Obituaries

Richard J. Thayer

Richard J. Thayer

Nov 6, 2015

Richard John Frederick Thayer, 76, of Janesville, Wisconsin died peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Friday, November 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. He leaves his beloved wife of 47 years, Shirley (Brown) Thayer; daughter Marna LaBelle of Janesville; step-daughters Diane Adams (Gus) of Missoula, MT; Vikki Sutherland (Tom Barber) of Santa Rosa, CA; Laura...

Louise R. Church

Louise R. Church

Oct 30, 2015

MADISON - Louise (Moore) (Butterfield) Church, age 88, entered Heaven's Gates on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Louise was born and raised in Dows, Iowa, and settled in Madison, Wis., in 1952. Her husband, Earl Church Sr., and six siblings preceded her in death. Louise is survived by sisters Kathryn Cooper, Sue Humphrey, both of Iowa, her children Audrey (James)...

Louise R. Church

Louise R. Church

Oct 30, 2015

MADISON - Louise (Moore) (Butterfield) Church, age 88, entered Heaven's Gates on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Louise was born and raised in Dows, Iowa, and settled in Madison, Wis., in 1952. Her husband, Earl Church Sr., and six siblings preceded her in death. Louise is survived by sisters Kathryn Cooper, Sue Humphrey, both of Iowa, her children Audrey (James)...

Lovette Smith Powell

Lovette Smith Powell

Oct 28, 2015

Mrs. Lovette Smith Powell was born in Tuscaloosa Alabama, April 17, 1951; to Lovell and Lillie Mae Smith. Lovette enjoyed a loving childhood and was a bright student. Over the years Lovette would relocate with her mother to Gary Indiana where she graduated from West Side High School. Lovette went on to become the mother of four wonderful children;...

Lovette Smith Powell

Lovette Smith Powell

Oct 28, 2015

Mrs. Lovette Smith Powell was born in Tuscaloosa Alabama, April 17, 1951; to Lovell and Lillie Mae Smith. Lovette enjoyed a loving childhood and was a bright student. Over the years Lovette would relocate with her mother to Gary Indiana where she graduated from West Side High School. Lovette went on to become the mother of four wonderful children;...

James E. Stasney

James E. Stasney

Oct 24, 2015

MADISON James E. Stasney, age 68, passed away at UW Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Wausau, Wis., on Sept. 3, 1947. He was one of five children, Margaret (Rod), Suzy (Kim), Robert (Linda) and David (Michelle). James married Shirley Imhoff on April 4, 1970, and they were married for 45...

Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen

Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen

Oct 24, 2015

MADISON - Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen, of Madison, passed away peacefully to enter her new life on Oct. 24, 2015, at 93 years of age. Frances was born on July 19, 1922, in Beetown, Wis., the daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Buschmann) Webster. Frances graduated from Hannibal High School in 1941. She also received an accounting degree...

Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen

Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen

Oct 24, 2015

MADISON - Frances Lillian (Webster) Haensgen, of Madison, passed away peacefully to enter her new life on Oct. 24, 2015, at 93 years of age. Frances was born on July 19, 1922, in Beetown, Wis., the daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Buschmann) Webster. Frances graduated from Hannibal High School in 1941. She also received an accounting degree...

James E. Stasney

James E. Stasney

Oct 24, 2015

MADISON James E. Stasney, age 68, passed away at UW Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Wausau, Wis., on Sept. 3, 1947. He was one of five children, Margaret (Rod), Suzy (Kim), Robert (Linda) and David (Michelle). James married Shirley Imhoff on April 4, 1970, and they were married for 45...

Patricia A. Daggett

Patricia A. Daggett

Oct 23, 2015

MONONA - Patricia A. "Pat" (Sparks) Daggett, age 82, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at home surrounded by her family after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, to Calbert and Annabel (Carden) Sparks. Pat graduated from East High School in 1950. She married Stan Daggett on Sept. 17, 1955. Pat loved...

