Obituaries

Caitlyn E. Parish

Caitlyn E. Parish

Sep 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Caitlyn Elizabeth Parish, aged 32, who passed away on September 2, 2025. Though her time with us was far too brief, Caitlyn left an indelible mark on every life she touched.

Born on October 22, 1992, in Madison, WI, to Cara L. Johnson. Caitlyn was a kind-hearted,...

Beverly J. Austin

Beverly J. Austin

Aug 24, 2025

Beverly Jean Austin (Tamblingson), age 97, passed away August 24, 2025, at Cedar Crest in Janesville. She was born on February 22, 1928, in Beloit, Wis. At the age of 19, she joined the Order of the Sisters of Mercy and remained Sister Mary Laura for the next twenty-nine years. Throughout her time in the convent, she taught at several...

Dorothy L. Anderson

Dorothy L. Anderson

Aug 22, 2025

Dorothy Lucille (Fogle) Anderson, age 95, has passed away and joined her husband, Gordon Reinhard Anderson with her Lord and Savior.

Dorothy was born to Ernest and Florence (Kunick) Fogle on March 9, 1930. She was the first of four other siblings: Geraldine, Florence (Pudgy), Ernest (Junior), and Alan (Al).

They were a hearty, loving, and caring Northwestern Railroad family.

She attended North...

Hildred Susan Barr

Hildred Susan Barr

Aug 19, 2025

Hildred Susan Barr (nee Moberly) 1938-2025Hildred Susan Barr, 87, died August 19, 2025.

She was born to Russell Louis Moberly and Hildegarde Mary Francis Louise Diebold Riemer Moberly (nee Riemer) on May 31, 1938, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1960, with a BA in Geography, she married Bruce Charles Barr...

Ralph E. Crull

Ralph E. Crull

Aug 19, 2025

Ralph Eugene Crull, 80, passed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at UW-Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 19,1945 in La Crosse, WI. He was the third of eight siblings born to Eugene and Jean Crull.

He graduated from Evansville High School in 1963. After high school Ralph joined the Army. He dedicated a majority of...

Betty E. Olson

Betty E. Olson

Aug 18, 2025

Betty Olson often said she planned to live until she was 108 years old. Instead, she left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 92, cheerful and upbeat until her last days. The matriarch of the family, she was a kind and gentle force to be reckoned with. In her last days, her children, grandchildren and their...

Joseph M. Scanlon

Joseph M. Scanlon

Aug 16, 2025

JANESVILLE, WIS. - Joe Scanlon passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Janesville, Wisconsin.

A proud graduate of La Crosse Aquinas High School, Class of 1979, Joe built a lifelong career in sales, spending the majority of his professional life in the insurance industry. After retirement, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time outdoors, fishing, and...

David R. Greunke

David R. Greunke

Aug 14, 2025

David (Dave) Richard Greunke, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with burial at Brooklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshfield, WI.

Dave was born October 29, 1951, to Richard and Ardis (Freeck) Greunke in Marshfield, WI. He received his elementary education at Sunshine School, a one-room schoolhouse...

Ashley N. Tracy

Ashley N. Tracy

Aug 14, 2025

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ashley Tracy who left this world far too soon on August 14th at the age of 38. Ashley was a devoted mother whose kindness, laughter, and strength touched everyone around her. Her greatest joy in life was being a mom she poured her heart into raising...

Ronald C. Schutz

Ronald C. Schutz

Aug 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ronald C. Schutz

“I have found no greater prayer than a smile, a true blessing, one given freely by children.” - Ron Schutz

Ronald “Ron” C. Schutz, age 79, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on August 9, 2025, finding peace after a difficult struggle with Parkinson's Disease.

He was born September 27, 1945, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He was preceded...

Jessica S. Pederson

Jessica S. Pederson

Aug 6, 2025

Jessica S. Pederson, age 37 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1987, in Madison, Wis., to Jim and Judy (Scieszinski) Pederson. Jessica attended Monona Grove Schools and Lafollette High School.

Jessica loved music and was a former singer in local bands. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, “Hard to Save a...

Diane K. Fernandez

Diane K. Fernandez

Aug 3, 2025

Diane Kay (Hoffman) Bryant-Fernandez was born in Janesville, WI on Oct. 4, 1958, she died Aug. 3, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. Diane was a registered nurse on the Rock County psych and detox unit for 20+ years. She was very spiritual, loved animals, and loved to sword dance.

Diane is preceded in death by her daughter Alexis Bryant,...

Jon M. Larson

Jon M. Larson

Jun 27, 2025

Jon Michael Larson, age 67, passed away at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison on the morning of Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:20 a.m. - leaving behind a space no one else can fill.

Born in Madison on July 10, 1957, Jon lived with a fire that never dimmed. He was loyal to the people he loved,...

Peggy A. Schaper

Peggy A. Schaper

Jun 26, 2025

Peggy A. Schaper, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and long-time Madison realtor, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, at the age of 79, after battling colon cancer.

Born on April 18, 1946, in Carmel, California, Peggy was the daughter of Robert and Alice (Regge) Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Nancy S. Gilbert

Nancy S. Gilbert

Jun 23, 2025

Nancy "Nan" Sue Gilbert, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 23, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Seymour George Gilbert and Rita Irma Smallheiser Gilbert.

Nancy took after her mother in many ways – free-spirited, adventurous, and passionate about the arts, especially the performing arts,...

Elsie J. Purvis

Elsie J. Purvis

Jun 23, 2025

Elsie Jane Purvis was born in Jefferson, Iowa, to Claude and Aldra (Dunn) Purvis and raised in Perry, Iowa. She led a full and purposeful life, marked by professional achievement and deep community involvement. She passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Attic Angel in Middleton, where she resided for the last few years.

Elsie broke barriers as the first...

Annette M. McGinnity

Annette M. McGinnity

Jun 23, 2025

Annette Marie McGinnity, of Janesville, passed away at her home on June 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm at River Hills Community Church, 2843 W. Court St., Janesville, Wisconsin.All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Services of Janesville is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at: www.866allfaiths.com

Dawn D. Ary

Dawn D. Ary

Jun 16, 2025

Dawn D. Ary from Stoughton, WI passed away from a terminal illness, Monday June 16th, 2025, at Rock Haven surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born in Madison, WI on Feb. 25th, 1957, the daughter of Roy and Marjorie Ary. She grew up in Madison, WI and graduated from La Follette High School in 1975. After high school, she...

Christopher L. Juckett

Christopher L. Juckett

Jun 15, 2025

Christopher Lee Juckett, age 47 of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly at his work, of natural causes, on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born in Janesville on November 23, 1977, the son of Daniel Juckett and Deborah Moore.

Chris attended Monroe Elementary and Janesville Craig High School. He went on to receive his GED and later an associate’s degree from Madison...

Lorraine L. Gibbons

Lorraine L. Gibbons

Jun 14, 2025

Lorraine Louise Gibbons, age 93, of Janesville, passed away on June 14, 2025. She was born in Aurora, Ill., on October 31, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Ione Beck. She lived in Chicago, Nittany, Penn., and Maple Park, Ill., while growing up.

She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S degree in education. She married George W. Gibbons, Jr.,...