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Lillian Catherine Newmark (n?e DeSantis) passed away surrounded by family on April 17, 2024, at the age of 89 in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born on January 13, 1935, in New York City. Lillian was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sister Roseann, sons Joseph and Michael, daughters-in-law Nadine and Dorothy, grandchildren Andrew, Lisa, Emily, Julia, and Evan, and great-grandson Jacob. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley. Lillian was known for her kindness, generosity, and a caring nature. She was dearly loved by her family and all those who got to know her. Lillian's career, as a dedicated educator, included teaching at P.S. 39...

Cedar Memorial Funeral Home Publish: Monday April 15, 2024 Color Enhanced Photo Cedar Rapids dateline Kristi Jean Davidson, 61, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away after her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, IA. Kristi was born on February 18th, 1963, in Sun Prairie, WI. She graduated from Sun Prairie High School before attending UW-La Crosse. She married Michael Davidson on September 20th, 1986, in Madison, WI and moved to Cedar Rapids where they built a life together. Kristi will be remembered for many things, but nothing more than her bright smile and kind personality. She devoted...

Earl L Bilkey March 3, 1936 - April 10, 2024 Born to Minnie and Lloyd Bilkey during the depression "when sugar, gas and other items were hard to get and rationed unless you were farming!" Earl's life started on the McCulley (now Zeman) family farm just outside of Lodi. Earl's parents took over his grandparents' farm and made their homestead in Poynette where Earl graduated from Poynette High School in 1955. He met his wife, Florence Abel, on a blind date in 1953 and they united in marriage June 18th, 1955. During the first years of marriage, Earl and Flo lived in the original home on his parents' farm, while Earl worked at the Oconomowoc canning company. Their daughter, Linda, was born...

Jerry Jay Schulz, age 51, of Janesville, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Ohio State University Hospital, surrounded by friends and family. He was born July 30, 1972, in Aurora, IL, to Jerome and Beverly (Meuret) Schulz. Jerry had many passions, including music, food, tech, nature, and traveling/camping with his love. He had a beautiful voice and played several instruments, his favorite being the Irish bouzouki. He performed with numerous bands over 30+ years, each with Irish and/or punk rock influence. Jerry's love language was cooking, often coming up with original recipes and hosting dinner parties. A devoted, full-time caregiver for the love of his life of 15...

Celine Therese McCann, 86, died suddenly early Friday morning, April 5th, 2024, at Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside, CA. She was born November 23rd, 1937, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the second youngest of five to Gustave and Irene (Boos) Messner. Celine graduated from Whitewater High School in June of 1955. In September of 1958, Celine graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing as a Graduate Nurse. On August 24, 1963, Celine married Thomas Roger McCann at St. Patrick's Church in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Celine worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital for many years (she served in the Navy Nurse Corp for 3 years from the ages of 21-24). At Mercy she worked in intensive care and...

Mary Ellen Munkel of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on March 21, 2024, at her home. Mary Ellen (Conard) Munkel was born on June 9, 1944, in Fairfield, Iowa to Gordon and Ellen Conard. She graduated from Watertown High School in Wisconsin in 1962 and attended St. Norbert College in West DePere, Wisconsin with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. After her junior year, she spent 3 months in Mexico teaching English to Mexican students. After another trimester at college, she graduated from St. Norbert's with a Bachelor of Arts degree and began teaching ninth grade English and drama during the second semester at Freedom Junior High School in Wisconsin. Wanting more of a...

Linda L. (Streuly)Hoff 74, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home, on March 20th, 2024. She was born on May 7th 1949 to Gerald and Lorraine Streuly in Janesville, WI. She married the love of her life, John Hoff Sr. on October 9th, 1965 in Janesville. She was an avid homemaker where she raised 6 children. She enjoyed playing bingo, going fishing, watching her husband, sons, grandson Tim, and 2 son-in-laws race stock cars. Linda is survived by her 5 children; Tina Oldfield, Steven(Shawn)Hoff, Candy(Neil) Higgins, Becky(Ken)Greenwood, Daniela(Chris)Fulbright. 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, including one on the way. 5 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 brother-in-laws, 1...

