Obituaries

Alex James Brouillard

Alex James Brouillard

Dec 27, 2017

LODI, WIS. - Alex died of a heroin overdose on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. The way Alex died does not define who he was. He was a loving, sensitive, caring young man who dreamed of becoming a father. He loved the outdoors, loved welding, loved farming, loved coon hunting, loved running hounds, especially attending Trigg fox hound field trials...

Kathryn L. Briggs

Kathryn L. Briggs

Dec 20, 2017

OREGON - It is with great sadness that the family of Kathryn Lucille Briggs announces her passing on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at the age of 88 years. Kathryn will be lovingly remembered by her children, Terry Briggs, Marcia (Garry) Gordinier, Patricia (Lonny) Servin, Jeff Briggs and Peter Briggs. Kathryn will also be fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren...

Mark T. Monahan

Mark T. Monahan

Dec 19, 2017

Our instructions say we must tell you this: Mark T. Monahan, 68, of Madison, Wis., passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He graced this earth, Madison, Wis., to be exact, on November 2, 1949. His beaming parents Walter T. Monahan and Marianna (Hernan) Monahan were overjoyed. We now jump from birth to...

Michael J. Cruise

Michael J. Cruise

Dec 11, 2017

MADISON Michael J. Cruise, age 67, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sept. 10, 1950, the son of Woodrow and Amanda (Honkomp) Cruise. Following high school at Madison La Follette, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he proudly served...

Eleanore H Dzielski

Eleanore H Dzielski

Dec 11, 2017

MADISON, WIS. - Eleanore Helen Dzielski died unexpectedly at her home in Madison, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. She was 85 years old. She was the devoted wife of Frank Dzielski for over 60 years. Frank preceded her in death on March 13, 2014. Eleanore was born in Chicago on Feb. 19, 1932, the daughter of John and Mary...

Robert D. Emery

Robert D. Emery

Dec 4, 2017

JANESVILLE Robert D. Emery, 77, of Janesville, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, December 4, 2017. Bob was born on October 6, 1940, in Reedsburg, WI. He married Shirleyanna Hinrichs on July 2, 1960. Together they moved to Janesville in 1961. Shirleyanna died in April of 2010. Bob was a man who enjoyed life. He enjoyed playing...

Arthur H. Hartwig

Arthur H. Hartwig

Dec 2, 2017

MADISON - Arthur H. Hartwig, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, after long illness due to blood disorder and head injury. Art was born and raised in Milwaukee area. Art attended Wauwatosa High School playing the sports he loved, football, golf and running. After high school he attended the Naval Academy, where he...

Luella B. Johnson

Luella B. Johnson

Dec 1, 2017

MIDDLETON Luella B. Johnson, age 94, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Luella was born in Mattoon, Wis., on March 25, 1923, the daughter of Ivan and Anna (Wheeler) Bean. Luella graduated from high school in Brandon, Wis., in 1940 and from Ripon College in 1944. While there, she met Warren...

Charles Raymond Wanninger

Charles Raymond Wanninger

Nov 24, 2017

JANESVILLE - Charles Raymond Wanninger, 88, embarked on his greatest adventure Friday evening, November 24, 2017, from Greenfield, Wisconsin. Charlie was born on August 11, 1929 in Janesville, Wisconsin and met his future wife Evelyn (Goehl) in English class at Janesville High School. They were married in Emerald Grove, Wisconsin, on February 3, 1951. Charlie attended Milton College and...

Gayle S. Anderson

Gayle S. Anderson

Nov 21, 2017

MADISON Gayle Susan Anderson (Knipfer), age 60, passed away in her home on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. She was born June 6, 1957, the daughter of Roger A. and Antoinette (Gage) Knipfer. Gayle grew up in Northern Wisconsin where she spent most of her life loving the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and the peace that the Northwoods gave her. She...

Patricia M. Larson

Patricia M. Larson

Nov 15, 2017

ROCKDALE Patricia M. Larson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville. Patricia was born in Trenton, NJ, on Aug. 31, 1938, and was adopted at a young age by her aunt and uncle, Rev. Richard and Mildred McAliley. After graduating from Cambridge High School, Patricia married...

Gage A. Linton

Gage A. Linton

Nov 11, 2017

Gage Andrew Linton, age 6, died while living this life at 100 miles per hour - Jesus will have his hands full. I know Jesus will take care of you until we arrive at the gates of heaven to be with you. Gage was born in Janesville to Andrea Marie Tracy and Mark Linton. Gage attended Van Buren Elementary...

Jeanne Marie Witte

Jeanne Marie Witte

Nov 11, 2017

MADISON - Jeanne Marie Witte passed away at home on Nov. 11, 2017, at the age of 65. Born on March 24, 1952, she grew up in Colby, Wis. Jeanne graduated in 1970 from Colby High School. She received her bachelors degree from UW-Stevens Point in 1974 and her Master of Arts degree in Library and Information Studies in...

Thomas P. Friedrichs

Thomas P. Friedrichs

Nov 7, 2017

JANESVILLE Thomas P. Fred Friedrichs, age 70, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. He was born in Queens, New York, on June 23, 1947, the son of Werner and Madeline (Leone) Friedrichs. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where...

Douglas F. Black

Douglas F. Black

Nov 1, 2017

Doug Black, 77, of Fort Atkinson, WI, formerly of Janesville, WI , tragically passed away from injuries resulting from a chainsaw accident on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Doug was born on May 9, 1940, in Milton Junction, WI, to Floyd and Violet (Campbell) Black and was married to LaNetta (Porter) Black on August 1, 1969. Doug was a spirited...

Adolph "Al" Bach

Adolph "Al" Bach

Oct 30, 2017

MADISON - Adolph Walter Bach, born November 1920, passed away on Oct. 30 2017, at Oakwood West Tabor Hall. He was born in Switzerland and came to America with his parents and sister when he was 3 years old. He learned English during recess at his one room school in Clevenville, Wis., and his thirst for knowledge never left...

Yevhen Brzhesskyy

Yevhen Brzhesskyy

Oct 29, 2017

MADISON Yevhen Brzhesskyy, age 30, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. A visitation will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com

Douglas A. Grunow

Douglas A. Grunow

Oct 24, 2017

MADISON Douglas A. Grunow, age 73, passed away at his home in Madison Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. He was born in Mifflin, Wis., on March 10, 1944, the son of Alvin and Henrietta (Von Wald) Grunow. Doug married Carole Johnson on Oct. 5, 1963, in Livingston, Wis. Doug was a graduate of Mineral Point High School and attended MATC...

Edward E. Caliboso

Edward E. Caliboso

Oct 24, 2017

JANESVILLE Edward Ernest Caliboso, 66, of Janesville passed away on October 24, 2017 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Janesville. The son of Elpedio and Geraldine Caliboso, Edward was born on January 22, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1969, he married Sharon Mattio in Chicago, Illinois. Edward worked as a millwright for General Motors in Janesville, retiring...

Silvia Rodriguez

Silvia Rodriguez

Oct 23, 2017

JANESVILLE Silvia Rodriguez, 90, of Janesville passed away on October 23, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Nursing home in Janesville. The oldest of 4 children, Silvia was born on August 30, 1927 to Albino and Fermina (Gonzalez) Rodriguez in Havana, Cuba. She came to the United States in 1967 and lived in New York, where her daughter was born. Silvia...