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SURVIVORS |
| Ager-Holbrook, Marlene June |
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Deceased. Marlene passed away on March 17, 2017.
She was born in Racine on December 26, 1952. Marlene
married Jesse Willard Holbrook, on June 28, 1980. They
lived in Sturtevant, WI. She attended nursing school
and then studied accounting at University of Wisconsin
– Parkside. Her and her husband and owned American
Locksmith. Marlene managed the office.
Marlene loved crafts, reading and vacationing. Marlene
served as her church’s organist until her illness
took her hearing. She enjoyed crafting; creating beautiful
beaded ornaments and tying blankets for many family
members and friends.
Marlene was an avid Amazon shopper. She was always excited
when a new package arrived with her new treasures. Marlene
loved spending time at their cabins in the Smoky Mountains
of Tennessee. She made sure that she and Jess had a
beautiful home away from home to spend time with family
and friends. Above all, Marlene cherished her family.
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Jess Holbrook; mother, Iva Ager; sister, Mardell (Rob)
Fisher; mother-in-law, Ruth McKinney; brothers-in-law,
Chuck Wahl, Pastor Bill (Gail) Holbrook, Lee McKinney;
sisters-in-law, Anne Ryan, Betty (Ray) Kelm; nieces and
nephews including Nicholas Fisher, Samantha Fisher, Cheri
(Matt) DuShane, Carolyn (Jason) Taylor, Cathy (Rick) Kelemen,
William (Kelly) Holbrook Jr and Cindy (Josh) Thomas; close
cousins, Tammy Fredericksen and Kathy Geoghan; best friend,
Rhonda Bose; other relatives and dear friends too numerous
to mention. Marlene is preceded in death by her father,
Kenneth Ager; sister, Melonie Wahl. |
| Andersen-Voisin, Jackie |
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Deceased. Jackie died March 3, 2019. Jackie was married
to Daniel Voisin. They had 3 children, 1 child was deceased;
1 grandchild.
Jackie was a professional seamstress with her own business. |
Daniel Voisin |
| Auman, John |
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Deceased. John passed away on September 6, 2000 in
Marietta Georgia from colon cancer at 47 years old.
John went to UW Stevens Point. John was married and
had two wonderful kids. He had moved to Georgia in the
mid 90’s and worked for a General Motors subsidiary
in the warehouse.
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Badalik, Jack Myron |
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Deceased. Jack Jr. died April 10, 2015 at 61 years
old. Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine
Corps. and the United States Army. Jack w the Commander
of American Legion Post # 18. He was the beloved husband
of Grace Badalik and loving father of Christopher Badalik,
Robert Jokiel, Daniel Jokiel, and Tommy Jokiel. Brother
of Jill Dzioba, and Jim Badalik. Grandfather of Nicole
Jokie. |
Grace Badalik
Christopher Badalik, Robert Jokiel, Daniel Jokiel, and
Tommy Jokiel. Jill Dzioba, Jim Badalik. Nicole Jokie.
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| Barrett, John |
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Deceased. John passed away from an illness on March 17,
2016 at the age of 63 years at his home in Phoenix, AZ
in the loving care of his wife Karen. John was born on
February 19, 1953 in Racine. John attended Ripon College
where he studied history and philosophy, and devoted his
career to the High Tech recruitment field. He married
Karen I. on July 26, 1990 in Indianapolis, IN. John was
an avid sports car enthusiast and greatly enjoyed music,
tennis and sailing. |
He leaves behind his wife Karen of
nearly 26 years; his daughters Jennifer J. Keim (George)
and Georgeanne K. Barrett (Robert); and son, Jonathan
R. Kemp (Karina); as well as granddaughters Lucy, Kylie
and Peyton. John also is survived by his father John
P. “Jack” Barrett; and sisters Kay Barrett
and Suzanne B. Gilpin; as well as other nieces, nephews,
cousins, aunts and uncles.
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| Berntzen- Berlin, Susan C. |
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Deceased. Susan passed away unexpectedly on March 9,
2020 at home on March 9, 2020. She was born on February
28, 1953. On September 27, 1975 she married David Berlin
at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Racine and they had one son,
Michael. They relocated to rurally in 1990 and they lived
on a 7 acre farmette in School Hill/ Kiel, WI. They enjoyed
owing horses and country living. Susan was also a Purchasing
Agent at Mayline. Sue was a very sweet person; always
willing to help and easy to be around. She was an avid
reader and loved being with her friends and family. Sue
loved animals and riding on the Harley with her husband.
She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister and
friend. |
David Berlin |
| Brown, Randall |
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Deceased September 16, 2011 at 58 years
old after a short illness. Randy lived in Racine, WI and
played in a band as a trumpet player for "Fun Factory".
He acted in several theatre productions. Randy was a Transportation
Coordinator for many years. He had one daughter Laura
A. Brown and one son Kevin R. Brown. Randy expressed his
creativity through music, acting and gardening. He was
passionate about nature, whether it was watching flocks
of birds at his many feeders, sitting in the great outdoors
fishing and hunting, or just listening and feeling the
beauty that surrounded him. |
Randy is survived by his daughter,
Laura A. Brown of Missouri; son, Kevin R. Brown of Racine;
granddaughters, Lauren and Olyvia; sisters, Rebecca
(Gary Reinoehl) Brown of California and Kay (Robert)
Rosenbaum of Indiana; and brother, Rex (Lori) Brown
of Illinois.
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| Casper, Theodore |
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Deceased. Theodore "Ted" Theodore (Ted) Casper
passed away October 23, 2018 at 64 years old in Florida
from complications of cancer and pneumonia. He was an
exceptional husband, brother and friend who was at all
times giving, caring and full of life. He touched the
life, in a very positive way, of everyone he came in contact
with. Ted came from a family of six boys and two girls.
He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife Donna,
his sister Lori Boultinghouse and his brothers Paul and
Jimmy, as well as his many close and dear friends in Wisconsin
and Florida. Ted started Casper Coffee and Vending Company
in 1981. Ted cared deeply for and very much appreciated
each and every one of his working associates. |
Donna Casper
Lori Boultinghouse
Paul Casper
Jimmy Casper |
| Castro, Cornell |
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Deceased. Cornell Santos Castro, 63, a resident of
Racine, passed away on January 26, 2016, at Wheaton
Franciscan All Saints in Racine. |
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| Chadek- Grube, Debbie |
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Deceased. Debra Chadek Grube, age 59,
passed away on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Hospice &
Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, in Barrington.
Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education
at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Debbie was
employed for 20 years in commercial printing sales. She
enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, traveling, golfing,
and was very fond of nature and animals.
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Elk Grove Village, IL
Debbie is survived by her sisters, Judith (Daniel) Kuiper
of Eagle River, WI, Sharon (Steven) Gouris of Gurnee,
IL; and her nieces, nephews and cousins. |
| Christensen, Martin P. |
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Deceased. Marty was an insurance Agent for CRB Insurance
in Racine, WI. Randy passed away in approximately 2002
at approx 49 years old.
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| Cummings, Hamish H. |
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Deceased. Hamish passed away in 1995 at the age of
42 years old from a heart attack.
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Survivors:
Wife Sumiko, son Hamish & other children. Nephew
Tony Cummings & mother, Dortha F Cummings and sister
Gloria J Erdman
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| Davies- Daly, Gwen |
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Deceased. EAGLE RIVER - Gwen Davies- Daly, 68, passed
away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2021 with her
family by her side.
She was born on February 18, 1953 to the late Charles
and Rosemary Davies in Racine. Gwen was united in marriage
in Racine, to her junior high school sweetheart, James
Daly on May 25, 1974. She was a Registered Nurse/CNN in
the dialysis unit for over 41 years. Gwen enjoyed bike
riding, fishing, crocheting, and spending time with her
family and friends. Gwen is survived by her husband, Jim;
children, Matt Daly and Katie Daly; granddaughter, Lauren;
sister, Peggy (Mike) Konieczko and brother, Dennis Davies. |
Gwen is survived by her husband Jim and her children
Matt Daly and Katie Daly and other loved family members. |
| Davis, John |
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Deceased. John passed away on December 7, 1977 at 24
years old, from Gastric Problems.
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| Dean, Richard |
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Deceased. Richard passed away in approximately 2000
at approx 48 years old of Pancreatic Cancer.
