Obituaries

Jennifer Larrivee

Jennifer Larrivee

Jul 6, 2024

Jennifer (Woodman) Larrivee’s family and friends are saddened to share that she passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on July 6, 2024.

Jennifer was born on June 9, 1970. She graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1988 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1993. Although Jennifer grew up on a farm outside...

Eleanor A. Burke

Eleanor A. Burke

Jul 4, 2024

Eleanor “Ellie” A. Cleveland Burke, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born in Janesville on October 19, 1929, to Jay Cleveland and Illa Taylor Cleveland. Ellie graduated from Orfordville High School in 1947.

Ellie worked many jobs through the years and owned several stores in the area; Clinton, Beloit, Footville and Tiffany, where she was, also,...

Carol Mae Zimney

Carol Mae Zimney

Jul 3, 2024

Carol M. Zimney, age 75 of Janesville, WI passed away at Willowick Moments in Clinton, WI on July 3, 2024. She was born in Trenton, NJ on April 12, 1949, the daughter of Edwin and Gladys (Yeager) Bride. Carol grew up in Janesville and graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1967. She received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s...

Michael J. Reid

Michael J. Reid

Jul 1, 2024

Michael James Reid, “Mike” age 76 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on July 1, 2024. He was born in Belvidere, IL on March 31, 1948, the son of Clarence Reid Jr. and Margaret (McKeown) Reid. He grew up and went to school in Belvidere, IL. Mike loved sports and earned letters in football, basketball, and baseball, while...

Scott Alan Helgestad

Scott Alan Helgestad

Jul 1, 2024

Scott Alan Helgestad, age 72 of Burlington, WI passed away at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Il on Monday, July 1, 2024. Scott was born in Edgerton, WI on July 18, 1951, the son of Perry and Marcia (Pastorius) Helgestad. He grew up in Edgerton and graduated from Edgerton High School in 1969.

Scott married Dori Hoppman on May 10, 1975. He...

Curtis Lee Olin

Curtis Lee Olin

Jun 30, 2024

Curtis Lee Olin of Janesville, WI died on June 30, 2024, at Froedert Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI at age 59. He was born on August 14, 1964, the son of Carl Helling and Nancy Olin. A Janesville resident for most of his life, he was employed as a construction worker.

Curtis will be fondly remembered from the times he spent...

Patricia Charlotte "Pat" Linneman

Patricia Charlotte "Pat" Linneman

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia Charlotte “Pat” Linneman of Janesville, WI passed away on June 26, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, WI, surrounded by love. Pat was born in Madison, Wisconsin on December 4, 1946, the daughter Ellis and Kathrine (Hansen) Hedden. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1965. Pat married D.J. Linneman on May 4,1974 and they later divorced. Pat...

Sandra Caroline Albrecht

Sandra Caroline Albrecht

Jun 24, 2024

Sandra Caroline Albrecht of Janesville, WI passed away on June 24, 2024 at Rock Haven at age 82. Sandy, a life-long Janesville resident was born on February 2, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Esther (Hanson) Graves. She graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1960.

Sandy married Ronald W. Albrecht on May 27, 1961. They have four children, Shelly, Jodi,...

Jerome "Jerry" O'Meara

Jerome "Jerry" O'Meara

Jun 21, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” David O’Meara, age 78 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Janesville on December 9, 1945, the son of Ralph and Rozella (Kelly) O’Meara. He graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1964 and served in the U. S. Marines from February 1966 to February 1968.

Jerry was a...

Steven M. Mueske

Steven M. Mueske

Jun 12, 2024

JANESVILLE, WIS. - Steven Meryle Mueske of Janesville, WI passed away on June 12, 2024, at age 58. Steve was born October 11, 1965, in Hillsboro, WI at St. Joseph Hospital to Meryle and Elaine (Thomas) Mueske. The family moved to Janesville shortly after his birth. Steve graduated from Joseph Craig High School in 1984. He worked at many different...

