Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

In loving memory of Debborrah Kay Jessup, born on October 8, 1951, and departed from this world on February 14, 2024, at the age of 72. Debborrah, fondly known as "Tommy" during her childhood, brought a vibrant and unique presence to the world around her.

Born in Portage, Wisconsin, to Harley "Bud" and Betty (Marshall)...

Feb 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we, the daughters of Uma Sil, announce the passing of our cherished mama and nana on February 13, 2024. At the age of 68, Uma's passing was unexpected, following an abrupt and brief illness over two weeks and has cast us into profound despair, leaving our hearts shattered by an overwhelming wave of...

Feb 10, 2024

JoAnn T. Spear, 92, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed peacefully at her home on February 10, 2024. JoAnn was on in Pekin Illinois on April 20, 1931 to Joseph and Vera O’Neal.

JoAnn worked at the Pretzel Factory, Universal Foods and Carlyle Nursing Home, all in the Beloit area. She started a cleaning business in 1990,...

Feb 8, 2024

Carol Jean Bergman, age 79, of Reedsburg, formally of Loganville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 8th 2024 at Agrace Hospice Center in Janesville.

Carol was born on August 17th 1944 in Richland Center, Wisconsin; the daughter of Clyde and Vera (Armbruster) Spencer.

On September 26th 1970 she was united in marriage to Evan...

Feb 8, 2024

Jack L. Christian (69) of Janesville, Wisconsin passed away February 8th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Madison; surrounded by family.

Jack was born on January 13, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Margaret Christian. He graduated from Parker High School in 1973. Jack entered the Active Army in 1973 and retired after 20 years...

Feb 7, 2024

LOWELL – Jesse T. Gallagher, age 30, of Lowell, Wis., passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at home. He was born on March 7, 1993, in Madison, Wis., the son of Alice (Smith) Gallagher and the late, Kurt Gallagher. He graduated from LaFollette High School in 2011, with the mission of proving his teachers wrong; He could make...

Feb 7, 2024

Warney Pickering, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 7th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eugene and Ena, as well as his brother Gene, his sister Sandra (Brown), and his wife Harriet. Warney is survived by his 5 children: Todd (Susan), Trudy (Robert Likes), Terri (John Janke),...

Feb 6, 2024

SUN PRAIRIE – Nancy E. Oberleitner, age 51, of Sun Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from cancer at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Baraboo, Wis., on June 18, 1972, the daughter of Merlin and Catherine (Smith) Oberleitner.

Nancy graduated from Portage High School. She was employed at the Ho-Chunk...

Feb 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Kampe was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1933, in Portage, Wisconsin, the daughter of Justus and Olga Rathjen. She married Lawrence “Larry” Kampe on August 23, 1958.

Barb attended St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas where she met Larry. Barb completed her...

Feb 1, 2024

Charles Schimek, 90, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, departed this world on Feb 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. He was born June 16, 1933, in Easton MN, to John A. and Madeline (Willette) Schimek. He married Catherine J. Buchholz December 28, 1957 in Janesville WI.

Charlie served in the...

Jan 23, 2024

MADISON – Jean M. Brennan (Buddeke), age 78 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born in Chicago, IL., on August 22, 1945, the daughter of Charles Caldwell Buddeke and Betty (Odmark) Buddeke.

Jeannie was a huge Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. She got to...

Jan 14, 2024

Milton – LeRoy E. Rogers, 80, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home in Milton, Wisconsin. He was born on August 17, 1943 in Barnum, Wisconsin to Virgil and Charlotte (Reed) Rogers. He was married to Barbara Rogers, twice. She preceded in death June 28, 2023.

Roy was a crane operator, then...

Jan 11, 2024

WINDSOR, WIS. - Kathryn P. "Kathy" Seifert, age 82, passed away on January 11, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wis. She was born on August 6, 1941, in Madison, to Warren L. Seifert and Marie A. (Schwenn) Seifert. Kathy was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, partner, and friend.

Kathy grew up in the...

Jan 8, 2024

MADISON - Joshua J. Hanson was born July 3,1974, in Madison, Wis., to Rolf A. Hanson and Sandra E. Hanson (Starch). Joshua left us on January 9, 2024.

Josh lived in Pardeeville and Portage, Wis., from 1979 to 1987. When he began Junior High School, he moved to Madison to live with his father.

Dec 23, 2023

JANESVILLE - After several years of courageously fighting a rare disease and with care provided by his family and hospice staff, Patrick Edward Moriarty, R.Ph., completed his journey among us on December 23, 2023. Pat was the second of three children born to Joseph Edward and Ruth Christine (Karlson) Moriarty on July 19, 1953.

He...

Dec 17, 2023

MADISON- Jean Yvonne Petersen (Engebretson), age 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2023. She was born Jan. 30, 1940, in Browntown, Wis. She was elected for the 1957 Dairyland Queen in Browntown, which can be viewed at the Browntown Muesuem.

Widowed after 48 years with Harland “Pistol Pete” Petersen. She was a proud team-driver...

Dec 17, 2023

Marilyn Fogle Seymour, of Sun Prairie, WI, passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 87.

Marilyn is the daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Fenton) Patterson. She grew up in Trenton, MO where she graduated from Trenton High School in 1954. She attended nursing school at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO, graduating...

Dec 15, 2023

Donald L. Wampole, 74, of Marshall, passed away at his home on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Don was born on February 25, 1949, in Augusta, Wisconsin, the son of Royce and Mabel (Lovicott) Wampole. Don married the love of his life, Vivian (James) Wampole, on May 26, 1989, and was married until her death in...

Dec 11, 2023

Ella Faye (Flenniken) Johnson, (June 2, 1921 – December 11, 2023) made her last journey to join all those that passed before her. (Their gain, our loss).

To all who knew Ella Faye, her personality, her intelligence, her compassion and interest in each person whose path she crossed, is a memory to behold.

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Dec 11, 2023

Robert Rudnitzki, 70, passed into eternity on December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born March 14, 1953 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Joseph and Gladys Rudnitzki. Robert was a Janesville, Wisconsin resident all of his life.

Robert retired from General Motors after 30 plus years of service. He was a Veteran of the United...