 of Brodhead Wisconsin died peacefully at St Mary’s hospital in Madison on Sunday, September 22, 2019, surrounded by family and friends after a battle with cancer. Don was born January 28, 1956 in Beloit Wisconsin to Eugene Stuhr and Lois Stuhr (Stout). He was a 1975 graduate of Parkview High School in Orfordville...
Grace Ellen Burkeland
Sep 21, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE – Grace E. Burkeland, age 80, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, to be with her lord and savior after losing her brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She suffered silently and always smiled so no one could tell. Grace was born in Cottage Grove on April 4, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Flossie (Caucutt) Mickelson....
James Edward Hollfelder
Sep 21, 2019
MADISON - James "Cully" Edward Hollfelder, 76, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Waunakee from an array of complicated illnesses. His loving wife of 56 years was at his side. Jim (Cully) was born June 20, 1943 in Middleton, Wis., to Vera and Edward Hollfelder. He attended Middleton High...
Phyllis D. Benage
Sep 19, 2019
Janesville – Phyllis D. (Darlene) Benage, 85, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died on September 19, 2019 at SSM Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville. She was born December 29, 1933 in Ogilvie, MN, the daughter of Walter and Mabel Hathaway. She married George Benage, Jr. in 1952, but they subsequently divorced in 1978. Darlene, as she was called by her friends...
Dale R. Johnson
Sep 19, 2019
Dale R. Johnson rose into Heaven on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital Hospice Center in Madison with loving family at his side. Dale, "the travelin' man", came into this world on March 20, 1949 in Dodgeville, Wis., the first of eight children born to Norman and Marilyn Johnson. Dale attended Mineral Point schools...
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