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| Djuricic - Montgomery, Millie |
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Deceased. Millie passed away November 4, 2014 at the
age of 62 years. Millie was born in Racine, July 18, 1953,
daughter of the late Vladimir and Ida (Nee: Stotera) Djuricic.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her 2 sisters
Ingrid Celmer and Angie DeMoulpied. Millie was a strong
and independent mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Millie wish was to be cremated and return to the beauty
of the earth.
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Survivors include her daughters, Katie
(Al) Wassil of Racine, Carla Montgomery of Denver, CO;
her grandson, Emmett; sister, Donna (Robert) Aleo of AZ;
special longtime friend and former husband, Jeff Montgomery. |
| Dowman- Simon, Linda |
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Deceased. Linda Dowman- Simon passed away after a strong
battle of liver cancer on April 3rd, 2022 at age 69 years
old. She lived in Rogersville, MO. She was born in Charleston,
SC in 1953. She earned her Nursing degree in Racine, WI.
There she met and married the love of her life, Daryl
Simon in 1974. Linda spent over 45 years caring for others
during her nursing career. She spent 36 years of that
at Mercy Hospita in Rogersville. She was a community volunteer
who hosted teleauctions, was a published photographer
and writer,she sang in the Springfield Sweet Adelines
chorus, a gourmet cook. She did service at the National
Tiger Sanctuary in Branson, Missouri. Linda made a lasting
impression on everyone she met. In lieu of flowers, donations
will be gladly accepted and encouraged to the National
Tiger Sanctuary at 518 State Hwy BB, Saddlebrooke, MO,
65630. |
Daryl Simon |
| Dykstra, Kim |
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Deceased. Kim, age 59, died on March 3, 2012 at Visiting
Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Dykstra
was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 9, 1952 to Reinhart
and Carrol (Husman) Dykstra. He graduated from Indiana
University, Fort Wayne campus, in 1981 with a Bachelor’s
degree in business. In 1985, he graduated from Concordia
Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne with a Masters of Divinity.
Kim served as Pastor in Godrich, Ontario, Canada; London,
Ontario, Canada; and Sturtevant, Wisconsin. He was also
drove truck over-the- road for Schneider National Trucking
for 15 years. He married Cathy Lee Fisher on August 9,
1975 and was a member of the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Fort Wayne. He was preceded in
death by son, Andy Dykstra, in 2001. |
Kim will be dearly missed by all who
know and love him. We know that he is with his Lord and
Savior in Heaven. Survivors include: His wife of 36 years,
Cathy Dykstra of Fort Wayne; son, Benjamin and Lisa Dykstra
of Avilla; daughter, Katie and Matt Spinks of Fort Wayne;
Grandson, Samuel Spinks and granddaughter, Rainbow Spinks;
mother and father, Reinhart and Carrol Dykstra of Sturtevant,
Wisconsin; sister, Sally Dykstra of Sturtevant, WI. He
was preceded in death by son, Andy Dykstra, in 2001. |
| Dykstra, Tricia |
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Deceased. Tricia Ann (nee. Dykstra) Schmidt of Wind
Lake, WI passed away peacefully on July 14, 2017 at
64 years old at her residence. Tricia was born in Racine,
Wisconsin on March 8, 1953, the daughter of John and
Evelyn (nee. Petersen) Dykstra. In her early life, Tricia
enjoyed spending summertime with her family on Browns
Lake, and Waubeesee Lake. She was a UW graduate of Whitewater
with a degree in Education. Tricia was a passionate
teacher for 42 years, most recently working with special
needs children at Waterford Evergreen School. On April
13, 2004 in Barbados she married Dean John Schmidt.
The couple had lived on Waubeesee Lake the past few
years. Per Tricia Ann’s wishes no services will
be held. A Private memorial party will be held. |
Tricia is survived by her husband Dean,
children: Damon Dean Schmidt, Megan (Adam) Blevins, Ryan
(Kristen) Dembroski and Matthew (Heather) Dembrowski;
her father: John “Don” Dykstra, grandchildren:
William, Gunnar, Peyton and Colton Blevins, Silvana Schmidt,
and Elaine Dembroski; sisters and brothers: Donna (Frank)
Manfredi, Jamie (Phil) Hueja, Marcy (Kyle) Groter, John
(Julie) Dykstra, Don (Margie) Dykstra and Ann (Patrick)
Kerkhoff; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and
friends. Because Susan spent her professional life working
with special needs students, her family suggests memorials
be given to either “Autism Society of America”
4340 East West Hwy Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814, or “Down
Syndrome Foundation” 17186 Daniel Lane, Eden Prairie,
MN 55346. |
| Erdmann-Willms-Eldridge, Susan |
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Deceased. Susan passed
away on February 27, 2017 of MS. Susan was married to
Larry Eldridge for 20 years. She has 3 children, 2 step-children
and 5 grandchildren and all of them live in the Columbus,
OH. Susan loved working for The Ohio State University
in the Dept. of Athletics as HR Manager until 2006.
At that time she went on disability retirement due to
MS. Susan said "MS is a very mean disease and has
impacted every aspect of my life. I try to keep pressing
on as well as I can. I do a lot of reading, messing
around on the computer and spending time with my kids
and grandkids". Susan was an 'adopted' Ohio State
Buckeye (unless they played Wisconsin) and attended
all the football games as staff alumni. |
Larry Eldridge
Her family lives in Powell, OH |
| Fenkl, Robert |
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Deceased on September 6, 2011 unexpectedly
at 58 years old. Bob was born in Ansbach, Germany and
came to Racine in 1955. He married Sharon Christensen,
in Las Vegas, NV, on Sept 1, 1995. Bob was a partsman
for Lakeside International for seventeen years. Bob loved
music and playing oldies on his guitar. He was an avid
Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He was a
member of Deutshcer Manner Verein (German Club) and a
former member of the Harbor Lite Yacht Club in Racine. |
Robert is survived by his loving wife
Sharon of Racine; children, Laura Shockley of Milwaukee,
Lisa (Dave) Higgins of Racine, David Bjorkman of Eugene,
Oregon; grandson, Brandon Higgins; parents, Louie and
Katharina Fenkl; brothers, Dieter (Roberta) Fenkl of Racine,
Eric (Stan) Fenkl of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Ronald (Cari)
Fenkl of Racine. |
| Francis, Frank |
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Deceased. Frank died in a car accident in June 1971
when he was 18 years old.
Frank died the month we graduated from high school! He
missed his whole life!
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| Gage, Gary T. |
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Deceased. Gary, age 61, passed away in a fatal traffic
accident on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Gary was born
in Racine on September 6, 1953. Gary was a Deputy Sheriff
and a well-respected member of the Racine County Sheriff’s
Department for 23 years. He retired in 2012.
Gary was married to Gloria, a professional cook. They
lived in Burlington, WI. Gary’s passions were
guns, aviation, travel, astronomy and the outdoors.
Gary was a lifetime member of the EAA, NRA and the Audubon
Society. Gary loved nothing more than a good meal, a
good whiskey, and good company. He was known to always
have a good story to tell, and was a good friend to
all that knew him. Memorial donations to the Audubon
Society or NRA-ILA have been suggested in his honor.
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Gary is survived by his parents, Bud
(Gloria) Gage of Racine, and Gretchen Gage of Las Vegas;
daughter Jennifer Gage in Minnesota; his best friend and
companion Gloria Gage of Burlington; brothers and sister,
Tobin (Vickie Schommer) Gage of McHenry, Illinois, Timothy
Gage and Lisa (Dennis) Stewart both of Racine. He will
also be missed by Gloria’s children, Robert Brook
of Racine, and Charlene Mayorga of Burlington; and six
grand- children; his nieces Julie Hadlock, Sarah Deleeuw,
Nicole Raffini, and Katie Raffini; his nephews Todd Gage,
Eric Gage, and Sam Stewart. |
| Gordon-McFarland, Susan |
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Deceased. Susan passed away on August 20, 2009 at 55
years old of breast cancer. Susan was a well-studied pianist,
a pilot, an excellent second-mate, and an entrepreneur.
