Lars Johnson
Aug 6, 2017
RACINE – Lars J. Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Lars was born in Kenosha on May 1, 1944 to Louis and Bernice (nee, Romie) Johnson. He married the former Linda Scheuerman. Lars was employed by Webster Electric, Danfoss and retired from Topper. He loved being up north at his...
Monroe Thomas
Jul 29, 2017
RACINE – Monroe Thomas, 85, passed away at St. Luke's South Shore in Cudahy on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Monroe was born in Columbus, MS on March 1, 1932 to Monroe and Charlotte (nee, Rounds) Thomas, Sr. He married the former Georgia Bengtson, celebrating 49 years of marriage. Monroe was a local area businessman throughout his life. Survivors include his...
Milton Unterbrink
Jul 23, 2017
RACINE – Milton E. "Milt" Unterbrink, 91, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, July 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Milt was born in East Alton, IL on July 27, 1925 to Albert and Elfleda (nee, Short) Unterbrink. Milt moved to Racine where he met and married the love of his life, Nina (nee, Rizzo) on April...
Dorothy Sura
Jul 10, 2017
RACINE—Dorothy L. Sura (nee, Hayek), 97, passed away at Ascension All Saints on July 10, 2017. Dorothy was born in Wisconsin on April 17, 1920 to Charles and Anna (nee, Jensen) Hayek. She was united in marriage to Earl Sura on September 29, 1942. For the majority of her life she was a homemaker and also worked at Walker Manufacturing...
Theodore Harmon
Jul 8, 2017
Flier of planes, driver of boats and rider of motorcycles. June 27, 1954 – July 8, 2017Ted Harmon, the Fearless Flyer, passed away July 8th, 2017 at home.Ted was born in Racine, WI, the first of 5 children. He attended McKinley, Prairie, St. Catherine's and graduated from Washington Park High School. While working at Twin Disc at age 22 he...
Mark Eickhorst
Jul 6, 2017
RACINE – Mark "Mr. Racine" Brian Eickhorst found eternal peace and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 6th at Hospitality Nursing and Rehab in Kenosha. Mark was born on February 2, 1951 to Willard and Helen (Foertch) Eickhorst. Mark was named Mr. Racine through his 17 years of on-air experience with Magnum Media/and...
Judith Goebel
Jun 29, 2017
RACINE – Judith M. (nee, Cuevas) Goebel, 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Judy was born in San Diego, CA on September 23, 1940 to Claude and Sadie Cook. Judy met her husband William J. Goebel, Jr. while he was stationed in Paris, France. They were married on August 27, 1960 in Red Bank,...
Marian Borchardt
Jun 28, 2017
RACINE – Marian J. Borchardt, nee, Kauth, 86, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Marian was born in Racine on September 12, 1930 to Norbert and Rose (nee, Hrasky) Kauth. On October 15, 1949, Marian married Gerald A. "Jake" Borchardt at Holy Name Rectory. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2000. She was a loving...
Ethel Klepel
Jun 27, 2017
Ethel Shirley Klepel"Shirley" RACINE- Ethel Shirley Klepel, age 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on June 27, 2017. Shirley was born in Miami, FL on March 24, 1929 to Walter Hillary and Gladys Ethel Thompson. She married Earl Klepel at Trinity Lutheran Church on August 20, 1949. Shirley was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a...
Marlan Dykstra
Jun 26, 2017
Marlan L. Dykstra" Mike" RACINE- Marlan L. "Mike" Dykstra, age 84, passed away at Racine Commons on June 26, 2017. Mike was born in Racine on December 7, 1932 to John and Blanche (nee; Hroda) Dykstra. He was a lifelong resident of Caledonia and co- owner of Dykstra Excavating. Mike was an avid trap shooter and golfer. He enjoyed traveling...
Walter Vasey
Jun 24, 2017
RACINE – Walter Lee Vasey, 74, passed away at his residence on June 24, 2017. Walter was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1942 to Howard Lee and Frances May (nee, Cotts) Vasey. On June 26, 1965, in Milwaukee, Walter married the former Patricia Ellen Peek. He served in the US. Navy and was employed by Pinkerton Security Services for...
Grace Stauffer
Jun 16, 2017
RACINE– Grace P. Stauffer (nee, Roy), 95 passed away peacefully at Villa at Lincoln Park on Friday June 16, 2017. Grace was born in Dancy, WI on December 18, 1921 to Alan and Catherine (nee, White) Roy. She was united in marriage to Arnold Stauffer on December 27, 1941. Grace enjoyed her beloved pets, quilting and gardening. Grace is survived...
Jeffrey Van Koningsveld
Jun 8, 2017
Jeffrey Van KoningsveldRACINE- Jeffrey VanKoningveld, Age 64, Passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Jeff was born in Racine on June 25, 1952 to Richard and Arnolda (nee: Derksen) Van Koningsveld. He married Lisa Affolter in Racine on November 4, 1972. Jeff enjoyed reading, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the IBEW local 430 and...
Jean Burdick
Jun 7, 2017
RACINE – Jean M. Burdick, 92, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Jean was born in Racine on June 19, 1925 to William and Hannah (nee, Richter) Kwapil. She married Hugh Burdick who preceded her in death. A graduate of William Horlick High School, she attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Jean was employed...
Ronald Turner
Jun 6, 2017
RACINE - Ronald J. 'Papa' Turner, 72, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, June 6,2017. Ron was born in Oak Ridge, TN on October 22, 1944 to Fred and Louise (nee, Henshaw) Turner. Ron married the former Diana M. Lorenzini, celebrating 30 years of marriage. Ron enjoyed the time he spent at his cabin up north and loved...
Rhea Pitchford
Jun 4, 2017
RACINE- Rhea L. Pitchford, age 33, passed away at her residence on June 4, 2017. Rhea was born in Racine on January 26, 1984 to Randy and Catherine (nee: Deschler) Pitchford. She enjoyed spending time fishing.Rhea is survived by her father, Randy; sister Cayle (Tony); brothers, Jeff and Jeremy (Tracy); nephews, Jordan and Gavin and niece, Brooklyn. She is also...
Lorraine Cox
May 29, 2017
Lorraine Cox"Sue Belle" RACINE – Lorraine Cox, 82, passed away at her home on Monday, May 29, 2017. Lorraine was born in Racine on June 15, 1934 to Casper and Emily (nee: Phillips) Menes. She married John Cox, Sr. in Racine on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death on October 6, 2000. Lorraine was a humble and devoted...
Carol Williams
May 28, 2017
RACINE – Carol A. (nee, Gillette) Williams, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Carol was born in Milwaukee on March 25, 1927 to Myrle and Edna (nee, Trudell) Gillette. She married Albert F. Williams in 1955. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1991. Carol loved her cats, dogs, flowers...
Phyllis Johnson
May 24, 2017
APPLETON - Phyllis Joan Johnson, 80, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Phyllis was born in Chicago, IL on October 18, 1936 to Bevie and Virginia (nee, Peterson) Mullen. She owned and operated Johnson's Bar for many years. She was an animal lover, especially her dogs, cats and horses; leaving behind her cat Casey. Survivors include her...
Leon Dassow
May 19, 2017
RACINE – Leon B. Dassow, 67, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center on May 19, 2017. Leon was born in Taylor, WI on September 13, 1950 to John W. and Elsie (nee, Steinman) Dassow, Jr. He served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles," in Vietnam. Survivors include...
