Donald Miller
Feb 11, 2010
Franksville – Donald E. "Miller" Miller, 83, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Miller was born in Milwaukee on April 14, 1926 to Albert and Helen (nee, Rossman) Miller. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and Korea. He married the former Helen Schultz Butler on June 30, 1961 celebrating...
Johanna Hallstrom
Feb 9, 2010
Racine – Johanna Hallstrom, 67, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Johanna was born in Chicago on July 11, 1942 to Albert C. and Grace B. (nee, Wilson) Hallstrom. She was employed by United airlines for over 42 years. Johanna is survived by her sisters and brothers, Carolyn Goss, Bud Hallstrom, GiGi (Maury) Wilson and My...
Leonard Hand
Feb 5, 2010
Celebration, FL – Leonard F. Hand, 60, passed away in Celebration, FL on Friday, February 5, 2010. Lenny was born in Racine on May 1, 1949 to Leonard and Rose (nee: Sahagian) Hand. He married Janice Braun at St. Edward Catholic Church on March 25, 1972. Long-time AFSCME activist Lenny Hand was chosen as the 2009 Labor Person of the...
John Lepoidevin
Feb 4, 2010
John S. LePoidevin"Jack"Racine- John S. "Jack" LePoidevin, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, February 4, 2010.Jack was born in Racine on August 19, 1929 to Harry R. and Ida (nee: Gullickson) LePoidevin. He is a graduate of St. John's Military Academy of Delafield, WI, and served in the United States Army with the 226th Signal Company of...
Betty Giese
Jan 25, 2010
Betty Jean Giese Racine – Betty Jean Giese, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 25, 2010. Jean was born in DesMoines, IA on September 20, 1920 to David and Lora (nee, Crow) McMahan. She married Ralph R. Giese on April 26, 1974. Jean was an artist working with watercolors. She also, along with Ralph, loved...
Emily Fritz-Schulz
Jan 24, 2010
Emily V. Fritz-Schulz"Sue" Racine – Emily V. Fritz-Schulz, 90, (nee, Rickert), passed away at her daughter's home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Sue was born in South Milwaukee on August 22, 1919 to George N. and Emily C. (nee, Mence) Rickert. She was united in marriage to Lawrence W. Fritz at Trinity Lutheran Church on July...
David Ryan
Jan 22, 2010
Burlington – David J. Ryan, Jr., 85, passed away at Burlington Hospital on Friday, January 22, 2010. Dave married Eloda who preceded him in death. They have now been united in Heaven. Dave was a Barber until he was 78 in Milwaukee, Butler and Sussex, and gave great joy to everyone he met.Dave is the loving father of Jeanne (John)...
Robert Nimoth
Jan 20, 2010
Robert F. NimothRacine- Robert F. Nimoth, 63, passed away at his residence on January 20, 2010.A memorial service for Robert will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Inurnment will take place in So. WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Relatives and friends may meet with the...
Jeffrey Steinke
Jan 20, 2010
Fort Atkinson – Jeffrey M. Steinke, 46, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Jeff was born in Milwaukee on July 24, 1963 to Wallace and Darlene (nee, DeWitt) Steinke. He served in both the U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Air Force Reserve. Jeff was employed by Fort Healthcare as a Paramedic. His passion was helping people and his entire...
Mary Skrzypek
Jan 20, 2010
Racine – Mary Ann Skrzypek, 80, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Mary Ann was born in Connersville, IN on February 23, 1929 to Edward J. and Alice L. (nee, Seifer) Meyer. She married Raymond J. Skrzypek, Sr. in Connersville on June 12, 1972. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2006. Mary...
Virginia Kayon
Jan 12, 2010
RACINE, WI – Virginia Kayon (nee: Oertel), age 84, died peacefully at her home Tuesday, January 12, 2010.Virginia was born in Racine, daughter of Fred and Vlasta Oertel on December 22, 1925 and was a member of the Horlick High School Class of 1944. Virginia married Mike Povkovich in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was also...
Margaret Michna
Jan 12, 2010
Racine – Margaret H. Michna, 92, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Margaret was born in Bear Creek, WI on August 18, 1917 to Gust and Anna (nee, Schroeder) Timmel. She married Orrin Michna in Bear Creek on February 11, 1961. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1997. Margaret retired from Hamilton...
Richard Ruffo
Jan 9, 2010
Racine – Richard V. Ruffo, 86, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2010. Surviving are his wife, Jay; son, Richard and wife Diane; and grandchildren, Elena and Nicholas. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 13 from 5 until 7 p.m. Memorials to the Racine Community Foundation, Racine Art Museum or Prairie School have...
Jozeps Kizirnis
Jan 8, 2010
Racine- Jozeps "Joe" Kizirnis, 90, passed away at his home on Friday, January 8, 2010.Joe was born in Latvia on October 13, 1919 to Jozeps and Emilija (nee: Undulis) Kizirnis. He married the former Valija Cunculis. Joe is survived by his wife, Valija Kizirnis; son, Sigmund (Janet) Kizirnis; grandchildren, Nicholas (Kathi) Kizirnis, Leslie (Rick) Willits and Jennifer (Ron) DeBrosse and...
Marjorie Petrick
Jan 3, 2010
Marjorie Petrick Racine – Marjorie Petrick, nee, Siepler, 87, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Marjorie was born in Chisholm, MN on July 25, 1922 to Fred and Edna (nee, Sahr) Siepler. She has been a resident of Racine for most of her life. Marjorie retired from Ace Stamping. Survivors include her son, Richard (Nori) Petrick...
Dwayne Milligan
Jan 1, 2010
Dwayne M. Milligan Milwaukee- Dwayne M. Milligan, 44, passed away at his residence on January 1, 2010.Dwayne is survived by his children, Felicia, Zachary, Shane and Cassandra Milligan; mother, Betty Lane and brothers and sisters in law, Rodney (Mary) Milligan, Christopher Milligan and Thomas (Tracy) Hewett. He is also survived by other relatives and many close friends. Dwayne was preceded...
Carl Rieke
Dec 29, 2009
Carl A. RiekeRacine- Carl A. Rieke, 41, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2009.Carl was born in Port Washington, WI on August 26, 1968. He attended school in Antigo graduating in 1986. Carl served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a night auditor at the Holiday Inn in Milwaukee until his illness made...
Earl Zarbock
Dec 18, 2009
Racine – Earl M. Zarbock, 85, passed away at his home on Friday, December 18, 2009. Earl was born in Racine on June 7, 1924 to George and Emma Zarbock. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Earl married the former Jean E. Overson on January 11, 1947 and she preceded him in death on December 18,...
William Ratzburg
Dec 18, 2009
Union Grove – William J. Ratzburg, Sr., 91, passed away at the Veterans Home on Friday, December 18, 2009.Bill was born in Dupont, WI on May 4, 1918 to William and Hulda (nee, Ehlert) Ratzburg. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Bill married the former Eleanor M. Knoke in Milwaukee on September 29, 1945. She preceded...
Ida Seyferth
Dec 13, 2009
Racine – Ida (nee, Schaefer) Seyferth, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Ida was born in Racine on July 7, 1922 to Mikel and Marie (nee, Petz) Schaefer. She married Clarence H. Seyferth and had been married for over 51 years. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2000. Ida was a very...