She loved golfing, traveling, gardening and giving. Her
smile was contagious and her love was as big as life. |
Sue is survived by her husband Jamie McFarland and their
children, Jerrod and Lisa and her six grand children Aaron
LeGath, Sam, Maddy and Chase McFarland, Eleanor and Sully
Brieske. |
| Grapentine-Nelson, Shawn |
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Deceased. Shawn passed away on July 12, 2015 at the
age of 62 years from brain cancer. Shawn was a passionate
mother, wife and artist. She could create any knitting
design that amazed everyone who knew her. Shawn's profession
was in Real Estate. |
Shawn is survived by her husband Jim Nelson and her
daughter Delaney in Fox Lake, Illinois. |
| Gustin, Roger |
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Deceased.
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Survivors:
Gustin, Jeffery A
Gustin, Patti J
Gustin, Kathleen M
Chevalier, Michelle M
Gustin, Scott A
Gustin, Margaret |
| Hamilton, Kathleen |
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Deceased.
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Hanson, Steve |
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Deceased. Steven passed away at his home
in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on December 9, 2016 at the age of
62. He was born on February 20, 1953 in Racine, WI to
Edward “Bucky” and Nancy (nee: Sorenson) Hanson.
Steve received his BA in Art Education from UW-Stout in
1975. After graduating from UW-Stout, Steve was a teacher
for two years at the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in
Puerto Rico where he was head of the Art Department and
coached tennis. For the past 35 years, Steve was employed
as a flight attendant with American Airlines until retiring
in April of 2016. His most recent assignment was on international
flights from Miami to Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
He is survived by a family that loved
him dearly, including his father Edward (Bucky) of Edina,
MN, his four brothers, Dr. David (Shari) of Libertyville,
IL, Rev. Dana (Nancy) of Winnetka, CA, Jon of Milwaukee,
and Andy (Peggy) of Minnetonka, MN, by nephews Rob, David,
Greg, and Luke Hanson, nieces; Kristina Herman, Laura,
Elizabeth, and Emma Hanson, as well as, by two lifelong
friends Johnny Holstein and Rob Stocks of Washington,
DC. Steve was preceded in death by his loving mother Nancy
(Sorenson) Hanson in June of 2015. A memorial service
will be held in Racine for Steve at a later date. Memorials
to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America. |
| Henningfeld, Dan |
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Deceased. Dan Henningfeld passed away on July 8th,
2021 at 67 years old. He will be forever loved by his
family and greatly missed by his many friends. Although
he was preceded in death way too soon by many members
of his immediate family including his parents, Richard
and Verona (Kirchoff) Henningfeld and his brothers,
Richard Jr. and Dale. Dan found a family of friends
through his ownership of Pickerel Point Resort, work
at Integrity Realty and his love of snowmobiling. He
was very giving of his time and proud of his work with
the Seabees (United States Naval Construction Battalion),
membership with the Wabeno American Legion and involvement
with the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. |
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| Holsinger- Dykstra, Joanne Marie |
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Deceased. Joanne was born April 3, 1953. Joanne passed
away November 8, 2021 at 68 years old of breast cancer
at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Joanne was devoted to her family. Joanne will lovingly
be remembered by her husband Allen of 48 years, son
Jeffrey (Amanda), daughter Kate (Mike), 4 grandsons
Henry, Van, Sam, and Red. Sisters Debbie and Barb and
brother Jimmy. She was always great with giving advice
if you needed it. Her warm, gentle nature helped to
put you at ease and made you feel loved. Joanne had
a love for golden retrievers which she bred and raised
for 10 years. She put a lot of love and hard work into
raising them. She also took an interest in raising over
200 monarch butterflies with Allen. Her interment is
at Caleonia Memorial Park. |
Allen Dykstra, son Jeffrey Dykstra), daughter Kate (Mike),
4 grandsons Henry, Van, Sam, and Red. Sisters Debbie and
Barb and brother Jimmy. |
| Holub - Rosploch, Roberta |
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Deceased. Roberta "Bertie" passed away
on October 3, 2011 at age 58 years. She was born in
Racine on October 20, 1952 to Lona D. and Robert J.
Holub Sr. Roberta married Robert "Rick"Rosploch
and they lived in Caledonia, Wisconsin. Roberta had
2 children, Rick and Cindy. She cherished her family.
Roberta was a Catholic and attended St Louis Catholic
Church in Caledonia, Wisconsin. |
Loving mother of Ricky (Sandy) and Cindy
(Danny) Kannegiesser. Dear grandma of Kodi, Jonathin,
Robert and Daniel Jr. Loving daughter of Bob and Lona
Holub. Sister of the late Helen (John) Lahn, Bobby (Becky)
Holub, Diane, Donny, Joey, Janet, Jim, Julie (Roy) Edwards,
and Jerry. Sister-in-law of Nancy (Bill) Bauman and the
late James. Also survived by many other relatives and
friends. |
| Honor, Henry |
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Deceased. Deacon Henry 'James' Honor
55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov 3, 2008.
James He was employed by Twin Disc and Danfoss. With a
profound Christian faith, James was a passionate Gospel
enthusiast since 1966. Deacon James was an accomplished
singer, lead & bass guitarist, songwriter, producer,
teacher and recording artist. He proudly authored a piece
known by many, 'Going On The Other Side', which totally
surpassed his expectations. Deacon James was the founder
of Simply Amazing Gospel Productions and TAM Gospel Productions.
He was involved in promoting some of the best in Gospel
including: The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Shirley Caesar, Lee
Williams and Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community
Singers, just to name a few. In the early 80's, Deacon
James had the opportunity to go professionally with Archie
Dale & The Tones of Joy. However, as a truly devoted
father, he turned it down as his three daughters were
still young. Deacon James was an active member of Greater
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where he had been the
Superintendent of Sunday School and led many Bible study
classes.
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Surviving are his 'girls', Marzelle Honor, Atifa (Dandrius)
Robinson and La Tosha Honor |
| Howell, Gregory |
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Deceased. Greg Howell passed away peacefully at home
on May 18, 2021 at 68 years old. Greg was a quiet sort
of guy who had a great sense of humor to those that were
close to him. Greg was well liked by many people and was
known for his kind and helpful spirit. (A lot of people
know his brother Art Howell who was the chief of police
in Racine, WI.) A private family service will be held
at Graceland Cemetery.
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Art Howell |
| Hughes, Richard |
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Deceased. Richard passed away in approximately 1990
at approx 37 years old from complications of HIV.
Do you know more information of
his life or have any photos? |
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| Hunt- Johnson, Christine M. |
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Christine, 54, passed away unexpectedly at her residence
in Racine on Friday, May 18, 2007. She was born in Crystal
Falls, Mich., on January 21, 1953, the daughter of Carroll
Hunt and Joyce L. Johnson. Her mother, Joyce preceded
her in death. Christine had been employed by Metro Milwaukee
Auto Mart. Christine was an avid reader and loved raising
her cats. |
Surviving are her father, Carroll Hunt of Caledonia;
her brother, Paul (Tammy) Hunt of Caledonia; sisters,
Mary (Matt) Schanning of Oak Creek and Linda (Mike) Amy
of Waterford. Her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends further survive her. |
| Inloes, Christopher |
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Deceased. Chris Inloes, 67, of Racine,
WI passed away on August 29, 2020 from Covid in a nursing
home.
He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on December 18, 1952. Chris
worked as a graphic designer for EMI Design. He would
later marry Jenny.
Chris was a pillar in the Racine music scene. While at
Case High School he was a member of The Lines End where
they recorded his original song “Miss Illusion”.
He went on to play in a trio at Parkside and later in
the Root River Band with his son, Michael, on drums. Chris
was in the house band Softouch at The Holiday Inn for
many years. He participated in music at Christ Church
of Racin and United Methodist Church. Most recently, Chris
was a leading member of The Sentinels, finishing his last
public show in September of 2019.
Chris is known for his love of The Beatles and music from
the 60s & 70s. Chris loved boating, fishing, collecting
"Beatle-era", guitars/amps and memorobilia.
He will always be remembered as a great friend, a gentle
soul and an amazing father. |
He is survived by his two children, Michael and Elizabeth
Inloes, his siblings Brenda, Brian (Angela), and David
(Cort), and his nieces and nephew Emma (Tyler) DeBehnke,
John, and Mary. |
Jackson,
Jerry |
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Deceased. Jerry M. Jackson, 59, passed away on July
17 in Orlando, FL. where he lived. "TeadyBoy"
enjoyed Fishing, Singing and playing the keyboard and
trumpet and spending time with family and friends. He
was a member of The Pamp's Band, High Stakes and the Love
Expression Band in the 70s & 80s. |
Survivors are his daughter, Oprea Jackson
of CA; Three Stepchildren, Georgia Hill, Ozella Hill,
Clyde Hill all of Racine; 5 sisters, Martha Purifoy of
Peoria, lL, Kia (Antonio) Lockridge of Orlando, FL, Linda
McCrackin, Janice Gray, and Marion (L.A) Pillows all of
Racine, WI.; 3 Brothers, General D. Jackson, Michael K.
