Obituaries

Roy L. Denio

Roy L. Denio

Dec 8, 2018

Roy L. Denio, age 77, of Janesville, WI passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1941, the son of Dale and Mary Denio. Roy was a U.S. Navy veteran and was formerly employed as an appliance technician by Village Appliance. Survivors include two brothers, Russell and Melvin, other relatives and...

James Peter Kealey

James Peter Kealey

Nov 30, 2018

James Peter Kealey, of Janesville, was born to William P. and Mary Spohn Kealey in Janesville on October 14, 1935, and died at home on November 30, 2018. He faithfully served his beloved community for a lifetime, primarily as the owner of the longtime downtown fixture, Kealey Pharmacy. From 1966 to 1999, he was there when anyone needed him,...

Lyda Mae Codman

Lyda Mae Codman

Nov 30, 2018

JANESVILLE - Lyda Mae Codman, age 94, of Janesville passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Mercy Manor Transition Center. Lyda was born on November 29, 1924 in Houston, TX, the daughter of LeRoy and Loretta (McAuliffe) Thompson. She married John Codman on October 27, 1976. He predeceased her on March 18, 2012. Lyda was formerly employed as a...

Clarence Ernest Schultz

Clarence Ernest Schultz

Nov 29, 2018

Janesville, WI – Clarence Ernest Schultz, 90, left us peacefully with his family by his side. Clarence was born in Janesville, WI to the late Ernest and Evelyn Schultz. Clarence worked for Simmons Bedding Company and the Rock County 4-H Fair in maintenance for 50 years. He was passionate about the Fair and was an avid hobbyist, having loved...

Jerry W. Petrone

Jerry W. Petrone

Nov 29, 2018

JANESVILLE - Jerry William Petrone, 75, of Janesville, WI passed away on November 29, 2018 in Rockford, IL after a year long battle with his health. Born December 4, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Jerry S. and Clara (DiVito) Petrone, Jerry grew up in Chicago with his sister, Corinne (Petrone) Rohr. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Graham Erik Smith

Graham Erik Smith

Nov 28, 2018

Graham Erik Smith, age 48, of Janesville died unexpectedly following a brain aneurism on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison but fortunately he was a registered organ donor so his legacy will live on thru his donations to others. Graham was born in Janesville on January 25, 1970, the son of Graham L...

Carol Joyce Okray

Carol Joyce Okray

Nov 16, 2018

Carol Joyce Okray, age 80, of Janesville passed away at Our House Memory Care in Janesville on November 16, 2018. Carol was born on November 7, 1938 in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of Victor and Irene (Montgomery) Okray. She graduated from UW- Stevens Point and was employed in Stevens Point as a dental hygienist. After moving to Janesville,...

Merwin E. "Muff" Gerhard

Merwin E. "Muff" Gerhard

Nov 15, 2018

Merwin E. “Muff” Gerhard, age 89, of Janesville passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Rock Haven Nursing Home. He was born in Ottawa, IL on July 1, 1929, the son of Erwin and Alvina (Streich) Gerhard. The family moved to Beloit WI when Muff was in 2nd grade. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1947 where he...

Vera M. Gillett

Vera M. Gillett

Nov 12, 2018

JANESVILLE – Vera M. Gillett, age 106, a long-time Janesville resident died Monday, November 12, 2018 at Waunakee Manor, Waunakee, WI. Born Sept. 23, 1912 in the Town of Lima, Wis., she was the daughter of Henry and Caroline (Schoellkopf) Ludtke. She was a graduate of Whitewater College High School and attended Janesville Business College. She was employed at...

Frank Stratton

Frank Stratton

Nov 11, 2018

JANESVILLE – Frank Stratton, age 87, of Sun City, AZ, a long-time Janesville resident passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville. Frank was born in Bloomington, IL on July 8, 1931, the son of Frank and Ella (Hartshorn) Stratton. He was a Janesville resident since 1944. He married Lois Trendt...

Munir W. Hanna

Munir W. Hanna

Nov 11, 2018

JANESVILLE – Munir W. Hanna, age 77, of Janesville passed away November 11, 2018 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Choufiet, Lebanon on December 10th, 1940. He immigrated to the United States in 1966 with only 100 dollars in his pocket determined to succeed and fulfill the American dream. This started with his marriage to Souad Hodge in...

Helen J. Larson

Helen J. Larson

Nov 11, 2018

JANESVILLE – Helen J. Larson, age 89, of Janesville, WI passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison. Helen was born on the Tangen Farm in Pigeon Township, Trempeleau County, WI to Palmer and Veda (Tangen) Kaas. She graduated from Whitehall High School. She married Palmer M. Larson on July 30, 1947 in...

Patricia A. Otto

Patricia A. Otto

Nov 3, 2018

Patricia A. Otto, age 89, of Janesville, WI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Eva (Goellner) Harand. She was formerly employed by Prent Corp., Panoramic Corp and Cedar Acres where she...

Robert Dale Duncan

Robert Dale Duncan

Nov 2, 2018

JANESVILLE – Robert Dale Duncan, age 76, of Janesville passed away Friday afternoon, November 2, 2018 at Mercyhealth Hospital & Trauma Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Janesville on December 13, 1941, the son of Roy and Lois (Perry) Duncan. He graduated from Janesville Senior High School. Robert was employed by General Motors for 37...

Mildred L. Brown

Mildred L. Brown

Jan 18, 2018

On January 18th, 2018 Mildred L“Millie” Powell Brown completed her journey her on earth and joined her Savior and family in Heaven. Millie was born June 28th, 1926 in Dodgeville WI to Thomas and Elizabeth Powell. Millie’s wish at the time of her death was to donate her body to UW Madison for research. Millie married Loren E. Brown...

Kevin William Hoops

Kevin William Hoops

Sep 9, 2013

Kevin William Hoops, 51, of Janesville passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center. Kevin was born March 4, 1962 in Janesville, the son of Kenneth and Glenicee (Babcock) Hoops. He graduated from Parker High School in 1980. Over the years, Kevin worked numerous jobs until retiring due to disability as a sales and...

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