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Elizabeth Ruth Johnson, age 65 of Janesville passed away on December 6, 2023, at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on December 1,1958 in Janesville, the daughter of Kenneth and Elaine (Wyman) Arndt. Elizabeth grew up in Janesville and graduated from Craig High School in 1977. She later received an associate degree from Blackhawk Technical College in dietary services. Elizabeth was formerly married to Frederick Greb with whom she had her daughter, Callista and later was married to Jeffrey Johnson. Elizabeth was the director of dietary services for several health care facilities and retired from Waukesha Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center. She loved cooking for...

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

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Roy Wolfe Jr. age 98, of Janesville passed away at his home on Friday morning December 1, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1925 in New Middletown, IN, the son of Roy A. Wolfe Sr. and Louise (Vogt) Wolfe. Roy was extremely proud to have been born and raised on a farm. Spending his years growing up alongside his eight siblings, completing farm chores and raising animals. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean areas during World War II. He moved to Janesville in 1947. He married Phyllis A. Dabson on August 19, 1948. They went on to raise three children. He owned and operated service stations in Janesville until he retired in 1990. Roy was also well known as...

Private family funeral services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family

Private family services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4th at Milton Lawns Memorial Park Chapel. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Private family services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday Dec. 4th at Milton Lawns Memorial Park Chapel. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Donald F. McGarvie, age 91, of Janesville passed away at his home on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born August 1, 1932 in Linn Township, Walworth County, WI, the oldest of eight children of Floyd and Pauline (Miller) McGarvie. He graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1950 and was a U.S. Army veteran. Donald met the love of his life at the Ace High Roller Rink where he and his future wife, Dayle Haynes enjoyed dance skating together. They were married on September 6, 1958. He was employed for 36 years by General Motors until retiring in 1990. Donald was an avid tennis player and at one time was a member of the Janesville Tennis Association. He also coached tennis for a time...

Dale Ernest Lundstrom, age 91, a long-time Duluth, MN resident passed away at Oak Park Place, Janesville, WI on November 26, 2023. He was born in Duluth on April 24, 1932, the son of Ernest Jaran and Jennie Sophie (Larson) Lundstrom. He grew up in Duluth and served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Dale danced with the Arthur Murray Dance Group in New York and was a ballroom dance instructor into his eighties. During his lifetime, Dale also did window displays for Dayton's Department Store in Minneapolis, MN and when the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA opened he was employed as a tollgate operator. Dale will be remembered as a world traveler. In retirement he...

Dennis L. Stone, age 82 of Janesville, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born in Janesville on February 26, 1941, the son of Cecil and Lela (Hinzman) Stone. He grew up west of Janesville where he attended rural grade school and graduated from Janesville Senior High School in 1959. Dennis married Joyce A. Feirn on May 5, 1962. He was employed by Bee Line Alignment, Janesville and later employed at General Motors in Janesville for 30 years prior to retiring. Dennis and Joyce were members of the Wisconsin Voyagers RV Club and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with their RV. They also enjoyed wintering in Queen Valley, AZ for 21 years. Dennis was a...

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 25th at First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday Nov. 25th at the church. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Bruce Bumbard age 92 of Janesville, WI passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cedar Crest. He was born on August 25, 1931 in Rockford, IL, the son of Peter and Mabel (Hunt) Bumbard. The family resided in the Rockford area for a time until they moved to a dairy farm near Fort Atkinson, WI. Bruce graduated from Fort Atkinson High School and while he was attending high school, he met the love of his life, Wilma "Billie" Boese. Following graduation from high school Bruce worked on the family farm and graduated from U W River Falls. Bruce entered the U.S. Army on November 20, 1953 and was honorably discharged on November 9, 1955. While in the service, Bruce and his high school...

Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, November 28th at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon Nov. 28th at the funeral home.

Theodore "Ted" Symons, age 87 of Janesville, WI passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary's Madison Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1936 in Benton, WI, the son of Orthell W. and Norma (Smythe) Symons. Ted married Donna (Anderson) Symons on June 10, 1956. Three children were born of the marriage, Christine, Douglas and Judith. He was employed by General Motors for 38 1/2 years. Ted was active in numerous Masonic organizations including Past Master of Western Star Lodge # 14, Royal Arch Masons Chapter # 5, Past Commander of Janesville Commandery # 2, member of Gebal Council, Past Associate Guardian of Bethel # 21 of Job's Daughters, Past Associate Grand Guardian of...

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday November 27th at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21st at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 21st at the funeral home

Janice M. Koetz, 93, of Milton, WI passed away at her home Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Streator, IL on July 5, 1930, the daughter of Gerald and Alice (Jenkins) Blair. She was a graduate of Streator High School. Janice married Arley W. Koetz on November 27, 1949 in Ransom, IL. She was a farm-wife and a homemaker. Janice enjoyed quilting and reading, as well as traveling with Arley. She knew the value in giving, and volunteered at the Gathering Place and Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. Janice is survived by 3 children; Karen (Russell) Krueger of Janesville, Kathy (Jay) Larson of Newark, IL, Gary (Karen) Koetz of Milton, WI; 6 grandchildren, Amy Jo...

Willard James Quade, age 101, a life-long Milton area resident passed away at Milton Senior Living on Monday morning, November 13, 2023. He was born in Janesville on July 11, 1922, the son of Edward and Agnes (Schultz) Quade. He attended Creekside School in LaPrairie Township, grades 1 thru 8. He then attended Janesville High School while helping on the family farm as well as on neighboring farms in LaPrairie Township. Willard was inducted into the U.S. Army on November 17, 1942 and proudly served his country until he was honorably discharged on October 28, 1944. He served with Co. D 141st Regiment, 36th infantry Division with the 81 mm Mortar Squad. He went into North Africa for further...

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18th at St. John Lutheran Church, Janesville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov 17th at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville and at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18th.

Private family services are at 2 p.m. Saturday Nov.11th at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home & Crematory. Private visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 11th at the funeral home.

Carolyn Lee Gerhard, age 82 of Janesville, Wi passed away on Sunday morning November 5, 2023 at Oak Park Place. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 30, 1941, the oldest of four children of Ernest and Wilma (Adamec) Molzof. She grew up on farms in Waukesha and Grant Counties in Wisconsin and from a very young age was always assisting her father and family on the farm. She attended Arrowhead High School and received a certificate as a certified nursing assistant from Waukesha Technical College. Carolyn was employed at the Waukesha County Home "Northview" for many years as a certified nursing assistant. After moving to Janesville, she was employed as a home health care aid. Carolyn married...