Jackson, Darrell Jackson all of Racine; God Brother, James
Carodine; God-Sister, Pastor Virginia Lackey; and a special
friend Jacquelyn Broner. |
| Jensen, Ginger |
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Deceased.
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| Jensen James R. |
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Deceased. James passed away February 17, 2015 in Froedtert
Hospital in Wauwatosa at age 62 years. Jim was employed
with Unico in Racine and served his Country in the U.S.
Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, the Packers and playing
golf in his younger years. |
Survivors include his mother Lorraine Jensen, his 3
children; James R. Jensen Jr., Michelle Loiacano, and
Casey Prohaska; 5 grandchildren; Noah Jensen, Sierra,
Joshua, Nicholas, and Faith Loiacano. His 3 sisters; Jacalyn
Brough, Jane Czosnek, and June Finch; 4 brothers; Jerome
Jensen, John Jensen, Joseph Jensen, and Jay Jensen. Jim
is further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives
and friends. |
| Johnson, Susan A. |
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Deceased. Passed away before our 1991 reunion, date
unknown.
Do you know more
information of her life or have any photos? |
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| Kelm, Ronald |
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Deceased. Ron passed away in February 1981 at 38 years
old from depression.
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| Knoedler- Preston, Susan J. |
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Deceased. Susan Jeanne, 68, passed away
peacefully on August 7, 2022 in her home surrounded by
her family. She was born in Racine, WI. She earned a Bachelor's
Degree in Economics from UW Parkside. Susan married her
first love, Mark J Preston, on March 27th, 1982 at the
First Presbyterian Church in Racine, WI. In 1987 Susan
moved to Scottsdale, AZ where she lived with her husband
& daughter. She worked for many years as a Claims
Analyst & Training Supervisor in the health insurance
industry. Susan's faith in God gave her strength to navigate
a pernicious fifty year physical degeneration with Rheumatoid
Arthritis, never allowing it to overtake her dreams of
college, work, becoming a wife and mother or seeing the
world. Susan was a kind soul with a heart of gold, a zeal
for life and a beautiful smile that would light up a room.
Her devotion to her husband and daughter was unrelenting.
She found joy watching Kayli compete and perform with
a Scottsdale synchronized swim team and listening to Mark
play music. She loved her golden retrievers, reading,
stamping, mail ordering, shopping and a connoisseur of
chocolate. |
Scottsdale, AZ
Susan is survived by her husband, Mark Preston, daughter
Kayli Preston, mother Nancy Knoedler of Hartland, WI,
sister Patricia Rohrer (Andrew) of Madison, WI, sister
Jane Karcher (David) of Oconomowoc, WI and sister-in-law
Shelley (Brubaker) Knoedler of Cornelius, NC. |
| Kraft, Harvey R. |
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Deceased. Harvey R. Kraft Jr, 54, passed away Monday,
July 2, 2007. He was born in Racine, May 16, 1953, son
of Harvey and Muriel (nee: Harris) Kraft.
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Survivors include his mother, Muriel; three sisters,
Mary Jo Kraft (Jim Henke) of Racine, Barbara (Gary) Hill
of Rockford, Ill., and Sara (Dick) Hetland of Racine;
and a brother, David Kraft of Racine. |
| Krueger-McPhillip, Pamela |
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Deceased. Pamela passed away on August 3, 2015 at 62
years old at her home in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Pam was
born on July 5, 1953 in Racine, WI the daughter of Wallace
and Patricia (Lyons) Kruger. Pam married to John “Jack”
McPhillips on August 17, 1973. After raising their family
the couple moved to Eagle River in 2007. Pam enjoyed spending
time at Clear Lake as well as gardening. |
Pam is survived by her daughter Schaun
(Tom) Benish of Racine, mother Patricia Kruger of Racine,sister
Karen (Chris) Olson of Racine, brothers Steve (Virginia)
Kruger of Racine and Eric (Michelle) Kruger of Cedarburg,
WI, 3 grandsons, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. |
| Kuiper, Donna |
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Deceased. Donna passes away on May 17, 2011 at 57 years
old after a brief illness. Donna lived in Alto, MI area.
Donna loved to sing.
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Donna is survived by her parents, Art
and Helena Kuiper of Mount Vernon, WA; and her sisters
and brother and their spouses, Jerry and Barbara VanVliet
of Mount Vernon, WA, Mike and Bev Mulder of Prinsburg,
MN, Henry and Jeanne Annema of Sedro Woolley, WA, and
Art and Robyn Kuiper of St. Louis, MO. She also leaves
behind 14 nephews and nieces. |
| LaCanne, Steve |
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Deceased. Steve was born in Racine on December 11, 1951.
He was raised in Racine. He graduated with us in 1971.
After graduation, Steve went to faithfully serve our country
with the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Then Steve
was employed at Case I H where he retired after 34 years.
Steve always was a Great Lakes drag car racer; enjoyed
fishing & hunting; and was an extreme NASCAR fan.
He wed his 4th wife Anne, the love of his life, on February
22, 2003. He went through and survived lung cancer in
2005. Steve suffered a stroke in March of 2022. He was
at home in hospice care until he passed away peacefully
on July 4, 2022. He has 4 children and 16 grandchildren.
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Surviving are his loving wife, Anne at
717 Cleveland Ave; Racine, WI 53405
(262) 632-3232
Steve was on Facebook as Steve LaCanne
His 4 children: Daniel (Jennifer Barrett) LaCanne, Geoffrey
LaCanne, Candice (Adam) Gavran, and Steven (Leesa) LaCanne
II; step-daughters: Lindsey (Daniel) Boehne and Kristi
Blaschke; mother, Genevieve LaCanne; 16 grandchildren;
brother, Michael LaCanne; brothers-in-law: John (Crystal)
Thill and Eric (Renee) Thill; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. |
| Lapotko, Alexander |
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Deceased. Alex passed away in August of 2003 at 50 years
old from a heart attack. Alex lived in Waterford, WI with
his wife Rhonda.
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| Larrabee, William |
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Deceased. Bill was born on the 4th of July, 1952.
Bill passed away on February 26, 1977 at 24 years old
from a car accident on Hwy 11 in Sturtevant, WI. Bill
was going to Kenosha. Bill is buried at West Lawn.
Bill was married, but seperated, to Susan Pfeiffer.
They resided in Sturtevant, WI. |
Sister: Joice |
| Lira, Armando |
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Deceased. Armando passed away at 69 years old on February
13, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. Armando
lived in Elgin, Il. He was born on June 12, 1951 in Allende,
Coahuila, Mexico. His parents (Rito & Sara Lira Rosales)
brought him and his siblings to the United States in 1954.
Armando was raised working on a farm in Racine, WI during
his childhood, which instilled in him a strong work ethic.
He was drafted into the United States Army and served
in the Vietnam War. He came to faith in Jesus Christ and
was baptized in 1980 at First Baptist Church of Bensenville.
