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07/30/2025

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07/29/2025

Justin Lee Jones

Justin Lee Jones, 37, of Janesville, died July 19, 2025, at home. No services will be held. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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07/28/2025

Kenneth D. Kitelinger

Kenneth David Kitelinger, age 82, passed away with family at his side July 25, 2025. He was born on Sept 16, 1942, in Janesville, WI, the son of Kenneth J and Helen L (Kirscher) Kitelinger. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1961, and UW Madison School of Pharmacy in 1966. On August 5, 1967, he married the love of his life Ellen D Tutton at St. Mary’s Church in Janesville and shared a wonderful life together of almost 58 years.

He lived in Janesville and worked as a pharmacist for 41 years, starting at the Kennedy Rexall stores and retiring from Walgreens. In between he was proud to own Reliable Pharmacy for many years.

Throughout his life, he participated in several church and community organizations. One of his favorites was being an adult leader for his son's Boy Scout troop and local district. They enjoyed many camping trips and outdoor activities together. He also enjoyed the outdoors at his family cabin on the lake and created many memories of fishing, swimming, and boating. He earned the nickname of ‘Captain Ken’ by commanding the helm of his pontoon. He was an avid fan of the Badgers, Bucks, Brewers, and of course the Packers.

Ken is survived by his wife, Ellen; son, David (Gracia) Kitelinger; and grandchildren, Greta Kitelinger and Nolan Kitelinger. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jim (Diane) Kitelinger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH., 313 East Wall Street, Janesville. Burial will follow the service in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30th at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville and at NATIVITY OF MARY CHURCH from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday.

The Kitelinger family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME. Online condolences are welcome at www.henkeclarson.com

Ken’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at SSM Health and Cedar Crest for always delivering compassionate care with a cheerful smile.

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07/28/2025

07/25/2025

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07/25/2025

Barbara F. Bouton

Barbara Frances Bouton, age 92, a long-time resident of Janesville, passed away on Monday July 21, 2025, at Rock Haven Nursing Home where she had resided since February 9, 2016. Barbara was born on May 3, 1933, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Leslie J. and Mildred (Kubitz) Derleth. She married Warren Bouton in 1960. He preceded her in death in 1986. Barbara was formerly employed as a waitress. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, word search puzzles and playing bingo.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Cheryl Hoffman. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents.

No services will be held. She will be buried privately next to her husband, Warren, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, WI. HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.henkeclarson.com

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07/24/2025

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07/23/2025

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07/22/2025

Mary Elizabeth Guido

Mary Elizabeth Guido, age 85, passed away on March 31, 2025 in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was born in Santa Monica, California on August 5th, 1939 to Helen Lucile (nee Wuerth) and Edward J. McDonough. Edward died in 1941 and Mary was adopted by her stepfather Firmin J. Krieger in 1944. She was known as Mary Krieger throughout her formative years and early career. In 1964 she married Joseph Guido in Chicago and moved to Delavan, Wisconsin in 1978 and Janesville in 2017. Mary was a graduate of Marquette University and worked as a speech-language pathologist in Chicago Public Schools for 15 years and then the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan for 19 years.

Mary is survived by her son Colonel Joseph Guido, wife Heather Farrell and granddaughter Leila Farrell as well as Mary’s daughter Lisa Guido, her partner Giuliano Schmid, and their children Grace and Valerio Schmid.

Mary’s siblings include Margaret Dorchester of Mill Creek, Washington, Anne Jones of North Agusta, South Carolina, John Krieger of Mechanicsville, Georgia and the late James Krieger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of the Lakeland School, PO Box 1361, Lake Geneva 53147.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on August 18, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 315 Cherry Street in Janesville, WI. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on August 19, 2025 at 11 AM.

The Guido family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences may be sent to www.henkeclarson.com.

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07/21/2025

Pearl L. Ellis-Hill

Pearl Louise Ellis-Hill of Milton, WI passed away at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, WI on July 18, 2025, at age 82. She was born in Lebanon, Dodge County, WI on October 24, 1942, the daughter of Reinhardt and Dorothy (Uttech) Fredrick. Pearl married Anthony “Tony” Hill on January 21,1997. She was formerly employed by Schweiger Industries in Jefferson and Meriter Hospital in Madison. Pearl resided in Madison until moving to Charley Bluff near Milton 27 years ago.

Pearl is survived by her husband, Tony Hill; children, Cheryl (Andy), Kathy, Greg, Pam, Chris; grandchildren, Priscilla, Megan, Ben, Jacob, Roger, Sophia, Katie, Sarah, Ryan; her sister, Pat. Her parents and her sister, Pauline preceded her in death.

Per Pearl’s request, no services will be held.

Her family is being assisted by HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Online condolences are welcome at www.henkeclarson.com

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07/20/2025

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