Obituaries

Mike "Sully" Sullivan

Mike "Sully" Sullivan

Dec 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Patrick Sullivan of Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Mike was 55 and passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital, Madison.

Mike was born on July 9, 1969, to Gerald and Julie (Kilmer) Sullivan in Janesville, Wi. Mike graduated from Craig High School in 1987, briefly attended the...

Chris Schaaf

Chris Schaaf

Dec 21, 2024

Christian E. “Chris” Schaaf, age 89 of Milton, WI passed away on December 21, 2024 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville. He was born on March 8, 1935, in Mott, ND, the son of Christian and Bertha (Berger) Schaaf.

Chris married Agnes Fix in October of 1956 and later married Jane DiVall in June of 1983. She preceded him in...

Janet M. Hughes

Janet M. Hughes

Dec 20, 2024

Janet Mary Hughes, age 71, of Janesville, WI passed away at her home on December 20, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1953, in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Gordon and Ruby (Chroninger) Peterson. She grew up in the Richland Center area and graduated from Kickapoo High School. Janet married Austin “Ozzie” Hughes on November 11, 1972. He...

Sonja Pluess

Sonja Pluess

Dec 20, 2024

On December 20, 2024 Sonja Pluess of Edgerton, WI passed away peacefully at Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, WI. She was born on April 15, 1935, to Alton Maurice and Dorothy (Decker) Hagen and was later adopted by Dr. Thomas and Elsie Pluess.

Sonja’s schooling included Edgerton High School, a bachelor’s degree from Beloit College where she was a Tallman Scholar...

Francis J. Sheskey

Francis J. Sheskey

Dec 17, 2024

Francis Joseph Sheskey, age 94, of Janesville, WI, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on November 1, 1930, in Lost Lake, WI, the son of Henry and Jennie (Biel) Sheskey. He grew up in the Beaver Dam area and graduated from Randolph High School. Francis was a Korean War veteran having served from 1951...

Bernice E. Carwardine

Bernice E. Carwardine

Dec 11, 2024

Bernice Elizabeth Carwardine, age 95, of Janesville, WI passed away on December 11, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1929, in Milton, the daughter of John M. and Julia (Pierce) Mullen. Bernice grew up on the family farm near Milton and graduated from Milton Union High School...

Barb "Gbarb" "Nanny" Heffron

Barb "Gbarb" "Nanny" Heffron

Dec 4, 2024

Barbara Ann Heffron, “GBarb”, “Nanny”, age 80, of Milton, WI passed away at Mercyhealth Hospital, Janesville surrounded by her family on December 4, 2024. Barbara was born on February 24, 1944, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marvel (Gilbertson) Meyer. She grew up in Sheboygan and Menomonee Falls, WI and graduated from Menomonee Falls North High School. Barb...

John Stark

John Stark

Nov 29, 2024

John Stark of Janesville, age 79, passed away on November 29, 2024 at home, with his wife and daughter by his side.

John was born on May 11, 1945 to Joseph and Theresa Stark in Wausau, WI. He was the youngest of nine children. John grew up in Mosinee, WI and enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He served in the Army...

Larry E. Entress

Larry E. Entress

Nov 29, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Entress, age 75, of Janesville, WI passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024. He was born to Elton and Rozellen Entress on July 16th, 1949, in Janesville, Wisconsin. He married his high school sweetheart Karen (Stenslien) Entress on September 6th, 1969.

Larry worked for the City of Janesville, then at Seneca foods for many years. He was a dedicated fan...

Richard Clayton "Dick" Stockwell

Richard Clayton "Dick" Stockwell

Nov 29, 2024

Richard (Dick) Clayton Stockwell, age 77, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on June 11, 1947, he was the beloved son of Clayton and Irene (Dixon) Stockwell. Dick’s roots in Janesville ran deep, where he graduated from Janesville Senior High School, before pursuing higher education at Lawrence University. At Lawrence, he...

Gene R. Reisdorfer

Gene R. Reisdorfer

Nov 27, 2024

Gene R. Reisdorfer of Janesville, WI passed away on November 27, 2024, at age 75. He was born October 5, 1949, in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota, the son of Ralph and Mabel (Linck) Reisdorfer. He graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1967 and attended North Dakota State University of Science from 1976 to 1978, studying mechanical engineering and drafting....

Judith A. Brooks

Judith A. Brooks

Nov 26, 2024

Judith A. Brooks, age 82 of Janesville passed away November 26, 2024 at Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg, WI. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Donald Roy Jones

Donald Roy Jones

Nov 25, 2024

Donald Roy Jones of Shopiere WI, went to meet the Lord on November 25th, 2024, at the age of 83 surrounded by family and friends at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, WI. Don was born in Janesville on January 26th, 1941, to Jonas Charles and Signe Chrstina (Nordeng) Jones, he grew up in Janesville where he graduated from Janesville...

David R. Streuly

David R. Streuly

Nov 23, 2024

David "Dave" Streuly, 66, of Janesville made his final transition on November 23, 2024.

Dave was a devoted husband of 31 years to his surviving wife, Theresa "T" Streuly. They continued to hold onto their precious love until the end. "He'd give up all his comfort and sleep out in the rain, if she said that's the way it ought to...

Richard Leprich

Richard Leprich

Nov 22, 2024

Richard Leprich of Janesville WI passed away at his home on November 22, 2024 at age 68. He was born in Chicago, Il on October 26, 1956, one of 12 children of Michael and Maria (Kondert) Leprich. He grew up in Chicago where he graduated from Lake View High School in 1975

Richard moved to Janesville from Edgerton, WI after he...

Lisa Louise Dennis

Lisa Louise Dennis

Nov 8, 2024

Lisa Louise Dennis, with family by her side, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Friday November 8th, 2024. Lisa, 56, was born January 19th, 1968. Her parents are Robert and Colleen Dennis of Janesville. Lisa struggled with diabetes which led to her blindness for most of her adult life.

She is a 1986 graduate of Evansville High School. While married...

Ethel J. Beinema

Ethel J. Beinema

Nov 6, 2024

Ethel Jean Beinema of Janesville, WI passed away at Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at age 92. She was born on October 1, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Lyke) Hoffman. She graduated in 1951 from Janesville High School.

Ethel married James F. Beinema on July 19,1975. He preceded her in death on December 3,...

Jonah Randall Harris

Jonah Randall Harris

Nov 5, 2024

Jonah Randall Harris, age 57, of Janesville, WI died on November 5, 2024, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, Janesville. Jonah was born in Janesville on May 20, 1967, the son of Lee Randall and Joan Frances (West) Harris. He grew up in Janesville and attended Janesville schools.

Until his health failed, Jonah was employed by Universal Forest Products. He was a...

Patricia Ann Wilberg

Patricia Ann Wilberg

Nov 4, 2024

Patricia Ann (Hanson) Wilberg, age 84 of Janesville WI. died on November 4, 2024, at the Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. She was born on November 29, 1939, in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Hannah (Anderson) Hanson. She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958. On July 25, 1959, Patricia married Rodney O. Wilberg at Our...

Monica "Cookie" O'Shea

Monica "Cookie" O'Shea

Oct 31, 2024

Monica L. (Arnold) (Trotter) “Cookie” O’Shea, age 80, of Pewaukee, WI, a former Janesville resident passed away on October 31, 2024, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Janesville on December 1, 1943, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Kampa) Arnold. She grew up in Janesville, attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Janesville High...

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