One of his greatest commitments was to raise his children
in the knowledge of the Lord and His Word. He spent the
majority of his working years as a truck driver, hauling
cement and gravel for construction companies. Armando
had a strong love for his family and enjoyed spending
time with them, especially his grandchildren. He was interested
in airplanes and muscle cars. He was a quiet and humble
man who also demonstrated his strength in how he selflessly
sacrificed for and served his family. |
He is survived by his loving wife Susan G. Lira (Carol),
and their children, Aaron Lira, Daniel (Emily) Lira, and
Rebecca Lynn (Patrick) Miller. He has four grandchildren,
Abigail Lira (8), Caleb Lira (5), Naomi Lira (3) and Joshua
Lira (1). Armando is also survived by his siblings: Raul
(Guadalupe) Lira, Rosa De Los Santos, Raquel (Jesus) Vasquez,
Juan (Rosa) Lira, Roberto (Bonnie) Lira, Mario (Lali)
Lira, and Idalia Lira. He was preceded in death by his
father Rito Lira (d. 1985), his mother Sara Rosales Lira
(d. 1994), and his older brother Rogelio Lira (d. 2017). |
| Loken, Jeffrey T. |
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Deceased. Jeff passed away at his residence with his
family by his side on May 26, 2020, after fighting melanoma
cancer for 5 years. Jeff was a lifelong resident of Racine,
he was born on July 29, 1953. On January 11, 1992, he
married the love of his life Dawn Yohn. Jeff was a dedicated
UAW Local 180 member and employee of CNH for 40 plus years,
finally retiring January 1, 2012. Jeff was a member of
the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. He liked camping
and traveling the world, which lead him to see at least
24 different countries. He enjoyed golfing and his two
puppies, Sophieand Stella. He was very involved in local
politics and liked to follow world events. Above all,
the most precious thing to him was spending time with
his family and dear friends. He was the best husband,
father, brother, and friend anyone could ask for. He will
be deeply missed and never forgotten.
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Wife Dawn, Jeff is survived by his children: David Loken
of Milwaukee, WI, Craig Loken (Bryana Perez) of Chicago,
IL, Jerrod (Dana) Quinn of Sturtevant, WI, and Brandon
(Mara) of Waterford, WI; grandchildren: Baylee, Kaia,
Gavin, Brayden, Bentlyn Quinn and Baby Loken |
| Lucksted- Ricchio, Donna |
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Deceased. Donna, 59, passed away at
home on Dec 13, 2012. Donna was a master gardener, making
her backyard bloom beautifully for everyone to enjoy.
Donna enjoyed cooking and could make anything. She was
an avid reader. Donna was an animal lover, especially
cats. Donna cherished her family and treasured her sons,
Tony and Sam. Donna is preceded in death by her former
husband, Mark Ricchio, and good friend, Mary Ann Sanders.
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Donna is survived by her sons, Anthony and Sam Ricchio
of Racine; brothers and sisters, Ted, Terry, Robert, Don,
Linda, Sandy, Mary and her grandchildren. |
| Lui, William K. |
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Deceased. Bill passed away August 22, 2021 at Bay at
Sheridan Health and Rehabilitaion Center in Kenosha, WI
following an infection in his foot from foot surgery.
Bill was a life long resident of Racine, WI. Bill always
made time for his friends, his friends miss him very much.
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Racine, WI
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| Marema, Jerald |
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Deceased. Jerry passed away on June 4, 1993 at 40 years
old. A motor cycle hit him and he laid in a coma for a
few weeks. His family regretfully pulled the plug. |
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| Maresh-Bumpus, Donna |
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Deceased. Donna, 62, passed away
onJuly 22, 2014 at her home. She was a lifelong resident
of Racine, born on March 30, 1952, the daughter of Donald
and Alice (nee: Nelson) Maresh. On June 23, 1973 Donna
was united in marriage to Alan Bumpus. She received her
Associate Degree from Gateway Technical College. She had
a tremendous heart for the under privileged. Donna helped
start the R.E.S.T. Program and served as the Executive
Director from 1993–2004. She also helped start the
Community Meal at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Donna was
a Leadership Racine Graduate and received The 1999 Journal
Times Award. She had been employed at Sam’s Club
from 2005 to 2013 as a greeter. |
Surviving is her husband,
Alan and their son, Christopher (Samantha) Bumpus; grandchildren,
Adriana Bumpus and Brandon Bumpus, mother, Alice Maresh,
sister, Dianne (Bill) Maresh-Kass and brother, Edward
Maresh. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other
relatives and many friends. Donna was preceded in death
by her son, Casey Bumpus on June 17, 1993 and her father,
Donald Maresh |
| May, Charles A. |
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Deceased. Passed away August 3, 2021. |
Marinette, WI 54143 |
| McDowell, Roy |
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Deceased. Passed away on June 20, 2011
from to Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow cancer) after suffering
for several years at 58 years old. Roy was of Bowler,
WI. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam. On
December 27, 1975 he married Elizabeth Vetter. Roy worked
as an owner/operator truck driver. Roy was also a Teamster
& past commander of the Caledonia American Legion
Post #494 & member of the Tilleda American Legion.
Roy enjoyed working on model railroads & taking short
trips with his wife & spending time with his family.
Roy was a current member of the St. Jakobi Lutheran Church
in the Town of Richmond. Roy was preceded in death by
his son Shawn McDowell. |
Roy is survived by: his wife, Elizabeth;
son, Robert (Jessica) McDowell of Shawano; 3 grandchildren,
Sommer, Isaiah and Emmali McDowell; and 5 siblings, Mike
(Faye) McDowell, Jim (Mary) McDowell, Janet McDowell,
David (Jenice) McDowell and Donald (Brenda) McDowell all
of TX. |
| McFarland, Daniel |
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Deceased. Daniel was part owner of McFarland Auto Sales
in Racine, WI.
Daniel passed away on March 14, 1987 at 34 years old.
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| Michels, Gene F. |
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Deceased. Gene passed away on February 25, 2017 at
63 years old. He lived in Tacoma, WA. He was born in
Racine on May 2, 1953. He was proud to spend 16 years
in the United States Army. Gene enjoyed watching the
Packers and the Cubs. Gene found his greatest enjoyment
in spoiling his granddaughter. Gene is survived by his
daughter, Catherine (Donnie) Robison, granddaughter,
Kiera Robison, all of Tacoma, WA, his mother, Virginia
Michels; four sisters, Sandra Binder, Suzanne (John
Jr.) Fellner, Sharon (Joseph) Symoens and Shirley Lochowitz,
all of Racine. Gene was preceded in death by his daughter,
Cynthia, infant son (Catherine's twin), and his father,
Clarence. Private burial will be at Southern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery. |
Gene is survived by his daughter, Catherine (Donnie)
Robison, granddaughter, Kiera Robison, all of Tacoma,
WA, his mother, Virginia Michels; four sisters, Sandra
Binder, Suzanne (John Jr.) Fellner, Sharon (Joseph) Symoens
and Shirley Lochowitz, all of Racine. |
Muto,
Robert |
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Deceased. Robert John
Muto, 58, passed away on March 06, 2012. Bob was born
in Chicago, IL on August 31, 1953 but has been a Racine
resident since childhood. On June 8, 1998 Bob married
Karen M. Goessl. Bob was employed by Triple E until his
retirement. Bob's number one passion in life was his music.
