Clarence Schneider
Feb 1, 2009
Clarence Schneider Racine - Clarence Schneider, 86, passed away at his home with his family at his side, on Sunday, February 1, 2009. Clarence was born in Greeley, CO on February 25, 1922 to John and Amila (nee, Kramer) Schneider. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Clarence married the former Joyce Matson in Racine on June...
John Esser
Jan 14, 2009
John R. EsserRacine- John R. Esser, 85, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 with his family at his side.John was born in Racine on July 26, 1923 to Peter and Agnes (nee: Jacobsen) Esser. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High in 1942. John served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII participating...
Robert Christensen
Jan 13, 2009
Robert D. ChristensenRacine- Robert D. Christensen, 83, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.Robert was born in Racine on September 1, 1925 to Felix H. and Ruth D. (nee: Sielaff) Christensen. He served his country in the United States Marines during WWII. Robert married Margaret Schuppe on December 30, 1960. She preceded him in death on...
Brianne Whitney
Jan 12, 2009
Brianne Joy Merwin Whitney Janesville - Brianne Joy (nee, Merwin) Whitney, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Monday, January 12, 2009. Brianne was born on August 17, 1983 to William and Joylynn (nee, Michalski) Merwin. She grew up in Racine. She married Daniel Whitney on July 19, 2008, moving to Janesville and working as a CAN...
Judith Busarow
Jan 11, 2009
Judith A. Busarow Green Bay- Judith A. Busarow, 76, passed away at her home after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, January 11, 2009 with her husband by her side.Judy was born in Racine on February 20, 1932 to Walter and Edith (nee: James) Berg. Judy graduated from Racine Lutheran High School and attended Valparaiso University. She married Gene...
Mary Vivian
Jan 8, 2009
Mary Vivian NeuRacine - Mary Vivian Neu, 62, passed away January 8, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Mary was born December 22, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Mary earned a BA in English from Carleton College in Northfield, MN and a Master's Degree in English/Education from the University of Illinois. She received a National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowship...
Bruce Deyoung
Jan 4, 2009
Bruce M. DeYoung Racine - Bruce M. DeYoung, 83, our dear friend and father, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, January 4, 2009. He left us too soon and will be greatly missed. Bruce was born in Chicago, IL on August 5, 1925 to John V. and Effie (nee, Martinson) DeYoung. He has been a resident...
Roger Gilbert
Jan 2, 2009
Roger C. Gilbert Fort Collins, CO Roger C. Gilbert passed away January 2, 2009 peacefully in his sleep from complications due to cardiac arrest. Roger was a ten year resident of Fort Collins, CO 'God's country', as he referred to it. Prior to this he resided in Wisconsin. Roger was born in Coleman, WI on a farm, then left home...
Helen Schaefer
Dec 30, 2008
Helen Mae Schaefer Leesburg, FL - Helen Mae (nee, Borsh) Schaefer, 87, passed away in Leesburg, FL on Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Helen was born in Racine, WI on May 26, 1921 to Julius and Helen (Kovach) Borsh. She married Paul G. Schaefer on June 14, 1941, and he preceded her in death August 13, 1997.Helen will be deeply missed...
Victoria Martinez
Dec 27, 2008
Victoria A. MartinezRacine - Victoria A. Martinez, nee, Atilano, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 27, 2008.Victoria was born in Quanah, TX on March 23, 1917 to Feliciano and Margarita (nee, Gonzalez) Atilano. She has been a resident of Racine since 1940. Victoria married Salvador Martinez in Kansas City, KS in 1939....
Harold Jensen
Dec 26, 2008
Harold R. JensenRacine- Harold R. Jensen, 94, passed away at Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation Center on December 26, 2007.Harold was born in Racine on February 27, 1913 to James P. and Charlotte (nee: Muller) Jensen. He was united in marriage at Holy Communion Lutheran Church on January 29, 1939 to Mary Stloukal. She preceded him in death on October 8,...
James Willis
Dec 25, 2008
James Robert 'Billy Bob' Willis Racine - James Robert Willis, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Billy Bob was born in Racine on September 25, 1962 to Harold Willis and Marie (nee, Kilman) Andersen. Billy Bob was employed by Powder Finishing in Sturtevant and had worked for Infusino's for several years. He was a...
John Klonkowski
Dec 23, 2008
John KlonkowskiRacine- John Klonkowski, 57, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2008.John was born in LaCrosse on September 19, 1951 to Laurel and Elizabeth (Kofta) Klonkowski. He served his country in the United States Army and National Guard. John married Karen Tomsich on November 12, 1976. He was employed at American Metal Technologies. John liked to play...
Arthur Schweinert
Dec 22, 2008
Arthur E. Schweinert Racine - Arthur E. Schweinert, 79, passed away at Highland Heights Healthcare Center in Milwaukee on Saturday, December 22, 2007. Arthur was born in Lithuania on August 25, 1928 to Emil and Anna (nee, Kropat) Schweinert. He married the former Katharina Baumgartner in Lebenstedt, Germany on October 15, 1949. Arthur was employed by Milwaukee Cylinder for over...
Joseph Wanek
Dec 21, 2008
Joseph J. Wanek Racine- Joseph J. Wanek, 80, passed away after a short but courageous battle with kidney and colorectal cancer at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, December 21, 2008.Joe was born in West Allis on February 10, 1928 to James and Antoinette (nee: Vejsovec) Wanek. He enjoyed playing cards and cribbage. Joe was avid golfer and fisherman....
Gordon Dvorachek
Dec 21, 2008
Gordon J. Dvorachek Racine - Gordon J. Dvorachek, 91, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, December 21, 2007. Gordon was born in Racine on December 1, 1916 to Vincent and Helen (nee, Sustachek) Dvorachek. He lived most of his life in Racine, living in Arkdale from 1973 until 1990. He married the former Eleanor M. Graham at...
Marcella Heintz
Dec 19, 2008
Marcella M. Heintz Racine - Marcella M. Heintz, 89, passed away at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Marcie was born in Racine on January 5, 1918 to Joseph and Marcella (nee, Neiderhofer) Farrell. She married Marvin Heintz at St. Edward Catholic Church on November 26, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2000....
William Hansen
Dec 18, 2008
William Emil Hansen'Skip' Racine - William Emil Hansen, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan healthcare on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 William was born in Racine on July 7, 1932 to William and Mary (nee, Drummond) Hansen. After the death of his father, William was raised by his mother and stepfather, Warren Hamacher. He married the former Sylvia Pat 'Patty' Monfeli...
Emma Van Swol
Dec 13, 2008
Emma Doris Van Swol Racine - Emma Doris, (nee, Yocco) Van Swol, 90, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Emma was born in Racine on March 1, 1918 to Henry and Mary (nee, Salvano) Yocco. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. Emma married Edward G. Van Swol on September 27, 1941 in Racine....
Louella Hinkle
Dec 10, 2008
Louella E. Hinkle Racine - Louella E. Hinkle, 92, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Louella was born in Sturgeon Bay on July 1, 1916 to Fred and Minnie (nee, Shack) Cody. She married Henry Hinkle. He preceded her in death in 1963. Louella was one of seventeen children and was one to never complain. She...