Warren W. Race

Warren W. Race

Jun 11, 2024

Warren W. Race, age 83 of Janesville, WI passed away at Advent Health, Zephyrhills, FL on June 11, 2024. Warren was born on December 28, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI. He married Carol Hustig on July 10, 1965.

Warren was formerly employed by the Delavan-Darien School System as an audio-visual technician and computer technician. A Janesville resident since 2010. he was a...

Jerry M. Johnson

Jerry M. Johnson

Jun 11, 2024

Jerry M. Johnson, age 70, of Janesville, WI passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, at 4:10 p.m. at Sun Valley Assisted Living in Beloit, WI with his wife Lorraine by his side.

He was born September 10, 1953, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Charles and Irene (Cleven) Johnson. He is survived by his life partner of 43...

Joanne J. Bruce

Joanne J. Bruce

Jun 7, 2024

Joanne J Bruce 82 of Little Falls, MN, died Friday June 7, 2024, at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Joanne Jessie (Beale) Bruce was born March 8, 1942, at Madison General Hospital in Madison, WI. She was the daughter of Elmer Leroy Beale and Gladys Genevieve (Clemans) Beale.

She spent the beginning of her life at the Beale...

Joshua Clayton Jackson

Joshua Clayton Jackson

Jun 7, 2024

Joshua Clayton Jackson, 37 of Janesville, WI passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born in Edgerton, WI on April 19, 1987, the son of Randy and Teresa Jackson. He attended Blackhawk Technical College from which he received his GED. Joshua was formerly employed by United Alloy, Franklin Metals in Odessa, MI and most recently by...

Vivian L. Unversaw

Vivian L. Unversaw

Jun 1, 2024

JANESVILLE - Vivian Lorraine Unversaw, age 103, passed away on Saturday June 1,2024 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg WI. She was born August 25, 1920, to Herbert and Ida (Olson) Gabower on a farm near Tomah, WI. She graduated from Tomah High School in 1937. She then enrolled at Juneau County Normal, graduating with a teaching certificate. Vivian taught school...

Gary L. Graves

Gary L. Graves

May 31, 2024

Gary Lee Graves, age 70 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on May 31, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Janesville on May 27, 1954, the son of Ronald and Jeanne (Austin) Graves. He grew up in Janesville and graduated from Parker High School in 1972.

Gary married Mary Ann Jose on September 6,...

Richard A. Meyer

Richard A. Meyer

May 25, 2024

Richard Allen Meyer, 70 of Janesville WI passed away at his home on May 25, 2024, following a short illness with cancer. He was born in Elkhorn, WI on September 11, 1953, the son of Gilbert “Ole” and Helen (Head) Meyer. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1971. He attended Blackhawk Technical College where he later taught the CNC...

Deborah Ann Schmidt

Deborah Ann Schmidt

May 23, 2024

Deborah Ann “Deb” Schmidt, age 69 of Janesville, WI was granted her eternal angelic wings on May 23, 2024, following a brief illness. She was greeted by her parents George and Mary Jane Schmidt, Grandparents on both sides, Debra May Schmidt (Sister-in-law) and her fur babies waiting at the RAINBOW BRIDGE.

Deb was born in Janesville, WI on November 4, 1954,...

Barbara Knopes

Barbara Knopes

May 19, 2024

Barbara Knopes (1942-2024) - A Life Filled with Love and Family

Barbara Knopes, of Janesville, WI, daughter of Robert and Mary Kettleson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and fostering angel, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on May 19, 2024, in Janesville, Wisconsin. She leaves behind a rich legacy of 82 years, marked by a deep love for...

Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith

May 15, 2024

JANESVILLE , WI - Elgena L. “Sophie” Smith, age 72 of Janesville, WI, passed away at her home on May 15, 2024. She was born in Richland Center, WI on December 27, 1951, the daughter of Delbert and Charlotte (Klock) Klingaman. She grew up in Richland Center where she graduated from high school.

Sophie married Dale L....