Gladys Greene
Mar 12, 2017
Gladys M. Greene RACINE – Gladys M. Greene, 95, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Gladys was born in Milwaukee on November 19, 1921 to John and Mary (nee, Badzinski) Gavin. On August 28, 1948, she married George S. Greene. He preceded her in death in 1992. Gladys retired from Western Publishing Company after more...
Danny Ours
Mar 9, 2017
RACINE – Mr. Danny Lee Ours, of Racine, WI. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at All Saints Ascension at the age of 51. Danny fought a courageous battle for many years was taken before his time and is now at peace.Danny was born to parents Roy and Judith Ours on April 22, 1965 in Kenosha, WI. Hegrew...
Patrick Bever
Mar 9, 2017
RACINE – Patrick C. Bever, 89, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Pat was born in Fairchild, WI on March 24, 1927 to Peter and Theresa (nee, Brandsteder) Bever. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 – 47 in Italy with the Military Police. On May 20, 1950, he married the former Betty...
Lynne Murphy
Mar 9, 2017
RACINE – Lynne Dee Murphy, 69, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Lynne was born in Wisconsin on April 23, 1947 to Courtney and Blossom (nee, Londre) Rowlands. Lynne obtained a Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She worked for many years as a social worker. Lynne was an avid quilter and knitter...
Larry Casperson
Mar 5, 2017
RACINE – Larry M. Casperson, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Larry was born in Sturtevant on October 6, 1936, to Thomas and Leona (nee, Schmidt) Casperson. On December 6, 1969, Larry married Frances R. Lang. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2015. Larry served in the U.S. Army for two...
Paul Allison
Mar 2, 2017
RACINE, WI – Paul Eugene "Red" Allison, 78, passed away at Hospice Alliance hospice care home in Pleasant Prairie, WI on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Paul was born in Maryville, TN on April 27, 1938 to James Ayres and Pearl Frances (Dunlap) Allison. He is preceded in death by his beloved spouse Audrey Jean Allison (Randles). Survivors include his children,...
John Worrell
Feb 15, 2017
RACINE – John C. Worrell, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and children by his side on February 15, 2017. John was born in Niles, Michigan on July 2, 1926, the son of the late Donald S. and Carrie E. Worrell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country aboard the USS Hollandia Bay...
Wenceslao Gutierrez-Ruiz
Feb 12, 2017
RACINE - Wenceslao Gutierrez Ruiz, affectionately known as "Papa Bencho", 87 of Racine, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI, after a fatal car accident. He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on August 18,1929 to Wenceslao Gutierrez Marcial and Rosa Ruiz Diaz. Mr. Gutierrez Ruiz came to the US in the 1950's through the Bracero Worker's...
Barbara Spanheimer
Feb 3, 2017
Barbara J. Spanheimer, 76, passed away February 3, 2017. Barbara was born on December 13, 1940 to Emery and Mildred (nee, Lingen) Raboin. Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Kaland) Cook, Michael (Lesley) and Susan (James) Bett. Also survived by grandchildren Stephanie (Oscar) Campos, George Peterson and Lisa Zemblowski, as well as other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her...
John Bleeke
Feb 1, 2017
Racine – John Harold Bleeke, 87, after a full and very happy life, was born to eternal life by God's grace through Jesus Christ our Savior at Bay Pointe at the Atrium, Wednesday, February 1, 2017.John was born in Milwaukee on May 18, 1929 to Rev. Henry E. and Ida (nee, Tieman) Bleeke. He married the former Audrey Manthey in...
Lily Krueger
Jan 29, 2017
Racine – Lily E. Krueger, 94, passed away at Clairidge House in Kenosha on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Lily was born in Racine on January 8, 1923 to Carl and Anna Andersen. She married Russell F. Kwapil on May 17, 1941. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1969. Lily married Glennert Krueger. He preceded her in death. Gene...
Thomas Cecchini
Jan 25, 2017
RACINE – Thomas A. Cecchini, 84, passed away at Ascension all Saints Hospital on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Tom was born in Kenosha on May 17, 1932 to Adamo Louis and Nancy (nee, Copen) Cecchini. On September 15, 1956, Tom married the former Doris Swanson. He attended Bradford High School in Kenosha and played football with Alan Ameche. Following high...
John Barootian
Jan 24, 2017
RACINE – John Barootian, 87, passed away on January 24, 2017 at Racine Commons. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Haroutiun and Anna (Ovigian) Barootian. John graduated from Horlick High School in 1948. He Married his first wife, Donna Jean Pfeiffer in 1952 and together raised a family of four children. Before he...
Eleanor Korakian
Jan 21, 2017
RACINE – Eleanor L. Korakian, 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Elly was born in Chicago, IL on April 22, 1930 to Frederick and Dorothy (nee, Yehling) Cutrell. She married George Korakian, celebrating 67 years of marriage. Elly was the first woman Bank Manager in Racine working as both Manager and Loan Officer...
Janice Rigby
Jan 19, 2017
RACINE – Janice M. Rigby, 92, passed away at Hospice Alliance House in Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Janice was born in Racine on March 23, 1924 to George and Bessie (nee, Smerchek) Studey. On August 24, 1946, Janice married Lyle Rigby at Epiphany Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2010. She was a...
Earnest Petz
Jan 18, 2017
RACINE-Earnest Petz, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.Earnest was born on August 9, 1937 to Andrew and Mary (Kiesley) Petz. He graduated from Park High School in 1955. On September 4, 1965, Earnest married the former Nancy Ann Collard in Menominee, MI. She preceded him in death on November 2, 2006. Earnest served in the U.S. Navy...
Marc Rother
Jan 15, 2017
RACINE – Marc J. Rother, 67, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Marc was born in Milwaukee on October 29, 1949 to Erv and Lois (nee, Koehler) Rother. He married the former Mary Dvorachek, celebrating 41 years of marriage. Marc graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972. He retired from Unit Forgings in West...
Ralph Grant
Jan 10, 2017
RACINE – Ralph A. "Bud" Grant, 62, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Bud was born in New Jersey on October 23, 1954 to Ralph A. and Mary (nee, Shelby) Grant, Jr. He retired from Midland Container after more than twenty years. Bud was an avid fisherman, a member of Salmon Unlimited and actively participated...
Catherine Sweet
Jan 4, 2017
RACINE - Wednesday, January 4th, a beautifully sunny but frigid day, Catherine Sweet peacefully left her earthly home. She left with a faint smile of recognition that she would be reunited with her loved ones that left before her.Catherine was born in Racine, WI on September 8, 1930 to Vincent and Stephina Wasiak. On August 11, 1951 she was united...
Maggie Payne
Jan 1, 2017
Maggie Ann Payne was born July 25, 1950 in Proctor, Arkansas to the late Charlean Payne. She was the eldest of three daughters. Her sister Lynda preceded her in death. At an early age, Maggie confessed her belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her parents made sure they attended Sunday school every Sunday while they lived in...