He was classically trained in the piano and also played
the keyboard in many bands over the years, including The
Rockits; Free Wheelin; and most recently All the King's
Men. Bob also loved flower gardening and spending time
with his family and friends. |
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Karen
of Racine; his sons, Christopher Muto of Sturtevant, and
Marcus (Samantha Harvey) Muto of Racine; his granddaughter,
Cali Ann Muto of Racine; his mother Lisa Muto of Sturtevant;
brother Frank (Kathy Lichtenwalner) Muto of Sturtevant. |
| Nelson, Cynthia H. |
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Deceased. Cindy passed away February 17, 2018 at
Froedert Memorial Hospital. Cindy was a lifelong resident
of Racine, born on November 4, 1952. She had been a
member of St. Lucy Catholic Church for many years. Cynthia
was a dispatcher for the Racine Police Dept. and had
also worked for Floortech Interiors. She loved crafting
and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Cynthia was known
as Abba by her grandchildren, family and friends; a
name given to her by grandson, Andrew. |
Cynthia is survived by her children, Brian (Allyson)
Povkovich of Justin, TX and Katrina (Erick) Peasley of
Racine; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Lily, Nate,
Abby-Ann, Abby-Doozer, Emily and Tommy; three brothers,
Terry (Linda) Nelson, Dick (Marie) Nelson and Todd (Barb)
Nelson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
fiancé Anthony Ruffalo in November of 2001 |
| Nelson, Eugene |
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Deceased. Eugene "Gene" Nelson, “Gene”,
63, passed away September 16, 2016 at his home at 63 years
old. Gene was employed by S. C. Johnson at Waxdale for
37 years and was a member of the S.C. Johnson 20 year
club. Gene was an avid Packer fan and outdoorsman who
enjoyed hunting and fishing. |
Surviving are his mother, Jeanette Nelson;
siblings, JoAnn, Mary (Ronald), Sue, Richard (Joyce),
and Elaine; special friends, Rich and Dave; nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by his father, Richard and brothers-in-law, William and
Ronald. |
| Nimmer, David |
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Deceased. David W. Nimmer, 58, passed
away on March 26, 2012 after a recent illness. He was
born in Chicago on April 23, 1953. He also attended Ripon
College, graduated from UW Parkside and worked on his
Ph.D. at U.W. Milwaukee. He last worked for the City of
Racine - Wastewater Department, however, prior to that
he worked at Petrifying Springs in Kenosha for over 10
years. David excelled at Tennis in his younger years,
playing in high school and college. He also taught tennis
lessons after he played competitively. David was active
with the Case "C" Club where he enjoyed many
friendships. |
His survivors include his daughters,
Aidan (Timothy) Kao of St. Paul, MN., Loran Nimmer of
Phoenix, AZ; his mother, Rose Marie Nimmer of Racine;
his father, Dr. Wilbur A. Nimmer, Sr. of Somers; his brothers,
Alan Nimmer of Union Pier, MI, Wilbur A. Nimmer, Jr. of
Somers; Pierre Nimmer of St. Martin Island, James Nimmer
of Indianapolis, IN and his loving companion, Mary Fluegge
and her children, Loren, Philip and Tyler of Racine. David
was preceded in death by his brother, Steven W. Nimmer. |
| Olson-Zwiefelhofer, Ruth Ann |
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Deceased. Ruth Ann passed away on April 25, 2021,
at 67 years old. She continued her education at the
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she earned her
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She was united in
marriage to Steve Zwiefelhofer on September 27, 1980,
at Holy Communion Lutheran Church. Ruth Ann worked for
Bank One for 27 years in Human resources and Society’s
Assets as a Human Resource Specialist Manager for 14
years, retiring in June of 2018. She enjoyed bowling
with Steve and family vacations atLake Forest Resort
in Eagle River. She spent time outdoors, boating, fishing,
waterskiing, and jet skiing with her family. She enjoyed
scrapbooking, making memory books and spending time
with her grandchildren. |
Classmate Steve Zwiefelhofer |
| Olson, Todd Richard |
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Deceased. Todd passed way on January 30, 2020 at 66
years old of pancreatic cancer. He married Janice Elaine
Anderson on September 6, 1975 in Racine. Todd worked as
a welder at Case New Holland for 33 years, retiring in
2000. He was an avid outdoorsman. Todd’s favorite
times of his life were going to his cabin in Beacher,
WI. While at his cabin, Todd would hunt and fish. One
of his greatest accomplishments was hitting two bucks
with one arrow. He loved riding his Harley and snowmobiles.
Todd always enjoyed a good cigar and loved his cat, Sassy.
Above all, Todd loved his family. |
2510 19th St. Racine, WI. 53403
Wife Janice's email & phone:
trolson954@sbcglobal.net
Cell (262) 902-3817
Hm (262) 633-6074
Left to cherish Todd’s memory is his loving wife
of 44 years, Janice Elaine Olson; sons: Erik Olson, Nicholas
Olson, and Jason (Melissa Grimm) Olson; granddaughters:
Jenna and Meghan Olson; Melissa Grimm’s children:
Kiele and Johnathan; brothers: Marty (Alice) Olson, Eric
(Patti) Olson, and Mark (Delores Avila) Olson; sisters:
Kathy Schmidt, Kristy (Jim) Skowronski, Kim (Joe) Janicek;
and Karen Montgomery; as well as many nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and friends. |
| Orr, Vivian |
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Deceased. Ms Viviann Orr pasted away on January 21,
2010 at 55 years old. She was born May 23, 1954, in Racine,
to Cleveland and Thelma Orr. After graduating from J.I.
Case High School in 1971, she attended University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Viviann was employed at Delco of Oak Creek, last working
in Atlanta, Georgia's World Trade Center as a Supervisor
of Security. She accepted Christ at an early age and was
a member of Wayman AME Church. She worked faithfully in
Kid's Café, the Mary Jane Davis Missionary Society,
and the Pastor's Aide Club. Viviann had a very special
wit about her. She loved "The Little People"
and the elderly. She liked to be lovingly called 'Lady
V'. |
Left to cherish her memories are her sisters, Jewel
(John) Jones, Lisa Orr, and Elizabeth (Charles) Bell;
brother, Vernon Orr; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins;
and special friends, Ann Scott, Rochelle Moore, and Carol
Bostick. |
| Pearson, Daniel |
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Deceased. Rhythm-and-blues singer and
composer Danny Pearson, who spent his childhood in Racine,
died Friday, August 17, 2018 at age 65 at a Mississippi
hospital after a three-year battle with liver cancer.
Best known for the 1978 Top 20 R&B single, “What’s
Your Sign Girl?” Pearson is being remembered as
a man who loved music and his family above all else. Danny
Pearson was born on Jan. 6, 1953, in Stonewall, Miss.
He and his family moved to Racine in 1955. Danny was known
as the family’s golden child, “eccentric”
and “gifted.” He was well-read, with an interest
in ham radios and music. “He sort of developed into
this prodigy,” his brother Jonas said. The whole
family is musical. At the age of 16, Danny started playing
piano and writing lyrics. As they
grew up, he and his brother often played music throughout
Racine and formed the band Danny and Company. Racine was
a place where every week, you could hear him in the battle
of the bands. In 1974, Danny and his brother Jonas decided
to leave Racine and move to California to pursue their
dreams of becoming famous musicians. They slept on the
floor of a friend’s apartment and would make the
3½-hour trek to Hollywood as often as they could,
hoping to be discovered. One day, the brothers were almost
hit by a car driven by Tony Sepe, singer Barry White’s
manager. Sepe put the two up in a hotel that night and
asked them to write new songs. “That’s how
it all started,” Jonas said. Danny music career
took off in the late 1970s, when he was signed to White’s
Unlimited Gold Records label. Pearson released an album
in 1978 called “Barry White Presents Mr. Danny Pearson.
“What’s Your Sign, Girl?” reached No.
16 on the U.S. R&B charts and No. 108 on the Billboard
200 pop chart. Danny just embraced the life.
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Jonas Pearson |
| Poquette, Lois |
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Deceased. Lois died in a car accident at 20 years old
in 1973. |
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| Porter-Zweifel, Retta |
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Deceased. Retta Porter-Mueller of Mount Pleasant and
Robert Zweifel of Sturtevant were married in August of
1995.
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| Powers-Horton, Molly E. |
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Deceased. Molly passed away June 9, 2022 at 69 years
old. She got a degree in psychology from the University
of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. She took a job at Continental
Can Co. and put herself through school. After graduation,
Molly moved to Florida. There she met in Sam Horton and
married him on July 12, 1980. She became a devoted loving
mother to her 2 children Dierdre and Jesse. Molly got
her master’s degree in Elementary Education from
FSU in Florida in 1991. She began her second career as
a teacher at Hutchison Beach Elementary School. Molly
was an avid gardener. She backpacked through Europe &
stayed at the her ancestral Evans’ -Lenihan family
homestead in Ireland where she spent time with her cousins.
Molly later became a doting and adoring grandmother. She
had a deep unshakable faith in the Lord. |
Molly lived in Lynn Haven, FL
Molly is survived by her husband, Samuel Horton, daughter,
Deirdre Joy Tannehil, son, Jesse Lee Horto, sister, Sara
Powers- Jean (Powers) Bayly, three grandchildren, Natalie
Ann Tannehill and Joseph Samuel Tannehill and Cooper Lee
Horton. |
Primuth- McClelland, Mary
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Deceased. Mary and Brian McClelland were married in
July of 1992. Mary passed away on Sept 4, 1998 at 44 years
old. |
Survived by: son, Joel (Tina) Primuth;
grandchildren, Ecko and Kall; parents, Martha &
Adolph Primuth; sisters, Sherry (Tom) Franseen, Carole
(George) Mathieus, Pat (Dave) Truelsen;
brother, Ron Primuth
Wilson FH, Racine WI |
| Prochazka, Lynn |
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Deceased.
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| Provine, Larry M. |
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Deceased. Larry passed away in January 2020. |
4170 W McMillan Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49445 |
| Ramig-Martin, Sara |
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Deceased. Sara age 61, passed away from cancer on January
17, 2015 at the age of 61 years. Sara was born in Racine
on September 28, 1953 to Alex and Jane (Nee: Sheen) Ramig.
