All Obituaries

Orfordville – Alvin Earl Hammell, age 61, passed away on April 13, 2021 at the Janesville Mercy Hospital. Alvin was born on June 8, 1959 in Janesville, WI the son of Earl and Ann (Burtness) Hammell. Alvin worked for Black and Decker Knife works for many years before putting in 19 years at Taylor Freezer as a CNC operator and programmer. Alvin enjoyed local racing and would help Charlie with Charlie’s race car.   Alvin loved to work with his hands and could fix...

Brodhead – Pearl  Marie Wideman, age 96 of Juda, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 at the New Glarus Nursing Home. Pearl was born on January 4, 1925 in Janesville, WI the daughter of William and Estella (Tripke) Reigle.  She graduated from Brodhead High School in 1944.  She went on to earn her teaching degree through Green County Normal School. Over the years while raising a family and teaching full time, she worked towards and earned her Bachelor’s...

Janesville – Robert James Nordeng, age 59, passed away on April 10, 2021 at the Agrace Hospice Care Inpatient unit in Janesville after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure. Robert was born on June 14, 1961 in Rockford, IL, the son of James and Carol (McDonald) Nordeng.  Robert was married to Diana “Dee” Freeman on November 11, 1989 at their residence in Afton. Robert grew up in Afton and later worked and retired from the GM plant in Janesville. ...

Brodhead/Fort Atkinson – Steven L. Gissing, age 70, passed away on April 9, 2021 at the Birch Tree Group Home in Fort Atkinson. Steven was born on December 28, 1950 in Monroe, WI the son of Lawrence and Catherine Gissing. Steven was an avid train enthusiast and knew where every train and train track is  located in Southern Wisconsin.  Steven loved to eat at McDonalds and Culvers, he loved the Christmas and Holiday seasons and enjoyed participating in various activities like...

Beloit – Dean Lee Witt, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2021 while at his home after a 2 year and 3 month courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. Dean was born on September 24, 1955 in Monroe, WI the son of Lester and Violet (Hansen) Witt.  Dean graduated from F. J. Turner High School in Beloit in 1974.  He married his wife Brenda Bennett on September 16, 1995 at the Central Christian Church in Beloit. Dean worked for GM...

Brodhead -   Josephine Lorraine Hawkins, age 81, passed away while surrounded by her family on April 1, 2021 in her home. Josephine was born on May 19, 1939 in Stevens Point, WI, the daughter of John and Dolly (Nile) Rice.  Josephine married Alvin Hawkins on April 19, 1968. Josephine worked for 16 years at Madison United Hospital Laundry, cooked for area restaurants and also worked at Per Mar Security.  She loved to tend to her gardens where she planted vegetables and...

Brodhead – Irvin T. Pieczynski, age 76, passed away on March 22, 2021 while at the Monroe Hospital Clinic in Monroe, WI surrounded by his family. Irvin was born on June 13, 1944 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Bernard and Bernice Pieczynski. Irvin was married to Antonette “Toni” Rasmussen on June 27, 1983 in Madison, WI. Irvin drove for the City of Madison Metro from 1990 until his retirement in 2012.  Irvin enjoyed talking politics and drinking cold day old,...

Brodhead -  Patricia Ann Arnold, age 82, passed away on March 14, 2021 at Monroe Health Services while surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on July 7, 1938 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Ralph and Arlene (Boss) Griinke. Patricia worked many years as a farm wife and later owned her own businesses, the Country Corner Realty Company and the Hen’s Roost Knit shop, where she enjoyed making crafts and teddy bears.  Patricia worked for Douglas and Sons, Swiss Colony and...

Brodhead/Stoughton– Onalee Marie Runaas, age 42, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on March 14, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care Inpatient facility in Janesville. Onalee was born on June 5, 1978 in Monroe, the daughter of Arlie and Elisa (Badertscher) Runaas. Onalee enjoyed music, M & M’s and water. Onalee is survived by her parents, Arlie and Elisa Runaas, a brother, Jacob Runaas; a sister, Sara (Jamie) Stephenson and four nieces and nephews, Paisley,...

Brodhead – Jessica Anne Simplot, age 33, passed away on March 6, 2021 while at the UW Hospital Madison. Jessica was born on March 2, 1988, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL  the daughter of Mark and Carol (Morrison) Buickel. Jessica was married to Richard Simplot in July 19, 2014. Jessica was currently teaching as a math teacher in the South Beloit High School.  Jessica was a past volunteer for the Boys and Girls club, she enjoyed tutoring students and enjoyed...