All Obituaries

Merlin Leon Zittlow, age 80, died Monday, September 25, 2023, in Beloit. He was born on August 9, 1943, in Medford, WI to Fred and Marie (Kautzer) Zittlow. He married his wife of more than 50 years, RaeMarie Pierson, on October 14, 1967, in Janesville. Merlin served in the United States Air Force where he was an Environmental Specialist, spent time in Germany, and retired after more than 30 years of service. He was known for his love of the outdoors, where he enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting,...

Phyllis J Dooley, age 95, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Wheaton, MN, to Reginald and Freida (nee. Bottcher) Saunders. She married Lavern “Mike” Dooley on October 24, 1947, in Janesville. Phyllis was known best for being self-sufficient, fiercely independent, and hard-working. She was dedicated to helping those around her, especially in times of hardship, and without hesitation. She had a...

Laura Jensen, 89, of South Beloit, IL died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her home following a long illness. She was born January 17, 1934, to Lester and Tessie (Troxel) Carr in Beloit, WI. Laura attended Rockton and Stockton schools.  On April 22, 1962, she was married to Donald Jensen at the Old Stone Church in Rockton, Ill. Laura enjoyed a long career with Gateway Collection Agency where she worked as their office manager.  Laura was a member of the Beloit...

Vernon Ray Schmuck Jr. (Vernie), 63, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Vern was born on March 13, 1960 to Vernon and Shirley (Salisbury) Schmuck. After Vern graduated from Clinton High School in 1978, he worked at various places until he opened VERN-NIE’S CORNER in 1996. He was an entrepreneur for most of his life and was a very talented fabricator and welder. Vern was a man who loved tractors, specifically Deutz. You could...

Juanita Hansen, age 91, of Beloit, WI passed away Saturday September 16, 2023, in her home. She was born on January 20, 1932, in Sparta, WI, Monroe County, the daughter of Robert and Alma (Hanson) Clair.  She married Donald E. Hansen on September 16, 1950, and moved to Beloit, WI shortly after.  He preceded her in death on June 26, 2015.  She worked at the Beloit Iron Works (Beloit Corporation) until moving to Iron River, WI in 1967 to own and operate, along with her husband,...

Joan M. Mohrland age 90 of Janesville died Thursday September 14, 2023, in her home. She was born January 13, 1933, to George and Heartha (Pagel) Sutte in Merrill, WI. Joan married Herman Mohrland on February 12, 1972. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2002. She was a longtime and active member of Christ Ev. Lutheran Church in Clinton, WI. Joan worked at Tom Peck Ford for many years in the office and as a driver. She also worked in the hospitality industry managing all aspects of the...

Joan M. Waite, age 90 of Clinton died Thursday, September 14, 2023, in her home with family. She was born May 20, 1933, to Frederick and Margaret (Carlin) Feirn in Chicago, Illinois. The family, including her brothers, Terrance, Fred, and Conrad lived in Chicago until 1945 when they moved back to her father’s home area in Janesville on Belding Road.  Joan attended the one room Belding School, then later graduated from Clinton High School in 1950 working as a Dental Assistant for 3...

Leroy “Sam” Carl Krueger, age 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 7, 1937, to Ernest and Rosetta “Irene” (Brigham) Krueger, in Rib Lake, WI.  Sam graduated from Medford High School in 1956. He married, Lynette Minor on June 27, 1959, at West Side Presbyterian Church. Sam had a long career with Chrysler Automotive where he proudly worked as a welder until his retirement in 1996.  He...

Janice E. Rusch, age 79, of Janesville died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Mercy Health System in Janesville. She was born October 31, 1943, the daughter of James (Bill) and Betty (Clark) Shepherd in Beloit. Janice retired from Johnson Bank as an administration assistant in the Trust Department and after retirement found her joy as a hostess at Cracker Barrel.  She loved to fish, dance, gamble and especially loved her diamond art, which she gave as gifts each Christmas, which was also...

Grant V. Koenig, age 89 died Sunday, August 27, 2023, in his home.  He was born September 19, 1933, in Wausau, WI., to Clarence and Leola (Schumacher) Koenig. Grant graduated from Edgar High School, class of 1954. He married Caroline Kauss on October 24, 1970, in Medford, WI. Grant was a Clinton area resident for many years and an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan, WI.  He was employed at Chrysler as a material handler for 33 years until his retirement. He...