Ronald Guy Peterson of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin, on April 7, 1954, to Guy and Karibell Peterson, who later moved to Beloit, Wisconsin, where he attended school until his graduation in 1972 from Beloit Memorial High School. Before retiring, Ron worked as a PDS Piping Designer. For many years, he worked as a contract designer, enabling him to travel throughout the US and to make numerous friends. He enjoyed listening to music; studying various cultures, especially Louisiana, the US civil war, and the Vietnam War; and cooking and entertaining. He also loved his dog, Buddy. Ron is survived by his wife, Svetlana; his...

Jacquelyn Sheldon passed away peacefully March 7 in Sebring, Florida. Jackie was born December 14, 1934, in Morris, Illinois to Clarence and Mabel (Hackerson) Jacobson. A graduate of Elkhorn High School, she married Earl Sheldon on September 18, 1954, at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church. The couple were longtime residents of Elkhorn until Earl's retirement from the General Motors Assemble Plant in Janesville in 1987. An active church member, Jackie sang in choirs, played piano, taught Sunday school and participated in women's groups. Her love of music began while singing duets with her twin sister in church as a child and continued into retirement with church and community choirs. Upon the...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved father, husband, and dedicated Marine, Rodney Stryhn (Butch), 81, who left us on March 2, 2024, in Longview Washington. He was born on 1/12/1943 to Roger & Betty Stryhn in Stoughton WI. Butch led an amazing life, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered as his home was a haven of warmth and hospitality, reflecting his deep love for family and friends. He retired from the General Motors plant in Janesville WI in 1993 and had many friends from the plant. Butch is survived by Janet Stryhn (Wife), Carol (Cliff) Muchow of Evansville WI, Rick (Karen) Stryhn, Vickie (Rob)...

Susan K. Vick (Susie), 64, of Watertown passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at UW Hospital, Madison. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life to be held in her honor June 15, 2024 from noon - 5 p.m. at Riverside Park lower pavillion in Watertown. Susie was born May 24,1959, in Jefferson, to Erwin and Colleen Griep. She waitressed at Teks Pizzaloon in Johnson Creek where she loved meeting all kinds of people and where her smile was enough to light up any room. She had many other jobs throughout her life and most recently was the caretaker for Cody Neils which was a job she took to heart with pride and joy as she loved him dearly. She could be found in her...

Carmen A. Catania passed away peacefully at home on February 29, (Leap Day) 2024. During his short time in hospice care, he was visited by many neighbors and friends. Carmen was born in Milwaukee, WI, on February 19, 1939, the first child of Jacob J. and Hazel A. Catania. He is predeceased by his sister, Marianna Heinz, and is survived by his brothers, John (Beth) and Joseph (Peggy) Catania; his beloved sons, Mario (wife, Amy and son, Dylan) and Anthony (wife, Terri and children, Joshua, Niki, and Samuel). He also leaves behind his devoted wife Mary Lou, and stepdaughter, Melissa. Carmen graduated from Whitewater City High School (1957), UW - Whitewater (1965 - BS), and VanderCook College...

John Henry Lussow passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024 in Rockford, IL, age 83. Born in Detroit, MI on January 23, 1941 as the middle son of Harold and Evelyn Lussow, John grew up in Arlington Heights, IL. After graduation from Arlington Heights High School, John pursued both his interest in business and passion for nature by double majoring in Economics and Biology at Beloit College (Beloit, WI), graduating with the class of 1963. He lettered on the football team (specializing as a long snapper) and joined Sigma Chi fraternity. John then earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1966. John returned to Beloit College as Assistant Director of...

Beloit, WI - Robert (Bob) Karl Harmuth passed away on Saturday, February 24 in his home in Oxnard, CA with his loving wife Lucy at his bedside. Bob was born on Sept. 3, 1935 in Beloit, WI to Karl and Kaethe Harmuth. As a youth, Bob was very active in scouting, earning the Eagle Scout Award and Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison before entering The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD where he excelled on the squash team. He graduated in 1959 as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and married Mary Jo Witte at St Thomas Catholic Church in Beloit, WI. Prior to entering the Naval Submarine School, Bob served on Destroyers USS...

