All Obituaries

James Rabuck age 78 of Beloit died Sunday March 19, 2023, in his home. He was born on April 14, 1944, to Francis and Ida (Sparks) Rabuck in Reedsburg, WI. Jim married Ramona K. Janzen on November 8, 1975, in Decatur, Illinois.  He enlisted into the U.S Army and served his Country until his honorable discharge. Jim worked as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. He loved to buy and sell “treasures”. Jim enjoyed the social aspects of flipping items he had...

Carl R. Gaulke, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Cares & Hospice Services, after a five-year long battle with lung cancer.  He was born October 12, 1955, in Elkhorn, WI, son of the late Lloyd & Joan (Long) Gaulke.  He married Rosemary Johnson July 3, 1976, in Sharon, WI.  Carl grew up and raised his family in Clinton, WI.  He later moved to Lakeland, FL after retiring from Birds Eye Foods in December of 2016. He enjoyed...

Norma Woodman age 91 of Beloit died Thursday March 16, 2023, in her home. She was born, a child of the Depression on December 13, 1931, to William and Iona (Jones) McClellan in South Beloit, IL. Norma married the love of her life, Wayne Woodman on April 8, 1949, in Beloit. He preceded her in death on November 21, 1999. Norma graduated from Clinton High School, class of 1949. She was a woman with purpose and a sense of organized pride. Norma’s life was full & eventful. She was an...

Reo G. Fillbach, age 91, of Beloit died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Willowick assisted living. He was born August 15, 1931, to Clyde and Vivian (Upward) Fillbach in Beloit, WI. He married Barbara J. Agnew on November 28, 1953, in Beloit. She preceded him in death on March 20, 2019. Reo graduated from Beloit College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 1954 and served his Country until his honorable discharge in July 1956. Reo then started his career with the Beloit Corporation in the sales...

Carolyn Ann Biesma, age 78, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Willowick in Clinton.  She was born September 23, 1944, to Edward and Grace (Nagel) Mesman in Springfield, South Dakota.  Carolyn married Harlan Biesma on June 18, 1965, in Springfield, South Dakota.  She baked pies at the Clinton Kitchen for many years.  Carolyn loved to quilt and possessed an artistic eye for colors.  She enjoyed time with family and grandchildren and will be greatly missed.  She...

Harry J. Crusan, age 96 of Elkhorn, WI died Tuesday March 7, 2023, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. He was born January 16, 1927, to Harry and Lillian (Dolejs) Crusan in Eastman, WI.  He attended two years at Blue River High School. Harry married Arlene Fischer on August 25, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church in Beloit. She preceded him in death on November 25, 2017. He enlisted into the U.S. Army and served his Country until his honorable discharge. Harry was a Charter...

Henry Glenn Pann, 87 of Beloit died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Beloit Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 26, 1935, in Beloit, the son of Glendor and Katharyn (Reichard) Pann.  Henry graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1953. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army in Babenhausen, West Germany. After his service, he married Sharyn Walmer on September 22, 1960, and they settled in Beloit. They celebrated 62 years of marriage in September...

Sandra J. Garde, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born January 3, 1947, in Newark Township, to Norman and Tilla (Petterson) Bakke. Sandra graduated from Orfordville High School in 1964. She married Jerry on February 22, 1964, at Luther Valley Church.  Sandra was an avid Wisconsin Badger sports fan. She also enjoyed being a homemaker, participating in family activities and loved playing the slot machines....

David Dwayne Haseman, 55, of Shopiere, WI, died doing what he loved, snowmobiling, Friday, February 24, 2023.   He was born May 21, 1967, in Beloit WI to Gene and Carol (McMillin) Haseman.  David graduated from Clinton High School and attended Blackhawk Technical College. David married the love of his life, Carleen, on October 11, 2003. He was a welder by trade; known as Toad. He loved anything with a motor.  Dave was always found in his shop surrounded by great friends...

  Tosten E. Ellingson Jr. died Monday, February 20th, at home. He was born August 24, 1949 the son of Tosten and Avis (Summerfield) Ellingson Sr. in Beloit, WI. Tosten graduated from Clinton High School in 1968.  As a young man Tosten farmed with his father in Clinton.  He also enjoyed playing dice and playing Santa for twenty years at Ben’s Tree Farm in Illinois.  Tosten also worked at McHenry Brake Parts for approximately twenty-three years.  He is survived...