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...
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...
