Koharik Topalian
Aug 16, 2023
Koharik " Corrine" Topalian, 85, passed away at St. Monica Senior Living on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Corrine was born in Beirut, Lebanon on July 23, 1938, to Artine an Aghavine Mikaelian. She married Jean Pierre "Avak" Topalian on May 15, 1960. Shortly after marrying, she and Avak immigrated to the United States. They celebrated 51 years of marriage prior...
Stephanie Byrd
Aug 14, 2023
Caledonia- Stephanie M. Byrd, 53, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee. Stephanie was born in Racine on May 2, 1970 to Richard E. and Lois M. (nee: Borg) Byrd. She was a 1988 graduate of Willam Horlick High School. Stephanie was employed as a director of catering and was a former member...
Norma Jean Anderson
Aug 9, 2023
Early in the morning, of August 9, 2023, the population of Heaven increased by one as our beloved Norma Jean Anderson, 82, was called home by her guardian angel. We are sad to see her go but overjoyed that she was part of our lives. She was loving, witty and even a little sly (when the occasion required it). Norma...
Naomi Zeytoonian
Aug 3, 2023
Naomi Basdekian Zeytoonian passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born November 2, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to parents Armenag and Akabe (Aharonian) Basdekian. After graduation from D.C. schools, she worked for the Office of the Surgeon General, moving on to the Pentagon as a Secretary to Major Farrell of the Army Signal Corps. In 1956, she co-chaired the...
Ernest Zuberbuehler
Jul 31, 2023
Sturtevant- Ernest L. Zuberbuehler, 67, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Hildegard Zuberbuehler; his son, Ernie J. Zuberbuehler; his grandchildren, Samantha Dietel, Brycen, Madison and Nova Zuberbuehler and their mother Stacy Bazan; Henry, Violet and Conrad Zuberbuehler and their mother Beth Zuberbuehler; his brothers, John (Elizabeth) Zuberbuehler and Tony (Meredith) Zuberbuehler.
Marsha Slayton
Jul 26, 2023
Marsha Slayton (nee: Chester), 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Burlington. Marsha was born in New York on September 27, 1946 to the late Adams and Dorothy (nee: Nordquist) Chester Jr. She was a 1965 graduate of William Horlick High School and employed with Onvoy as a quality control supervisor until her retirement in...
Berthold Gontek
Jul 24, 2023
RACINE – Berthold Gontek, 83, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Bert was born in Meerane, Germany on April 12, 1940, to the late Karl and Wanda (nee, Arendt) Gontek. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Milwaukee Area Technical College as an Instructor until his retirement. Survivors include his sister, Ida Gillett...
Mary Guarascio
Jul 21, 2023
Mount Pleasant- Mary J. Guarascio (nee: Nelson), 79, passed away at Aurora Medical Center- Mount Pleasant on Friday, July 21, 2023. Mary was born on May 17, 1944, to Richard and Janette (nee; Hegman) Nelson. She graduated from Park High School in 1962. She married Ronald J. Guarascio on August 14, 1983. He preceded her in death on January 22,...
Karen Koell
Jul 18, 2023
Racine- Karen A. Koell, 68, formerly of West Allis, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence with her mother by her side. Private interment will be held in West Lawn Memorial Park.
James Conte
Jul 18, 2023
James P Conte Sr., 78, son of Peter and Sophie Conte passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. James was born on December 9, 1944 and was a lifelong resident of Racine. He retired from S.C. Johnson after 30+ years of employment. Preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Carol J. Conte, daughter Carrie Conte,...
Dolores Peterson
Jul 17, 2023
Dolores Norma Peterson (nee: Wickman), 92, of Racine, passed away peacefully on July 16th. She left this earthly world to join her husband to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary in heaven. Dolores was born in Ellison Bay, WI on December 2, 1931. She married the love of her life Laurence Peterson on July 16, 1949. They renewed their vows on...
Rita Lohnis
Jul 16, 2023
Racine- Rita J. Lohnis, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Ridgewood Care Center. Rita was born in Mazomanie, WI on February 14, 1932 to the late Ray and Anne (nee: Wagner) Corbett. On January 3, 1953 in Dubuque, IA she was united in marriage to Jerome E. Lohnis. Sadly, he passed away on December 10, 2014. Rita...
Jeanette Schmitz
Jul 14, 2023
Jeanette S. Schmitz, 94, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Friday, July 14, 2023. Jeanette was born in Belgium, WI on November 22, 1928, to Frank and Lena (nee: Klas) Theisen. She married Marvin Schmitz in Random Lake in 1949. He preceded her in death April 23, 1988. Jeanette was employed at AC Spark Plug up until her...
Joseph Cacciotti
Jul 11, 2023
Joseph J. Cacciotti, 65, passed away at his residence with his wife, daughters and sister by his side on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Joseph was born in Racine on December 18, 1957, to Joseph and Irene (nee: Rusniak) Cacciotti. He married Diane Prochaska. Joseph retired from the Racine Water Utility. He was a talented writer sharing his poetry with others....
Julie Celeste
Jul 9, 2023
Julie Celeste, 69, passed away at home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Julie was born in Racine on February 24, 1954, to the late William and Joyce (nee, Petersen) Kister. She married Mark Celeste. Julie operated Our We Ones Family Day Care for many years. Survivors include her husband, Mark Celeste; daughter, Cheryl Celeste and son, Curtis Celeste; her brother...
Judith Dlobik
Jul 5, 2023
Mount Pleasant- Judith A. Dlobik (nee: Carpenter) passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Judy is survived by her husband of 63 years Ronald F. Dlobik, her daughter Kim (Randy) Johnson, her son Ronald G. Dlobik and her granddaughter Lauren Johnson. In accordance with Judy's wishes, services will be held privately.
Marvin Hintz
Jun 30, 2023
Marvin W. Hintz CALEDONIA- Marvin W. Hintz, 79, passed away at his home in Husher on Friday, June 30, 2023. Marvin was born in that same home on July 10, 1943, to Alfred and Grace (nee: Terpstra) Hintz, on the farm owned by his grandparents Reinhold and Mathilda Hintz. He was a lifelong resident of Husher, except for the 11...
Thomas Flanigan
Jun 30, 2023
Thomas M. Flanigan, 79, passed away at his home on Friday, June 30, 2023. Tom was born in Racine on September 2, 1943 to James and Edna (nee: Bolman) Flanigan. He graduated from Horlick High School and went on to enlist in the United States Army. Tom married Joyce Lawrence, celebrating 53 years of marriage. He was a talented artist...
Andrew Neyrinck
Jun 27, 2023
Somers- Andrew A. Neyrinck, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home. He was born in Waukegan, IL on August 19, 1957 to the late Aloysius and Cecelia (nee: Biedron) Neyrinck. Andy is survived by his sister Louise Neyrinck and his brother Michael Neyrinck. In accordance with Andrew's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Joyce Ottum
Jun 22, 2023
Caledonia- Joyce M. Ottum, 98, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Joyce was born in Granite, OK on February 1, 1925. She was a gifted and talented artist. Her paintings are in many private collections and also shown at the Racine Art Museum. Joyce was a commercial illustrator and art teacher at the University...
