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Marjorie Katharin Collins, 99, of Roscoe, IL, and formerly of Beloit, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1924, in Bear Creek, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Bremmel) Jorgenson. Marjorie was a 1943 Beloit High School graduate. She married Edward Collins on July 3, 1943 in St. Jude Catholic Church, Beloit, WI. He predeceased her on March 30, 2007. Marjorie was formerly employed by Crystal Foods Inc. and Food Basket, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Marjorie was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #191. She enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Petunia City Square Dance Club....

Memorial Service will be at 2pm on Sunday, December 10 in the Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI. Visitation will be from 1pm until the time of service Sunday in the funeral home. Inurnment will be held in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

A Celebration of Life for Paulette 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.

Jeffrey Atkinson, 70, of Beloit, WI, died on Friday, December 1, 2023 in his home. He was born on January 25, 1953 in Beloit, WI, the son of Lawrence and Violet (Doud) Atkinson. Jeff was formerly employed by Dairyland Seed Company and JNB Sign Company in Janesville. He was quite the artist, enjoyed drawing, sketching, painting, and woodworking. Survivors include his sons, Joel (Carrie) Atkinson and Kyle (Kim) Atkinson; grandchildren, Hailey, Cooper, Wesley, and Evelyn; mother, Violet Atkinson; siblings, Pamella (Richard) Winterland and Mark (Janet Rains) Atkinson; niece and nephew, Bradley and Kelly Winterland. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence Atkinson and sister, Sylvia Atkinson....

Memorial service will be at 12pm Saturday, December 9 in Messiah Lutheran Church, 1531 Townline Ave. Beloit, WI. Visitation will be 10:30 to 11:45am in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.

Memorial service will be at 12pm Saturday, December 9 in Messiah Lutheran Church, 1531 Townline Ave. Beloit, WI. Visitation will be 10:30 to 11:45am in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.

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

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

Visitation will be 9:30am-10:45am on Thursday, December 7 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be 9:30am-10:45am on Thursday, December 7 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Terry L. Stavn, 77, of Beloit, WI, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1946 in Janesville, WI, the son of Merwin and Leora (Bickel) Stavn. Terry was a Vietnam veteran serving with the U.S. Army in the 9th Infantry Division. He married Susan Finn on December 29, 1967 in the People's Church, Beloit, WI. Terry was formerly employed by Kerry Ingredients and Beatrice Foods. He was very generous, had a great sense of humor, and an excellent work ethic. Terry was athletic, coached church softball and taught Sunday School. He also loved working on cars, and could fix anything. Terry loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His...

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Friday, December 8 in St. Jude Catholic Church, 737 Hackett Street, Beloit, WI. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday in the Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI.

Catherine Ann Garstecki,73, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in her home. She was born on December 17, 1949 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Albert C. "Bud" and Delores K. (Challoner) Harris. Cathy was a 1968 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. She married Thomas M. Garstecki on April 29, 1972 in Atonement Lutheran Church. Cathy began her working career as a Phlebotomist at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She then went to work for OSF St. Anthony's and while working she attended Rock Valley College School of Nursing where she received her RN degree. Cathy then returned to Beloit Memorial Hospital working in the GI Lab, retiring in 2011. Cathy was very involved in...

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Tuesday, December 5 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30am-10:45am Tuesday in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am Tuesday, December 5 in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30am-10:45am Tuesday in the church. Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Harry Wellnitz. Dad passed away at Rockhaven Nursing Home, where he has resided the past 2 1/2 years, after a long battle with dementia. Dad was born in 1926 and raised on the family farm in Bradford Township. He was the 9th child born to Mary (Reisenauer) and Bernard Wellnitz. It was there where he learned how to work hard and play hard. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948, stationed in Alaska. After his discharge, he returned to Janesville and worked on his brother, Alfred's farm. From there, he worked as a herdsman for Dougan Dairy in Beloit. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Harry Wellnitz. Dad passed away at Rockhaven Nursing Home, where he has resided the past 2 1/2 years, after a long battle with dementia. Dad was born in 1926 and raised on the family farm in Bradford Township. He was the 9th child born to Mary (Reisenauer) and Bernard Wellnitz. It was there where he learned how to work hard and play hard. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948, stationed in Alaska. After his discharge, he returned to Janesville and worked on his brother, Alfred's farm. From there, he worked as a herdsman for Dougan Dairy in Beloit. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the...

Mary Ellen Hayden, 98, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Willowick Assisted Living in Janesville. She was born on April 3, 1925 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Gretchen (Zick) Oldenburg. Mary was a Beloit High School graduate. She married Eugene Hayden on December 8, 1945 in Beloit, WI. He predeceased her on July 14, 2004. Mary was a proud homemaker for her family. She was a member of the United Church of Beloit. Mary was an active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #191. She enjoyed traveling everywhere, whether it was for Moose bowling tournaments or Eugene's work. Eugene treated her like a queen. She also enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting,...

Chad R. Blaser, 53, of Beloit, WI, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1970 in Beloit, WI, the son of Gene and Betty (Byrns) Blaser. Chad was employed as a forklift driver for Hormel Foods for over 25 years. He was a competitive dart player competing in regional and world tournaments in Iowa and Las Vegas. Chad loved outdoor barbequing, whether it be using the smoker or grilling on a charcoal or gas grill. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Cubs fan. Chad had a soft spot for animals and had a kind heart. He will be missed by many. Survivors include his sister, Shelly (Weeb) Phillips; niece and nephew, Allison and Carson Phillips;...

Linnea Lynch, 76, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Betty (Newell) Schultz. Linnea was a 1965 Beloit Memorial High School graduate. Linnea was formerly employed as a Dental Assistant and Office Manager for Dr. Castle and Dr. Duffy until her retirement in 2013. Survivors include her daughter, Brooke Lynch McKearn; grandchildren, Isabelle Graves, Vanessa VandeBerg, David Cotterill, Dan Cotterill, and Melissa Ashby; great-grandchildren, Grayce and Rayne VandeBerg, Eli, Kimber and Lucy Cotterill, Aris and Andi Ashby and baby Leona; daughter-in-law, Vicki (Jeremy) Roska;...

Lucile M. Smith of Beloit passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 92. Born on November 5, 1931 to Edward and Mabel (Lucas) Weiandt in Three Rivers, Michigan. Lucile spent most of her life with her family in Beloit. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1949 and attended Brown's College of Commerce. While working at Bort's in Beloit, a mutual friend introduced her to George Smith and they were married on September 10, 1955 at First Baptist Church in Beloit. Lucile enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her family, while being what her children referred to as a "professional volunteer". She was very active at First Baptist church for over 80 years, serving on many boards and...