Edward Sparks

Apr 7, 2025

Edward D. Sparks, 78, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice Care Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek after facing several hospitalizations in recent months. Born on June 5th, 1946, in Crandon, Wisconsin, he was the beloved son of James E. Sparks and Marie (née Flannery) Sparks.

Edward lived his early childhood in Crandon. His family later moved to...

JoEllen Gavin

Apr 7, 2025

JoEllen Gavin (Hanson) of Jefferson, WI passed away on Monday, April 7th at the age of 70. JoEllen grew up in Janesville, WI. She was one of six children of Mary Ellen McCabe and LaVerne Hanson. She is survived by her sisters Debra and LuAnn, brothers Tom and E.J., son Sean and daughter Tracy. JoEllen was preceded in death by...

John Skalitzky

Apr 7, 2025

John W. Skalitzky, 68, of Lowell, Wisconsin peacefully passed away with his son Eric at his side on April 7, 2025. John was born on June 28, 1956 in Beaver dam Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Ruth (Hauptli) Skalitzky.

John enjoyed working on the farm, raising St. Bernards and horses. He loved playing drums for...

Janet Peterson

Apr 6, 2025

Madison - Janet K. Peterson, 75, passed Sunday 6th, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. Janet was born in Platteville, Wisconsin to Joseph and Dorothy (Tremaine) Dobson on April 6th, 1950, with her twin Brother James Dobson. She was baptized by the Methodist Church in Arthur, Wisconsin and Confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Cobb, Wisconsin. Janet grew up in Cobb...

Steven Johnson

Apr 4, 2025

Steven Mark Johnson, 67, of Columbus, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2025.Steve was a proud Marine who deeply loved his country, his family, and his friends. If you were lucky enough to call him a friend, you knew he’d always be there for you—loyal to the core. He had a great sense of humor, a...

Peter Arneson

Apr 2, 2025

Peter Benjamin Arneson, 47, of Madison, WI passed away April 2, 2025, at home due to COPD. He was born February 13, 1978, to Paul and Catherine Anne (Salter) Arneson in Edina, MN.

Peter attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School in Minnetonka, MN and graduated from Southpark Academy High School in Charlotte, NC on June 6, 1996. He attended Ashville-Buncombe...

Gilbert Davis

Apr 2, 2025

Gilbert Lee Davis passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in hospice care after a long health battle. He was surrounded by loved ones. Gilbert grew up in Markesan, Wisconsin, one of eight children of Lona Mae and Warren Davis. He is survived by his brother Herbie and sisters Lisa and Margaret, Sons Gary and James, Daughter Dianna, Granddaughter Ashley,...

Robert Slack

Mar 30, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robert Bruce “Rob” Slack passed away at home in Monona, WI on March 30th, 2025.

Rob Slack was born on July 10th, 1944 and raised in Pekin, IL. He was the son of Clarence and Lois (Pierson) Slack. Rob graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968 with a degree in history. From there, Rob committed his life...

Renee Tertin

Mar 29, 2025

Beloved wife and mother, Renee Marie Tertin, 58, Town of Spring Green, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday evening, March 29th. She was riding her bike near her home when she fell by the roadside and was discovered by a passerby. EMTs arrived quickly and applied CPR but were unable to revive her. Due to the absence of trauma, the coroner...

Dennis Sjoquist

Mar 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dennis Lee Sjoquist

July 18,1973 - March 28, 2025

Dennis Lee Sjoquist, 51, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, following complications from a lung transplant.

Early Life and Faith

Dennis grew up in Highland, Indiana and attended Hessville Baptist Church and Calumet Baptist Schools, graduating in 1992. Early in his life, Dennis placed his trust...