Obituaries

George R. Riesen

George R. Riesen

Jan 14, 2015

It is with deep sadness and heavy regret to announce George R. Riesen, age 88, of Janesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at his home with family at his side. He was born on Jan. 25, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Henry and Bernice Riesen. He married Barbara M. Zdradzinski on June 25,...

Eric J. Spaeth

Eric J. Spaeth

Jan 13, 2015

JANESVILLE - Eric J. Spot Spaeth, of Janesville, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Eric was born in Sheboygan, on September 24, 1959, to Lee and Dorothy (Robison) Spaeth. Eric was a CNC fabricator for Spacesaver Corporation. He was previously employed by Beloit Corporation in Beloit. Eric enjoyed spending time with friends and playing pool....

Eric J. Spaeth

Eric J. Spaeth

Jan 13, 2015

JANESVILLE - Eric J. Spot Spaeth, of Janesville, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Eric was born in Sheboygan, on September 24, 1959, to Lee and Dorothy (Robison) Spaeth. Eric was a CNC fabricator for Spacesaver Corporation. He was previously employed by Beloit Corporation in Beloit. Eric enjoyed spending time with friends and playing pool....

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Jan 11, 2015

MADISON Dawn Marie Kuykendall, age 46, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 26, 1968 in Madison, the daughter of Frederick and Sharon (Zingshiem) Kuykendall. Dawn grew up and attended school in Janesville. She moved to Madison in her adult years and worked as a waitress. She was...

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Dawn Marie Kuykendall

Jan 11, 2015

MADISON Dawn Marie Kuykendall, age 46, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 26, 1968 in Madison, the daughter of Frederick and Sharon (Zingshiem) Kuykendall. Dawn grew up and attended school in Janesville. She moved to Madison in her adult years and worked as a waitress. She was...

Donald M. Drake

Donald M. Drake

Jan 6, 2015

JANESVILLE - Donald M. Drake, 66, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Janesville. Donald was born in Milwaukee, on January 2, 1949, to Donald and Pauline (Blazinic) Drake. He was married to Karen (Anderson) Drake. Donald enjoyed going fishing and going camping. He appreciated being able to travel. But he will...

Donald M. Drake

Donald M. Drake

Jan 6, 2015

JANESVILLE - Donald M. Drake, 66, of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Janesville. Donald was born in Milwaukee, on January 2, 1949, to Donald and Pauline (Blazinic) Drake. He was married to Karen (Anderson) Drake. Donald enjoyed going fishing and going camping. He appreciated being able to travel. But he will...

Helen M. Knudson

Helen M. Knudson

Dec 31, 2014

MADISON - Helen M. Knudson, age 95, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Chamomile Assisted Living with her loving family at her side. The former Helen M. Rue was born July 23, 1919, to Norwegian immigrants, Halvor and Minnie (Nelson) Rue, at their Meadow Vale farm in the township of Arena. Helen graduated from the Arena...

Helen M. Knudson

Helen M. Knudson

Dec 31, 2014

MADISON - Helen M. Knudson, age 95, of Madison, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Chamomile Assisted Living with her loving family at her side. The former Helen M. Rue was born July 23, 1919, to Norwegian immigrants, Halvor and Minnie (Nelson) Rue, at their Meadow Vale farm in the township of Arena. Helen graduated from the Arena...

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dec 30, 2014

WINDSOR - Dennis D. Gilbertson, Age 62, of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 18, 1952 in Monroe, the son of Norman and Esther Gilbertson. Dennis graduated from Monroe High School in 1970. He began his career in business as an entrepreneur and selling...

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dennis D. Gilbertson

Dec 30, 2014

WINDSOR - Dennis D. Gilbertson, Age 62, of Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on April 18, 1952 in Monroe, the son of Norman and Esther Gilbertson. Dennis graduated from Monroe High School in 1970. He began his career in business as an entrepreneur and selling...

Loretta Kay Crawley

Loretta Kay Crawley

Dec 25, 2014

Loretta K. Crawley, 67, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her family. Loretta was born in Decatur, Illinois, on March 15, 1947, to Charles and Dorothy (Gilman) Norton Guffey. She was a homemaker who cared for her family. Loretta is survived by her husband of 44...

Loretta Kay Crawley

Loretta Kay Crawley

Dec 25, 2014

Loretta K. Crawley, 67, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin surrounded by her family. Loretta was born in Decatur, Illinois, on March 15, 1947, to Charles and Dorothy (Gilman) Norton Guffey. She was a homemaker who cared for her family. Loretta is survived by her husband of 44...

Mary Kay Short

Mary Kay Short

Dec 18, 2014

MADISON - Mary Kay Santas Short, 69, passed away Thursday Dec. 18, 2014 at her home in Madison. She was born in Richland Center on July 9, 1945, the daughter of Henry and Helen Santas. On October 7, 1972, she married John Short, together the couple lived in Madison until John's death almost a year later. Mary Kay is...

Mary Kay Short

Mary Kay Short

Dec 18, 2014

MADISON - Mary Kay Santas Short, 69, passed away Thursday Dec. 18, 2014 at her home in Madison. She was born in Richland Center on July 9, 1945, the daughter of Henry and Helen Santas. On October 7, 1972, she married John Short, together the couple lived in Madison until John's death almost a year later. Mary Kay is...

Roosevelt Harden

Roosevelt Harden

Dec 14, 2014

REEDSBURG Roosevelt Rosey Harden, age 80, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born April 16, 1934, in Concord, Ga., the son of Nep and Jewell Harden. Rosey grew up in Madison and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Iowa. He married Donna Peetz on...

Roosevelt Harden

Roosevelt Harden

Dec 14, 2014

REEDSBURG Roosevelt Rosey Harden, age 80, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born April 16, 1934, in Concord, Ga., the son of Nep and Jewell Harden. Rosey grew up in Madison and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Iowa. He married Donna Peetz on...

Debbie Dowling

Debbie Dowling

Dec 10, 2014

MADISON - Debbie Dowling, age 56, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at her home in Madison following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Oct. 2, 1958, the daughter of Paul and Lorraine (Vetter) Breininger in Madison. She always found great pleasure being in nature, helping others and spending quality time with her children. She always...

Debbie Dowling

Debbie Dowling

Dec 10, 2014

MADISON - Debbie Dowling, age 56, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at her home in Madison following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Oct. 2, 1958, the daughter of Paul and Lorraine (Vetter) Breininger in Madison. She always found great pleasure being in nature, helping others and spending quality time with her children. She always...

Jason Lawrence Baumgartner

Jason Lawrence Baumgartner

Dec 9, 2014

Madison- Jason (Jay) Lawrence Baumgartner, age 38, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born December 9, 1976 the son of Lawrence and Marilyn (Richardson) Baumgartner in Madison, WI. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1995 and graduated from Madison College. He worked at BMO Harris Bank (formerly M&I Bank) for...