The Obituary Section

Duane F. Snell Sr.

, Wisconsin

September 6, 2026

Duane F. Snell, Sr. passed away on September 7, 2026, after a long illness at the age of 93. Irving Snell and Frances Waldo Snell became his parents in Edgerton, WI, on March 27, 1933. He was the oldest of ten children. Growing up, he was very proud to work the farm and had a milk route as a young man. To make money as teens, Dad and his brother, Richard worked in a bowling alley setting up pins. They also worked in many tobacco fields. He joined the Army and served at the base in Walla Walla, Washington, at the tail-end of the Korean War. As an Army cook, he got into good trouble with his boss by adding flavor to the meals he cooked. He didn't like the Army's cookbook because it was too bland! Dad arrived home from the service where his Grandma Grace and Aunt Mitz…

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Jason J. Schwartzlow

, Wisconsin

March 8, 1975 — September 29, 2026

Jason J. Schwartzlow, age 51, of Edgerton, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at home. He was born in Madison on March 9, 1975, the son of Wayne and Debra (Jordan) Schwartzlow. He was a 1993 graduate of Edgerton High School. After graduation he attended UW Oshkosh where he earned a degree in accounting and further went on to obtain his MBA from Upper Iowa University. Jason was a Human Resource Manager for Comfort Keepers, Fitchburg. Jason had always been an avid storm chaser, beginning as a child. He loved tracking weather! He also enjoyed hiking, spending time in the Northwoods, listening to 80’s and 90’s music, and helping coach Edgerton Youth Soccer. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Edgerton.Jason is survived by his daughter, Amber Schwartzlow; parents, Wayne and Deb Schwartzlow of Edgerton; sister, Tina (Matt) Sugden of Beloit; 2 nephews; Noah and Elijah; aunts…

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Joyce Elaine Klitzman

, Wisconsin

With deep love and gratitude, the family of Joyce Elaine Klitzman of Brodhead, Wisconsin, announces her peaceful passing on September 6, 2026. She was a resident of Skaalen in Stoughton, where she received nursing and hospice care.Joyce was born July 20, 1931, to Raymond and Mable (Mohns) Hazeltine at her grandparents' homestead in Center Township, Rock County, Wisconsin. She attended Ellis Country Grade School, graduated from Janesville High School in 1949, and studied at the Accredited School of Beauty Culture in Madison. After becoming a licensed beauty operator, she worked at the Gilbert Birkey Beauty Shop in Janesville.On December 11, 1950, Joyce married Allen Gretebeck at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. They settled in Edgerton and raised six children - four sons and two daughters. Joyce cared for their family and kept the books for Allen's television and radio business. They enjoyed camping, fishing, and sharing a cabin with friends…

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Terrence L. Hoffman

, Wisconsin

October 9, 2026

Terrence Lee Hoffman, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Oak Park Place in Janesville. Born on April 19,1940, in Fairdale, IL, he was the son of LeRoy A. and Glenna B. (Mackey) Hoffman. He married Joan R. Seaman on October 5, 1968.He worked at Chrysler Corp. in Belvidere IL, for 35 years, retiring in February 2001. He was a Past Governor of Moose Lodge #197, Janesville and Past North Moose, Legion of The Moose # 191. He enjoyed Pheasant hunting with his Shorthair Pointers, Sean and Windy. He also enjoyed untold hours of fishing with his son Terry. He liked doing genealogy research of family history. Terrence especially enjoyed having his grandson Matthew and his Dog Aiden, staying with him and Joan for the last few years.Terrence is survived by his wife, Joan; children, Terry of Janesville, and Zackary of Roscoe, IL; step children: Jill Gile…

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Richard "Dick" Schmidt

, Wisconsin

Dick was born in Blue Island, Illinois, to Myron Schmidt and Marion (Grapenthien) Schmidt. He graduated from Thornridge High School in 1963, where he was a star basketball player. That same year, in September, Dick packed his belongings and moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, to begin working for General Motors, earning $2.35 an hour.When Dick first arrived in Janesville, he lived at the Monterey Hotel for six months, paying $15 a week, before moving in with friends he had made at the plant. It did not take long for Janesville to become home. Dick loved living here and spent the rest of his life making his mark on the community he cherished.Dick believed in staying active and encouraging the young people of Janesville to do the same. He was a staple of Janesville’s golden era of sports. In the 1970s, he played slow-pitch softball at Back Of The Yards with the…

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Gary R. Petersen

, Wisconsin

October 5, 2026

Gary R. Petersen, age 77, passed away at home on October 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wisconsin on May 6, 1949, the son of Peter W. and Gladys A. (Schneidervin) Petersen. Gary obtained a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from New York University. On February 27, 1970, he married the love of his life, Anita L. Bisel, in Illinois. They were blessed with two daughters and 56 years of marriage.He lived in Janesville, Wisconsin the last five years. The family relocated often for his job, including with Pepsi, HEB Grocery Company, and Roundy’s over the years, living in Connecticut, Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, and finally Atlantic Beach, Florida. Twenty years ago, Gary was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. He was a fighter and advocate, sharing his knowledge and support with others in their…

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