Obituaries

Luella B. Johnson

Luella B. Johnson

Dec 1, 2017

MIDDLETON Luella B. Johnson, age 94, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Luella was born in Mattoon, Wis., on March 25, 1923, the daughter of Ivan and Anna (Wheeler) Bean. Luella graduated from high school in Brandon, Wis., in 1940 and from Ripon College in 1944. While there, she met Warren...

Charles Raymond Wanninger

Charles Raymond Wanninger

Nov 24, 2017

JANESVILLE - Charles Raymond Wanninger, 88, embarked on his greatest adventure Friday evening, November 24, 2017, from Greenfield, Wisconsin. Charlie was born on August 11, 1929 in Janesville, Wisconsin and met his future wife Evelyn (Goehl) in English class at Janesville High School. They were married in Emerald Grove, Wisconsin, on February 3, 1951. Charlie attended Milton College and...

Gayle S. Anderson

Gayle S. Anderson

Nov 21, 2017

MADISON Gayle Susan Anderson (Knipfer), age 60, passed away in her home on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. She was born June 6, 1957, the daughter of Roger A. and Antoinette (Gage) Knipfer. Gayle grew up in Northern Wisconsin where she spent most of her life loving the outdoors, fishing, gardening, and the peace that the Northwoods gave her. She...

Patricia M. Larson

Patricia M. Larson

Nov 15, 2017

ROCKDALE Patricia M. Larson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at the Agrace Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Janesville. Patricia was born in Trenton, NJ, on Aug. 31, 1938, and was adopted at a young age by her aunt and uncle, Rev. Richard and Mildred McAliley. After graduating from Cambridge High School, Patricia married...

Gage A. Linton

Gage A. Linton

Nov 11, 2017

Gage Andrew Linton, age 6, died while living this life at 100 miles per hour - Jesus will have his hands full. I know Jesus will take care of you until we arrive at the gates of heaven to be with you. Gage was born in Janesville to Andrea Marie Tracy and Mark Linton. Gage attended Van Buren Elementary...

Jeanne Marie Witte

Jeanne Marie Witte

Nov 11, 2017

MADISON - Jeanne Marie Witte passed away at home on Nov. 11, 2017, at the age of 65. Born on March 24, 1952, she grew up in Colby, Wis. Jeanne graduated in 1970 from Colby High School. She received her bachelors degree from UW-Stevens Point in 1974 and her Master of Arts degree in Library and Information Studies in...

Thomas P. Friedrichs

Thomas P. Friedrichs

Nov 7, 2017

JANESVILLE Thomas P. Fred Friedrichs, age 70, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. He was born in Queens, New York, on June 23, 1947, the son of Werner and Madeline (Leone) Friedrichs. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where...

Douglas F. Black

Douglas F. Black

Nov 1, 2017

Doug Black, 77, of Fort Atkinson, WI, formerly of Janesville, WI , tragically passed away from injuries resulting from a chainsaw accident on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Doug was born on May 9, 1940, in Milton Junction, WI, to Floyd and Violet (Campbell) Black and was married to LaNetta (Porter) Black on August 1, 1969. Doug was a spirited...

Adolph "Al" Bach

Adolph "Al" Bach

Oct 30, 2017

MADISON - Adolph Walter Bach, born November 1920, passed away on Oct. 30 2017, at Oakwood West Tabor Hall. He was born in Switzerland and came to America with his parents and sister when he was 3 years old. He learned English during recess at his one room school in Clevenville, Wis., and his thirst for knowledge never left...

Yevhen Brzhesskyy

Yevhen Brzhesskyy

Oct 29, 2017

MADISON Yevhen Brzhesskyy, age 30, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. A visitation will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com

Douglas A. Grunow

Douglas A. Grunow

Oct 24, 2017

MADISON Douglas A. Grunow, age 73, passed away at his home in Madison Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. He was born in Mifflin, Wis., on March 10, 1944, the son of Alvin and Henrietta (Von Wald) Grunow. Doug married Carole Johnson on Oct. 5, 1963, in Livingston, Wis. Doug was a graduate of Mineral Point High School and attended MATC...

