Salvatore Filpi
May 29, 2016
RACINE – Salvatore "Sam" Filpi, 93, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Sam was born in Racine on October 30, 1922 to Anthony and Seraphina Filpi. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Sam owned and operated Jubilee Pizza and the Library Lounge. He was a member of Sacred Heart...
Rose Weber
May 19, 2016
RACINE – Rose Marie A. Weber, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Rose Marie was born in Kenosha on October 24, 1941 to Lloyd and Alvina (nee, Krause) Belongia. She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School Class of '59. In 1960, Rose Marie married LeRoy Weber, celebrating 54 years of marriage....
Ronald Reth
May 12, 2016
RACINE – Ronald C. Reth, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 following a courageous eighteen-month battle with cancer. Ron was born in Racine on February 9, 1942 to Fred and Luella (nee, Kisner) Reth. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School, Class of 1960, following which he received his Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from...
Leonard Donnelly
May 12, 2016
RACINE – Leonard S. Donnelly, 94, passed away at home on Thursday, May 12,2016. Len was born in Iroquois County, IL on February 14, 1922 to Robert and Elsie (nee, Mason) Donnelly. He married Alice (nee, Coe) on August 19, 1944. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1955. Len married the former Mary K. Meythaler on June 22,...
Melvin Pfingsten
May 10, 2016
RACINE – Melvin F. Pfingsten, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Mel was born on September 25, 1929 to Elmer J. and Marie (nee, Nerge) Pfingsten. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; recently going to Washington, D.C. on the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight. Mel married the former Dorothy...
Esther Primuth
May 7, 2016
STURTEVANT – Esther Anna Primuth, nee Borgardt, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Esther was born on February 18, 1926 to Godfrey and Sophia (nee, Ruppel) Borgardt. On May 18, 1946, she married Helmuth Primuth. He preceded her in death. She was proud of her life's work on the Borgardt family farm and twenty years at...
Laverne Krenzke
May 2, 2016
RACINE - LaVerne E. Krenzke, (nee, Olson), 91, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints.LaVerne was born in Alderley, WI on May 21, 1924 to Edwin and Luella (nee, Larson) Olson. On June 26, 1947 she married John Krenzke at Grace Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2007. LaVerne was employed by...
Martha Loschat
Apr 29, 2016
RACINE – Martha Loschat, 96, left the struggles of this earth and passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2016 Martha was born in Wajoten, Lithuania on August 25, 1919 to Gustaf and Augusta (nee, Gavenus) Loschat. She had four sisters, Anna, Maria, Augusta, Eve and two step-siblings. Her parents died when she was very...
Dorothy Engberg
Apr 22, 2016
RACINE – Dorothy Lillian Engberg, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2016. Dorothy was born in Racine on January 24, 1927, daughter of August and Martha (Maurer) Schink. She was married on May 3, 1953 to William Christensen who preceded her in death in 1956. She was then married to Lawrence Engberg on November 16, 1957 who...
Sailendra Basu
Apr 21, 2016
RACINE – Sailendra Nath Basu, 99, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints in Racine on April 21, 2016. Dr. Basu was born in Katihar, Bihar, India in February 23, 1917 to an engineer father. He graduated from Calcutta University with a degree in Medicine and completed his Fellowship at the Vienna Academy of Science in 1955. He practiced in...
Marvin Rosenwinkel
Apr 20, 2016
UNION GROVE – Marvin A. Rosenwinkel, 89, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.Marvin was born in Elmhurst, IL on May 31, 1926 to August H. and Helen (nee, Matthews) Rosenwinkel. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Marvin married the former Jean Price. She preceded him in death in 1986. He...
Loisjean Petricek
Apr 20, 2016
RACINE – Loisjean Petricek, 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Loisjean was born in Racine on August 26, 1945 to Arthur M.M. and Nerea (nee, Jeskey) Haack. She married Robert Petricek, Sr., celebrating over 52 years of marriage. Loisjean was an avid reader and sewer, sewing for several local resale shops. She loved crossword puzzles, playing...
Rose Desalvo
Apr 17, 2016
RACINE – Rose Mary DeSalvo, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2016Rose Mary was born in Milwaukee on September 27, 1937 to Samuel and Leona (nee, Broiant) Daveni. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas DeSalvo on August 8, 1959. Rose Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas DeSalvo; loving daughter, Gina...
Dennis Haas
Apr 13, 2016
RACINE/PLAIN, WI – Dennis J. Haas, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2016.Dennis was born March 3, 1961 to LaVerne and Luella (Bauer) Haas. He graduated from River Valley High School in 1979. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the military; serving in both the Army and Marines. Dennis was an active member in both, American Legion...
Joseph Zalesak
Apr 12, 2016
RACINE - Reunited with his beloved Eleanor at his side you can hear the sweet sounds of Joe's violin as he settles into his new surroundings with God's orchestra nearby. A remarkable man - a remarkable life. As a talented woodworker Joe worked with the Studios of Potente in Kenosha for 30-some years. His handiwork can be found throughout churches...
Charles Gunderson
Apr 8, 2016
RACINE – Charles W. Gunderson, 79, passed away at home on Friday, April 08, 2016.Charles was born in Milwaukee on May 6, 1936 to John and Dorothy (nee, Bohl) Gunderson. He married Jacquelyn (nee, Spinnato) on September 1, 1989. Charles served in the U.S Army and the U.S Navy Reserve. He worked as a long haul truck driver for many...
Otto Last
Mar 31, 2016
RACINE – Otto R. Last, 97, passed away at Azura Care of Kenosha on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Otto was born and raised in Riverside, IL, moving to Racine to work for J.I. Case Company. Otto was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Last. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Jesse...
Ilona Soderberg
Mar 31, 2016
Ilona D. Soderberg RACINE – Ilona D. Soderberg, 71, passed away at home on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Ilona was born on December 5, 1944 to William C. Hoover and Linnea U. Niemi. She had been married to John B. Krumm and the late Thomas F. Soderberg. Ilona was an unusually artistic and talented individual who enjoyed acting and singing...
Kenneth Jaeck
Mar 29, 2016
Kenneth C. Jaeck RACINE – Kenneth C. Jaeck, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Ken was born in Racine on January 21, 1930 to Clarence and Clara (nee, Bahr) Jaeck. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1948, and married his wife of 61 years, Clara (nee, Sahagian), in 1954. Ken retired from Twin Disc in 1992...
James Chambers
Mar 28, 2016
RACINE – James Chambers, 93, passed away at Franciscan Villa in south Milwaukee on Monday, March 28, 2016. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on November 26, 1922 to Frank E. and Nellie (nee, Hunger) Chambers. He married the former Helen Magdech in Racine on May 14, 1955. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. Jim served in...
