May Needham
Dec 24, 2019
May E. Needham, 80, passed away at Bay Harbor Assisted Living on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. May was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 27, 1939 to William and Sarah (nee: Howard) Ross. She married Anthony Needham in 1972 in Belfast, Northern Ireland and they moved to Racine in 1979. Tony preceded her in death on December 10, 2014. May...
Dolores Porter
Dec 21, 2019
Dolores Ruth Porter, age 92, passed away at the Manor of Kenosha on Saturday, December 21, 2019.Dolores was born to John and Emma Adel (nee: Gebhardt) on October 28, 1927. She was married to Claire W. Porter on June 28, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church.Dolores is survived by her children: Reverend Donald (Lorraine) Porter, Thomas (Julie) Porter, Janet (Emmanuel)...
James Lyman
Dec 19, 2019
RACINE – James G. Lyman, 70, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Jim was born in Franklin, WI on September 13, 1949 to William and Elizabeth (nee, Kanter) Lyman. On April 27, 1974, Jim married the former Jeanne Noble, celebrating 45 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army in...
Emily Savasky
Dec 15, 2019
Emily A. Savasky, 98, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Emily was born in Chicago on March 23, 1921 to Edward and Harriet (nee: Kosiedowski) Schleichert. At 98, Emily lived all the major events of the 20th century. Her young life witnessed the organized gang warfare of Prohibition. She babysat her siblings while her parents drove...
Richard Koepsel
Dec 8, 2019
Richard L. Koepsel, 84, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Richard was born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1935 to Arthur and Irma (Brasted) Koepsel. He served in the United States Army stationed in Korea from 1954- 1956. He worked all his life in a cement plant operating heavy equipment. Richard married...
Mae Del Negro
Dec 6, 2019
Mae Del Negro (nee:Hofmeister) was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 7, 1926. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Ascension Healthcare.Mae was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Albert M. Del Negro. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Del Negro and David Del Negro, her daughter...
Peter Kalagian
Dec 6, 2019
Peter G. Kalagian, 78, passed away at Ruth Hospice on Friday, December 6, 2019.Peter was born in Racine on December 1,1941 to Mihran and Verkine (nee: Garabedian) Kalagian, and was a lifelong Racine resident. He graduated from Horlick High School. Peter was employed with Racine Unified for over 40 years and spent most of that time as a physical education...
David Cacciotti
Dec 4, 2019
David Angelo Cacciotti, Age 61, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. David was born in Racine on June 6, 1958 to Leota and Angelo Cacciotti. He was a devoted father, grandfather, Green Bay Packers fan, Vodka enthusiast, and most recently the resident prankster at Home Harbor of Racine. (We'd like to apologize to all the staff for the times he's...
Chatschik Grigorian
Dec 3, 2019
RACINE – Chatschik Grigorian, 101, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Chatschik was born on January 19, 1918 in Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. He came to the United States in 1951 following his service in World War II. Chatschik married the former Vartiny Levonian on September 12, 1953 at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church on...
Rukija Crowe
Dec 3, 2019
Rukija "Rachel" Crowe, 49, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Rachel was born in Racine on March 24, 1970 to Hamzi and Halina (nee, Alukis) Aslani. She was a graduate of Horlick High School and enjoyed the many friends she had the pleasure of serving at Sebastian's. Rachel married Wayne Crowe who survives her along with...
Alice Vankoningsveld
Dec 1, 2019
Alice H. VanKoningsveld (Geiss) (nee:Meyer) age 89 passed away peacefully on Sunday December 1, 2019. Alice was born on April 30,1930 in Racine to Lars and Cora Meyer. She was a graduate of Park High school in 1948 and married to Fred Geiss Jr. in 1949. Together they had six children. Fred passed away unexpectedly in 1960. In 1967 she...
George Solakian
Dec 1, 2019
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Randy Peterson
Nov 23, 2019
Randy Peterson, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Randy was born in Racine on December 21, 1959 to Harold and Laura Peterson. Randy loved softball, fishing, bowling, and hunting. He enjoyed working with his hands and helping others. Most of all, Randy loved spending time with family and his grandchildren. Survivors include his former wife,...
Lisa Janecky
Nov 16, 2019
Lisa Jean Janecky, a life-long resident of Racine, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her home. She was 62 years old. Lisa was born on June 29, 1957. She attended Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee and graduated in 1975. She also briefly attended UW-Parkside in Kenosha. She married Michael Lee Janecky on February 15,...
James Hayden
Nov 15, 2019
RACINE – James E. Hayden, 83, passed away at home on Friday, November 15, 2019. Jim was born in Milwaukee on October 21, 1936 to Elmer and Mary Hayden. He retired from the City of Milwaukee Water Works after more than 30 years. Jim loved to travel throughout the western United States, especially traveling to Alaska. Survivors include his children,...
Gretchen Grotenrath
Nov 14, 2019
On November 14, 2019, Gretchen Grotenrath, dedicated and loving mother of two, passed away at age 71. Gretchen was born on December 8, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Frederick and Helen (nee Webb) Grotenrath. She received her bachelor degree in Education from Alverno. She had a passion for education and was a champion for students throughout her 20 years as...
Dorothy Wernicke
Nov 11, 2019
PORT WASHINGTON – Dorothy Wernicke, "96,", passed away at Lincoln Village in Port Washington on Sunday, November 11, 2019. Dorothy was born in Racine on January 23, 1923. She married Floyd F. Wernicke. He was her devoted husband whom she was married to for over 55 years. Floyd preceded her in death on August 15, 2017. Dorothy worked during the...
Elinor James
Nov 4, 2019
Elinor Lucille James, nee Rogers, age 96, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Majestic Heights Assisted Living Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. Elinor was born in Watertown, South Dakota on February 3, 1923, to Milton John and Florence Fay Rogers (nee Hunter). She spent most of her childhood in Lincoln, Nebraska and Salt Lake City, Utah until moving to...
Robert Borgardt
Nov 3, 2019
Robert "Bob" Borgardt, 93, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Bob was born in Racine on June 24, 1926 to Fred and Mary (nee: Kramer) Borgardt. He served in the United States Army. Bob married Elsie Primuth at St. John's Lutheran Church on October 23, 1954. She preceded him in death on April 28, 1999. Bob...
Ruby Leih
Nov 3, 2019
RACINE - Ruby Virginia Leih (nee. Gerald), 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Ascensions All-Saints Hospital with her son by her side.A celebration of Ruby's life will be held at Yorkville United Methodist Church (17645 Old Yorkville Rd. Union Grove, WI. 53182) on Thursday, November 7, 2019 with Rev. Kris Androsky officiating. Visitation will take place...
