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Mary Lynn Hughes, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Born on May 11, 1938, in Valparaiso, IN, to John H. and Marian R. (Schuster) Wolfe, the family moved to Janesville, WI, and Mary Lynn was enrolled at St. Mary's Catholic School where she made life-long friends. She graduated from Janesville High School in 1956 and was hired in the office at Parker Pen. Mary Lynn met the love of her life, Wesley (Wes) H. Hughes, and on June 29, 1957, they were married during a candlelit ceremony at First Congregational Church. One of their greatest adventures was purchasing a horse farm and moving their...

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Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 5 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Visitation from 9:30 AM to time of Mass. Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Gregory 'Greg' N. Cabi, 84, passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 20, 1939, in Berwick, PA to the late Nicholas and Anna (Oresik) Cabi. He graduated high school in Berwick and then joined the U.S. Air Force based at Vandenberg Air Base. Once he was honorably discharged, he went on to San Francisco State University and graduated with a degree in Criminology. On June 18, 1966, he married the former Dorothy Lucey at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. They would live in San Francisco where Greg worked for United Airlines as an Air Freight agent retiring in 2001 after 38 years. In 2004, Greg and Dorothy moved to Janesville. Greg's love was his wife,...

A celebration of life will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 PM on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at the APFEL WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, 21 S. Austin Rd, Janesville.

Claudia C. Elmer, 71, passed away into heavenly paradise at her home on Friday morning, November 24, 2023. She was born August 20, 1952 in Janesville, WI to the late Claude and Lois (Fenzl) Griffith. She was a graduate of Craig High School. Claudia married Dennis E. Elmer in Janesville on June 21st, 1975. Claudia loved raising her children, being a wife, and a homemaker. She was actively involved at Jefferson Elementary School while her children attended there. She worked for K-Mart in Janesville and Beloit as well. Claudia also worked at the church as the secretary and librarian. She served in many ways at the church including helping out with the pastors' kids, children's ministry, and...

Bruce L. Vermillion, age 76, of Janesville, died unexpectedly, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born in Fort Atkinson on October 13, 1947, the son of the late Richard and Audrey (Clark) Vermillion. Bruce graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. On October 15, 1966, he married Brenda K. Couey in Fort Atkinson. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2021. He served in the US Army as a sergeant from August 18, 1967-March 25, 1969, where he was stationed in Korea. Bruce was a senior reliability engineer at General Motors, retiring on April 1, 2002, after 36.7 years. He was a member at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing with his friends. Bruce is...

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Janesville. Visitation will take place on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville is assisting the family.

Services will be announced by Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville.

A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the APFEL WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, 21 S. Austin Rd, Janesville.

Aldin R. 'Junior' Christianson, 77, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday evening, November 22, 2023, at Beloit Memorial Hospital after health problems following heart surgery. He was born September 8, 1946, in Whitehall, WI to Aldin H. and Jean (Lambert) Christianson. On August 8, 1972, he married Beverly Quam in Rockford, IL. Aldin retired from GM as a repairman. Aldin enjoyed fishing, going to the cabin, dancing especially polka, going for pet car rides, NASCAR, rodeos, but more important was spending time with his family. Aldin is survived by his wife Beverly Christianson; children: Tammy (Greg) Burns, Linda (Jose) Hinojosa, Gail (Jim) Sockness, Denise (Joe) Lawrence,...

Margaret I. 'Sue' Dabson Denio, 76, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 4, 1946, to Charles E. and Margaret C. (Staver) Dabson in Janesville, WI. She was a nurse aide at Mercy in her early years and also worked at Goodwill, Clarks gas station, and being a driver instructor for drivers education. Sue enjoyed many things in her life including playing bingo, going to the casino, and dogs to name a few. Sue is survived by her life partner of 41 years Jean Turner; her children: Ken (Alice) Denio, Michelle (Valeriano) Denio Flores, and Jeff (Laura) Denio; her grandchildren: Kayle, Bryan, Cheryl, Savannah, Ashley, Eric,...

Ruth Elizabeth Grothman Hansen (90) died in her Janesville home Saturday November 18, 2023. Ruth was born September 7, 1933, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Reverend Warner Grothman and Lynda Herman Grothman. Ruth was baptized at Concordia Lutheran Church where her father was the pastor. In 1938 the family moved to Chicago, Illinois where Ruth attended St Paul Lutheran Elementary School and high school at Wheaton Academy. Ruth graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN). In 1954, Ruth met her husband Dr. Thomas Hansen while they both were working the overnight shift at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. They were married on September 3, 1955. Ruth and Tom moved from Pensacola, Florida...

Mary L. Grant, age 77, of Janesville, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville. She was born September 3, 1946, in Janesville, the daughter of Elmer J and Patricia M. (Moccero) Cooley. On December 26, 1971, she married Edwin P Grant at St Patrick Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2010. Mary worked as a medical assistant and nursing assistant for many years, but later on working for Accudyne until her retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Women of the Moose, and volunteered at MooseHeart. She was a terrific mother, sister, grandma, and great grandma. Mary is survived by her three children:...

Services will be announced by Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville.

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A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Janesville. Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home, Janesville is assisting the family.

Karolyn K. Upham, 78, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. She was born December 12, 1944, in Iowa to the late John 'Jack' and Grace (Westendorf) Albrecht. On June 8, 1963, Karolyn married Thomas Upham at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hampton, IA. He would precede her in death on June 2, 2020. Our mom had a great life. After her marriage to our dad, she moved to Wisconsin to help support him in his young career, this is where they got started in the dry cleaning business. She was a stay at home mom to us kids when were little (when that was still a thing and it was cool). When we were old enough to take care of ourselves she...

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Arthur J. McNeil, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, cared for lovingly and carefully by the staff at Agrace Hospice. He was born December 18, 1956, in Milwaukee, WI to the late James R. and Gladys M. (Asplund) McNeil. Arthur was a 1975 graduate of Parker High School, while still in high school he worked for the Janesville City Bus Garage, then chose to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps until he was honorably discharged. Arthur then worked for Fairbanks Morse, and later retired from General Motors after 20 years. Arthur was a member of Rock County Rifle & Pistol Club, loved walking his dog, 80's music, canning, gardening, welding, mechanics, and was...

Vivian I. Disch, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Cedar Crest. Vivian was born on August 7, 1938, to the late Earl and Hazel (Jenkins) Russell. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School. On August 9, 1958, Vivian married Arthur Disch; he preceded her in death on February 3, 2018. Vivian had spent time working at Prent and the Monterey Hotel restaurant, but for most of her life she was a stay-at-home mom for her five children. She enjoyed time with her family, card club, dancing with her loving husband, Daniel O'Donnell's music and watching her boys and the Brewers play baseball. She is survived by her five children: Kevin (Christine) Disch of Janesville;...