Russell Owen Snyder, age 95 of Janesville, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born in Janesville on December 17, 1925, the son of James E. and Eunice (Jerome) Snyder. He attended the Dillenbeck School, Janesville, Pilot Knob School, Hancock, Wis., and received a G.E.D. thru General Motors at the Janesville Vocational School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Russell married Ruth Evelyn Fenrich on April 25, 1953 at Cargill United Methodist Church in Janesville. He was employed by General Motors from January 20, 1948 to December 23, 1979, when he retired from the materials department. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...

No services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

No services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.

A gathering for family and friends will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.

JANESVILLE - Samantha Kay Sandry, age 35, of Janesville died unexpectedly on February 22, 2021 in Janesville. She was born on March 22, 1985 in Monroe, Wis., the daughter of Don R. and Sandra (Spohn) Sandry. She grew up in Monroe where she attended school. Samantha was employed by Motel 6. She loved music and was very artistic. She was always the life of the party and was loved by many. Samantha is survived by her daughter, Kylee Rice of Monroe; her mother, Sandy Schneider of Janesville; her sisters, Misty Schneider of Janesville and Jessica Sandry of St. Louis, MO; her brothers, Josh Schneider of Madison and Mike Bechtolt of Janesville; her grandmother, Mary Spohn of Janesville; her...

JANESVILLE - Walter C. Kopp, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at his home in Janesville. He was born at home in rural Evansville on September 30, 1930, the youngest child of Ernest and Marie (Brand) Kopp. After graduating from Evansville High School in 1948, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, through the beginning of the Korean War. Walter married Lulu Belle "Lou" Hageman on February 28, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church. They started farming in 1955 and lived in Center Township where he was an active member of the community, holding various offices and serving on several boards. In 1998 they moved to Janesville. Walter worked at Rock County Honda until he retired at...

Private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26th at Zion Lutheran Church. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 27th from 1 to 4 p.m. at Boundaries Bar & Grill and from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hanson's Bar & Grill. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Celebrations of life will be held Saturday Feb. 27, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Boundaries, Beloit and from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hanson's Bar & Grill, Beloit. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Harry R. Harnack, Jr., of Stoughton, and former long-time Janesville resident, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison at age 88. Harry was born in the Town of Center, Rock County, Wis., on December 27, 1932, the son of Harry Harnack, Sr., and Lola (Topp) Harnack. He grew up on the family farm in Center Township. He married the love of his life, Helen Mae Morris on September 3, 1953. Harry was a member of the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and served in the Korean War. He was employed by General Motors for 36 years until retiring in 1988. He was one of the seven founding...

Private family services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville is assisting the family.

Funeral services are at noon Thursday, Feb. 18th at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home. Visitation is Feb. 18th from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home

JANESVILLE, WI - Charles Muniz, aka Rosalio Muniz, age 64 of Janesville, died on February 10, 2021 at his home. He was born in Carrizo Springs, Texas on August 18, 1956, the son of Rosalio and Maria (Hernandez) Muniz. He grew up in Texas and Chicago, Ill. Charles served in the U.S. Army from September 22, 1975 to May 11, 1979. After moving to Janesville, he was employed by Mount Olivet Cemetery and later by Gramke Monument Works. Charles is survived by his loving partner of 22 years, Holly Kinzie; his children, Maria Muniz, Jasmine Muniz, Samantha Kinzie, Colleen Kinzie, Danielle Kinzie, Mary Muniz, Rosalio Muniz III, and Alicia Muniz; his brother, Refugio Muniz; 12 grandchildren; one...

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Visitation is at the church from 10 to 11 .m. Monday. Arrangements by Henke-Clarson Funeral Home

Services are at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with visitation there from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Bernice B. Laita, age 95, of Janesville died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born June 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Emilie (Hrones) Laita. She graduated from Morton High School and later took college courses at U-Rock. Bernice was employed as executive secretary by the City of Janesville and served six city managers as their secretary prior to retiring in 1987. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Janesville. She was also a member of the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin and Habitat for Humanity (National). There are no immediate survivors. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lois...

No services will be held. Arrangements are by Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville

Kathleen Penkert Joranlien "Kay" Stacey has ended her visit here on earth and has now gone home to heaven to be with our Heavenly Father. A long-time Janesville area resident, she died on February 5, 2021 in Tavares, FL where she had resided for several years. She was born on September 21, 1926 in Orfordville, WI, the daughter of Oscar and Eva (Hamblett) Penkert. She grew up in Orfordville and attended grade school and high school with the Class of 1945. In June of 1947 she and Alvin Joranlien were united in marriage. To this union a son, Derald Joranlien , was born. Kay loved people, especially children, and she never met a stranger she could not relate to. She worked with the public most...

Edward Fred Williams, age 81, of Janesville, WI died on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1939 in McGregor, IA, the son of Walter and Florence (Kellogg) Williams. He grew up in the Merrill, WI area and graduated from Merrill High School in 1957. He married Carol Joan Stuttgen on May 7, 1960, in Colby, WI during a rare May snow storm. Edward served with the 32nd Red Arrow Division and was called to active duty in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis. He was employed by General Motors in Janesville for 35 years retiring in 1994. Edward was a Janesville Youth Baseball coach for many years. He loved working on cars, enjoyed hunting,...