Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Anthony Hugh Heller, 55, died December 9, 2023 at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Tony was born December 30, 1967 in Milwaukee to Richard and Terry Heller.

Tony loved hunting and fishing. He was an awesome artist and gardener.

Tony is survived by his daughter, Jada Kathleen Heller; his mother, Terry...

Nov 29, 2023

MONONA – Joan D. Coats, age 89, of Monona, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Oak Park Nursing Home in Madison. She was born on July 29, 1934, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Harley McKnight and Ellen Wick McKnight. She married William Coats on May 9, 1949. Together they owned and operated Inland Boats for over...

Nov 28, 2023

Debra L. Charlson age 68 of Sauk City, Wis., passed away on the 28th of November 2023 at 9:05 a.m. at Waunakee Valley Skilled Nursing Home in Waunakee, Wis. She was born in Peoria, Ill., to Phyllis Frede Baum and Russell Charlson, they both preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, and one sister....

Nov 27, 2023

Patricia Fleming was known around Janesville by many titles. If you met her on a night out she might be "The Hat Lady"; if she delivered you a singing balloon-o-gram, "The Balloon Lady"; if you were a child crossing Milton Avenue for school you may have called her "The Crossing Guard".

But her children and...

Nov 10, 2023

On November 10th, 2023, a radiant light departed this earthly realm, transitioning to the next. Eudora Mohoney, at the age of 93, graced our lives with her presence. Born on June 13th, 1930, in the town of McGregor, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Jake and Pearl Kolowinski.

Eudora’s elegance and charm made her...

Nov 9, 2023

Dr. John C.H. Oh, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at Oakwood Village, in Madison, Wisconsin on November 9, 2023. He was born in Korea as Chung-Hwan Oh in 1934. In the early 1950s, John came alone to the United States to pursue his dreams. In New York, he met the love of his life Joy (Kim Hie-Sook) whom...

Nov 5, 2023

MADISON/ROME, WIS. - Dean A. Miller, age 87, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023, at Oregon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Prairie du Sac, Wis., the son of Arthur and Verna (Elsing) Miller. On August 12, 1983, he was united in marriage to Victoria “Vicki” Bagin.

After growing up on the family...

Nov 3, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sandy Borck, who peacefully passed away on November 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. She bravely endured many years of chronic health issues, but always kept an optimistic attitude and never complained.

Sandy was born on January 18, 1947 in Beloit,...

Oct 30, 2023

OREGON - Kathleen A. Faren, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2023, after a brief yet hard fought battle with cancer.

Born September 3, 1952, Kathy was the daughter of Wesley and Joan Wethal of Oregon, Wis. She was a 1970 graduate of Oregon High School and a long-time employee of the...

Oct 28, 2023

James A. Brookens, 90, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many departed this world on October 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will forever be remembered. James was born on December 1, 1932, in Pennsylvania to Arthur and Fredricka (Dentler) Brookens. He married Cindy Addie in June of 1975 in Rockford,...

Oct 26, 2023

JANESVILLE – Charlotte Irene Birkholz, age 92, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Huntington Place Memory Care in Janesville. She was born in Rock County, Wis., on Feb. 7, 1931, the daughter of Lester and Mildred (Richardson) Demrow. Charlotte graduated from Janesville High School, class of 1949.

Charlotte married James R. Birkholz on...

Oct 21, 2023

JANESVILLE - Kevin B. Ahern, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Mercy Health Center, Janesville. A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at BAD BRAD'S, 911 Rockport Rd., Janesville.

All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services of Janesville is assisting the family. Online condolences...

Oct 19, 2023

JANESVILLE – W. Jean Griffin, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at River Bluff Nursing Center in Rockford. She was born in New Madrid, Missouri on March 7, 1934, the daughter of Horace Lemuel McCarter and Della Kemp McCarter Baker. Jean married Ernest E. Griffin on May 18, 1989.

Jean loved to...

Oct 16, 2023

James (Jim) R. Smith, age 90, passed away October 16, 2023 at Oak Park Assisted Living in Madison, WI. He was born in Janesville, WI in 1933, the son of Raymond and Evelyn Smith. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1952. He received a track scholarship from Lawrence College and completed a degree in art education in 1958....

Oct 15, 2023

MADISON – Dean W. Stahl, Sr., age 89, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at his home in Madison, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Muir, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1934, the son of Clair and Eva (Reiner) Stahl. Dean married Vivian Mae Foulk on April 16, 1955, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Oct 6, 2023

MADISON – Charlene Marie Bronson, age 88, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Albany Oaks Assisted Living in Albany, Wis. Charlene was born in Madison, Wis., on Sept. 20, 1935, the daughter of Burnell and Ann (Nygaard) Larson.

Charlene graduated from Madison Central High School, class of 1953. She married Vernon R. Bronson...

Oct 3, 2023

MADISON - Roxanne Lee Cooley of Sun Prairie, Wis., born Roxanne Lee Karsten, passed away on October 3, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 5, 1976, to parents Deborah Karsten and Lawrence Furlo. She spent many of her remaining years with longtime partner William Taylor by her side.

Sep 29, 2023

John C. Van Kraanen, age 77, of Friendship, Wisconsin, and Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Cedar Crest in Janesville, Wisconsin. He was born on July 24, 1946, in San Bernardino, California, the son of Donald Van Kraanen and Betty (Smith) Van Kraanen.

John was raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, living with...

Sep 23, 2023

Janesville – Kenneth J. Geiter, age 91 of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully September 23, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on August 16, 1932, on a small farm in Rock County, to John and Clara Geiter. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School. Ken married Doris Mayfield on...

Sep 22, 2023

MADISON - Terry L Strait Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison from pneumonia and heart complications.

Terry was born on August 28, 1951, to Don and Dorothy (Lemke) Strait in Madison, Wis. Terry grew up in Oregon, Wis., in a large family of 16. Terry...