Ronald Edwin Gerbig (61) 07/31/62, Watertown, Wisconsin to 2/22/24, Madison, Wisconsin.Ronald "Ron" Edwin Gerbig died on February 22 after a brief time in the hospital following a heart attack. He was a resident of Madison, living a homeless life on his own terms in his own little hideaway. Often he sat outside the downtown CVS gently interacting with passersby interested in conversation. He had many friends and an occasional relationship with the Friends of the State Street Family, sometimes relying on them during the very frigid weather and change of seasons. He was preceded in death by his brother Terry Lynn Gerbig and his sister Judith "Judy" Ann, nee Gerbig, Herzog and his parents,...

Bobbi Oxley, 82, of Clinton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, after a long struggle with dementia. Roberta Jeanne Sindlinger was born to Lawrence and Lenore Sindlinger in 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, one of three children. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School, and worked hard in many positions and as a stay-at-home mom before her retirement. She married her true love, Robert Oxley, on his birthday in 1963. She is survived by her brothers Michael and William Sindlinger, as well as her four children ? Michael Oxley and his partner Linda True, Robert Oxley, Brett Oxley and his wife Susan Oxley, and Michele Weber and her wife Rhonda, as well as 10 grandchildren. Bobbi...

Family and friends are remembering Joe Gilbertson, 84. He passed away peacefully after a life lived to its fullest. He is survived by his wife Jane in Mesa, AZ; children ? Joan and Jeff in St. Paul, MN; Jill (Steve) Sonnesyn in Plymouth, MN; Judy (Bill) Myers in Sandy, UT ? and 7 wonderful grandchildren who will forever cherish their memories of Papa Joe. Joe worked 40 years for the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation and proudly served as a volunteer for the Waunakee Fire Dept. A private family celebration of life will be held this summer at the cabin. In lieu of a service and at Joe's request, we'd ask you to raise a Happy Hour glass and tell a good joke in his memory.

Douglas Edward French, age 84 of Janesville, WI passed away in Mountain Vista Medical Center, AZ on February 7, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 27, 1939, the son of Charles and Louise French (Reinhart) and proceeded in death by his sister Patricia Popp. He was married in 1963 to Helen Keefer (1939-2015) and raised three children in the suburbs of Chicago. Doug had a successful career as a computer analysist in the forefront of the computer industry working for NW Railroad, Booth Fisheries, Union Special and then retired from Matcom after moving to Pennsylvania. Doug enjoyed many hobbies such as stamp collecting, HO trains, woodworking and was a corvette enthusiast. ...

Eileen B. Ginter, age 89, formerly of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Fieldstone of Dewitt, Iowa. A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. She was born March 21, 1934 in Princeton, New Jersey, the daughter of Garnet and Ethel (Zamba) Brockelbank and graduated from Wesley Junior College in Dover, Delaware earning an Associate degree in 1954. She married Donald Ginter on June 16, 1956 in Hopewell, New Jersey. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Beloit to build their new life together. Eileen worked at F.J. Turner Middle and High School libraries where she enjoyed helping students. In 2018, she and Don moved to Clinton, Iowa to...

Glen A. Gregoire, age 55, of Janesville, WI, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Roscoe, Illinois. Glen, known to some friends and family as "Pup" was born on January 23, 1969 to John and Linda Gregoire. Glen, had a fulfilling career working for Findorff Construction for many years. His dedication and hard work left a lasting impact on all those he worked with. Outside of work, Glen had a passion for riding his Harley and going fishing, These hobbies brought him joy and allowed him to unwind from the demands of daily life. Glen also enjoyed spending time with his kids. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Gregoire, his two children Megan and Dylan Gregoire, and his brother Troy Gregoire. Glen...

Eleanor C. Gray (Johnson), age 88, joined her beloved husband, Charlie, in heaven on January 31, 2024. Eleanor was born July 30, 1935 to Elmer Johnson and Mildred (Hanewold) Johnson in Janesville, Wisconsin. Her family would say her death felt sudden. But after 68+ years of being inseparable, the pull of being in her eternal home with Charlie was too great. Eleanor and Charlie were High School sweethearts, back when she was "EJ" and he was "Gunda". Upon graduation, both attended UW - Madison. Eleanor graduated from the School of Nursing in 1956. She paused her nursing career to marry Charlie in August 1956. Their story led them on a lifetime of adventure. From marriage in 1956, to...