Obituaries

Robert A. Peterson

Robert A. Peterson

Jul 1, 2016

JANESVILLE Robert Alvin Peterson, Jr., age 52 of Janesville, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born in Janesville on May 18, 1964, the son of Louise Peterson. He was a proud 1982 graduate of Parker High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp., where he proudly served until his honorable...

Floyd Thomas Schmidt

Floyd Thomas Schmidt

Jun 30, 2016

JANESVILLE Floyd T. Schmidt, 72, of Janesville, died on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI, surrounded by his family. Tom, as everyone called him, was born April 17, 1944 in Janesville to Floyd and Della (Starks) Schmidt. He married his wife, Sherrie, on March 27, 1965. Tom retired from Kerry Ingredients in Beloit, in 2000....

Floyd Thomas Schmidt

Floyd Thomas Schmidt

Jun 30, 2016

JANESVILLE Floyd T. Schmidt, 72, of Janesville, died on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI, surrounded by his family. Tom, as everyone called him, was born April 17, 1944 in Janesville to Floyd and Della (Starks) Schmidt. He married his wife, Sherrie, on March 27, 1965. Tom retired from Kerry Ingredients in Beloit, in 2000....

Jeffrey J. Powers

Jeffrey J. Powers

Jun 29, 2016

MADISON, WIS. Jeffrey J. Powers, age 54, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Madison on Nov. 19, 1961, the son of Lester and Joann (Jungbluth) Powers. He is survived by his sons, Nathan and Alan; brothers, Lyle, Ronald, Gerald and...

Franklin T. Miller

Franklin T. Miller

Jun 29, 2016

Franklin T. Miller, 77, of Janesville, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Janesville, WI. Frank was born December 25, 1938 in Virginia to William and Nannie Miller. He was a welder/pipefitter for Proctor and Gamble, and owner of Miller Welding. Frank married the love of his life Catherine (Franke) in 1978....

Jeffrey J. Powers

Jeffrey J. Powers

Jun 29, 2016

MADISON, WIS. Jeffrey J. Powers, age 54, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Madison on Nov. 19, 1961, the son of Lester and Joann (Jungbluth) Powers. He is survived by his sons, Nathan and Alan; brothers, Lyle, Ronald, Gerald and...

Franklin T. Miller

Franklin T. Miller

Jun 29, 2016

Franklin T. Miller, 77, of Janesville, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Janesville, WI. Frank was born December 25, 1938 in Virginia to William and Nannie Miller. He was a welder/pipefitter for Proctor and Gamble, and owner of Miller Welding. Frank married the love of his life Catherine (Franke) in 1978....

Daniel Gene Detert

Daniel Gene Detert

Jun 28, 2016

Daniel Dan G. Detert, 79, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, June 28th at Huntington Place in Janesville, WI. Dan was born July 15, 1936 in Janesville to Walter and Sylvia Detert. Dan was a lifelong resident of Janesville. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1954. Dan was accepted to the General Motors College in Detroit, Michigan where he...

Daniel Gene Detert

Daniel Gene Detert

Jun 28, 2016

Daniel Dan G. Detert, 79, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, June 28th at Huntington Place in Janesville, WI. Dan was born July 15, 1936 in Janesville to Walter and Sylvia Detert. Dan was a lifelong resident of Janesville. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1954. Dan was accepted to the General Motors College in Detroit, Michigan where he...

Lola M. Martin

Lola M. Martin

Jun 22, 2016

BLANCHARDVILLE - Lola M. (ne Peters) Martin, born October 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, was promoted to Heaven on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the age of 54. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Glada Peters. Lola is survived by the love of her life, Clarence (Al) Martin; her devoted German Shepherd, Daisy; and her cat,...

Lola M. Martin

Lola M. Martin

Jun 22, 2016

BLANCHARDVILLE - Lola M. (ne Peters) Martin, born October 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, was promoted to Heaven on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the age of 54. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Glada Peters. Lola is survived by the love of her life, Clarence (Al) Martin; her devoted German Shepherd, Daisy; and her cat,...

Todd Jay Retzlaff

Todd Jay Retzlaff

Jun 21, 2016

Todd J. Retzlaff, age 50, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on Feb. 28, 1966 to James and Darlene (Slaback) Retzlaff in Janesville. He was a 1984 graduate of Parker High School. Todd was passionate about, and proud of, his position as Technical Support Specialist for Advanced Project Solutions. He was a...

Todd Jay Retzlaff

Todd Jay Retzlaff

Jun 21, 2016

Todd J. Retzlaff, age 50, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on Feb. 28, 1966 to James and Darlene (Slaback) Retzlaff in Janesville. He was a 1984 graduate of Parker High School. Todd was passionate about, and proud of, his position as Technical Support Specialist for Advanced Project Solutions. He was a...

Donald R. Hinrichs

Donald R. Hinrichs

Jun 13, 2016

Donald Ralph Hinrichs, 76, of Edgerton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 13th, 2016. Donald was the only son of Ralph and Leona Hinrichs. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in McFarland on Lake Waubesa. He helped operate the Lakeland Junior Rifle Club in McFarland for many years, teaching young people to...

Donald R. Hinrichs

Donald R. Hinrichs

Jun 13, 2016

Donald Ralph Hinrichs, 76, of Edgerton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 13th, 2016. Donald was the only son of Ralph and Leona Hinrichs. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin and grew up in McFarland on Lake Waubesa. He helped operate the Lakeland Junior Rifle Club in McFarland for many years, teaching young people to...

Mary H. Geborek

Mary H. Geborek

Jun 3, 2016

APPLETON/MADISON - Mary H. Geborek, age 88, died peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016 at Artisans Assisted Living Center in DeForest, Wis. Mary was born on July 18, 1927, in Kinghurst, Minn. She was united in marriage to Theodore R. Geborek Sr. who passed away Feb. 4, 2001. She enjoyed camping, picnics, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan....

Mary H. Geborek

Mary H. Geborek

Jun 3, 2016

APPLETON/MADISON - Mary H. Geborek, age 88, died peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016 at Artisans Assisted Living Center in DeForest, Wis. Mary was born on July 18, 1927, in Kinghurst, Minn. She was united in marriage to Theodore R. Geborek Sr. who passed away Feb. 4, 2001. She enjoyed camping, picnics, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan....

Kenneth N. Hauge

Kenneth N. Hauge

May 29, 2016

MADISON Kenneth Neil Hauge, age 66, Madison, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born December 3, 1949, the son of Selmer and Jeanette (Nelson) Hauge. Kenneth worked as a carpet layer for Coyle Carpets for many years. Kenny always greeted everyone with a smile. He enjoyed fishing, horror movies, syfy channel, cooking, going to the casino, and...

Kenneth N. Hauge

Kenneth N. Hauge

May 29, 2016

MADISON Kenneth Neil Hauge, age 66, Madison, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born December 3, 1949, the son of Selmer and Jeanette (Nelson) Hauge. Kenneth worked as a carpet layer for Coyle Carpets for many years. Kenny always greeted everyone with a smile. He enjoyed fishing, horror movies, syfy channel, cooking, going to the casino, and...

David T. Westover

David T. Westover

May 24, 2016

SUN PRAIRIE David T. Dave Westover, age 66, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Dave was born on March 29, 1950, in Beaver Dam, the son of Donald and Thelma (Graville) Westover. Dave worked in print and digital photography for many years. Photography was his passion. He captured the unique natural beauty of nature with a big interest in...