Myrtle Morkert-Mertins-Stankiewicz
Oct 22, 2009
Myrtle M. Morkert Mertins StankiewiczRacine- Myrtle M. Morkert Mertins Stankiewicz, 93, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, October 22, 2009.Myrtle was born in Leeds, ND on October 12, 1916 to Joseph C. and Anna (nee:Anderson) Morkert. She was raised by her grandparents after her mother passed away at a young age. Myrtle worked as a Machine Operator. She...
Roy Taskinen
Oct 20, 2009
Racine – Roy W. Taskinen, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Roy was born September 17, 1920 in Chisholm, MN on the Ore Range known as the Mesabe, to John and Jennie (nee, Liedes) Taskinen. Roy graduated from Chisholm High School and Dundwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN where he learned the printing trade....
Roger Fink
Oct 17, 2009
Roger Douglas FinkRacine- Roger D. Fink, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, October 17, 2009 after a short battle with lung cancer.Roger was born in Colby, WI on June 22, 1933 to Christian and Pearl (nee:Lietzke) Fink. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Roger married Barbara Robson at Trinity Evangelical Church on...
Joseph Gabrielian
Oct 16, 2009
Racine – Joseph C. "Sarko" Gabrielian, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, October 16, 2009. Sarko was born in Aubagne, France on September 6, 1931. He moved the United States 51 years ago this October 18th. He married the former Elsie Margosian and had been married 45 years. Sarko retired from Bucyrus-Erie. He was very handy...
Victoria Ruffalo
Oct 15, 2009
Victoria J. RuffaloRacine- Victoria J. Ruffalo, 49, passed away At Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, October 15, 2009.Vicki was born in Racine on March 15, 1960 to Sands and Virginia (nee: Carlson) Ruffalo. She received her associate degree in accounting from Gateway Technical College. Vicki worked for Racine County in the Purchasing Department.She is survived by her children, Janette, Katie...
Alvina Androff
Oct 14, 2009
Racine – On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 a kind and gentle lady died at Ridgewood Care Center. Alvina (nee, Schulz) Androff was 99 years old, born on May 18, 1910. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survived by her loving daughter, Gen Joyce; daughter-in-law, Mary Androff; brother, Emil Schulz; and dear friend, Ruth LaDuke. Alvina is also survived...
Anna Rosplock
Oct 12, 2009
Anna Marie RosplockRacine- Anna Marie Rosplock (nee: Messer), 81, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, October 12, 2009.Anna Marie was born in St. Cloud, MN on November 30, 1927 to Michael and Theresa (nee: Zenzen) Messer and grew up in Oak Creek. She married Richard J. Rosplock on November 30, 1946. He preceded her in...
Judith Logsdon
Oct 12, 2009
Judith N. LogsdonRacine- Judith Nell Logsdon, 61, died Monday, October 12, 2009 after a long and courageous fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends, as she had been throughout life.The daughter of Leonard and Lorene (nee: Miller) Logsdon, Judith was born on October 31, 1947 and raised in Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Tulsa...
Louise Kaestner
Oct 11, 2009
Racine – Louise M. (nee, Macemon) Kaestner, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, October 11, 2009. Louise was born in Winona, MN on August 23, 1925 to Charles and Matilda (nee, Stein) Macemon. She married Jerome C. Kaestner at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church on November 24, 1945. They renewed their vows at St. Joseph's Catholic...
Margarete Plachter
Oct 10, 2009
Racine – Margarete E. Plachter, 81, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Margarete was born in Germany on February 28, 1928 to Albert and Elizabeth (nee, Wagner) Scheuble. She married Rolf Plachter in Germany in 1950. Margaret was a seamstress by trade, moving the United States with Rolf in September 1953. Margarete's passion in life was...
Minnie Longo
Oct 9, 2009
Racine – Minnie Catherine (nee, Nicholson) Longo, 92, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, October 9, 2009. Minnie was born in Sheboygan Falls, WI on September 15, 1917. She married George R. Longo on June 17, 1935. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1960. Minnie retired from St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member...
Jack Macemon
Oct 8, 2009
Jack C. Macemon, Jr.Racine- Jack C. Macemon, Jr., 58, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Jack was born in Racine on October 14, 1950 to Jack D. and Dorothy (nee: Jacobson) Macemon. He served in the United States Army. He worked as an Installer at American Cap and Liner until his illness. He enjoyed cooking...
Jacob Bernhardt
Oct 8, 2009
Jacob W. BernhardtRacine- Jacob W. Bernhardt, 81, passed away at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Thursday, October 8, 2009.Jacob was born in Herington, KS on November 19, 1927 to Fred and Marie (nee: Eisel) Bernhardt. He spent a few years of his childhood in Scottsbluff, NE before moving to Racine. Jacob went to work at 14 to help...
Judith G.
Oct 4, 2009
Judith Gail FoxRacine- Judith Gail Fox, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, October 4, 2009.Judy was born in Racine on May 18, 1934 to Henry and Elsetta Olson. She was united in marriage to Ronald J. Fox at Atonement Lutheran Church on June 1, 1957. Judy was a lifelong resident of Racine. She enjoyed teaching and substitute...
Edward Checki
Sep 30, 2009
Franksville – Edward T. Checki, 74, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Ed was a Millwright by trade, working 29 years for GM/Delphi, retiring in 2004. He loved spending time with family and friends, golfing, bowling, fishing, stock car racing, showing ponies, but flying planes was his real passion. Ed had...
Bernard Oertel
Sep 30, 2009
Racine – Bernard C. Oertel went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 30 at the age of 95 while surrounded by his children. Bernard was born in Racine on December 17, 1913 to William and Carrie (nee, Borowsky) Oertel. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII. Bernard retired from Gorton Machine Company in 1972...
John Siebrands
Sep 30, 2009
John R. Siebrands Racine – John R. Siebrands, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.John was born in Herman, MN on June 17, 1929 to John and Deana (nee, Harms) Siebrands. He served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers spending 18 months in Korea during the war. John married the former Lois M. Phillips, they...
Michael Heller
Sep 28, 2009
Michael J. HellerRacine- Michael J. Heller, 53, passed away at Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center on Monday, September 28, 2009.Michael was born in Racine on August 1, 1956 to Jay and Lois (nee: Cook) Heller. He attended school in Racine and Graduated from Horlick High School in 1975. Michael served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. While...
Gerald Bethke
Sep 27, 2009
Racine – Gerald E. Bethke, 85, passed away at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Sunday, September 27, 2009. Gerald was born in Racine on December 29, 1923 to Emil and Martha (nee, Weitkum) Bethke. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1942 until 1946, serving in the Pacific. Gerald married the former Dolores Keefe on June 17, 1950...
Joseph Brindza
Sep 27, 2009
Caledonia- Joseph "Joe B" Brindza, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, September 27, 2009.Joe was born in Cudahy on November 28, 1933. He retired from Pieper Electric in 1995. Joe was the beloved husband of Pat; dearest father of Jane (Jim) Perry and Liz Schmidt; and grandfather of Jillian, Noah, Taylor, Abby and Jacquie (Danny). He was...
