Robert Rowland
May 19, 2017
Racine – Robert S. Rowland, 87, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2017. Bob was born in Racine on January 21, 1930 to Otto and Ida (nee, Wrixton) Rowland. He has been a lifelong Racine resident. Bob married the former Charlene E. Baker in Racine on December 21, 1965. Bob graduated from Washington Park High School. He served...
Barbara Gatzke
May 15, 2017
RACINE – Barbara (Buscemi Bogan) Gatzke found eternal peace on Monday, May 15th at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. Barb was born on December 3, 1944 to Sam and Mae Buscemi. She lived in Racine most of her life. Barb was a longtime employee, and retired from, Lincoln Lutheran. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her...
Delores O'Neill
May 15, 2017
RACINE—Delores Jean O'Neill, 80, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by family.Delores was born in Racine on September 23, 1936 to John and Mildred Frank. Delores prided herself on giving to others. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her downtime she played bingo, crocheted, read and cooked. She was an...
Irene Dart
May 14, 2017
RACINE—Irene Mary Dart, 90, passed away at Oakridge Care Center on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Irene was born in Schenectady, New York on June 13, 1926 to the late Chester and Mary (nee, Olwert) Bieganski. She is the sister of the late Chester (Bucky) Bieganski. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1944. On August 31, 1947, she was...
Todd Chaptman
May 14, 2017
RACINE- Todd A. Chaptman, whose life was marked by good humor and devotion to family, died Sunday May 14 at age 60.A lifelong resident of Caledonia, Todd surpassed expectations and overcame many challenges with characteristic persistence and courage. He took pride in his 24 years of service as a maintenance man at the Caledonia Town Hall. He enjoyed local politics...
Richard Hohnl
Apr 24, 2017
RACINE – Richard A. Hohnl, Sr., 71, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, April 24, 2017 with his family at his side. Dick was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1945 to Kurt and Laverne (nee, Hackstein) Hohnl. On July 8, 1972, he married the former Patricia Carey. Dick retired from S.C. Johnson & Sons....
Antonio Gonzalez
Apr 20, 2017
RACINE – Antonio S. Gonzalez, 85, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Tony was born in Greeley, CO on April 7, 1932. He married the former Judith Hansen. Tony retired from Racine Steel Castings. He loved to fix cars, play bingo, and took an interest in people; visiting with them and telling stories. Survivors...
Roger Lebon
Apr 18, 2017
RACINE – Roger R. "Whitey" Lebon, 91. Gone fishing on April 18, 2017. Born in Pana, IL, February 5, 1926 to Walter and Susan (nee, Kacir) Lebon. Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. After the war, he moved to Racine where he married his beloved wife, Margaret Torosian on April 10, 1948 at St. Mesrob...
William Woelfel
Apr 16, 2017
EGG HARBOR - William D. Woelfel, 84, of Egg Harbor, formerly of Racine, died at his home in Egg Harbor on Sunday, April 16, 2017.He was born October 27, 1932 in Racine, the son of the late William and Ruth S. (Nelson) Woelfel. On June 23, 1956, he married Mary Ann Trolle, living their dream together in Door County. She...
Thomas Borgardt
Apr 14, 2017
Racine – Thomas R. Borgardt, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, April 14, 2017. Tom was born in Racine on March 12, 1940 to Richard and Ella G. (nee, Gregersen) Borgardt. Tom served in the U.S. Army. On June 3, 1961, he married the former Nancy L. Ehen at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine. She...
Seon Torosian
Apr 12, 2017
Seon Torosian, age 88, passed away April 12, 2017 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.He was born July 4, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin, to parents Toros and Mariam Topalian Torosian, and had two sisters, Margaret and Elsie.During his junior and high school days, he played drums with the bands of Les Beck, Kenny Paul Johnson, Norbert Gray, and Dr. Frank...
Janet Cherkinian
Mar 31, 2017
RACINE – Janet Louise Cherkinian, 68, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Friday, March 31, 2017.Janet was born in Racine on October 29, 1948 to Sarkis "Sam" and Mary (nee, Jandegian) Cherkinian. She was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. Janet owned and operated Jan's Card Shop.Survivors include her cousins; Ann Cherkinian, Sandy Jandegian, Jeff (Debra) Jandegian, Caitlin...
Sandra Severson
Mar 31, 2017
RACINE – Sandra Lee Severson, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Sandy was born on June 20, 1946 to the late Walter and Eileen (nee, Johnson) Koschen. She was united in marriage on April 20, 1998 to Gordon Severson. Sandy graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964.Sandy enjoyed spending time...
Karen Schmidt
Mar 30, 2017
RACINE – Karen A. Schmidt, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2017.Karen was born in Racine on November 25, 1939 to Sydney and Florence (nee, Bleichwehl) Lorence. On September 3, 1960, she married LeRoy Schmidt. Karen retired from Roeschens Omnicare in 2001. She served as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and PTA...
Ernest Kapellusch
Mar 26, 2017
KENOSHA – Ernest Frederich Kapellusch, 100, passed away March 26, 2017 at Brookdale Kenosha North. Ernest was born the sixth of ten children to Frank and Josephine (Lieacker) Kapellusch on January 21, 1917. Ernie attended St. John's Lutheran School, North Park School, Washington Jr. High and Wm. Horlick High School. As the oldest boy still living at home he had...
Ryan Meekma
Mar 25, 2017
RACINE – Ryan W. Meekma, 53, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Ryan was born in Racine on April 18, 1963 to William "Bill" and Betty (nee, Novak) Meekma and was a lifelong Racine resident. He was employed by Dominic Sales and Mitch & Marty's Citgo. Ryan was a member of the German Club...
Eugene Eberhardt
Mar 18, 2017
RACINE - Eugene W. Eberhardt was called home by his Lord and Savior March 18, 2017 at the age of 98 years. There he was greeted by his loving wife of 62 years, Irene (nee, Reed). Gene attended St. John's Lutheran School and church. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Extension for three...
Robert Benson
Mar 18, 2017
RACINE – Robert Crispen Benson, Sr. age 90, passed away peacefully at the home of his son in Racine, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Bob was born in Chicago on April 16, 1926, son of the late Crispen Emanuel Benson & Miriam Ann Jones. On July 2, 1949, he married Anna Mae Janis Nebel. She preceded him in death...
Judith Collova
Mar 16, 2017
RACINE – Judith P. Collova, 69, passed away at home on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Judi was born in Racine on September 1, 1947 to Albert and Marian (nee, Arnesen) Foote. On November 30, 1974, Judi married Frank L. Collova, Jr. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1990. Judi worked at Racine Country Club and Dino's Italian Restaurant...
Carol Grant
Mar 14, 2017
RACINE – Carol Grant, 75, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.Carol was born in Racine on November 28, 1941 to Harvey R. and Frieda C. (nee, Boerger) Hanneman. She retired from Racine Unified School District, where she worked as a nurse at McKinley Junior High School. Carol was an avid Packer...
