Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Dean G. Wallace, 61 passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ascension All Saints. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 1, 1964 to the late Gilbert E. and Dorothy M. (nee: Roberts) Wallace. He graduated from Bloomington North High School in 1984. Dean earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Indiana University. On April 19, 1996 Dean...

Sep 12, 2025

Phoebe C. Taskinen, 104 passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Lakeshore at Siena, Caledonia. She was born in Marion on September 27, 1920 to the late Albert and Emgaard (nee: Nordwig) Schilling. On September 27, 1941 Phoebe married Roy W. Taskinen. Sadly, he passed away October 20, 2009. She was a beautician for over 50 years and worked...

Sep 8, 2025

Linda K. Puchter passed away at Pleasant Point Assisted Care Living Center on Monday September 8th, 2025. Linda was born in Racine on January 29, 1949 to Herman and Betty Jean (nee: Pieper) Puchter. She attended elementary and middle school at St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. Linda began working at Peter C. Beck company...

Sep 3, 2025

Susan S. Buchaklian August 18, 1948 – September 3, 2025 East Troy – Suzan S. Buchaklian (née Cabayan), age 77, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Damascus, Syria on August 18, 1948, to the late Sarkis and Marie (née Doumanian)...

Aug 26, 2025

John Neuenfeld,81, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 peacefully in his hometown of Racine. John was born in Chicago, IL to William and Irene (nee: Hrasko) Neuenfeld. He married Linda Potter in 1965. John and Linda celebrated 50 years of marriage. Linda preceded him in death on September 4, 2015. John was a proud member of the Elks Lodge...

Aug 22, 2025

Sarkis H. "Sam" Bogosian, 89, passed away August 22, 2025, at Providence Hospital, Mobile, Alabama.

We have lost a man of deep faith and a heart of gold, and he will be missed. He was born in Racine, WI, on April 23, 1936, son of the late Garabed and Saranush (nee: Ekizian) Bogosian. Sam attended Garfield Elementary,...

Aug 22, 2025

CALEDONIA - Leonard F. Pilling, 80, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence in Racine. Leonard "Lenny" was born on November 20, 1944, the son of Eugene and Lorraine Pilling. As a youth, Lenny spent his summers on his grandmother Emma's farm in Stockbridge, Wisconsin. Memories of time spent there would forever be shared with his children and...

Aug 22, 2025

Racine- Carol Jean Butler, 86 formerly of Colorado, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place, South Milwaukee. She was born in Sandusky, Ohio on May 15, 1939 to the late Carl J. and Ruth E. (nee: Harbrecht) Butler. Carol was a 1957 graduate of Lakeside High School in Marblehead, Ohio. She was employed...

Aug 15, 2025

John Joseph Conlon May 20, 1951 – August 15, 2025 The one thing that John cherished most in life was his relationship with God through his Savior Jesus Christ.  John was ushered to heaven and now joyfully lives in eternity with our Lord.  John was an active member of Grace Church where he participated in the Friday morning men's group....

Aug 7, 2025

Josephine Britvich Racine – Josephine Britvich (née Rizzuto), age 100, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 21, 1925, Josephine was the beloved daughter of Nicola and Josephine Rizzuto (née Salamendo). On November 9, 1946, she married the love of her life, John Britvich,...

Aug 3, 2025

Racine- Daniel J. Christiansen, 62 passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home. He was born in Racine on September 13, 1962 to James and Linda (nee: LaMack) Christiansen. Dan was a 1980 graduate of Park High School and earned his degree from ITT Tech. He was employed as a sheet metal fabricator with AWI and was a member...

Aug 3, 2025

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Jul 31, 2025

Linda L. Kapellusch, 76 formerly of Raymond, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at her home. She was born in Racine on June 17, 1949 to the late John and Junella (nee: Harper) Krahn. Linda was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School and a licensed cosmetologist. On October 16, 1971 she married Larry Kapellusch. Linda was employed...

Jul 27, 2025

Racine- Lillian Mae Mogden, 104 passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Parkside Manor, Kenosha. She was born in Lovilia, Iowa on June 23, 1921 to the late Samuel H. and Mary (nee: Miner) Ford. On November 12, 1949  in Crown Point, Indiana, Lil married Emil Mogden at Trinity Lutheran Church. Sadly, he passed away May 21, 1994. She...

Jul 20, 2025

Deb A. Stachowiecz 73, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on July 20, 2025, at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove, WI from breast cancer. Deb—a devoted Christian, prayer warrior, "a force in herself" as one of her many friends put it, and a much-loved sister and aunt—was born on August 7, 1951, in Sturgis, SD, to Richard B....

Jul 16, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) A. Wridt, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie after a 3-month battle with kidney failure. Jerry was born in Racine on November 22, 1945, to Alfred and Emma (nee: Kristopeit) Wridt. He graduated from Park High School in 1963 and furthered his education at Gateway Technical College.  He was a...

Jul 10, 2025

Marion Hensiak (nee Schilz) was born October 29, 1931 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.  She passed away on July 10, 2025, after continued declines in her health were simply too much to overcome.  She was ushered into heaven after 93 years. Marion was born to George and Elizabeth Schilz and was one of nine children. She is survived by two sisters,...

Jun 30, 2025

Paul Schacht, May 31, 1938 – June 30, 2025, Racine, Wisconsin Paul Karl "PK" Schacht was called home to be with his Savior on the morning of Monday, June 30, 2025, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Racine to Paul C. and Mabel (née Krause) Schacht. A proud graduate of Horlick...

Jun 28, 2025

Ronnie Tyrone Robinson,79, passed away at Ascension Spring Street on Saturday, June 28. 2025. Ronnie was born on May 18, 1946 to Mary Robinson and Lafayette Jefferson. He was a lifelong resident of Racine. Ronnie graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1965, where he excelled in sports, especially basketball and baseball. He was also a veteran serving in the...

Jun 26, 2025

Racine - Carl John Vacek, 57, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in his home. He was born in Racine on March 15, 1968, to Clifford and Alma (nee: Blankman) Vacek. Carl was a 1986 graduate of William Horlick High School and earned his bachelor's degree in 1991 from UW-Madison in Construction Administration. Throughout his career,...