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Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

Dorothy E. Hargraves age 97 of Beloit died Thursday September 29, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born April 17, 1925 to the late Francis and Exeldia (Pratt) Plude in Antigo, WI. Dorothy married Forest Hargraves on December 25, 1942. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1974. She was a member of Redeemer Ev. Covenant Church. Dorothy worked as a nursing assistant for many years. She was a member of the Beloit Noon Lions, VFW and the American Legion. Dorothy will be remembered as an avid traveler. She is survived by her five children, John (Katherine) Hargraves, Forest (Leeanna) Hargraves Jr., Joan (Kenneth) Hester, Richard Hargraves & Robert Hargraves; many...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

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LaVonne "LaMama" Schroeder age 82 of Janesville, WI died peacefully on Monday September 26, 2022 in her home. She was born April 29, 1940 to the late Floyd and Erma (Larson) Smith in Monroe, WI. LaVonne attended Beloit Memorial High School. She worked as a CNA for many years at Mercy Hospital, until her retirement. LaVonne dedicated her life to caring for her family and many others. She was truly a Hero and an Angel! LaVonne enjoyed reading, tv home shopping and General Hospital. She was an avid Green Bay Packer, Badger and Nascar fan. LaVonne cherished her large, loving and extended family and was given the nicknames of GMa and GGMa. LaVonne will be remembered for her famous quote, "God...

John "Jack" Duff age 75 of Beloit passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. Jack was born November 22, 1946 to the late Thurman and Lela (Schultz) Duff. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering before enlisting into the U.S. Navy. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He married his love, Linda (Wittchow) Duff, on October 25, 1969 in Berlin, WI. Jack was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beloit and co-owned and operated Beloit Frame and Axle for many years with his brother Warren. Known for his sense of humor and funny stories, he was a practical joker with an infectious laugh and generous...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

Robert W. Allsop, 92, long-time resident and philanthropist of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, September 17, 2022. Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years Elizabeth, sons Richard (Mary Beth), Stephen (Mary Beth) Jeffrey (Carla), by grandchildren Robert, Andrew, Nicholas (Peter Hendrickson), Danielle (Zach) Willey, Mikayla, and Jackson, and by great grandson, Aiden Timothy Willey. Born September 29, 1929 to William and Myrtle Allsop. Bob grew up in Beloit, Wisconsin. He married Elizabeth Marie Nichols on June 21, 1952. For several years they lived in Beloit where Bob worked at the Beloit Iron Works. In 1957 they moved to Cedar Rapids where he joined Fruehauf Trailer Co. and...

Visitation and service Wednesday, 9/21 from 5 - 7 p.m. and Thursday, 9/22 from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Clinton, WI. BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

No formal services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com

Gerald "Jerry" Martin age 81 of Beloit died Tuesday September 13, 2022 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born October 15, 1940 to the late Kenneth and Daisy (Dunaway) Martin in Beloit, WI. He married Linda K. Champlin on January 23, 1960 in South Beloit. Jerry owned and operated J & L Lunches for many years and worked at the South Beloit School Distirct. He was an active member of the South Beloit Businessmen's Club. Jerry loved to ride his Harley Trike, spend time with family and the kids on weekends. He would say "John Wayne was the only REAL cowboy". However, he enjoyed watching all the old westerns. He will be remembered for his story telling abilities and being a jokester. ...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

Arthur "Skip" James age 91 died Monday September 12, 2022 at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in South Beloit, IL. He was born August 11, 1931 to the late Arthur and Luella (Shipman) James in Faribault, MN. On January 19, 1952, Skip married Yvonne Beatrice Olson at the First Presbyterian Church in Beloit, WI. She preceded him in death on September 2, 2020. He is survived by his son, Arthur Reginald "Reggie" (Karen) James; his daughter, Vickie (Jeff) Letcher; four grandsons, Arthur C. "Chad" James, Kellen James, Jeffrey (Katie) Letcher Jr. and Jason (Cassandra) Letcher; six great grandchildren: and his brother Russell (Barbara) James. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Private...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

BRAUNS, Robert A. age 84, of Beloit, WI passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 at Agrace in Janesville after eight months of declining health. His children were at his side. He was loved and respected by many and will be truly missed by those who knew his kind and thoughtful spirit. Robert "Bob" was born on January 5, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of Hort and Annette (Schaefer) Brauns. He graduated in 1956 from Riverside High School in Milwaukee. He married Arlene Kemnitz, his high school sweetheart, on August 15, 1959 at the Epiphany English Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Bob pursued a study of mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin?Madison, earning a Master of Science in June...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

Terry T. Skaife age 80, of Beloit died Thursday September 8, 2022 in his home. He was born October 1, 1941 to the late Ronald and Francis (Laufenburg) in Dodgeville, WI. Terry graduated from Blanchardville High School, class of 1959. He also attended Madison Business College. Terry married Susan P. Vincent on November 3, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blanchardville. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2015. Terry was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. He was a Journeyman for UAW from 1965 until his retirement in 2000. Terry was the former part owner of Skaife's Meat Market in Blanchardville. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and being a "grill master". Terry and Susan...

Darlene J. McMahon, age 79 of Beloit, WI, passed away Sunday September 4, 2022 in her home. She was born March 25, 1943 to the late Leonard and Lydia (Draeving) Vanstassel in Adams Friendship, WI. In 1991 Darlene married Clarence "Jake McMahon. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Beloit, WI. Darlene & Jake owned and operated several successful businesses in the Beloit area. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, gambling, fishing, traveling, spending time with her family and cat, Charlie. Survivors include her two children: Norman (June) Oldenburg Jr. and Victoria (Travis) Noble; five grandchildren, Ashley (Alisha), Rhianna (Ryan), Samantha,...

Arrangements are incomplete and pending with the BRIAN MARK FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, Beloit Chapel, www.brianmarkfh.com, 608-362-2000.

Anna Mae Timmerman Roth passed at home surrounded by her family into eternal peace on September 2, 2022. She was born on the family farm in Lena, Illinois, the sixth of seven children to Guy and Vera (Wyman) Timmerman on December 19, 1930. At sixteen the family moved to Loves Park, Illinois, where she graduated from Harlem High School. While in high school, she waitressed at the Top Hat restaurant, a job she loved and talked about often. After high school graduation she attended Mercy Hospital School of X-ray where she graduated as an X-ray technician. During this time, she met Robert Roth and love bloomed. The two were united in marriage on November 10, 1951, and together they raised...