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JOHN LAWRENCE SCHILL, 55 of Minocqua, WI, died July 24, 2003 at his lake home in Minocqua.
He was born December 22, 1947 in Beloit, WI, the son of Lawrence and Blanche Anderson Schill. John and his wife Bonnie (Cox) moved to Minocqua in late 2002 from Beloit after vacationing in Minocqua for most of his life.
John was a semi-truck driver for many years and was employed as an owner and operator for Allied Systems in Janesville, WI. He enjoyed the outdoors. John’s greatest passion was boating, but he also enjoyed fishing, camping, and water skiing. In the winter, he enjoyed riding snowmobiles and ice fishing. John enjoyed the North woods since his childhood. He was a member of the Teamster Local 579 in Jamesville for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; daughters, Kimberly (Dan) Dusleag-Schill and Jennifer Schill; one grandson, Jonathan Dusleag; his father, Lawrence Schill; and one brother, Bob (Barbara) Schill.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI. Burial will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, IL. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be given to the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center.
DELPHIA P. SORENSON, 87, of Beloit, WI, died Thursday, July 24, 2003 in Sun Valley East.
She was born August 31, 1915 in Kendall, WI, the daughter of Henry and Victoria Kreller Champlin. Delphia married Clarence Sorenson on March 16, 1933 in Elroy, WI. He predeceased her on July 6, 1995.
Survivors include her children, Bernice Poff of Elroy, WI, Betty (Harold) Williamson of Beloit, WI, John (Linda) Sorenson of Elroy, WI, Beverly Sorenson of Mauston, WI, Ray (Deanna) Sorenson of Viroqua, WI, Gene (Alice) Sorenson of Clinton, WI, David (Pat) Sorenson of Hillsboro, WI and Victoria (Roger) Cox of Beloit, WI; 54 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, two sons, Henry and Steven Sorenson.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with Pastor Dan Koehler officiating. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003 in Elroy Cemetery, Elroy, WI.
RAULAND “Ron” STEVENS, 77, of Beloit, WI, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Hospice Care Inc. in Madison, WI.
He was born October 5, 1925 in Beloit, WI, the son of Milo and Gertrude Schilling Stephens. Ron was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 7th Armor Division including the Battle of the Bulge. Ron married Delores Larson on January 30, 1952 in Beloit, WI.
Ron was employed and retired from Quigley Smart. He enjoyed summers at Lake Redstone and was an avid golfer. Ron was a member of the Amateur Radio Senile Net, Navy Mars, Morning Star Lodge No 10 F. & A.M., The Scottish Rite and Zor Shrine, Past Worthy Patron Evening Star #77, and V.F.W. Post 2306.
Survivors include his wife, Delores; one son, Jeffery of Beloit, WI; one granddaughter, Mikki (William) Pulda of Lancaster, PA; one great granddaughter, Kailee Ann Pulda; niece, Debbie; nephew, Steve; two very good friends, Julie and Kristel.
He was predeceased by his parents, one son, James Stevens, and one brother, Charles Stevens.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with the Reverend Roger Elliott from St. Paul’s Lutheran officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday with a Masonic service at 6:45 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in his name to Hospice Care Center 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Madison, WI 53711 or Hospice Care Inc 3001 W. Memorial Dr., Janesville, WI 53545.
GERALD A. “Jerry” SAGAITIS, 73, of Beloit, WI, died Friday, June 13, 2003 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 16, 1929 in Beloit, WI, the son of Joseph and Bertha Becker Sagaitis. Jerry was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army. He married Margaret “Peg” Kosec on November 26, 1955 in Red Wing, MN.
Jerry was employed by Warner Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #605, Falling Rock Walleye Club, Newark Rod and Gun Club and Ducks Unlimited. Anyone who knew Jerry also knew of his love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and Labrador Retrievers. He was also a member of the Madison Retriever Club and had the good fortune to be able to field trial a National Championship dog. Jerry was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Peg” Sagaitis; three children, Mary (Randy) Alt of Milwaukee, WI, Dan Sagaitis of LaCrosse, WI, and James Sagaitis of Beloit, WI; five grandchildren, Laura, Jessica and Ben Alt, Hannah and Jack Sagaitis; two brothers, Dan Sagaitis, and Eugene Sagaitis; one sister, Marilyn Hutchison.
He was predeceased by his parents and twin sister, Betty Lou Taylor.
Jerry will be dearly missed by his family and all his hunting and fishing friends he met along the way.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003 in the St. Jude Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Thabor Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday in the church. Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be given in his name to Beloit Regional Hospice or St. Jude Catholic Church.
