Betty Thoune
Nov 4, 2007
Betty R. Thoune Racine - Betty R. Thoune, 82, passed away at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha on Sunday, November 4, 2007. Betty was born in Racine on June 14, 1925 to Augie and Anna (nee, Trienke) Christensen. She married Lawrence J. Thoune at Holy Communion Lutheran Church on August 11, 1945, shortly after their marriage was blessed at Holy...
Glen Stritesky
Oct 31, 2007
Glen L. Stritesky Racine- Glen L. Stritesky, 55, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.Glen was born on November 22, 1951 to Woodrow and Alice (nee: Osten) Stritesky. He married Gemima Buhia in Racine on September 2, 1999. Glen enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, and his corvette. He is survived by his wife Gemima Stritesky; stepson, John Paul...
Dorothy Goudie
Oct 30, 2007
Dorothy Louise Goudie Racine - Dorothy Louise (nee, Wiechers) Goudie, 87, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Dorothy was born in Racine on December 15, 1919 to Oscar Theodore and Lydia Louise (nee, Hilker) Wiechers. She married Wayne F. Goudie on October 30, 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1984. Dorothy graduated from Washington...
Barbara Abler
Oct 28, 2007
Barbara J. 'Bobbi' Abler Racine - Barbara J. 'Bobbi' Abler, 59, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 28, 2007. Bobbi was born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1948 to Harold Grossmeyer and Jean (nee, Etzel) Ditscheit. She married James Abler on October 24, 1970. Bobbi was employed by Wild Birds Unlimited. Bobbi was very involved in the Racine...
Helen Tobias
Oct 22, 2007
Helen W. Tobias Racine - Helen W. Tobias, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, October 22, 2007. Helen was born in Racine on January 24, 1925 to Soren and Marie (nee, Thorup) Hansen. She married Robert L. Tobias at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1975. Helen was...
Sally Wilkinson
Oct 21, 2007
Sally L. WilkinsonRacine- Sally L. Wilkinson, 65, passed away at her niece's home in Spring Green on Sunday, October 21, 2007.Sally was born in Richland Center on June 16, 1942 to Ernest and Verda (nee: Faith) Adsit. She married Kenneth Wilkinson, he preceded her in death on July 30, 1995. Sally enjoyed researching genealogy.She is survived by her children, Jeffery...
Norman Janecky
Oct 21, 2007
Norman R. Janecky Racine - Norman R. Janecky, 77, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Norm was born in Racine on January 20, 1930. He married the former Nancy M. Nau at Bethany Methodist Church on December 31, 1949. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2001. Norm worked for Wisconsin Bell Telephone...
Charles Rice
Oct 18, 2007
Charles Jefferson Rice, Jr.Charles Jefferson Rice, Jr. commonly known by his family and friends as 'Charlie' was born March 8, 1925 and ushered into the loving presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2007.Charlie seemed to have lived several lives in his full lifetime. Always, learning, always dreaming and always seeing the possibilities was part of...
Raymond Leroux
Oct 14, 2007
Raymond Lloyd LeRoux'Lash'Racine- Raymond Lloyd LeRoux, 80, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 14, 2007.Lloyd was born in Gladstone, MI on April 19, 1927 to Arthur and Myrtle (nee: Larson) LeRoux. He served his country in the United States Navy. Lloyd was stationed on the USS Riverside from 1942 when the ship was commissioned until 1946 when the...
Robert Toth
Oct 11, 2007
Robert E. TothRacine- Robert E. Toth, 74, passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 11, 2007.Bob was born in Racine on January 25, 1933 to Ralph and Gladys (nee: Nelson) Toth. He was employed at Western Publishing until his retirement. Bob was an avid collector of guns and historic memorabilia. He was a strong supporter of his union. He...
Ruth Tomsich
Oct 8, 2007
Ruth B. Tomsich Racine - Ruth B. Tomsich, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, October 8, 2007. Ruth was born in Milwaukee on March 19, 1927 to Edward and Ann Studzinski. Family was important to Ruth and she was a very generous and loving mother and grandmother. Ruth dedicated her life to helping others. Survivors include...
August Smerda
Oct 8, 2007
August SmerdaRacine- August (Augie/Gus) Smerda, 96, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, October 8, 2007.August was born in Racine on December 30, 1910 to August and Rose (nee: Jansta) Smerda. He graduated from Racine high school and went on to receive a degree in Mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 1933. August married the former...
John Shirk
Oct 6, 2007
John H. Shirk Muskego - John H. Shirk, 66, passed away at Tudor Oaks Health Center after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, October 6, 2007. John was born in Racine on May 29, 1941 to Harry and Inez (Schneider) Shirk. He married the former Marilyn Weier at Second Presbyterian Church on October 17, 1964. John was a member...
Edith Slette
Sep 27, 2007
Edith E. Slette Racine - Edith E. Slette, 94, passed away at Mt. Carmel Health & Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Edith was born in Hawkins, WI on May 15, 1913 to Phillip and Louise (nee Bryant) Marrier. She married Joseph Slette on July 20, 1931 and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1947. Edith worked...
Lydia Jensen
Sep 24, 2007
Lydia JensenRacine- Lydia Jensen, 82, passed away at her son's home on Monday, September 24, 2007.Lydia was born in Racine on May 20, 1925 to Mikel and Mary (nee: Petz) Schaefer. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. Lydia married Dean A. Jensen at St. John's Lutheran Church on June 5, 1948. He preceded her in death on July 1,...
Robert Talley
Sep 23, 2007
Robert E. Talley Racine - Robert E. Talley, 83, passed in to eternal life at Ruth Hospice in Milwaukee on Sunday, September 23, 2007.Bob was born in east Texas on January 24, 1924 to Joseph O. and Merle Eula (Ramsey) Talley. He grew up in east Texas near the Toledo Bend Reservoir. After completing his undergraduate degree at Rice University...
Freda Petersen
Sep 15, 2007
Freda S. Petersen Door County - Freda S. (Matern) Petersen, 88, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, September 15, 2007. Freda was born in Racine on November 3, 1918 to John and Susanna Matern. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1936. Freda was united in marriage to Steve Petersen in Racine on June...
Evelyn Carey
Sep 12, 2007
Evelyn Jane CareyRacine- Evelyn Jane Carey, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.Evelyn was born in Racine to Frederick and Vlasta Helen (nee: Pluhar) Oertel. She married James A. Carey at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 29, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1990. Evelyn was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran...
Leslie Rupnow
Sep 11, 2007
Leslie Rupnow Racine - Leslie Rupnow, 90, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.Leslie was born in Watertown, WI on November 2, 1916 to Otto and Edna (nee, Schmeling) Rupnow. He married the former Evelyn J. Schmoock in Coloma, WI on February 24, 1940. Leslie won many trophies in the trap shooting clubs he belonged to. He...
Eunice Fries
Sep 10, 2007
Eunice Lorraine FriesRacine- Eunice Lorraine Fries, 89, was born into eternal life on Monday morning, September 10, 2007.Eunice was born in Racine on June 19, 1918 to Stewart and Minnie (nee, Krueger) McNaughton. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School, Class of 1936, and a lifelong resident of Racine. On October 7, 1943 she was united in marriage...
