Obituaries

Judith J. Schumacher

Judith J. Schumacher

Mar 8, 2022

Judith Jean Schumacher, age 80, a long-time Janesville area resident passed away at Rock Haven Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born on January 10, 1942, in New Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Stella (Rima) Henning. She attended elementary and middle school in Decorah, Iowa where the family resided until moving to the Janesville area...

Sylvia L. Clemetson

Sylvia L. Clemetson

Mar 8, 2022

JANESVILLE - Sylvia Clemetson of Janesville, passed away March 8, 2022 at Cedar Crest Health Center. She had celebrated her 98th birthday two days earlier. She was a native of Janesville where she lived most of her life. 

Sylvia was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Orrin Overton, and the wife of the late Donovan S Clemetson. Her daughter, Karla...

Tyler J. Byrd

Tyler J. Byrd

Mar 7, 2022

JANESVILLE - Tyler J. Byrd, age 27, passed away in his home on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was born January 20, 1995, in Janesville, the first son of Shawn Wethal and Mark Lewis. 

Tyler was a well-known jokester with an infectious smile. He had the ability to brighten any room with his presence and was as loyal as they come....

Betty Corrine Bloedel

Betty Corrine Bloedel

Mar 7, 2022

Betty Corrine Bloedel, 96, of Janesville, WI (most recently Sun City, AZ) joined her husband Robert on March 7, 2022 following a short illness. Betty was born on September 7, 1925 in Shullsburg, WI, the daughter of George and Cora (Bohlman) Abraham. She attended Wilson Grade School and graduated from Janesville High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She...

Palmer M. "Junior" Larson

Palmer M. "Junior" Larson

Mar 1, 2022

JANESVILLE - Palmer Maynard “Junior” Larson, age 93, of Janesville passed away March 1, 2022, at SSM St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, Wis., the son of Palmer C. and Mamie (Thorpen) Larson. He grew up in Jackson County and married Helen J. Kaas on July 30,1947 in Blair, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army...

Kyle D. Braukhoff

Kyle D. Braukhoff

Feb 27, 2022

DARIEN/JANESVILLE - Kyle Daniel Braukhoff of Darien, and formerly of Janesville, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Kyle was born to his parents, Daniel and Denise (Dorn) Braukhoff of Janesville on September 24, 1990. 

Kyle was a graduate of Janesville Parker High School, class of 2009. He then completed the Blackhawk Technical College Electrical Power Distribution program in 2010. Kyle...

Julie R. Quade

Julie R. Quade

Feb 21, 2022

JANESVILLE - Julie Rae Quade, age 61, of Janesville passed away on February 21, 2022. She was born on May 26, 1960, in Janesville, the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Carhartt) Turner. She grew up in Janesville and attended Janesville schools. 

Julie was formerly employed as an activity’s coordinator by Cedar Crest Retirement Community where she was very proud to be...

Curt Biele

Curt Biele

Feb 19, 2022

Curt Biele, 73, of Edgerton, WI, returned to his heavenly home on February 19, 2022. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. 

Curt was born to Vitous and Lorraine Biele on March 6, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He attended Oak Park River Forest High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree at University of Illinois – Chicago Circle...

Ann Heine

Ann Heine

Feb 18, 2022

JANESVILLE - Esther Ann Heine, age 83, of Janesville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at her home. Ann was born in Rockford, Ill., on July 3, 1938, the daughter of Sam and Patricia (Angeleri) Aiello. She graduated from Rockford West High School in 1957. 

Ann married James A. Heine on December 27, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Beloit....

Randy Lee Anderson

Randy Lee Anderson

Feb 14, 2022

Randy Lee Anderson, 71 of Lubbock, TX passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Randy was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on July 25, 1949, to Harold Eugene and Laila Marie (Jacobson) Anderson. He grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin where he found his passion for the Rock River, fast cars, and anything mechanical including antique tractors, motorcycles and NASCAR racing....

