Racine – Elise (nee, Kohrs) Milich, 90, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center of Alzheimer's, on Monday, April 19, 2010. Elise was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on July 1, 1919 to Frederich and Katarina (nee, Steven) Kohrs. As a young girl growing up in Dusseldorf and Hanover, Elise was on a gymnastics team, swim team and sang in a choir. She had a beautiful voice and the choir would sing on the radio. She also played mandolin. After completing the required school years, Elise apprenticed in retail clothing stores. Elise was very beautiful and did some modeling. Then came the rise of Nazism and World War II. Elise survived these terrible years in Germany and after WWII, Elise met and married Radomir Milivojevic of Serbia in 1948. Both of them, and their young daughter, Evelyn immigrated to the United States in July 1951. Arriving in New Orleans, onward north to Chicago and finally settling in Racine by August 1951. In 1957 Elise, Radomir and Evelyn became citizens of the United States. At that time shortening the family name to Milich. Radomir Americanized his first name as well to Robert. Elise loved to travel, was very sociable and enjoyed the German club and getting together with friends. She also loved to do puzzles and crochet. As far as her daughter Evelyn is concerned, Elise was the best cook in the world. Elise was very happy to be able to immigrate to American, but she did not continue her career in retail clothing in Racine, but became the best darned housekeeper in Racine. Always in demand, she cleaned homes for many well known business people in the Racine area. She retired in 1978. Both Elise and Robert enjoyed their retirement in Hot Springs, AR, but returned after thirteen years to Racine to be close to family. Elise is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Milich-Ruk of Racine; grandsons, Joshua Ruk of Dallas, TX and Samuel Ruk, a student at Stevens Point; and a great-grandson, five year old Aiden. Elise is also survived by other relatives in Hannover, Berlin, Munich and Dusseldorf, Germany. She was preceded in death by her than former husband, Robert Milich; her parents; and an infant son, Hans Joachim. A private family service was held, followed by cremation. I would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to the entire dedicated and loving staff of Becker-Shoop Center for their kind and compassionate care of Elise during her years as a resident. And my deepest thank you to the wonderful staff of Odyssey Hospice for so lovingly keeping Elise comfortable in her final months.