Sara worked at Lincoln Lutheran as a care giver for many
years. Memorials to the Humane Society or Lincoln Lutheran
Harmony Club have been suggested.
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Sara is survived by her mother, Jane; her longtime partner
and devoted caregiver, James “Arnold” Martin;
her sister, Amanda (Tom) Ward; her nephew, Andrew (Heather)
Thurmann; her niece, Emily Thurmann; James son, Dustin
(Cristina) Martin and their children, Kiara, Aidan, London,
Jameson, and Ares; and her grand nephews and niece, Isaiah,
Dylan and Daisy. |
| Rango-Langlois, Valarie |
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Deceased. Valarie, age 61, passed away
peacefully from complications related to Alzheimer’s
disease on January 3rd, 2015. She was born on July 5th,
1953.
She married Geoffrey Langlois on Aug 24th, 1972, then
they moved to Madison. They were happily married for 42
years. Val got her Associates Degree from MATC in 1978
to begin a 25 year career as a dental hygienist in Madison
where she had a special interest in children and senior
patients.
Val enjoyed sewing, birdwatching, reading books, and spending
time with her beloved dog, Earle. Val was an active member
of the Catholic church, including teaching youth classes
and being involved in the women’s ministry at her
local parish. Even as Val’s disease progressed she
maintained a strong bond with her grandchildren as they
brought her joy in the last days of her life. Val selflessly
volunteered for Alzheimer’s research studies, in
the hopes others would benefit from her participation. |
Husband Geoffrey Langlois |
| Rasmussen. Bruce |
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I took this photo of Bruce on August 21,
2021 at the annual class reunion in Franksville Park.
He passed away suddenly 3 days later on August 24, 2021.
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Deceased. Bruce Daniel Rasmussen passed away unexpectedly
of a heart attack at home on August 24, 2021 at the age
of 67 in the town of Bartlett, Illinois. Even though Bruce
had cancer, he seemed to be doing better. He had just
attended his class reunion just 3 days before his death.
It was his first reunion he ever attended and he enjoyed
all of our company very much. Bruce was born to his parents,
Daniel and Lois, on November 11, 1953 and was raised in
Racine, Wisconsin. Bruce then went on to complete his
degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
which enhanced his love of literature and reading, eventually
leading to writing a book himself. He found the love of
his life, Julia Rasmussen, who he asked to dance with
at a wedding where they laid eyes upon one another for
the first time. Bruce found passion and talent in the
sales industry working across the country for multiple
companies. Throughout his life, he found peace casting
a lure and waiting patiently for a fish to bite at the
family’s common vacation spot in Boulder Junction,
Wisconsin. Bruce had an uncanny ability to know the uncommonly
known, excelling in trivia, as well as providing witty
comments to anyone who knew him. He will always be remembered
for his upbeat, fun and loving personality. Bruce is survived
by his wife, Julia Rasmussen of Bartlett and his son,
Lucas Rasmussen of Chicago.
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Wife Julia Rasmussen of Bartlett
Son Lucas Rasmussen of Chicago |
| Rohner, Christine |
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Deceased. Christine passed away on December
12, 2008 at 55 years old. She was diagnosed in Nov, 2008
from sudden and fast growing cancer in her lungs. Christine
Kay was born on March 30, 1953 in Racine, WI. She taught
at Reedsburg High School for her last 32 years. She married
Ray Campbell on August 16, 2002 in Baraboo, WI and lived
with him in Reedsburg, WI. She loved dogs and pigs. She
loved quilting, knitting, needlework, crocheting and trivia.
Christina had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending
her time with friends. |
Christine is survived by her husband
Raymond Campbell of Reedsburg, WI; her many cousins including
Mary Cooper, David Hasenbach, Nancy-Haddad, Jane Rohner
of Racine (Case High School class of 1972); along with
her beloved puppies. Her family has set up a Christine
Rohner Scholarship Fund. |
| Roth, Holly |
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Deceased. Holly Roth lived in North Palm Beach, Florida
and passed away on November 26, 2018. Holly had three
children, Mandy, Zach, and Grant. |
Mandy, Zach, and Grant |
| Rowland, Bruce |
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Deceased on June 29, 2009 at 56 years
old. Bruce served his country with both the U.S. Army
and the U.S. Navy. He was a correctional officer with
R.C. I., for over 15 years. On Sept. 18, 1999 he was united
in marriage to Kathleen. Bruce was a member of the Racine
R.C. Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and line dancing,
but his greatest love was building and flying radio controlled
airplanes. |
Surviving are his wife Kathleen (Finn
Bishop) Rowland, children Jason Rowland of Plainfield,
IN, Tisa Hawes of Fond du Lac, Kathy Lichtenwalner of
Sturtevant and Michael Bishop of Racine; 9 grandchildren,
1 great granddaughter; mother Dolores Vitacco and sister
Hollie Zertuche of Harrisburg, IL; brother Jack Rowland
of Salt Lake City, UT. |
| Schumacher, Mark |
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Deceased. Mark passed away approximately in 1976 at
approximately 23 years old from a car accident. |
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| Sharkozy, Dan |
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Deceased. Dan passed away on September
25, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Dan was a longtime Racine
County supervisor and labor activist. He receieved awards
for his efforts. He served on the County Board for 20
years, representing the 8th District. He was a former
president of United Auto Workers Local 642. Dan was a
former editor of a Racine labor newspaper and helped organize
the city’s Laborfest. Dan was a devoted to his children
and to his wife Peggy Shrakozy nee Albright (also our
classmate). Dan and Peggy had four children, eight grandchildren
and 6 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dan
was proud of his Hungarian heritage and passed down traditions
to his children. He often took his family camping and
on road trips. Dan had a passion for women’s rights
and history. Every year during Women’s History Month,
Sharkozy used his county supervisor post to spotlight
an accomplished Racine County woman and the impact they
had on the community.
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Classmate PeggyAlbright- Shrakozy |
| Shouse, Christine |
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Deceased. Christine passed away November 12, 1983 at
30 years old from depression. |
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| Smithback, Eric |
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Deceased. Eric passed away peacefully
at home of pancreatic cancer on February 10, 2019. He
will be deeply missed. He married Martha and had children:
Philip and Sara. He lived in Chicago with his family.
Eric loved and enjoyed nature and was an avid outdoorsman
. He was an adventurer and was a world traveler who
reveled in exploring different cultures, foods, wines
and who was always up for an unexpected detour. His
humor, which was often ironic, sometimes sardonic and
always uniquely Eric. |
Wife Martha
C hildren Philip and Sara. |
| Spranger, Dale |
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Deceased. Dale passed away on May 17, 2018. He was
born on November 11, 1953, son of Dale and Jean (nee:
Scheller) Spranger.Dale was married to his love LeeAnne
Kading. He was employed at Modine Manufacturing for 25
years and an avid Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers,
and Horlick Rebels fan. He cherished his wife, children
and grandchildren. |
LeeAnne Kading |
| Stratman-Albright, Nancy |
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Deceased. Nancy passed away with her family by her side
on December 22, 2021at 68 years old at Ascension All Saints
Medical Center. She was born in Racine, April 19, 1953.
Nancy was a teacher’s assistant for many years with
the Racine Unified School District. On March 31, 1990,
Nancy was united in marriage to James Albright. She was
devoted caregiver to many family and friends while not
letting her own challenges with MS become an obstacle.
She enjoyed sewing, crafting and needlepoint. Above all
it was time spent with her family that she cherished most.
She was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by her husband,
James; children: Kevin Erdman, Ryan Acklam, Kelli, Carrie
Morris, Andrew Acklam and 12 grandchildren. |
James Albright
Children Kevin Erdman, Ryan Acklam, Kelli, Carrie Morris,
Andrew Acklam |
| Swencki, Joel |
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Deceased. Joel was a Racine Police Detective. He retired
in 2003. Joel passed away on September 11, 2004 at 50
years old.
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| Thieme, Bruce |
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Deceased. Bruce Richard Thieme, 49, passed
away on Saturday, March 16, 2002, following a traffic
accident in Richmond, Ill that also claimed his wife's
life. He spent his early life in Racine and had resided
in Burlington since 1970. On May 22, 1976, at Cross Lutheran
Church in Burlington, he was united in marriage to Lynn
Marie Miller. He was employed by St. Gobain in Burlington.
