Nancy Tobias
Mar 17, 2022
Nancy Jane TobiasNancy Jane Tobias, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Racine on March 17, 2022. She will be missed very much by her family and friends who loved her dearly. Nancy was born in Wausau, WI on January 9, 1937, to the late William and Orma Little (nee: Gunderson). She married Donald Tobias on December 29, 1962...
Wayne Blawat
Mar 12, 2022
Wayne C. BlawatJanuary 5, 1942 – March 12, 2022Wayne was born in south Milwaukee, Wisconsin and passed away peacefully at St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents were Maximillian and Bernice (Ruszczyk) Blawat. Wayne retired from Ladish Company as an Ultra Sonic Test Technician after 47 and a half years of service. He was also a member of the...
Duane Gorkowski
Mar 4, 2022
RACINE – Duane George Gorkowski, 87, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Friday, March 4, 2022. Duane was born in Fairchild, WI on September 6, 1934, to the late George and Celia (nee, Smith) Gorkowski. He graduated from Fairchild High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 until 1958. On September 30,...
Ronald Reineck
Mar 3, 2022
Ronald Milton Reineck, 91, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022.Born December 2, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of the late Milton Reineck and Evelyn Nimmer.He is survived by his children Scott Reineck (Mary White), Kari Lee Moranski (Greg Moranski), and Kent Reineck (Mary Alexander); grandchildren Sarah Reineck, Brett Reineck (Katie Evans), Jessica Moranski...
Scott Zuniga
Feb 28, 2022
RACINE- Scott G. Zuniga, 46, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022.Scott was born in Racine on December 9, 1975, to Eduardo Zuniga and Linda (nee: Vetter) Zuniga. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Scott enjoyed smoking meat and grilling, fishing, and video games. His passion was working on his 1968 Camaro. Most importantly he loved spending time with...
Susan Rosenquist
Feb 28, 2022
Susan E. Rosenquist Racine – Susan E. Rosenquist, 55, passed away following her courageous battle against cancer, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2022. Susie was born in Racine on April 1, 1966 to Donald and Elizabeth (nee: Vanderheyden) Schildt. She married her best friend, Mark Rosenquist, on September 18, 1999. Susie worked at Racine Federated for...
Phyllis Degerstedt
Feb 25, 2022
Phyllis Ann Degerstedt Racine – Phyllis Ann Degerstedt, 84, passed away at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Friday, February 25, 2022. Phyllis was born in Franksville on February 18, 1938 to Christian and Pearl (nee: Leitzke) Fink. Phyllis worked at many different jobs throughout her career. She was an avid bowler, both regular and Kankakee, and a golf enthusiast....
Maureen Pape
Feb 23, 2022
Maureen Pape, 73, Scottsdale AZ, passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. Maureen was born on September 11th, 1948 to George and Patricia (nee: Carolan) Ontko. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Gary Pape, daughter Cassie Vite and her husband Rick Vite, son Ryan Pape and his wife Jamie Pape, grandchildren Aaron...
Nazaly Bagdassian
Feb 22, 2022
RACINE- Nazaly Bagdassian 90, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Nazaly was born to Hovsep and Anna (nee; Keuraghlian) on July 22, 1931. She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School in 1949. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hispanic Studies in 1954 and her Master of Arts degree in Library...
Susan Guentzel
Feb 18, 2022
Dr. Susan Marie Guentzel, M.D., age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022. Susan was an internal medicine physician in Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the past 30 years. She was very devoted to her patients and to the practice of medicine. Her compassionate care will be greatly missed by her patients and members of the local medical...
Jose Soto
Feb 18, 2022
Jose M. Soto, 44, passed away at his residence in Racine on Friday, February 18, 2022. Friends and family will meet at Purath-Strand Funeral Home on Saturday, February 26 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM. A prayer service lead by Deacon Roberto Fuentes will follow at 6:00PM. Jose will be buried in his hometown of Durango in Mexico.
Michele O'Connor
Feb 8, 2022
RACINE – Michele Raye O'Connor, 52, passed away at Froedtert South in Kenosha on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Michele was born in Lake Forest, IL on April 25, 1969, to the late John M. and Sandra Lee (nee, Johnson) Boerman. She met the love of her life Timothy O'Connor while in high school in Antioch, IL. and were married, celebrating...
Craig Albright
Feb 6, 2022
Craig D. Albright, 78, passed away at Advocate Aurora Hospital Kenosha on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Craig was born in Racine on April 8, 1943 to Gilbert and Marguerite (nee: Friederichs) Albright. On September 28, 1963 he married Elaine Eilers. Craig was employed by S.C. Johnson for 39 years. He was an avid golfer with his close and long-time group...
Conrad Basterash
Feb 1, 2022
RACINE – Conrad J. Basterash, 89, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Conrad was born in Cudahy on December 15, 1932, to the late Frank and Helen (nee, Jamrog) Basterash. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Conrad was united in marriage to the love of his life, Diane Vash on October 1, 1955. He retired...
Mark Petersen
Jan 31, 2022
Mark A. Petersen, 38, passed away at his home on Monday, January 31, 2022.Mark was born in Racine on December 5, 1983, to James and Sally (nee: Aakhus) Petersen. He graduated from Gateway Technical College with an associate degree in Electronics. Mark served in the United States Army and trained to become an Army Ranger. He served one tour in...
Rebecca Mcswine
Jan 31, 2022
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Curtis Barnes
Jan 27, 2022
Curtis A. Barnes, 81, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Curt was born in Burlington on June 23, 1940, to Curtis D. and Catherine (nee: Maercklein) Barnes. He was a seventh generation descendent of the first families to settle in Waterford, Wisconsin in the mid 1830's. Curt moved to Racine as a...
Sondra Sinnett
Jan 26, 2022
Sondra C. "Sunny" Sinnett, 85 of Racine, WI (previously of Baileys Harbor) passed away January 26, 2022, at St. Monica's Memory Care in Racine. Sunny was born December 11, 1936, in Monaca, PA, and was the daughter of the late Reed and Dorothy (Crease) Heckman. On September 4, 1959, in Monaca, Sunny was united in marriage to David B Sinnett...
Charles Hines
Jan 25, 2022
Charles R. Hines, age 71. Passed away on January 25, 2022 Beloved husband of Alexandra (Sandy), he is also survived by his daughter Rachelleand his grandchildren Brennan and Brianna. Also his children from a previous marriage, Holly and Andy, and his grandchildren Eric and Zendaya. Survived by his siblings, John, Mary, Judy, Shirley and Ralph, along with nieces and nephews,...
Frances Klyzub
Jan 21, 2022
RACINE – Frances Klyzub, 89, passed away due to complications of COVID-19 on January 21, 2022. Frances was born in Racine on July 27, 1932, to the late John and Catherine (nee, Schiro) Merlo. On August 30, 1952, she married Buford Erick Klyzub. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1976. Frances was an avid baker and cook. The...
