Jean Mortensen
Sep 4, 2024
Jean Marion Mortensen March 2, 1944 - September 4, 2024 Jean Mortensen lived a beautiful life. She was the most selfless person that we ever knew, putting the needs of others first, and never asking for help. Jean passed away peacefully in the presence of her daughters (Sandy, Sue and Julie). She enjoyed her career working with special need students....
Helen Veenstra
Sep 2, 2024
Helen Isabel (nee: Sinclair) Veenstra was a remarkable woman, a woman of quiet dignity, grace and intelligence. She possessed a rare indomitable spirit that guided her for nearly a century. Always an anchor of love and steadfast support for her family, she treasured each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren individually, encouraging each one to embrace their own lives, make...
Debra Halverson
Sep 2, 2024
Caledonia- Debra A. Halverson 65, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the The Bay of Burlington Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Racine on December 1, 1958 to the late George and Laverne (nee: Radtke) Simonsen. On January 23, 1987 Debra married John Halverson. Sadly, he passed away March 20, 2023. She was employed with Lovdahl Manufacturing...
Mardell Davis
Sep 1, 2024
Mt. Pleasant – Mardell Davis, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024, having enjoyed beautiful last visits with her loving family. Mardell was born in Racine on January 21, 1933 to Arnold and Gladys (nee: Rasmussen) Hansen. Mardell attended Knapp, McKinley, and Park High School, graduating in the "Class of 1951." While working at Rick's Deli...
Elizabeth Donaldson
Aug 31, 2024
Racine- Elizabeth R. Donaldson, 63 passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in her home. She was born on June 24, 1961 to James J. and Alyce J. (nee: Butterfield) Carravetta. Beth was a 1979 graduate on Racine Lutheran High School and earned her associate's degree in human services from Gateway Technical College. Beth was an old-soul and a free...
Allan Naegeli
Aug 29, 2024
Racine- Allan "Al" E. Naegeli, 92, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Ascension All Saints Hospital after a brief illness. Al was born in Racine on May 8, 1932 to Edwin J. and Jeannette B. (nee: Kamm) Naegeli. Al graduated Lutheran High School in 1950. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1953....
William Little, Iii
Aug 21, 2024
St. Francis- William J. Little, III, 74 passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in his home. He was born on July 28, 1950 to the late William J. and Dorothy (nee: Kraudelt) Little. Bill was a 1968 graduate of William Horlick High School and earned his BA in Anthropology from UW- Madison. He was a practitioner of T'ai Chi...
Kymberlea Richtmyre
Aug 11, 2024
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Kenneth Kortendick
Aug 4, 2024
Racine- Kenneth G. Kortendick, passed away peacefully at Liberty House on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Kenneth was born in Racine on November 11, 1931 to Aloys and Gertrude (nee: Lartz) Kortendick. He graduated from Horlick High School then enlisted in the army. He proudly served two years during the Korean war in the 761st Tank Battalion. He married Dorothy Hagner...
Randall Miller
Jul 30, 2024
Racine- Randall F. Miller, 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his home. He was born in Racine to the late Roy E. and Clara L. (nee: Green) Miller. Randy was a 1974 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School. He was employed with Marlo Inc. for nearly 30 years until his retirement in June 2024. In his younger...
Patrick Kluth
Jul 30, 2024
Crown Point, Indiana- Patrick W. Kluth, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 with his loving siblings at his side. He was born in Chicago on September 26, 1961 to the late Edward B. and Mary J. (nee: Glosser) Kluth. In 1999, he married Debra Gardner. Sadly, she preceded him in death on March 9, 2024. Pat was employed...
Grace Meitner
Jul 25, 2024
Grace Edna Meitner passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Ascension Hospital in Franklin, WI. She was born March 9, 1930, to William and Freida Butzlaff, joining a family that would grow to 12 children. She attended school at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran and Girls Technical High School, Milwaukee, WI. Grace would meet the love of her life, George...
Ona Heried
Jul 25, 2024
Ona Belle Heried (nee: Stalsberg), 92, passed away at Ascension Spring Street Campus with her loving family by her side. Ona was born December 18, 1931, to Otis and Borghild Stalsberg near Westby, WI. She was raised by loving foster parents Nancy and Guy McDowell. Ona attended Victory Grade School and graduated from Viroqua High School in 1950. On November...
Susan Peterson
Jul 22, 2024
Racine- Susan Lynn Peterson, 64 passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 in her home. She was born on December 15, 1959 to the late Floyd and LaVerne (nee: Andersen) Boldus. On September 16, 1995 she married her best friend and love of her life, Michael Peterson. Susie was very fun and loved a good joke. She will be remembered...
Krista Parker
Jul 20, 2024
Racine- Krista Jeannine Parker, 37, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. Her faith in Jesus, deep love for her husband, sons, and family as well as her extraordinary courage, determination, and positive attitude are what helped her meet the challenges of her lengthy battle against breast cancer. She...
Alice Darge
Jul 14, 2024
Raytown, MO- Alice Marie Darge, 34 passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Alice was born in West Allis, WI on January 5, 1990 to Wendy L. Darge and Eric J. Peterson. Alice had a creative mind, seeing beauty in things others saw to be junk. She had a flare for abstract art and loved...
Kathleen Arents
Jul 13, 2024
Kathleen A. Arents Racine- Kathleen A. Arents, 71, passed away peacefully at Accent Care Hospice on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kathy was born in Racine on March 9, 1953, to Norbert and Irene (nee: Chrusciel) Windsor. She graduated from Horlick High School and was a dedicated employee of Johnson Bank for many years. Kathy found joy in tending to her...
Jackie Kremer
Jul 10, 2024
Racine- Jackie Lynn Kremer, aka "the hummingbird" flitted away all too soon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the age of 79. Though it was unexpected, she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren—so many in fact that the medical staff had to find extra chairs. But that's what happens when you care so much about the people around you—it...
Elisabeth Verikas
Jul 9, 2024
Elisabeth Verikas, 98, passed away peacefully at Ascension Spring Street Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Elisabeth was born in Graudenz, West Prussia on May 26, 1926, to Herman and Kate (nee Kodritzki) Janke. She married Aleksandras Verikas in Hann-Munden, Germany, in 1950. They immigrated to the United States in 1956. Sadly, she lost the love of her life on...
Richard Bertola
Jul 4, 2024
Richard C. "Dick" Bertola, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursda y , July 4, 2024, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. Born in Racine on December 2, 1942, to Guido and Sarah (nee Perino) Bertola. He attended St. John Nepomuk School and graduated from St. Catherine ' s High School in 1960. Dick went on to study Industrial Design at Layton...