He was a former member of Cross Lutheran Church in Burlington.
He was very active in softball and bowling. He was a member
of Odd Couples Bowling League with his wife and recently
bowled his second official "300" game.
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Surviving are his father, Arnold Thieme
of Racine; daughters, Angie Thieme of Minneapolis, Minn.
and Nicole Thieme in the United States Army, stationed
in Germany; brothers, Dennis (Debra) Thieme of Burlington,
Scott Thieme of Racine, and Brian Thieme of Sturtevant;
sister, Barbara (Bill) Smith of Monroe, N.C. |
Turner, Charlie
(name changed to Chuck Conley) |
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Deceased. Chuck was born December 5,
1953 in Alamo, Tennessee to Flora Conley and JW Barron;
S Lee Conley, 66, lovingly known as “Chuck, Charlie,
Chuckles and Papa Chunk” was called home unexpectedly
on September 10, 2020. Chuck lived life on his own terms.
Having received many degrees and working for the Arizona
Highway Patrol, Racine County Police Department; he was
also an EMT and Phlebotomist. On May 3, 1975, Chuck married
his love MaryEllen Peterson to which a daughter was born.
Chuck will be remembered most for his larger than life
personality and will be greatly missed by all who knew
him. |
Chuck is survived by his mother Flora Robinson, daughter
Courtney Mendoza (Abe); 3 grandchildren (Brisa, AJ, David),
2 great grandchildren (Eric Jr, Leona), sister Susonia
Meadows (Curtis), 2 brothers Fred Turner (Helen), Michael
Turner (Daisy); a host of nieces/nephews and extended
family. Chuck is proceeded in death by his father JW Barron
and his stepfather John Turner. |
| Vaugh, Rita |
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Deceased. Rita passed away from tongue and lymph
node cancer on April 6, 2015 at the age of 62 years.
Rita worked at Samsung. She lived in Bastrop, Texas.
Rita was passionate about life and her family. |
Surviving are Rita's daughters Angela, Dollie, Rebecca
and her grandchildren. Also, her significant other,
James. |
| Voetberg-Hanson, Chris |
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Deceased. Chris, one of our famous classmate twins was
the twin of Sue Voetberg. Chris passed away at home in
Sturtevant on February 27, 2007 at 54 years old after
a long illness with hyperthyroidism. Chris was born in
Racine on August 17, 1953 to Ralph and June (nee, Sondergaard)
Voetberg.
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Chris is survived by her father, Ralph
Voetberg; sister, Cory Rosen; nieces and nephews, Jennifer
Lopez-Staton, Emily Rosen and George Rosen; and Aunt Nettie
Jenkins.. Chris was preceded in death by her husband Wes
Hans and her mother, June Voetberg; sister and her uncle,
Buck Jenkins. |
| Voetberg - Henderson, Sue |
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Deceased. Sue, one of our famous classmate twins was
the twin of Chris Voetberg. Sue passed away on May 5,
2014 at 60 years old Froedtert Memorial Hospital from
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Sue was born in Racine
on August 17, 1953 to Ralph and June (nee, Sondergaard)
Voetberg. Sue was an avid Badger and Packer fan. Sue loved
her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending holidays with
friends and family, especially Christmas. |
Sue is survived by her children, Shawn
(Wally) Scanlon, Stacy (Jerome) Cannon and Patrick (Alicia)
Meshenky; grandchildren, Morgan Scanlon, Ana Cannon, Alex
Cannon, Makenzie Scanlon, Wesley Meshenky, Nanea Meshenky
and Waysen Meshenky; her father, Ralph Voetberg; sister,
Cory Rosen; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Lopez-Staton,
Emily Rosen and George Rosen; and Aunt Nettie Jenkins.
Sue is also survived by other relatives and special friends
Debbie, Jackie, and Marci. She was preceded in death by
her mother, June Voetberg; sister and brother-in-law,
Chris and Wes Hanson; and her uncle, Buck Jenkins. |
| Weisensel, Kenneth |
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Deceased. Ken passed away at 59 years
old on November 25, 2012 due to heart failure. On November
9, 1974 he was united in marriage to the love of his
life, Cathryn Ann Weisensel. Ken was employed as a Wire
EDM Operator at Wire Specialist in Brookfield. Ken was
preceded in death by his adored infant daughter, Karalina
Katinka Weisensel. Among his interests, he enjoyed riding
his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hunting with family
and toasting life with a cold beverage – especially
a Margarita. Above all, Ken was all about family and
was extremely proud of being “Boppa” (Grandpa).
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Surviving are his loving wife of over
38 years, Cathy, at 6401 Lincrest Dr Mt Pleasant, WI
53406
(262) 634-0601 Surviving are their children, Nicole
(John Sr.) Springsteen, Lorali (Steven) Dobrowolski
and Ken (Melissa) Weisensel, Jr and his sisters, Jeanine
(Steve) McGrath, Delores Anderson and Sally (Don) Witte;
brothers, Denis (Sue) and David (Rebecca) Weisensel. |
| Wieczorek, Fred |
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Deceased. Fred passed away at his home on Sunday evening,
March 30, 2008 at 55 years old from depression. Fred worked
at Case Company and was a talented guitar and saxaphone
player.
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| Wilson, Brian |
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Deceased. Brian passed away on December 4, 2005 from
Diabetes at 52 years old. |
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| Winter, Thomas |
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Deceased. Tom, 62, passed away on August 17, 2015. He
was born in Evanston, IL on March 6, 1953, the son of
John and Barbara (nee: Armstrong) Winter. After graduating
from Case High School he served his nation with the US
Air Force during the Viet Nam War. Tom was a carpenter
by trade, working many years for F&F Builders and
later, self-employed. He enjoyed taking on many challenges
of building and repair, including plumbing and electrical. |
He is survived by his wife, Dawn Winter
of Racine; his children, Thomas L. Winter of Ellensburg,
WA., Kristen Winter of Oroville, WA; his father, John
Winter of Mount Pleasant and his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Lawrence and Geraldine Langenfeld. Tom was preceded in
death by his mother, Barbara and his grandparents, George
(Mary) Winter and Herb and Margaret Armstrong. A private
service and interment was held at the Southern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery |
| Wold, Peter |
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Deceased. Peter passed away in the 1970's from diabetes
in his 20's.
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| Zanis, Michael |
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Deceased. Michael passed away on September 28, 2007
at 55 years old. Michael had been employed by Western
Publishing Co. for over 14 years. He was a former member
of the Instinctive Bowman. Michael loved the outdoors
and was an avid hunter and fisherman. |
Surviving are his daughters, Stacey (Louis)
Papas of St. Augustine, FL, and Kelly Zanis of Oak Creek,
WI; granddaughter, Kailey Papas and soon to be born grandson,
Ryder Papas; brother, Tom (Jacquie) Zanis; nephews, Lars
and Garret Peterson; fiancée, Vickie Haertel all
of Racine; Vickie’s son, Scott (Katie) Haertel of
Milwaukee; his uncle and aunt, Tony and Judy Zanis of
Racine. |
| Zogrodnik, Larry |
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Deceased. Larry passed away in 1977 from depression
at 24 years old. Larry attended the Music Academy Of The
West in Santa Barbara, CA; where the school receives only
135 of the most exceptionally talented musicians from
around the world yearly. Larry graduated in 1977. Larry
played the viola. |
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| Zuniga, Diana G. |
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Deceased. Diana passed away unexpectedly at her Racine
home on May 2, 2016 at 62 years. She was born in Racine,
October 19, 1953, the 3rd of eight children of the late
Jesus and Margaret (Nee: Wensing) Zuniga. Diana attended
Gateway Technical College and graduated from Concordia
University with a B.S. in Nursing. She was employed at
St. Luke’s Hospital for 35 years and was looking
forward to her retirement in a couple of years. She was
passionate about caring for her patients. Diana enjoyed
fishing, traveling, and scrapbooking. |
Surviving are her son, Dennis of Seattle,
WA; her siblings, Jesse (Christine) Zuniga, Darlene Lucas,
Gregory (Kelley) Zuniga, Deborah Zuniga, David Zuniga,
Doreen Zuniga; niece and nephew, Devin and Justin Sykes
of Racine; other nieces, nephews out of state; and many
friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by her brother, Dennis. |
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