Obituaries
Vivian Minnick
Apr 29, 2023
Vivian Grace (Shetler) Minnick was born on June 17,1926 in Cleveland Ohio, the 2nd of what were to be the 9 children of Verle E. Shetler and Mildred Hall Shetler. She ended her earthly journey on April 29th, 2023 in Tyler, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Lester Minnick, 3 sisters, 4 brothers, other relatives...
Shirley J. Wachlin
Apr 28, 2023
JANESVILLE - Shirley Jean Wachlin, age 92 of Janesville, passed away on April 28, 2023, at Cedar Crest. She was born in Janesville on June 9, 1930, the daughter of Albert and Harriett (Smith) Schumacher. Shirley grew up in Janesville and graduated from Janesville High School. Following high school, she attended secretarial school in Milwaukee.
Shirley married Donald A. Wachlin on...
Stuart Marshall Blum
Apr 28, 2023
Stuart Marshall Blum, age 65, of Janesville, WI passed away on April 28, 2023 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation, Fond du Lac, WI. He was born on July 19, 1957 in Janesville, the son of Fredrick and Helen (Meyers) Blum.
Stuart grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from...
Arthur O. Amacher
Apr 27, 2023
JANESVILLE - Arthur O. Amacher, age 88 of Janesville, passed away on April 27, 2023, at Heartwarming House in Milton.
Arthur was born in Stoughton, on September 1, 1934, the son of Fredrick and Sophia (Evonavich) Amacher. He grew up in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran having served from December 12,...
David H. Wickingson
Apr 26, 2023
David H. Wickingson, age 86, formerly of Janesville who resided at St. Elizabeth Manor, Footville since 2019, passed away on April 26, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center.
David was born on April 9, 1937, in Whitewater, Wis., the son of Harley and Margaret (Haunch) Wickingson. He grew up in Johnstown and attended Whitewater High School.
David was formerly employed by...
Duane Lawrence "Dewey" Cooper
Apr 24, 2023
Duane Lawrence “Dewey” Cooper, age 88, of Janesville passed away at Cedar Crest on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born in Janesville on August 7, 1934, the son of Bert and Alice (Mathews) Cooper.
Dewey graduated from Janesville High School in 1952. He joined the U. S. Air Force on November 18, 1952 and was discharged on October 29, 1956....
Doris Frye
Apr 24, 2023
Doris Frye was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 24, 2023. Doris was born to Zona and George Michael Winchell on September 29, 1925 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. She grew up on a picturesque farm outside of Valley, Wisconsin and attended Valley school. On March 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Charles Frye in Orlando, Florida. They were...
John A. Schuneman
Apr 24, 2023
ROCKLIN, CALIFORNIA - John Arthur Schuneman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Rocklin, California on April 24, 2023, at the age of 88. Born in Beloit, Wisconsin, on April 13, 1935, John dedicated much of his life to serving his country and providing for his family.
John is survived by his loving wife of...
Susan Rose Hohmann
Apr 23, 2023
Susan Rose Hohmann, age 55, of Janesville, WI passed away from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1968 in Richardsville, IA, the daughter of Cyril and Carol (Kluesner) Elsinger. She grew up in the Richardsville area and graduated from Leo High School, Holy Cross, IA.
Susan received a degree in...
Cletus "Todd" Harris
Apr 21, 2023
Cletus Norman Harris (Todd), of Janesville, WI was born on 4/16/1926 in Galena, IL to William and Mertle Harris (Sertle). He passed from our home to his heavenly home on 4/21/2023 just days after a family celebration for his 97th birthday. He has always loved a good party. This year he was able to celebrate both on Earth and in...
Kelley S. Marotta
Apr 18, 2023
Kelley Sue Marotta, age 56 of Janesville, WI passed away on April 18, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center following a brief illness. She was born in Wauwatosa, WI on July 1, 1966, the daughter of John and Marian (Bruns) Lawrence. She grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1984.
Kelley graduated from UW-Whitewater with a...
Colletta P. Cornelius
Apr 14, 2023
JANESVILLE - Colletta P. Cornelius, age 81, of Janesville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Oak Park Place in Janesville. She was born on November 7, 1941, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Edgar and Genevieve (Moyle) Terneus. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg and attended beauty school following high school.
Colletta married Louis Marschik and later married...
Melody L. Johnson
Apr 13, 2023
JANESVILLE - Melody L. Johnson, age 71 of Janesville, WI died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home.
Melody was born February 1, 1952, in Delavan, WI, the daughter of Donald and Roberta (Olson) Edmunds. She married Jerry Johnson on December 29, 1972, in Delavan.
Melody was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Janesville. She was employed as a floral designer for...
Richard Ralph Gronert
Apr 13, 2023
Richard Ralph Gronert, age 87, of Delavan, WI passed away at Huntington Place, Janesville on April 13, 2023.
Richard “Dick” Gronert was born in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Esther Gronert. He was a strong Christian, loved Jesus, and shared his love of life with others. He graduated from Ripon College in 1957 and was a member Phi Beta Kappa. Later,...
Nancy Ann Beinema
Apr 12, 2023
Nancy Ann LaSure Beinema, age 88 of Janesville died Wednesday April 12, 2023 surrounded by her family at Willowick Assisted Living in Janesville. She was an only child born to Leslie and Helen Smith LaSure on April 4, 1935. Nancy often spoke of the importance of family and that the love shared is the greatest blessing. Losing her mother at...
Kenda Heckmann
Apr 11, 2023
Kenda C. Heckmann, age 76 of Janesville, WI passed away at her home on April 11, 2023. She was born on December 23, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Verda (Emmons) Cline. She grew up in Forest Park, IL and graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL. Later, Kenda graduated from Missouri Valley College...
John W. Westendorf
Apr 10, 2023
JANESVILLE - John William Westendorf, age 78, of Janesville passed peacefully on April 10, 2023, at Cedar Crest Assisted Living. Born in Janesville, WI he was the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Buchholz) Westendorf.
John was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He retired from General Motors after 45 years of employment. He was a member of St....
Ollie G. Quirk
Apr 5, 2023
Ollie Grant Quirk, age 90, of Janesville passed away on April 5, 2023, at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born on February 15, 1933, in Kenosha County, Wis., the son of Earl Quirk, Sr. and Marjorie (Kersting) Quirk. He graduated from Burlington, Wis. High School.
Ollie married Joyce Martin on September 25, 1954, at the Lutheran...
Vance Payne
Apr 3, 2023
Vance Dale Payne, age 65, of Janesville, passed away on April 3rd, 2023, at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center. He was born on February 25th, 1958, in Frankfort, Germany, where his father served in the U.S. Army. He is the son of Dale and Valerie (Geske) Payne. Vance grew up in Janesville, where he graduated in 1976 from Parker High...
Donald Fred Pratt
Apr 3, 2023
Donald Fred Pratt, age 91, of Janesville passed away at Oak Park Place on April 3, 2023. Born November 5, 1931, Don was the son of Fred and Florence (Day) Pratt. His mother was a schoolteacher who helped his father run a general store in Johnstown Center. Don later owned his own store in Leyden. Running the Leyden Store was...
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