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Margaret Irene Armfield, 100, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Autumn Lake Health Care. She was born on December 21, 1921 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Louis and Loretta (Rouselle) Zinnecker. Margaret was a 1939 Beloit High School graduate. She married Ralph Armfield on November 27, 1943 at Camp Farragut in Idaho. He predeceased her on July 14, 2009. Margaret was formerly employed by Yates American. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Marion Guild. Margaret was a former Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, going to the Fireside, reading and a good cup of coffee. Margaret loved spending time with her family. Survivors include...

Marian J. Stout, 90, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Autumn Lake Health Care. She was born on September 30, 1931 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Lester and Agnes (Janney) Mathews. Marian was a Richland Center High School graduate. She furthered her education at various colleges. Marian married Bernard Stout on June 14, 1953 in Orien, WI. He predeceased her on October 12, 2002. Marian was employed as a teacher for several years and taught at St. Peter's Catholic School, Prairie Hill, MacTown, South Beloit and Harlem until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church, Richland Center. Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl...

A Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.

Margaret "Marge" Hendrickson, 87, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022 in her home. She was born December 8, 1934 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Guy Franklin and Maud Isabelle (Fleischman) Cohenour Sr. Margaret attended school in St. Paul, MN. She married Stanley Hendrickson March 16, 1974 in Cambridge, WI. He predeceased her on November 28, 1989. Marge enjoyed crocheting, she made over 1,000 hats and mittens for Head Start children in the Rock and Walworth County areas for over 20 years. She enjoyed going to rummage sales, collecting cardinal figurines and was an avid bird watcher. Marge loved spending time with her family, especially for Sunday...

Paul Frederick Stephan, 85, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in his home. He was born July 20, 1936 in Beloit, WI, the son of Harry and Hilda (Arndt) Stephan. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the U.S. Army. Paul married Mary Jane Skelly on October 12, 1968 in St. Peter Catholic Church. Paul was a journeyman pattern maker by trade. He was gifted with artistic talent that he used to create models/patterns of cabinet hardware for major manufacturers in Rockford, as well as the automotive industry. He also created models of farm implements that were used to make injection molded toys for major toy...

William H. Brown Ph.D., 89, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on 16th January 2022 surrounded by family. Bill's beloved wife, Carolyn Simonton survives him. Married 31 years, they relished shared interests ranging from history, travel to England, and the hours cultivating their many flower beds. They enjoyed extended stays in Torrey, Utah. When asked to name his favourite place in the world, Bill would quickly say Chimney Rock in nearby Capitol Reef National Park. Over the years, he brought friends and family there. He and Carolyn enjoyed hiking with many of their grandchildren there as well. With Hazel (Sullivan) Brown, Bill had four children who survive him; Christopher...

A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Daley Murphy WIsch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family.

On January 13th, 2022 Ron found his way to the pearly gates of heaven. Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many. He was born on July 14th, 1935 in Beloit, WI and grew up in Rockton, IL. He graduated from Hononegah High School in 1954 and attended Rockford College. Ron spent almost 3 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War conflict from 1955 to 1957. Ron spent most of his Army career in Europe as a heavy vehicle driver. Ron married Phyllis M. Kane on November 14, 1961 in the Rockton Methodist Church and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. In 1972, their marriage was blessed in St. Rita's Catholic Church. Ron and Phyllis had two daughters, Ronda (Keith)...

A Memorial Service will be at 5:00p.m. Thursday, January 20, 2022 in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home. A Visitation of remembrance will be from 4p.m. until the time of service Thursday in the funeral home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022 in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI.

Service will be at 1:30pm on Thur., Jan. 20 in the Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30pm until the time of service.

Jennie Demetria Lucas, 94, of Beloit, WI, died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Autumn Lake Health Care. She was born on October 26, 1927 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Tases and Sideria Gehas. Jennie was a graduate of Beloit High School. She married Frank Lucas on October 19, 1947 in Beloit, WI. He predeceased her on October 11, 2000. Jennie was formerly employed by the Beloit Corporation for 21 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Rockford, IL. Jennie volunteered for the Red Cross Blood Drive, Caritas, and enjoyed spending time with her 1945 high school girls luncheon group. Survivors include her son, Michael (friend Barb)...

Gerald Prater, 84, of Beloit, WI, died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1937 in Ocela, AR, the son of Hildred Davis. Gerald was employed as a supervisor for Concrete Pipe. He enjoyed singing and playing guitar in a band. Survivors include his children, Gerri Sherman, Neal Prater, Brett (Christine) Prater, and Brien Prater; grandchildren, Matt and Jason Sherman, Wade and Amy Prater; siblings, James Prince and Wanda Ingran. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Harold; and wives, Nina Prater (1964) and Elizabeth Prater (2018). A Graveside Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in Floral Lawn Cemetery, 835...

A Service will be held at a later date. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.

Arrangements are pending with Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI.

Arrangements are pending with Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI.

A Graveside Service will be held for family. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.

Bradley Jon Liggett, 55, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Sterling, IL, the son of Lyman and Brenda (Oller) Liggett. Bradley was a 1985 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and received his Bachelor's from Upper Iowa University. Bradley was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and served with the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. He married Karen Cornstubble on October 10, 1986. He later married Mary Wilkins on August 9, 2012 in Beloit. Bradley was the current Fire Chief for the Freeport, IL Fire Department and former Fire Chief for the City of Beloit Fire Department for...

Bradley Jon Liggett, 55, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Sterling, IL, the son of Lyman and Brenda (Oller) Liggett. Bradley was a 1985 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and received his Bachelor's from Upper Iowa University. Bradley was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and served with the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. He married Karen Cornstubble on October 10, 1986. He later married Mary Wilkins on August 9, 2012 in Beloit. Bradley was the current Fire Chief for the Freeport, IL Fire Department and former Fire Chief for the City of Beloit Fire Department for...

Bradley Jon Liggett, 55, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Sterling, IL, the son of Lyman and Brenda (Oller) Liggett. Bradley was a 1985 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and received his Bachelor's from Upper Iowa University. Bradley was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and served with the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. He married Karen Cornstubble on October 10, 1986. He later married Mary Wilkins on August 9, 2012 in Beloit. Bradley was the current Fire Chief for the Freeport, IL Fire Department and former Fire Chief for the City of Beloit Fire Department for...