Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Sally Joyce (Merkel) Pennekamp, 90, of Edgerton, Wis., joined her husband Ralph Pennekamp on the long hike on April 11, 2024, after a brief stay at the Edgerton Care Center. We who remain earthbound can only imagine what a glorious journey it will be. Sally was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 17, 1933, the first-born of Ted and Ethel (Gloudemans) Merkel. The Merkel's moved to Reedsburg, Wis. in 1936. Sally graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1951. She was a member of the high school band, playing cornet. Sally also played the violin with the Reedsburg High School Orchestra. Sally continued her studies at St. Theresa College in Wynona, Minn. for one year before transferring to the...

Joint memorial Mass for Sally and Ralph will be Friday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Edgerton. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home and again Friday at church from 10 a.m. until Mass.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.

Ralph Thomas Pennekamp, 93, of Edgerton, Wis., took the long hike on April 9, 2024, after a brief stay at the Edgerton Care Center. Ralph was born on Dec. 11, 1930, at Cunningham Hospital in Platteville, Wis. He was the last of 10 children, born to William and Cecelia (Holzer) Pennekamp, their only child born in a hospital. Ralph attended schools in Tennyson, Wis., and graduated from Platteville High School. Ralph lettered in track and field and football and was co-captain of the Hillmen football team on which he played guard on offense and linebacker. Ralph also played on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville football team as a guard in 1954. Ralph chose to serve our country by...

Joint memorial Mass for Sally and Ralph will be Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Edgerton. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home and again Friday at church from 10 a.m. until Mass.

Bonnie S. Scott, age 83, of Edgerton, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at New Glarus Home. She was born in Janesville on October 15, 1940, the daughter of Chauncey and Pauline (Broughton) Olmstead. She was a 1959 graduate of Janesville High School. After graduation she attended the American Floral Arts School in Chicago and worked in the floral business in Janesville until 1973. She worked as a waitress at the Orfordville Inn for many years and later at the Red Apple in Newville. Bonnie married Roland Scott in 1963 in Janesville and they later divorced. She spent the next nearly 30 years with her life partner, Leonard "Lonnie" Grignano until his death in September 2023. Bonnie loved...

No services are being planned at this time. The Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.

A Celebration of Her Life will take place at a later date. The Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.

Marvin W. Fuller, age 76, of Edgerton, formerly of Footville and Washington Island, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home. He was born in Hillsboro, WI, on June 3, 1947, the son of Marvin and Margaret (Lawton) Fuller and attended Madison East High School. Marvin married the love of his life, Vicki Buckles on Nov. 11, 1966, in Madison. He worked in the auto body business for several years and continued to do so in his own home that he called Marv's Autobody after moving his family from Sun Prairie to Footville in 1978, when he began also working for General Motors. He retired from GM in 2008. It was at that time that he and Vicki decided to move to Washington Island where...

A Visitation to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, March 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton, where visitation will take place on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

David D. Gilbertson, age 73, of Edgerton, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born in Edgerton on December 8, 1950, the son of Russell and Helen (Kelly) Gilbertson. He attended Edgerton School District. He married Margaret Tellefson on January 3, 1970, in Edgerton. In April of 1970 he was drafted into the Army, where he served with the 69th Engineering Battalion for a year in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in December of 1971 and returned to Edgerton where he was employed at Schwagers and Highway Trailers. He worked for General Motors for 33 years until his retirement in 2008, when the plant...

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Central Lutheran Church, Edgerton. Visitation will be on Sunday from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton and again on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date in Crystal Lake, IL. APFEL Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family with local arrangements.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at the APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME, Edgerton, where visitation will take place on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday Feb. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Edgerton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home and again Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until mass at church.

Edward "Eddie" T. Jenson, age 93, of Janesville, died peacefully February 19, 2024 at Rock Haven Nursing Home and was welcomed into his heavenly home. He was born in Edgerton on June 26, 1930, the son of Alex Jenson and Anna (Larson) Jenson. He married Judy (Moffitt) Jenson on April 26, 1969, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and he was lost without her after she passed away in 2012 and missed her every day. Eddie served in the Marine Corp from October 16, 1951 through October 15, 1953 and served in active duty during the Korean War. He was a true patriot and was always proud of our flag and was a proud Marine. He was also very proud of his Norwegian heritage. He loved lefse,...

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Janesville. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.

Russell A. "Rusty" Anderson, age 63, of Milton, died peacefully at his home on Feb. 15, 2024. He was born in Janesville on Nov. 2, 1961, the son of Carroll and Marion (Hitchcock) Anderson. Rusty worked in maintenance at IKI, Edgerton for many years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and partying. He loved the Green Bay Packers, his cars, everything horticulture, but most of all, he loved his family especially his 3 grandchildren! He is survived by his son, James (Kim) Anderson; 3 beloved grandchildren: Alianna, McKenna, and Kyleiah; his mom, Marion (Delton) Arens; 7 siblings: Barb Bowers, Judy (Bill) Bradford, Christine Egerstaffer, Wes Anderson, Michael (Lori) Anderson, Michelle Davis, Debra...

No Services are planned at this time. Apfel Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton is assisting the family.