Joan Cunningham
May 16, 2019
RACINE – Joan L. "Sally" Cunningham, nee, Ruetten, 87, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Sally was born on August 15, 1931 in Richland County, WI, the daughter of Hubert and Mary (nee, Connors) Ruetten. On March 17, 1952, at St. Mathews Cathedral in Washington, DC, she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Cunningham...
Catherine Otto
May 7, 2019
RACINE – Catherine Otto, 84, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.Catherine was born in Racine on March 3, 1935 to Frank and Esther (nee, Lui) Vaculik. She married John Otto at St. Rita's Catholic Church on May 8, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2005. Catherine most of all was a loving and devoted...
Benvenuta Omdahl
Apr 30, 2019
Benvenuta Mary Omdahl, 98, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.Benvenuta was born February 6, 1921 to Anna (Resler) and Peter Skroch in Independence, WI. On February 5, 1941 she married Selmer Omdahl at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, WI. Selmer passed away September 6, 1969. Mrs. Omdahl grew up in Independence, WI...
June Akerlund
Apr 29, 2019
Oak Creek – June Ann Akerlund, nee Mueller, 79, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019. June was born in Cudahy, WI on June 10, 1939 to Clarence and Mary Ann (nee, Lenk) Mueller. She moved to Racine, WI in 1963. On June 5, 1971, she married Kenneth Akerlund. June was employed by J.I. Case Company for over 30 years,...
Joseph Vash
Apr 29, 2019
Joseph R. "Dick" Vash, 89, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, April 29, 2019. Joe was born in Racine on March 21, 1930 to Joseph and Evelyn (nee: Lui) Vash. He married Phyllis Parenteau at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine on April 29, 1950. She preceded him in death on April 28,...
Janet Miller
Apr 24, 2019
RACINE – Janet D. Miller, 99, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Janet was born in Racine on December 27, 1919 to William C. and Catherine (nee, Wills) Mentch. She married Gilbert Miller. He preceded her in death. Janet retired from Massey Ferguson after more than 35 years. She traveled extensively though out the world, especially...
Doris Christianson
Apr 24, 2019
Doris M. Christianson, 90, passed away at Willow Crest Care Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.Doris was born in Arkansaw, WI on December 1, 1928 to Charles and Inez Sylvester. She married Emil "Chris" Christianson, and together, they had 3 children. Doris retired after 26 years from SC Johnson. She enjoyed spending her free time giving back by donating thousands...
Hillary Tabbert
Apr 18, 2019
RACINE – Hillary Lynn Tabbert, 28, passed away at home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Hillary was born in Madison on April 18, 1991 to Gregory A. and Lenene (nee, LeBaron) Tabbert. She is survived by her mother, Lenene; and her daughter, Sabrina Rose along with other close family in the Janesville area. Hillary was preceded in death by her...
Margaret Williams
Apr 14, 2019
Margaret Rose Williams passed away April 14, 2019, surrounded in love from her sisters and her children. Margaret was born in Racine June 17, 1931 to Mihran and Vartenie Dadian, was raised in a loving Christian family and Armenian community, her foundation throughout life.After graduating from Horlick High School, she worked at Webster Electric where she met her loving husband...
Lloyd Bellaire
Apr 12, 2019
Lloyd C. Bellaire, 90, passed away at Froedtert South on Friday, April 12, 2019 with his family by his side.Lloyd was born in Racine on July 17, 1928 to Clarence and Verna (nee: Zade) Bellaire. He married Eunice Krueger. She preceded him in death. Lloyd was employed at Styberg Engineering until his retirement. Following his retirement Lloyd and Eunice moved...
Jean Ketarkus
Apr 11, 2019
I was born in Racine, Wisc. November 16, 1923, to Marie and Edgar Johnson and preceded in death by my husband, Joseph Ketarkus, Sr., son Joseph Ketarkus, Jr., and brothers Dan and Bob. I was a Catholic my entire life. I graduated from Park High School in 1942 and attended class reunions for sixty-five years. I married Joe Ketarkus in...
Alan Sorenson
Apr 9, 2019
Alan G. Sorenson, 81, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Alan was born in Racine on October 20, 1937 to Mac and Helga Sorenson. He served in the US Army Reserves. Alan enjoyed traveling to Montana and hunting there when he was younger. Alan is survived by his children, Cathy (David) Smith and Mark Sorenson and...
Joan Tures
Apr 6, 2019
RACINE – Joan P. "Patti" (nee, Patzman) Tures, 84, passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospital in Franklin on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Patti was born on December 2, 1934 to the late Harry and Marie (nee Devine) Patzman. On April 14, 1956 Patti was united in marriage to Nicholas G. Tures at St. John Nepomuk Church. He preceded her in...
Robert Stamper
Mar 31, 2019
FRANKLIN – Robert K. Stamper, 82, passed away at Elizabeth Residence in Franklin on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Bob was born in Crandon, WI on January 12, 1937 to Harlan and Opal (nee, Strong) Stamper. He married the former Diane Ricchio, celebrating 56 years of marriage. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Western Publishing after more than...
William Belconis
Mar 23, 2019
RACINE – William P. Belconis, 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Bill was born in Racine on October 6, 1932 to Peter and Marcella (nee, Galeski) Belconis. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On March 19, 1955, he married the former Elizabeth Lockwood in St. John's Chapel at DeKoven Foundation. They were...
Patricia Bahrs
Mar 23, 2019
RACINE – Patricia H. Bahrs, 87, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Pat was born in Racine on August 12, 1931 to Albert and Helen (nee, Rossman) Miller. She married Clifford Bahrs who preceded her in death. Pat was a homemaker and loved to cook and play cribbage with her friends. She was a...
Christina Minor
Mar 21, 2019
Christina Irene Minor, nee, Johnson, 59, passed away at home on Thursday, March 21, 2019.Christina was born in Milwaukee on October 1, 1959 to Robert and Regina Johnson. She was employed by McAdams Graphics in Oak Creek for 20 years.Christina married Steve Minor who survives her along with her children, Billy (Nicole) Baker, Jacob Baker, Travis (Cari) Kucko and Lynnze...
Janet Lee
Mar 19, 2019
Janet F. LeeRACINE – Janet F. Lee, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.Janet was born in Racine on November 3, 1944 to Byron Simon and Betty (nee, Burg) Powers. On August 24, 1963, she married Wayne I. Lee, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Janet enjoyed crafting, sewing, bingo and going on bus trips with Wayne. Her favorite TV...
Terry Sawicki
Mar 15, 2019
Terry J. Sawicki (T.J. by all who knew him), age 60, was guided to heaven on the wings of his family who passed before him on March 15, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family.Now living in Caledonia, T.J., the son of the late Leonard & Marguerite Sawicki, grew up in St. Francis along with his older siblings Leonard,...
Samuel Dipasquale
Mar 14, 2019
Samuel N. DiPasqualeSILVER LAKE - Samuel N. DiPasquale, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, March 14, 2019.Sam was born in Racine on November 21, 1931 to Samuel L. DiPasquale and Dorothy (nee, Johnson) Simpson. He married the former Mary Lou Chiausky on November 8, 1952. Sam served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked at Lindstrom's Bakery, Schaefer Pontiac,...