FREDERICK BRIAN SMITH, aka “Freddy Bauer” 37, of Beloit, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 in Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, IL, after a life long battle with sickle cell disease.
He was born October 30, 1965 in Chicago, IL, the son of Lindsey and Willisteen “Tina” Bradley Smith. Frederick was a Beloit Memorial High School graduate.
Frederick was employed by MCI telephone service. He was a loving father. Frederick enjoyed watching over his nieces and nephews and cooking for them. He was known for having fun and helping everyone. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include his two children, Jeremy B. Smith of Fort Wayne, IN, and Jasmine McAllister of Indiana
polis, IN; parents, Willisteen “Tina” (Herman) Grady of Beloit, WI and Lindsey (Caroline) Smith of Columbia, SC; brothers and sisters, Lawrence Smith of Rockford, IL, Lindsey T. Smith Jr. of Oshkosh, WI, P. Diane (Tim) Johnson, Ronald Smith, Rickey A. Smith all of Beloit, WI, Patty A. Smith of Madison, WI, Reggie Smith of South Beloit, IL, Pamela G. Smith of Beloit, WI, Sedgwick L. Smith of Madison, WI, Peggy D. Siddell of Rockford, IL and Kala Smith of Champaign, IL; several nieces and nephews; godfather to Nautica Hughes of Beloit, WI.
He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents, one brother, Donald Smith, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2003 in the New Zion Baptist Church 1905 Mound Ave, Beloit, WI, with the Reverend Dr. Henry A. Gladney officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI and from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services Monday in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
D. REBECCA SKATTUM, 76, of Clinton, WI, died Sunday, June 1, 2003 in her home.
On September 12, 1926 Peter J. Ronnerud and Hattie Ronnerud (Benson) gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. They named her Dorothy Rebecca Ronnerud. Instead of delivering her at home, like the rest of the children, they delivered her at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. She had an older sister named Margaret, an older brother named Augustine and twin older brothers named Grant and Phil. They lived on a small farm near Gratiot, WI. On October 21, 1926 she was baptized at West Wiota Lutheran Church.
As a toddler Dorothy spoke Norwegian fluently. She attended a one room schoolhouse and walked there everyday. When she started school, there were a lot of Dorothy’s in her class, so her dad decided they would call her by her middle name, which was Rebecca. So, from then on she was known as Rebecca D. Ronnerud.
When she was 14 years old she was confirmed at west Wiota Lutheran Church. Also she completed the 8th grade in 1940. She then started High School in Argyle, WI. Through all the hard times and laughter Becky then graduated in 1944. She furthered her education, which led her to her career. Her career started as training to be a nurse at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Through all her hard work Becky completed her studies in September of 1947.
During the last year of her training she met a high school friend who had been discharged from the Navy. WWII had ended. On October 12, 1947 at West Wiota Lutheran Church Vernus S. Skattum and Rebecca D. Ronnerud were married. Vernus was in an apprenticeship for printing for a small newspaper and Rebecca worked as a Registered Nurse in Monroe, WI.
On March 7, 1950 Rebecca gave birth to her first child, Vernus Wayne Skattum. Shortly after that on December 9, 1951 Linda Arlene Skattum was born. Vernus and Rebecca enjoyed their kids very much. Then in 1957 Linda became very ill. She was diagnosed with malignant brain tumors. Vern and Rebecca made several trips in and out of the hospital to see her. Then in April of 1960 Linda Arlene Skattum passed away. They continued their lives with grief and pain.
In 1962 they moved to Clinton, WI and Vern began apprenticeship in plumbing. They joined Pella Lutheran Church where Wayne was confirmed. In 1962, Becky worked for Lakeland Hospital for a short while, and then she worked for Dr. Smith in Clinton for two years. A few months later Dr. Pili came to Clinton and she began working for him. In 1965 they moved to 408 Westview Road. In 1971, Wayne gave Rebecca her first grandchild. But then in January of 1972, Andrea Daniel Skattum who was only six months had passed away. In 1973 Dr. Pili went to work at Medical Associates in Beloit, WI. Becky was also employed there. On May 17, Wayne gave Rebecca her second grandchild, Bryan Christopher Skattum. Then on October 16, Wayne gave Rebecca her third grandchild, Jennifer Marie Skattum and joy was brought to Becky.
