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Richard M. Day
September 3, 1940 - April 17, 2008
Richard M. Day, 67, of Janesville, passed away Thursday morning, April 17, 2008, at his home following a long illness. He was born on Sept. 3, 1940, in Janesville, the son of the late Francis & Genevieve (Byerly) Day. On Dec. 28, 1977, he married the former Laura N. Nelson in Janesville. Dick started working at Libby's, and then went on to work as a Paint Dept. Repair Driver at General Motors Corp., retiring on March 1, 1991, after 27 years of service. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #95, and was an original part of the U.A.W. Workers' Memorial. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He always enjoyed helping others, and loved listening to country music and sipping Coca-Colas. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, and he considered his friends as part of the family!
Dick is survived by his wife, Laura; his eight children: Michael Copeland, Yvonne Bollig, Jeffrey (Jacki) Day, Keith Day, Lon (Karen) Day, Angela (Greg) Willis, Peter (Elsasha) Charlton, and Rose Day; three brothers: LeRoy (Jean) Day, Jay Day, and Jimmy Joe Day; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Day; a sister, Donna Day; and a son-in-law, Bob Bollig.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008, at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 1909 Highland Ave., with Rev. DeeAnn Woods officiating. Entombment will follow in Milton Lawns Memorial Park Mausoleum. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the CHURCH. The WHITCOMB-LYNCH-ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, JANESVILLE is assisting his family with arrangements.
Dick will be missed by everyone who knew him, as he was much loved, and was a very loving person as well!
Leona Derr
June 2, 1920 - April 30, 2008
Leona Derr, 87, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Alden Meadow Park Nursing Home in Clinton, WI. She was born June 2, 1920, in Brooklyn, WI, a daughter of Henry and Martha (Hensel) Hoesly, and was one of nine children. Leona married Fred Derr in Evansville, WI, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1979. She enjoyed visiting with people and going to pizza parties with her friends. Her most enjoyment in life came from taking care of her lifelong companion, her dog, Tiny Bubbles.
Leona is survived by her siblings; nieces; nephews; and special friends, Greg and Chris Helgesen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a daughter, Beverly.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, Evansville, with Reverend Jo Bierer officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. THE WARD FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family.
Francis "Fran" P. Dimmig
October 16, 1914 - April 28, 2008
Francis P. “Fran” Dimmig, 93, of Milton, WI, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2008, at Beloit Memorial Hospital shortly after he was admitted. He was born on Oct. 16, 1914, in Tremont, IL, son of the late Christopher and Emma (Suchart) Dimmig. Fran married Liberty Bauman in Bloomington, IL, and they had one son, William. Liberty died from pneumonia in 1939. He later married Betty M. Gandy on Aug. 14, 1944, in Burbank, CA, and together they had three children. Betty predeceased him on March 14, 1988. Fran served in the U.S. Navy from July 21, 1943, until he was Honorably discharged from active duty on Nov. 30, 1946. Fran was a member of the Milton United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #367. He owned the Standard Oil and Mobil distributorship in Milton until he retired in 1979 at the age of 65. Not wanting to stay idle, Fran went to work for the Milton School District doing all of the lawn maintenance. This included all of the school grounds, and all of the sports playing fields. He took great pride in maintaining the fields in perfect condition until a stroke forced him to retire in 2004 at the age of 90. Fran was a strong-willed person, who never complained. He stood by his wife, taking care of her for more than 20 years, after she became bedridden from rheumatoid arthritis and the treatments she had. Fran was a very organized person, who was not a procrastinator and sometimes seemed very strict, but he truly loved kids and had a soft spot in his heart for them. He loved spending time with all of his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and they will miss him dearly. He also was an avid sports fan, following all of the Milton teams, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Milwaukee Bucks, to mention a few. He even had his own little “coffee shop” at his house, where all of his buddies would stop on a daily basis in the mornings, and solve all of the world’s problems.
He is survived by three children: Nancy (Ed) Haferman of Sun Prairie, WI, Paul (Ida) Dimmig of Verona, WI, and Bruce (Polly) Dimmig of Cottage Grove, WI; 11 grandchildren: Christy, Chad, Stephanie, Aaron, Trevor, Shaun, Ashley, Alexa, PJ, Alec, and Anissa; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by sister-in-law and brother in law, Lois and Gene Johnson of Princeton, IL; sisters-in-law: Betty Renner of Walnut, IL, Pauline Dimmig of Delaware, and Anita Dimmig of Walnut, IL, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to both of his spouses, he was preceded in death by his son, William Dimmig; granddaughter, Cathy Dimmig; sister, Viola Foote; and brothers: Willard, Richard, Duane and Robert.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008, at the WHITCOMB–LYNCH–ALBRECHT FUNERAL HOME, MILTON, 828 S. Janesville St.; (608) 868-2542; with Rev. Patrick Schultz officiating. Entombment will follow at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service.
Isabelle May Harrison
Isabelle May Harrison, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 15, 2008, after a short illness at the age of 83. Isabelle had been a resident of Hemet, CA, for 22 years and previously of Orange County, CA, for 20 years. She was a highly respected real estate broker in the Orange County and Hemet area. Living life to the fullest, Isabelle was an avid ballroom and line dancer. She enjoyed dominos, cards, cruises, and traveling. Isabelle was married to Thomas C. Alderson in August 1941 until he passed away in November 1962. In June 1964 Isabelle married Ralph Harrison. He passed away in January 1990.
