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...
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...
