JANSVILLE — Kay Deupree, a former member of the Janesville City Council and active community leader, passed away June 3, 2024.
Deupree was known as an inspirational community leader in Janesville and longtime member of the League of Women Voters, often moderating Janesville School Board and City Council candidate debates.
She served on the Janesville City Council in 2015 and 2016 as well as being involved in numerous community initiatives through the years with her husband, Neil.
According to a 2023 interview published by Janesville Area Stories, Deupree’s accomplishments also included:
Founder of the Wilson School Garden
Fourth Ward Neighborhood Action Team Member
Former Director of Nutrition Education Program, UW Extension Rock County
Former Janesville City Council Member
Former President of the Janesville League of Women Voters
YWCA Women of Distinction Recipient – 2012
Civil Rights Service Award – UAW Local 95 – 2017
LWVWI Meg McLane Award for Advocacy – 2019
Her obituary is pending at Apfel-Wolfe Funeral Home.
Kay’s Celebration of Life:
Public Visitation #1 – Sunday, June 9, Noon – 2 p.m.
Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home Inc.
21 S. Austin Rd.
Janesville, WI, 53547
Public Visitation #2 – Monday, June 10, 9:30 a.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
54 S. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI, 53548
Funeral – Monday, June 10, 11 a.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
54 S. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI, 53548
Lunch following the funeral.