Loris Thomas
Sep 26, 2019
Loris Grace Thomas, 75, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Loris was born in Cudahy on March 26, 1944 to Leon and Marie (nee, Schattner) Zimdars. She married Dean E. Thomas, He preceded her in death on January 15, 2012. Loris had worked at Kohls Department Store. She loved to knit...
Clyde Gatzke
Sep 24, 2019
RACINE – Clyde H. Gatzke, 80, sailed his last voyage on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home. Clyde was born in Racine on September 29, 1938 to the late Harold M. and Rose O. (nee, Rotz) Gatzke. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1956 and was employed by Racine County until 1971 before working at Twin Disc for...
Eugene Cook
Sep 24, 2019
RACINE – Eugene Robert Cook, 60, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Gene was born in Racine on June 18, 1959 to Thomas and Joyce (nee, Maysian) Cook. On October 7, 1993, Gene married the former Brenda Lui. He had been employed by Great Northern Corp. Gene loved sports, good music, and golfing but...
Lyle Peterson
Sep 10, 2019
Lyle E. Peterson, 74, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.Lyle was born in Racine on May 30, 1945 to Gordon and Mabel (nee: Larson) Peterson. He owned and operated Peterson tool and die until his retirement in 2007. Lyle was a member Wisconsin Sportsman Club. In his free time Lyle enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.He...
Jack Mosby
Sep 8, 2019
Racine, WI – Technical Sergeant Jack Weldon Mosby died peacefully surrounded by family on September 8, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born in Billings, MO to William James Mosby and Elma Faye Heath Mosby and lived in Sheridan, Wyoming, Elko, Nevada, and Sacramento and Bakersfield CA before entering the U.S. Air Force at 17. As a veteran...
Robert Akulian
Sep 3, 2019
RACINE – Robert Akulian, 78, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Bob was born in Racine on May 15, 1941 to Artin and Elizabeth (nee, Keuroglanian) Akulian. Bob was a Lithographer for Royal Publishing. He was a lifelong member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church where he served on the Parish Council and was a member...
Irene Johnston
Sep 2, 2019
Irene A. Johnston, 99, passed away at Racine Commons Assisted Living on September 2, 2019. She was born in Racine, WI to Charles W. and Marie (nee Pfeiffer) Dresen on June 28, 1920. On April 26, 1943, at St. Joseph's Church in Racine, she was married to William D. Johnston, who preceded her in death on March 23, 2006.Irene was...
Michael Prochniak
Aug 30, 2019
Michael E. Prochniak, 53, passed away at his residence on Friday August 30, 2019. Mike was an Investigator for the Racine County Sheriff's Department until his retirement. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.He is survived by his loving wife, Penny Brosky, adored daughters Lia Rhoades and Jocelyn Brosky and grandchildren, Jacob and Penelope Rhoades. In keeping...
Jeffrey Parkhill
Aug 25, 2019
RACINE – Jeffrey Parkhill, 54, passed away at his home on August 25, 2019 from cardiac arrest. Jeffrey was born in Racine on September 11, 1964 to Richard and Dyan (Schmeling) Parkhill. He attended St. John Nepomuk grade school and was a graduate of Horlick High School in 1982. Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Germany. He was...
Sylvester Kowalewski
Aug 25, 2019
RACINE – Sylvester M. Kowalewski, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Syl was born in Milwaukee on December 19, 1942 to Raymond and Charlotte Kowalewski. On January 18, 1962, he married the love of his life and High School, sweetheart Mary Sergeant. Syl retired from AC Delco /Delphi after more...
Garnet Louage
Aug 24, 2019
WAUWATOSA – Garnet S. Louage, 93, passed away at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Garnet was born in Racine on March 24, 1926 to Joseph and Ada (nee, Schroeter) Svitavsky. She retired from Curative Workshop where she was Business Manager for over 34 years. Garnet was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she...
Bernard Wood
Aug 22, 2019
RACINE- Bernard "Ben" Wood, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Ben was born in Turin, Italy on December 6, 1947 to Peter and Gisella (nee Kaiser) Wood. At the age of 4, Ben moved with his family to the United States settling in West Allis. Ben retired from the City of West Allis Water Department....
Marian Galizanski
Aug 21, 2019
Marian A. GalizanskiOctober 7, 1925 – August 21, 2019Marian Galizanski passed away in her home Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 93. Mom will be remembered to us as "The Cookie Lady," "Ted's Mom," "Mom," "Aunt Marian," "Gramma". She led the neighborhood kids on 100-mile bike trips each summer and several summers she biked to Minnesota with her...
Lori Esser
Aug 20, 2019
RACINE – Lori Ann Esser, 62, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Lori was born in Neenah Menasha on June 16, 1957 to John E. and Barbara Ann (nee, Keifer) Dorzweiler. On May 4, 1979 Lori married Brian Esser, celebrating 40 years of marriage. Lori was an English and French teacher for over 23 years, teaching...
Helga Beutel
Aug 18, 2019
Heaven has gained another angel, Helga F. Beutel (nee: Albert) 78, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019.She was born in Furth Germany on June 23, 1940. She was united in marriage to the late Edwin Beutel and came to United States in the early 60's. She and Edwin owned A-1 automotive until April 1995 when Edwin passed from pancreatic...
Bonnie Stauff
Aug 16, 2019
Bonnie Stauff (nee: Papendieck), Age 66 of Racine,WI passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2019.Bonnie was born in Chilton, WI on March 6, 1953 to Robert W. and Elaine R. (nee: Hein) Papendieck. She was a loving mother to her two daughters and a proud grandmother to her three grandchildren. Bonnie truly loved children and was a dedicated preschool teacher...
R. Sutton
Aug 14, 2019
RACINE – R. Darrell Sutton, 93, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Darrell was born in Newark, OH on May 10, 1926 to Earl D. and Thelma (nee, Thompson) Sutton. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Darrell married the former Barbara "Bobbie" Eldridge, celebrating 45 years of...
Mildred Bauers
Aug 11, 2019
Mildred Bauers, nee Bartel, went to join her Lord and family in Heaven on August 11, 2019, at age 99. Born March 18, 1920 to Carl and Anna Bartel of Wautoma, WI, Mildred attended Wautoma High School (where she was valedictorian of her senior class) and Oshkosh Business School (now UW, Oshkosh). She moved to Racine in 1940 where she...
Joanne Mosby
Aug 8, 2019
Racine, WI – Joanne Elsner Mosby died peacefully shortly after the celebration of her 90th birthday surrounded by family. Joanne was born to Frieda and John Elsner on July 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up at 618 William Street in Racine with her parents and half-sister Betty Banks Hinsman. Her father, John Elsner, worked at Horlicks Malted Milk...
Shawn Connor
Aug 6, 2019
Shawn P. Connor, 59, died unexpectedly but peacefully on August 6, 2019 in Burlington, Wisconsin from natural causes. Born and raised in northwest Connecticut (Colebrook) during the 1960s and 70s, 'Sunshine Boy'' was that rare individual whose unmatched wit, amazing knowledge, and life-long learning transformed all those who knew and/or worked with him in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Wisconsin. His friends...
