Theresa Fink
Apr 26, 2009
Theresa P. Fink Racine - Theresa P. (nee, Beyel) Fink, 84, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Theresa was born in Traunstein, Germany on June 28, 1924 to Kaspar and Theresa (nee, Praxenthaler) Beyel. She moved from Germany to Racine in 1957 to be near her sister, Philomena Foreman. Theresa married Joseph Fink. She...
Eloda Ryan
Apr 15, 2009
Eloda M. Ryan Milwaukee - Eloda M. Ryan, 84, passed away at the Terrace at St. Francis on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Eloda is the beloved wife of David J. Ryan; loving mother of Jeanne (John) Steinhoff, Cathie (Lee) Weber and David Ryan; and will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services for Eloda will be held...
Dennis Heusdens
Apr 13, 2009
Dennis R. Heusdens Racine - Dennis R. Heusdens, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 13, 2009. Dennis was born in Racine on June 24, 1958 to Raymond and Marlene Heusdens. He attended Racine Lutheran High School and Racine Horlick High School. Dennis was formerly employed at Diversified Tooling Innovations of Racine and currently with Advanced Machine...
Sam Kalajian
Apr 12, 2009
Sam Kalajian Racine - Sam Kalajian, 76, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2009. Sam was born in Racine on January 19, 1933 to Artin and Nuvart (nee, Boyajian) Kalajian. He had been employed for various manufacturing companies in Racine, including, Western Publishing, J.I. Case Co. and Webster Electric, last working for Goodwill Industries. Sam was a...
John Labre
Apr 7, 2009
John E. LabreRacine - John Edward Labre, 68, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at his residence. Myelodysplasia and cancer of the trachea were the cause of death. John was born September 2, 1940 in Escanaba, Michigan to Philip and Arlene Labre. He grew up in Spalding, Michigan and moved to Milwaukee at the age of 19. John married Beverly Fischer...
Dianne Sheeder
Mar 31, 2009
Dianne L. Sheeder Racine - Dianne L. (nee, Dow) Sheeder, 60, passed away at Harmony Commons on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Dianne was born in Oconomowoc, WI on April 16, 1948 to Harold and Juanita (nee, Adams) Dow. She has lived in the Phoenix area for the past 17 years where she worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Dianne loved...
Matthias Miese
Mar 31, 2009
Racine - Matthias Miese, 37, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009.Due to a schedule conflict in our facility, the visitation for Matthias will be held at the Sturino Funeral Home, 3014 Northwestern Avenue, on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 3 until 6:30 p.m. with services to follow.Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stanley Carriveau
Mar 31, 2009
Stanley J. Carriveau Phoenix, AZ - Stanley J. Carriveau, 64, passed away in Phoenix, AZ on March 31, 2009 following a short courageous battle with cancer. Stanley was born in Red Lake, MN on March 19, 1945. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of AMVETS and American Legion Post #27. Stanley was also very active with...
Norman Andersen
Mar 22, 2009
Norman R. Andersen Racine - Norman R. Andersen, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Norman was born in Racine on December 13, 1933 to Christian and Martha (nee, Koeller) Andersen. He married the former Marilyn Neuman at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 7, 1955. Norman and Marilyn met when employed together at AllOver...
Harriette Petersen
Mar 15, 2009
Harriette E. Petersen Racine - Harriette E. Petersen, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday March 15, 2009. Harriette was born in Camanche, IA on April 23, 1921 to Hans and Inez (nee, Gordon) Thomsen. She married Clarence Petersen in Clinton, IA on August 25, 1939. He preceded her in death. Harriette was a member of...
Joan Bakken
Mar 12, 2009
Joan F. BakkenRacine- Joan F. Bakken, 72, passed away at Franciscan Villa with her family by her side on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Joan was born in LaCrosse on September 26, 1936 to Frank Wesley and Beverly Fern (Berger) Stoda. She received her LPN degree from Gateway Technical College and her Respiratory Therapy degree from California College of Respiratory Therapy....
Elizabeth Bernhardt
Feb 26, 2009
Elizabeth E. Bernhardt'Betty' 'Tooty'Racine- Elizabeth Bernhardt, 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Betty was born in Waukegan, IL on September 7, 1925 to Michael and Matilda (nee: Lohfink) Opitz. She attended school in Waukegan and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1943. Prior to marriage Betty was employed at American Can Company in...
Eleanore Ratzburg
Feb 20, 2009
Eleanore M. Ratzburg Racine - Eleanore M. Ratzburg, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, February 20, 2009. Eleanore was born in Tigerton, WI on November 4, 1921 to Edward and Anna (nee, Piehl) Knoke. She married William J. Ratzburg, Sr. in Milwaukee on September 29, 1945. Eleanore was employed with Mamco for over 15 years. She loved...
William Cline
Feb 19, 2009
William E. Cline Racine - William E. Cline, 73, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2009. Bill was born in West Allis on December 23, 1935 to John T. and Ida H. (nee, Vincent) Cline. He married the former Bonnie L. Mortenson on December 5, 1969. Bill was a Millwright by trade working for over twenty years...
Robert Vilt
Feb 16, 2009
Robert A. Vilt Racine - Robert A. Vilt, 73, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, February 16, 2009.Robert as born on January 27, 1936 in Joliet, IL to Frank Joseph and Helen Baxter (nee: McGlucky) Vilt. In his younger years he moved around a lot and settled in Racine 40 years ago. Robert served his country in the...
Lawrence Thoune
Feb 12, 2009
Lawrence J. ThouneRacine - Lawrence J. Thoune, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, February 12, 2009.Larry was born in Menominee, MI on January 26, 1922 to Goldie Joseph and Sarah (nee: Barette) Thoune. He moved to Racine in 1943, shortly after their marriage was blessed at Holy Name Catholic Church. Larry served in the United States Army...
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...
