Obituaries

James D. Payne

Jan 25, 2025

James Douglas “Jim” Payne, age 76 of Eastman, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on January 25, 2025, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. Jim was a proud father to seven children, and a proud husband to Darlene Payne.

Jim was born in LaCrosse County on...

Kenneth W. Kunkle

Jan 22, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Kunkle, 76, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on January 22, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was born February 18, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of R. Eugene Kunkle and Doris (Brummet) Kunkle. In 1974, he married Deborah Hagan, and they divorced in 2022.

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Ronald E. Greenwood

Jan 18, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Greenwood passed away peacefully January 18, 2025.

He was born August 9, 1940 to William Greenwood and Ethel Bliven Rower.

Ronnie had a wonderful smile and a free spirit. He lived his life his own way; in the moment, going wherever and whenever his heart desired. One of his greatest joys was thrift shopping. He was always very excited...

Merriel Simmons

Jan 17, 2025

Merriel “Jeanne” Simmons (maiden name Haas) was born on July 21, 1936, in Woodman Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Her father, Kenneth Albert Haas, worked as a carpenter and shoe cobbler, and later at Borden’s milk plant, while her mother, Wanda Lurline Fisher Haas, was a schoolteacher in one-room schools for most of her career. Jeanne and her older sister,...

Warren D. Larson

Jan 15, 2025

ROCKDALE – Warren Dale Larson, age 86 of Rockdale, passed away peacefully at Home Again Assisted Living in Cambridge on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, while surrounded by his family.

Warren was born in Fort Atkinson on August 11, 1938, the son of Ruben and Lillian (Legrid) Larson. He graduated from Cambridge High School, class of...

Laura A, Spink

Jan 14, 2025

Laura Anne Spink, 53, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1971, in Madison, Wis.

Laura grew up in Oregon, Wis., where she attended high school and proudly competed in the Miss Oregon competition in 1987. After graduating, she pursued a career in the electrical...

John F. Maske

Jan 8, 2025

John F. Maske, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away at his home in Milton, Wisconsin on January 08, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was born on September 18, 1949, in Rock County Wisconsin to John H. and Frances L. Maske. He married Ramona Knutson September 26, 1970.

John was a truck driver...

Michael A. Langan

Jan 6, 2025

MADISON - Michael Langan, age 77, of Madison, WI died at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, on January 6, 2025, due to dementia. He was born on August 30, 1947, in O’Neill, Nebraska, to the late, Joseph and Rosemary Langan.

Michael served as a computer programmer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, including...

Ronald W. Kautz

Jan 4, 2025

Ronald W. Kautz, 73 of Evansville, Wisconsin passed away on January 4, 2025 at his home in Evansville. He was born on August 11, 1951 in Madison, Wisconsin to Bruno and Ann Kautz.

Ron's life was marked by a deep love for his family and a spirit of adventure. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Frances P. Ray

Dec 18, 2024

Frances P. Ray passed away at the age of 78 on December 18, 2024, at University Hospital in Madison, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Rouen, France. She is the daughter of Frederick Shugert and Andree Leveau.

Following her family’s move to the United States...

Karmyn D. Meissner

Dec 9, 2024

Karmyn Diane Meissner, 70 years of age, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024.

Karmyn was born on May 1st, 1954, in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin to Alex and Elizabeth (Culton) Meissner. Karmyn was an avid animal lover wanting to take in any animal she saw. She loved horses and had a few...

Marvin Leroy Buckingham

Nov 22, 2024

Marvin L. Buckingham 73 received his wings on November 22, 2024. Born on August 9, 1951 - Marvin was the oldest of 10 children, born to Donald and Patricia Buckingham. He attended grade school in Ridgeway, Wisconsin and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1969. After graduation, Marvin joined the Air Force in October of 1971, going to Lackland...

David B. Hoover

Nov 21, 2024

David B. Hoover, 68, of Janesville, died Thursday November 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville, Wisconsin. David was born on December 11, 1955 to Marvin and Lola Hoover in Moline, Illinois.

David worked for many different companies as a contract design engineer. He enjoyed racing and working on cars; he built his own house, gardened, and was exceptionally intelligent....

Dann W. Conner

Nov 21, 2024

MADISON – Dann W. Conner, age 80 of Madison, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born in Vanita, Oklahoma on Oct. 6, 1944, the son of Orvin W. and Ruby B. (Collier) Conner.

Following graduation from Vanita High School in 1961, Dann went on to barber...

Pauline "PJ" Richmond

Nov 10, 2024

Pauline “PJ” Janet Richmond, age 61, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

PJ was born on March 10, 1963, at Ft. Leonard, Missouri, to David and Diane (Propst) Brunsell. Over the years, she touched many lives, but her true passion was working with animals. She dedicated over 30 years...

Janet M. Jacobson

Nov 1, 2024

JANESVILLE – Janet Marlene Jacobson, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born in Stoughton, Wis., on May 7, 1938, the daughter of Chester and Dorothy (Fox) Oren.

Janet was a strong woman, raising all eight of her children on her own. She welcomed everyone into her home, and...

John H. Hager

Oct 31, 2024

BELOIT – John H. Hager, age 54, passed away at home with loved ones by his side on Thursday, October 31, 2024, due to complications of Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Janesville on September 10, 1970, the son of James and Kathleen (Balas) Hager.

John attended school in Janesville and played hockey for the...

Abel Maynez Cortinas

Oct 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of my mother's beloved husband of 40 years, Abel Maynez Cortinas, who left us on October 29, 2024, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments.

Abel enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially at our cabin...

Gladys B. Nally

Oct 24, 2024

Gladys Nally, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Janesville, Wisconsin prior to moving closer to her family in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

Gladys was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wilfred and Elsie Behrens on June 9th, 1933. She graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee and joined...

Richard J. Frank

Oct 17, 2024

MADISON – Richard J. Frank, age 62 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospital in Madison on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born in Madison on June 27, 1962, the son of Jerold and Esther (Adank) Frank.

As a teenager, Rick was in a terrible motorcycle accident that left him in a coma....