Patricia A. Daggett

Patricia A. Daggett

Oct 23, 2015

MONONA - Patricia A. "Pat" (Sparks) Daggett, age 82, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at home surrounded by her family after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, to Calbert and Annabel (Carden) Sparks. Pat graduated from East High School in 1950. She married Stan Daggett on Sept. 17, 1955. Pat loved...

Delores Elaine Smith

Delores Elaine Smith

Oct 17, 2015

MONONA Delores E. Smith, age 90, passed away at Oakwood East Rehab Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born Oct. 28, 1924, to Louis and Gladys Larson. She was married to George P. Smith until he passed in 1982. She was also preceded in death by sons, Terry and Bill. Delores loved...

Delores Elaine Smith

Delores Elaine Smith

Oct 17, 2015

MONONA Delores E. Smith, age 90, passed away at Oakwood East Rehab Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born Oct. 28, 1924, to Louis and Gladys Larson. She was married to George P. Smith until he passed in 1982. She was also preceded in death by sons, Terry and Bill. Delores loved...

Herbert "Jim" Desnoyers

Herbert "Jim" Desnoyers

Oct 12, 2015

MARSHALL - Herbert C. "Jim" Desnoyers, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. He was born in DePere, Wis., on Feb. 13, 1923, the eldest child of Francis "Bob" and Herberta (Jones) Desnoyers. After graduating from DePere High School in 1941, he joined the U.S. Navy. He married Mary "Betty" (Brennan) Desnoyers on...

Herbert "Jim" Desnoyers

Herbert "Jim" Desnoyers

Oct 12, 2015

MARSHALL - Herbert C. "Jim" Desnoyers, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. He was born in DePere, Wis., on Feb. 13, 1923, the eldest child of Francis "Bob" and Herberta (Jones) Desnoyers. After graduating from DePere High School in 1941, he joined the U.S. Navy. He married Mary "Betty" (Brennan) Desnoyers on...

Jessica Lynn Szerlong

Jessica Lynn Szerlong

Oct 4, 2015

Jessica Lynn Szerlong, 30, Janesville, passed away, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at her home. The daughter of Joseph and Colleen (Maloney) Szerlong of Milton, Wis.; she was born in Maywood, Ill. on July 9, 1985. Jessica was born on a very bright summer day. And a bright addition to this world she surely became! Jessica Bessica, Jessie Bessie, our...

Jessica Lynn Szerlong

Jessica Lynn Szerlong

Oct 4, 2015

Jessica Lynn Szerlong, 30, Janesville, passed away, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at her home. The daughter of Joseph and Colleen (Maloney) Szerlong of Milton, Wis.; she was born in Maywood, Ill. on July 9, 1985. Jessica was born on a very bright summer day. And a bright addition to this world she surely became! Jessica Bessica, Jessie Bessie, our...

Robert F. Laplant

Robert F. Laplant

Oct 3, 2015

VERONA - A man of great character cruised into Heaven on Oct. 3, 2015. Robert (RLP, Bob, Bump) was born to Francis and Irene LaPlant on Jan. 6, 1934, in Green Bay, Wis. He attended East High School and was a tank commander in the Wisconsin National Guard. RLP worked for 30 years at Wisconsin Bell and AT&T, earning...

Robert F. Laplant

Robert F. Laplant

Oct 3, 2015

VERONA - A man of great character cruised into Heaven on Oct. 3, 2015. Robert (RLP, Bob, Bump) was born to Francis and Irene LaPlant on Jan. 6, 1934, in Green Bay, Wis. He attended East High School and was a tank commander in the Wisconsin National Guard. RLP worked for 30 years at Wisconsin Bell and AT&T, earning...

Rebecca S. Slotten

Rebecca S. Slotten

Oct 2, 2015

MADISON - One of her Mothers favorite stories is: Once upon a time in the small town of Keota, Iowa, a 6 year old brother and 5 year old sister were walking down the sidewalk in the front of their house, when this large dog comes bounding down the street. The brother steps in front to protect his sister...