Isabelle is survived by her daughter, Sally (Bill) Raehl of Rockton, IL; sons: Curtis A. (Patricia) Alderson of California, James W. (Jill) Alderson of Washington, Richard L. (Joanie) Alderson of California, Lawrence H. Alderson of California and Thomas C. Alderson Jr. of California; brothers, Paul (Melva) McClellan of Arizona and David McClellan of Wisconsin; sisters, Belva (Elden) Smyth and Norma Woodman of Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Iona McClellan; and sister, Clarice Ballard.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at MCCORKLE FUNERAL HOME, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL, with Reverend Jim Jupin, Pastor of First Congregational Church, Roscoe, IL, officiating. Burial in Shopiere Cemetery, Turtle Township, WI.
Celina M. Manthey
July 4, 1911 - May 8, 2008
Celina M. Manthey, 96, died Thursday morning, May 8, 2008, at Cedar Crest Health Center. She was born on July 4, 1911, in Lyndon Station, WI, the daughter of August and Elodia (Bureyn) Schyvinck. Celina married Donald James Manthey in Dubuque, IA, on Oct. 12, 1946; Donald died on April 28, 1980. She had worked for many years at Gilman Manufacturing and Panoramic Corp. Celina was a member of St. William Catholic Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Fiore of Beloit and Patricia (Michael) Tracey of Milton; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
In addition to her parents and husband, Celina was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Keegan; her son-in-law, Frank Fiore; four brothers: Homer, Albert, John and Edward Schyvinck; and two sisters, Madeline Manthey and Stella Murray.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH in Janesville, with Fr. John Auby presiding. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the CHURCH for one hour prior to the funeral Mass, from 10 until 11 a.m. Memorials to St. William Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family. BRIAN HANSEN, OF HANSEN FUNERAL HOME, 608-752-8800, is handling arrangements.
Isaac Dean Millard
December 16, 2005 - May 6, 2008
Isaac Dean Millard, 2, a special boy who has put up a fight since his birth, suddenly went to heaven to be our angel on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born on Dec. 16, 2005, in Madison, WI, the son of Matt and Tonia (Butzler) Millard.
Survivors include his parents, Matt and Tonia Millard of Beloit, WI; two sisters, Sophia Grace and Evelyn Kate; maternal grandparents, Willis and Mary Abegglen of Clinton and Dean and Vickie Butzler of Beloit; paternal grandparents, Dan and Nina Whitehead of Brodhead; maternal great-grandparents, Vern and Janet Butzler of Janesville and Doloris Harris of Beloit; aunts and uncles: Miranda (Dan) Baertschi of Beloit, Zachary (Lori) Cotter of Janesville, Darius Cotter, Candice Butzler, Brian Butzler, all of Beloit, Shawn Abegglen of Rockford, IL, Mike Millard, Jennifer Prindle, both of Brodhead, and Jodie Kirby of Florida; godparents, Nick and Stephanie Natale of Janesville; special aunt, Peg; several cousins; great-aunts and uncles; and special nurse, Carol Peerenboom of Janesville.
A special thank you to all the doctors and nurses who have touched Isaac’s life and his family’s as well.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents: Donald Burchfield, Albert Harris, Allen Stuck and Margaret Stuck; and paternal great-grandparents: Vernon and Lillian Cleveland, Clifford and Bernice Whitehead, David Whitehead, Eugene and Carmen Millard.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, in CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2460 Milwaukee Rd., Beloit, with Pastor David Meding officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday in the DALEY MURPHY WISCH & ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the family.
"We love you and we'll miss you, buddy boy."
Harold R. Mitchell
February 12, 1923 - May 7, 2008
Harold R. Mitchell, 85, of Janesville, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, WI. Harold was born on Feb. 12, 1923, in Burlington, WI, a son of Ernest and Daisy (Bolden) Mitchell. He married Shirley Lawrenz on Feb. 2, 1946; she preceded him in death on April 9, 1999. Harold was a member of the U.S. Army 497th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Division and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was employed as a patrolman by the Rock County Highway Department for 37 years. Harold was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post #1621, and the DAV.
Harold Mitchell is survived by one son, Terry (Connie) Mitchell of Muscatine, IA; one daughter, Diane (Dan) Novak of Janesville; seven grandchildren: Christie Ortega, Jennifer Mitchell, Terry Mitchell Jr., Danielle (Aaron) McKinney, Julie (Pat) Fanis, Tina (Chad) Emerson, and Chad (Amanda) Mitchell; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Mitchell and Darold Mitchell; two sisters, Elma Parnell and Dolly Church; numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Craig Mitchell; and nine brothers & sisters.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 210 S. Ringold St., Janesville. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the CHURCH, with Rev. Paul Garchow and Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Burial will follow in Milton Lawns Memorial Park, with military rites by Kienow-Hilt V.F.W. Post #1621. Assisting Harold Mitchell’s family is Henke-Clarson Funeral Home (608-741-1713).
"A special thank you to the staff of the Madison V.A. Hospital, the HospiceCare Center, and Pastor Paul Garchow for all of their care and concern."
