Obituaries
Emilie L. Borgmann
Dec 19, 2019
Janesville, WI - Emilie Lorraine Borgmann, 87, of Janesville, died unexpectedly at home Thursday after a stroke. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie Hromada, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. She graduated from Messmer High School and met Raymond Borgmann on the ski slopes when they both worked at AC Spark Plug. They married in...
Ronald W. Holt
Dec 19, 2019
A kind and gentle soul left this earth on Dec. 19, 2019. Ronald W Holt, age 74 of Madison, passed away at Meriter Hospital. He was born on Nov. 8, 1945 in LaCrosse, the son of Harold Holt and Victoria (Huhnstock) Holt. Ron married Carol (Vander Bloemen) Holt on Aug. 27, 1966 in Fond du Lac, Wis. He Graduated...
Helen H. Wedtland
Dec 15, 2019
Helen H. Wetland, age 98, passed away in Woodland Park, Colorado on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Visitation will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Private burial will be held at Forest Mound Cemetery, Waupun, Wisconsin.
Kathi Lee Kleinsmith
Dec 14, 2019
MADISON – Kathi Lee Kleinsmith, age 55, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, following a 20-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in South Dakota on Sept. 16, 1964, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Stewart) Sorenson. Shortly after, the family moved to Rock Rapids, Iowa. She graduated in 1983 from Central Lyon High School...
Nigel B. Brown
Dec 13, 2019
COLUMBUS – Nigel B. Brown, age 84, died peacefully surrounded by his family from complications of pulmonary fibrosis on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Nigel was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 23, 1935; the 9th of 14 children of Albert Augustus Brown and Nellie Belle Capener Brown. He married Marjorie June Pagel on June 17, 1955 at Ft. Riley, Kan.,...
Brian K. Wilkes
Dec 9, 2019
SUN PRAIRIE - Brian Keith Wilkes, 63, passed away in his home in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, from heart disease and complications following open heart surgery. Brian was born in Stamford, Connecticut to John Charles Wilkes and Ivy May Banks Wilkes on May 25, 1956. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1974 and received...
Eugene A. Weddig
Dec 3, 2019
Eugene Allan “Gene” Weddig, age 78, passed away on Dec. 2, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. Their care allowed him to go peacefully after a battle with HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia) and related liver failure. Gene was born on Jan. 22, 1941, in West Bend, Wis., the second son of Fred and Lucille (Alliet) Weddig. He grew up...
John Charles Meyer
Nov 29, 2019
John C. Meyer, age 68 of Prairie du Chien, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, after sudden complications from pneumonia and lung cancer. He was born on June 29, 1951 in Prairie du Chien, the son of Carlos “Chip” and Myrna Meyer. He married Lorraine...
Darlene Mae Larson
Nov 24, 2019
JANESVILLE - Darlene (Indermuehle) Larson, 76, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019 after living life to the fullest while managing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Darlene was born April 23, 1943, in Hartford, WI, where she also graduated high school. She married her high school sweetheart, David Larson, on June 21, 1964, who preceded her...
Richard V. Spaar
Nov 18, 2019
Richard “Rick” Spaar II August 20, 1952 – November 18, 2019 Footville, Wisconsin – Richard V. Spaar, 67, of Footville, Wisconsin went to heaven on November 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Now everyone up there can be entertained. Rick was born on August 20, 1952 in Decatur, Illinois to lucky Richard V. Spaar Sr. and Dottie...
Colleen M. Winer
Nov 15, 2019
Monona lost one of its kindest souls when Colleen M. Winer passed on November 15, 2019, aged 93. Colleen was a rare person who spread love and kindness and would never harm another being, whether two-legged or four. She especially loved children and dogs, always having open arms for both. Her generous soul fed the homeless even when she...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries.
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via email.