Edward E. Caliboso

Edward E. Caliboso

Oct 24, 2017

JANESVILLE Edward Ernest Caliboso, 66, of Janesville passed away on October 24, 2017 at Agrace Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Janesville. The son of Elpedio and Geraldine Caliboso, Edward was born on January 22, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1969, he married Sharon Mattio in Chicago, Illinois. Edward worked as a millwright for General Motors in Janesville, retiring...

Silvia Rodriguez

Silvia Rodriguez

Oct 23, 2017

JANESVILLE Silvia Rodriguez, 90, of Janesville passed away on October 23, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Nursing home in Janesville. The oldest of 4 children, Silvia was born on August 30, 1927 to Albino and Fermina (Gonzalez) Rodriguez in Havana, Cuba. She came to the United States in 1967 and lived in New York, where her daughter was born. Silvia...

Michael Thomas Wagman

Michael Thomas Wagman

Oct 18, 2017

JANESVILLE Michael T. Wagman, 52, of Janesville passed away on October 18, 2017 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center. The son of James and Bobbie Lee Wagman, Michael was born on June 28, 1965 in Rockford, Illinois. Michael will be remembered for his love of God, his computer skills and especially, his corny jokes. Michael is survived by his...

Lee Allen Austin

Lee Allen Austin

Oct 11, 2017

JANESVILLE - Lee Allen Austin, 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin to William and Marion Austin. He lived most of his life in Janesville. Lee was a zealous man who pursued many interests. He worked as a roofing contractor for many years, but his passion was...

Darling D. Chisholm

Darling D. Chisholm

Oct 9, 2017

MADISON - Darling "Dar" Chisholm (Haefner), passed away on Oct. 9, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. She was born June 17, 1948 in Madison, to Ott and Doris (Butler) Haefner. She is survived by her sister, Kathy (Charlie) of Arizona; brother, Bill (Judi) of Madison; son, Brian (Cathy) Lawler; daughter, Jenny; step-children, David, Patti (Gary) Landphier, Don,...

Harold W. "Porky" Schopf

Harold W. "Porky" Schopf

Oct 3, 2017

OCALA, FLORIDA/FENNIMORE, WIS. Harold W. Porky Schopf, age 89, died on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at his residence in Ocala, Florida. Harold was born on Jan. 27, 1928 in Freeport, Ill., the only child of Clarence and Emma (Stenzhorn) Schopf. He married Shirley Cox on Jan. 30, 1949 in Freeport, Ill. Harold was a veteran of the U.S Army,...

Carol Ann Cramer

Carol Ann Cramer

Sep 22, 2017

RICHLAND CENTER - Carol Ann Cramer, age 79, passed away peacefully at Faith Gardens Memory Care in Sun Prairie, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Carol was born Sept. 10, 1938 in Dodgeville, the daughter of Clyde and Hilma (Stalsberg) Ray. She attended Richland Center High School and later married her high school sweetheart, Larry McClaren. Together, they had a...

Christopher M. Cramer

Christopher M. Cramer

Sep 13, 2017

MADISON Christopher M. Cramer, age 44, also known as Animal, passed away at the Drake House in West Bend, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, after battling Huntingtons disease for many years. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 19, 1973, the son of Emmett and Pamela (Cure) Cramer. He enjoyed heavy metal music, fishing with his uncle, shooting...

Ronald L. Hetzler

Ronald L. Hetzler

Sep 12, 2017

MADISON - Ronald L. Hetzler, age 78, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, with his wife, Margaret, and his son, Bill, by his side. After more than a decade battle with Alzheimers Disease, which Ron met head on with courage, poise, and humor, he simply took his last breath and was gone. Ron was born Jan....