Obituaries
Michael Thomas Wagman
Oct 18, 2017
JANESVILLE Michael T. Wagman, 52, of Janesville passed away on October 18, 2017 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center. The son of James and Bobbie Lee Wagman, Michael was born on June 28, 1965 in Rockford, Illinois. Michael will be remembered for his love of God, his computer skills and especially, his corny jokes. Michael is survived by his...
Lee Allen Austin
Oct 11, 2017
JANESVILLE - Lee Allen Austin, 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to William and Marion Austin. He lived most of his life in Janesville. Lee was a zealous man who pursued many interests. He worked as a roofing contractor for many years, but his passion was...
Darling D. Chisholm
Oct 9, 2017
MADISON - Darling "Dar" Chisholm (Haefner), passed away on Oct. 9, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. She was born June 17, 1948 in Madison, to Ott and Doris (Butler) Haefner. She is survived by her sister, Kathy (Charlie) of Arizona; brother, Bill (Judi) of Madison; son, Brian (Cathy) Lawler; daughter, Jenny; step-children, David, Patti (Gary) Landphier, Don,...
Harold W. "Porky" Schopf
Oct 3, 2017
OCALA, FLORIDA/FENNIMORE, WIS. Harold W. Porky Schopf, age 89, died on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at his residence in Ocala, Florida. Harold was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Freeport, Ill., the only child of Clarence and Emma (Stenzhorn) Schopf. He married Shirley Cox on Jan. 30, 1949 in Freeport, Ill. Harold was a veteran of the U.S Army,...
Carol Ann Cramer
Sep 22, 2017
RICHLAND CENTER - Carol Ann Cramer, age 79, passed away peacefully at Faith Gardens Memory Care in Sun Prairie, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Carol was born Sept. 10, 1938 in Dodgeville, the daughter of Clyde and Hilma (Stalsberg) Ray. She attended Richland Center High School and later married her high school sweetheart, Larry McClaren. Together, they had a...
Christopher M. Cramer
Sep 13, 2017
MADISON Christopher M. Cramer, age 44, also known as Animal, passed away at the Drake House in West Bend, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, after battling Huntingtons disease for many years. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 19, 1973, the son of Emmett and Pamela (Cure) Cramer. He enjoyed heavy metal music, fishing with his uncle, shooting...
Ronald L. Hetzler
Sep 12, 2017
MADISON - Ronald L. Hetzler, age 78, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, with his wife, Margaret, and his son, Bill, by his side. After more than a decade battle with Alzheimers Disease, which Ron met head on with courage, poise, and humor, he simply took his last breath and was gone. Ron was born Jan....
Lois E. Burdick
Sep 8, 2017
JANESVILLE - Lois Elaine Burdick passed away on September 8, 2017 at her home in Janesville, WI. The daughter of Lester and Marian Bratzke, Lois was born on May 7, 1938, in Porter Township. She attended Evansville schools, graduating in 1956. Lois married Jerome Jerry Burdick on November 17, 1956. Lois was employed by Rexall Drug store for 13...
Phyllis M. Kearney
Sep 6, 2017
Janesville - Phyllis M. Kearney, 87 of Janesville, formerly of Merrillan, Milwaukee and Hales Corners, Wisconsin; went to join her creator on September 6, 2017. She was born in Merrillan, WI to George and Sylvia Larsen. Phyllis was previously married to Allen E. Kearney, now deceased. Phyllis lived in Janesville the last 15 years surrounded by many high school...
William J. Burke
Sep 5, 2017
MADISON William J. Burke, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at Brookdale Madison North, following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1932, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Lucille (Kingsley) Burke. Following graduation, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served two years in Germany. He married the former Mary...
Helen C. Block
Sep 4, 2017
MIDDLETON - Helen C. Block, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. She was born in Oak Creek, Wis., daughter of the late Edwin and Stella Esch. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Dale Block and her brother, Elden Esch. She is survived...
Barbara Alice Wilkey
Sep 4, 2017
MADISON Barbara Alice Wilkey, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. She was born in New York on Oct. 20, 1931. Barbara is survived by three children, William Wilkey, Jean (Mack Anderson) Beale and JoAnn (Dale) Richmond; six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL...
Heidi K. Lacy
Sep 3, 2017
MADISON - Heidi (Koch) Lacy, age 57, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. Heidi was born on Sept. 8, 1959 in Chicago, Ill., to Hans and Inge Koch. She was a 1977 graduate of Monroe High School, Monroe, Wis. On June 4, 1983, she married the love of her life, John Lacy....
Eugene S. Sommers
Aug 31, 2017
MONONA - Eugene S. Sommers, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wis., where he was residing. He was born on March 30, 1927 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, the son of William Henry Sommers Jr. and Ida Soveina Sime. He married Audrey Schimelfiney on March 15, 1948. He...
Rhonda Lynn Perry
Aug 26, 2017
JANESVILLE - Rhonda Lynn Perry, 51, of Janesville, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at her home in Janesville, Wisconsin. Rhonda was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 6, 1966 to William and Alice (Franks) Perry. Rhonda enjoyed many things in life including going to parks with her family for cookouts; going to the beach (which she loved)...
Robert A. Replogle
Aug 18, 2017
MADISONRobert A. Replogle, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, surrounded by his family. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for all their help and support. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com
Kimberly Ann Knipfer
Aug 17, 2017
STOUGHTON/EDGERTON Kimberly Ann Knipfer, 58, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2017 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, Wis. She was born on September, 20, 1958 in Madison, Wis., to Roger and Antoinette (Gage) Knipfer. Kimberly is survived by her daughters, Sammie Van Ert of Superior, Wis., and Brooke (Mike) San Felippo, of Random Lake, Wis.; four...
Wallace C. Peck
Aug 16, 2017
MARSHALL - Wallace Charles Peck, 86, died Aug. 16, 2017 in Minocqua. He was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Marshall, the youngest child raised on a farm by Henry and Zara (Calkins) Peck. Wally married Margaret Margie Klecker on Aug. 1, 1953, in Marshall. Wally was a 1949 graduate of Marshall High School. He was an excellent speller and...
James D. Portolos
Aug 12, 2017
DEFOREST - James D. Jim Portolos, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Jim was born July 9, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his parents, Peter and Penny Portolos. He was raised near the steel mills, just two houses away from Ralphies home in the movie, A Christmas Story....
Elizabeth Ann O'Brien
Aug 11, 2017
BOZEMAN, Mont. - Elizabeth Ann Bette O'Brien, born Sept. 26, 1922, entered into eternal life on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. Our beloved Mother will be remembered most for her incredible strength, endurance, love for her children, and her faith in Jesus, which carried her daily! We will miss her beautiful smile and radiant presence in our lives. Mary, Ann,...
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