Judith Dyess
Nov 1, 2019
Racine – Judith Joy Voll Dyess, Also known to many others as Judy, Jude, Mama Jude, peacefully passed away on her own time at home on November 1, 2019 at the age of 74.Judy was born on September 7, 1945 in Racine, Wisconsin to Walter and Lenore (nee: Sweet) Voll. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. After high school...
Peter Carew
Nov 1, 2019
Peter Anthony Carew, 49, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 1, 2019.Peter was born in Racine on June 8, 1970 to Murray and Penelope (nee: Checota) Carew. He was a great chef and was also known for his amazing pastries and wedding cakes. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family and attending concerts at Alpine Valley with his...
Marie Miller
Oct 30, 2019
Marie E. Miller passed away on October 30, 2019, with her loved ones at her side.Marie was born in Chicago on March 29, 1951, to William and Marie DeWees and was educated in Chicago before graduating from Ridgewood High School in Norridge and attending Western Illinois University. She met her best friend and soul mate Brian in 1974. They married...
Judith Zanis
Oct 28, 2019
Judith A. Zanis, 78, passed away at her home on Monday, October 28, 2019 with her family by her side. Judy was born in Wauwatosa on July 13, 1941 to Francis and Myrtle Olson. She married Anthony "Tony" Zanis in Racine on December 15, 1962. Judy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother making sure that her family was always...
Kanwar Singh
Oct 28, 2019
Wind Point, WI -- Dr. Kanwar A. Singh, 77, Indian immigrant trailblazer, innovator and pioneer, central figure in his various communities, avid music-lover and musician, devout member of the Sikh faith, loving husband, father and grandfather, and renowned ophthalmologist in Racine and Kenosha, peacefully transitioned on Monday evening, October 28, 2019 at his home in Wind Point, WI surrounded by...
Andrea Johnson
Oct 28, 2019
Andrea Zaborek Johnson, 66, formerly of Racine passed away at Bay Harbor Assisted Living on Monday, October 28, 2019.Andrea was born on May 26, 1953 in Racine to Harry and Lorraine (nee: Dorff) Zaborek. She relocated to Chicago where she worked as a legal secretary. Andrea was very active in the Boston Terrier Rescue. She was a gifted seamstress and...
Margaret Wittke
Oct 17, 2019
Margaret C. Wittke, 84, passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Margaret was born in Milwaukee on January 24, 1935. On August 25, 1956 she married Robert Wittke at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2015. She was a member of the Red Hat Society...
Girts Saulitis
Oct 13, 2019
RACINE – Girts "Gary" Saulitis, 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, October 13, 2019 with his family by his side. Gary was born in Riga, Latvia to the late Peter and Anna Saulitis. He married the former Claire Nonnweiler on August 7, 1970. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2012. Gary worked for many...
Thomas Hoffman
Oct 13, 2019
Thomas E. Hoffman, 75, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center on Sunday, October 13, 2019.Tom was born in Racine on December 3, 1943 to Edward and Luella (nee: Mauer) Hoffman. He was a lifelong Racine Resident. Tom enjoyed watching horse racing and trips to the casino. One of his favorite things was playing cards with his family. Tom is...
Jeffrey Pie
Oct 10, 2019
Jeffrey A. Pie, 65, passed away at his residence on October 10, 2019.Jeff was born on August 22,1954 to Clifford and Jeanne (nee: Shannon) Pie. He graduated from Horlick high school and attended college at the University of Arizona. During his high school and college years he enjoyed playing basketball and football. Jeff lived in Arizona and moved back to...
Ethel Hader
Oct 8, 2019
RACINE – Ethel Janet "Jan" Hader, 102, passed away at home with family on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Jan was born in Racine on November 11, 1916 to the late George and Ida (nee, Mickelson) Mahnke. On June 10, 1944, Jan married Charles "Cully" P. Hader at Epiphany Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on September 3, 1996. Jan...
Kurt Altenbach
Oct 2, 2019
RACINE – Kurt Charles Altenbach, 73, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Kurt was born in Racine on November 2, 1945 to Lawrence L. and Edith V. (nee, Stehlik) Altenbach. On August 30, 1969 Kurt married the former Arllys Niess, recently celebrating 50 years of marriage. Kurt served in the U.S. Navy. He retired...
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...
