Julia Cvicker Obituary, Death – In a week heavy with grief and questions, the Janesville community is mourning the sudden, tragic loss of one of its brightest and most compassionate young women, Julia K. Cvicker, 25, who was killed in a shooting at Aspen Square Apartments. Her death, alongside those of Jahvarius Wicks, 21, and Scott Roberts, 55, has cast a long shadow over a town known for its strength and close-knit spirit.
Julia’s passing is more than the loss of a life; it is the extinguishing of a light that touched countless others. Known for her warmth, empathy, and infectious laughter, Julia had an extraordinary ability to make others feel safe, loved, and understood. Friends describe her as a person who radiated positivity and could sense when someone needed a kind word—or simply someone to sit beside them in silence. She had a soul that listened deeply, laughed freely, and loved fiercely.
Julia had goals, dreams, and a zest for life that inspired those around her. Whether she was spending time with loved ones, helping a friend through hardship, or enjoying the simple pleasures of music, books, or coffee with friends, she brought intention and heart to everything she did.
The shooting that claimed her life, and the lives of two others, has devastated families and shaken a community to its core. The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the victims’ identities last Friday, marking the moment many had dreaded—the official acknowledgment of a tragedy that has left loved ones forever changed.
To honor Julia’s life, a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Delavan at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at Farmers Inn in Darien from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be a time of storytelling, remembrance, and honoring the joy she brought into the world.
Let us not allow the senseless nature of her death to overshadow the meaningful, beautiful life she lived. Let us carry forward her legacy of kindness, grace, and compassion. In a world often too harsh, Julia’s gentleness stood out. That is what we will remember, cherish, and hold onto.