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...