In 1984 Rebecca had to take a leave of absence from work, Vern became very ill. Shortly after that on March 26, 1984 Vernus S. Skattum had passed away. Then her life continued. Five months later on August 3, 1984, Wayne gave her one last grandchild, Nichole Lee Skattum. Rebecca was delighted. Then in 1991 her sister Margaret passed away. She continued to work at Medical Associates, which is now Family Associates. She worked until the fall of 1991 when she retired. When she retired she volunteered at the Senior Center for seven years as well as her church.” My Church is very important to me”
Throughout the years her granddaughter Jennifer Skattum gave birth to Kelci Rebecca Jean Roerig on December 5, 2000. That was Becky’s first great grandchild. “She has kind of Stolen my heart” She has been devoted to her family and her community. She use to go out with the gals and play cards once a week. Especially her great next-door neighbor who she has been close to for years. She has been there to check on her, or to just stop in and say hi. You were a good friend. Rebecca’s life was filled with joy, love, laughter and pain. May god bless her and keep her safe.
“I am truly blessed. My husband’s family continued to include me in family gatherings and that means a lot to me. All family gatherings are wonderful.”
We did what she wanted, which was to bring her home. I had told her since I was little. I will take care of her someday. So when the time came, I did. I would be there every morning to help her with anything. I would arrive around 9 a.m. and stay till 12 or 1 p.m. My visits were happy ones. I would bring my daughter Kelci, and she would play with grandma. Becky would sing to her, play with the puzzle or even try to dance with her. Kelci will miss her dearly too. She was a fighter and put up a good fight until the end. But she is happy now; she will be with my grandfather in heaven. She was a good person. My grandma (Becky) had always been there for our family. She would always give us a hug and a kiss before we left for home. For holidays, she would stick a piece of gum in our cards. When we would leave her home for any reason, she was always standing in the back window, waving to us. It was a ritual to beep our horn to say “I love you.” She was there through good times and bad for me growing up. She was someone I could always talk to, and no matter what I would tell her, she would just listen. With strength from her, I finished my diploma for high school and went on to get a Nursing Assistant license, and in the fall I will follow in her foot steps to start my Registered Nursing classes. She was my mentor. I will miss you so much grandma. You are in a better place now and with grandpa. You will always be in my prayers. I love you.- Jennifer Skatttum- “I love you Mom” –Wayne Skattum-
“May you rest in peace with grandpa, Andrea and aunt Linda, You are finally home and I will miss you. I love you grandma” -Nichole Skattum-
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003 in the Pella Lutheran Church, Clinton, WI, followed by a 1:30 p.m. service Thursday June 5, 2003 in the Wiota Lutheran Church, Wiota, WI. Burial will be in East Wiota Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI.
BESSIE M. STASNOPOLIS, 89, of Chicago, IL, and formerly of Beloit, WI, died Monday, May 26, 2003.
She was born on February 5, 1914 in Beloit, WI, the 3rd child of 11 children. Bessie grew up in Beloit, and graduated from Beloit High School. She attended Business School in Madison. In 1944 she moved to Chicago.
Bessie was the devoted daughter of the late Demosthenes and Mary Stasnopolis; loving sister of Lily (the late Carl) Radcliffe, Dorothy (the late Robert) Sowl, Nicholas (Jennie) Stacey, Athena (the late Ralph) Potter, Harry (Janet) Stasnopolis, and the late Angeline (the late Stephen) Galineas, and the late Alexander (the late Joan) Stasnopolis; cherished aunt and great aunt of many.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003 in the Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, with the Reverend Fr. John Artemas officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in her name to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 108 N. Fifth, Rockford, IL.
JANIS RUTH STULTZ, 75, of Beloit, WI, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2003.
She was born March 4, 1928 in Tippecanoe City, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Emma Frederickson Rendall. Janis was a 1946 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. She married Donald Stultz on July 5, 1947 in Beloit, WI.
Janis was formerly employed by Wisconsin Bell as a telephone operator, Waterman School as a lunch supervisor, and Caravilla as a ward clerk. Janis was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her husband, Donald of Beloit, WI; five children, Linda (Richard) Austin Jr. of Williams Bay, WI, Diane (Patrick) Moe of Red Wing, MN, Ronald Stultz of Thayne, WY, Debra (William) Dorr III, and Pamela Stultz both of Beloit, WI; six grandchildren, Sharon Carr, Doug Carr, Mandi Austin, Melissa (Shannon) Krizan, Charlene (Tony) Marweg, and Emma Ruth Stultz; two great grandchildren, Brittany Krizan and Ryan Marweg; one brother, Fred (Florence) Rendall of Michigan; two sisters, Mary Jane Gregg of South Bend, IN, and Joan Miller of Beloit, WI; one sister-in-law, Lois Rendall of San Mateo, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Robert Rendall.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003 in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Pastor Mark Hoover officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, IL. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Thursday in the church. Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.