Beatrice Luella Pake

Beatrice Luella Pake

Feb 12, 2022

Beatrice Luella Pake, age 101, of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2022 just shy of her 102nd birthday. Beatrice was a life-long Janesville resident and was born on February 16,1920, the daughter of Edward and Tressa (Bumgarner) Bohlman. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Floyd...

Barbara Dean Merriam

Barbara Dean Merriam

Feb 9, 2022

Barbara Merriam of Milton passed away at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI on February 9, 2022. Barbara J. Dean was born on February 15, 1926 in Avalon, WI to David and Ruth (Rowley) Dean. Barbara married Donald Merriam on June 1, 1946 and they were married for a wonderful 63 years. 

Barb was an outdoor enthusiast at an early age and...

Jeanette Mae Oliver

Jeanette Mae Oliver

Feb 4, 2022

Jeanette Mae Oliver, age 92, a life-long Janesville resident passed away on Feb. 4, 2022 at Cedar Crest where she had made her home for the past 5 years. She was born in Janesville on March 10, 1929, the daughter of Leslie and Esther (Schrub) Hagar. She grew up in Janesville and was a graduate of Janesville High School. 

Jeanette married...

Lona Lola Koltick

Lona Lola Koltick

Feb 4, 2022

"I was born on a stormy night during the spring equinox, on March 24, 1923, when day and night are briefly equal, and signs of spring begin with the increasing of light and the return of life to the frozen earth. My grandfather, a horse and buggy doctor in Oklahoma, was called to deliver me at home in Cyril, Oklahoma...

Betty J. Lockart

Betty J. Lockart

Feb 1, 2022

JANESVILLE - Betty Lockart of Janesville, passed into eternity on February 1, 2022. Betty was 97, and almost made it to 98. She was married April 26, 1947, to Leslie Lockart. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1978. Betty was a member of Roxbury Church of Christ, where she was an active member, until her illness. 

She began volunteering...

Dewane J. Block

Dewane J. Block

Feb 1, 2022

JANESVILLE - Dewane John “Butch” Block, age 81, of Janesville, passed away on February 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home. He was born on August 2,1940 in Eland, Wis., the son of John and Vivian (Maluag) Block. He graduated from Tigerton High School in 1958. 

Dewane married Sharon L. Lewis on August 18,1962 in Schofield, Wis. He was employed by...

Betty Joan Erdman

Betty Joan Erdman

Jan 29, 2022

Betty Joan Erdman, age 88, a long-time Janesville resident passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Janesville. She was born in Janesville on November 10, 1933, the daughter of Ross Chalmer Michaels and Helen Arlene (Ulrich) Michaels. She grew up in Janesville and attended St. Patrick’s grade school. She graduated from Janesville High...

Richard Dallas Paul Jr.

Richard Dallas Paul Jr.

Jan 29, 2022

Richard Dallas Paul Jr., age 61, of Milton passed away at his home on January 29, 2022. He was born on July 20,1960 in Janesville, the son of Richard D. Paul Sr. and Barbara (Bunker) Paul. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1979 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 

Richard married Cheri Lynn Nipple on June 23,...

Lois Lorraine Meadows

Lois Lorraine Meadows

Jan 28, 2022

Lois Lorraine Meadows, age 81, a life-long Janesville/Beloit area resident ended her earthly life at St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. Lois was born in Beloit on October 2, 1940, the daughter of Claude and Lorraine (Desing) Meadows. 

Lois attended Baptist Bible College for three years and Graff’s Vocational/ Technical School for one year in Springfield, MO. She...

Lyle F. Eddy

Lyle F. Eddy

Jan 27, 2022

JANESVILLE - Lyle F. Eddy, age 88 of Janesville, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born on December 20, 1933, in Walker, Minn., the son of Clement and Lillian (Lewis) Eddy. He grew up in the Walker, Minn., area where he graduated from high school. Lyle served in...

Share by: