David Collova
Jul 22, 2016
BURLINGTON – David T. Collova, 76, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday, July 22, 2016. Dave was born in Racine on March 30, 1940 to Frank and Sarah (nee, Gumina) Collova, Sr. He retired from American Motors after more than 30 years. In retirement he drove bus for Thomas Transportation for over 10 years, last...
Gary Zold
Jul 20, 2016
RACINE – Gary A. Zold, 55, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Gary was born in Racine on September 9, 1960 to Joseph and Elsie (nee, Makus) Zold. Gary went to North Park School, then Jerstad Agreholm, and graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. Following high school, he attended Truck Driving School and drove...
Peter Haschker
Jul 19, 2016
KENOSHA – Peter, V. Haschker, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Pete was born in Milwaukee on January 25, 1968 to Thomas Haschker and Bonita (nee, Pluskota) Mathieus. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 12 years and was currently employed at Kutzler Express. His passion was riding his motorcycle and spending time with his...
Donald Rigden
Jul 19, 2016
RACINE – Donald L. Rigden, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Don was born in Milwaukee on July 13, 1932 to Harry and Margaret (nee, Lusiak) Rigden. On January 18, 1958 he married the former Barbara Poindexter. Don served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953 – 54. He was proud that...
Jack Boeselager
Jul 15, 2016
RACINE – Jack D. Boeselager, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2016 Jack was born in Plymouth, WI on December 24, 1930 to Harvey and Lillian (nee, Zimmerman) Boeselager. On August 15, 1955, Jack married the former Irene Krueger. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korea War. Jack worked...
Victor Gibson
Jul 14, 2016
STURTEVANT – Victor R. Gibson, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Victor was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on October 20, 1944 to James and Margaret (nee, Crawford) Gibson. Victor came to Racine in 1975, he had various jobs but the one he enjoyed most was his own business of roofing and siding,...
Margaret Bleichner
Jul 14, 2016
RACINE – Margaret "Pegi" Ruth Bleichner nee Peach, 62, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Margaret was born in Racine on April 28,1954 to George and Patricia (nee, Wald). On April 9, 1991 she married Guy Bleichner. Margaret worked for many years as an operator at AT&T. She enjoyed playing softball, pool, cards every Thursday and...
James Foreman
Jul 12, 2016
WAUTOMA – James Foreman,75, passed away at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma, WI. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. James was born January 23,1941 in Racine to Vernon and Marie (nee, Belaire) Foreman. He married Eleanor (nee, Julius) on January 22,1990. James was the operator of his own business, Foreman Heating and Air Conditioning, for 14 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Mary Jung
Jul 11, 2016
RACINE – Mary Beth Jung, 67, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, July 11, 2016. Mary Beth was born in Wauwatosa on November 11, 1948 to Dr. Harold T. and Dorothy (nee, Lowry) Schroeder. On June 29, 1979 she married James Jung. Mary Beth was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School Class of '66, following which...
Gary Stephan
Jul 6, 2016
RACINE - Gary W, Stephan, 73, passed away at his home on July 6, 2016Gary was born in Racine, WI on November 11, 1942. Gary met his wife Sue (nee: Drobnik) while working at Miller's Flowers in Racine. Gary and Sue married November 5, 1966. From 1966 to 1968, Gary proudly and honorably served his Country in Vietnam. After returning...
Alaina Whitney
Jul 6, 2016
UNION GROVE – Alaina J. Whitney, 53, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Alaina was born in Racine on December 16, 1962 to Ronald and Lillian (nee, Primuth) Wendt. Alaina, one to follow her own path in life, had artistic talent and enjoying writing poetry, drawing and pottery. She was excellent in the kitchen; she...
Cettina Dertadian
Jul 3, 2016
RACINE – Satenig "Cettina" Dertadian, nee, Kaprelian, 93, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Cettina was born in Racine on February 17, 1923 to Khatchadour and Vartouhi (nee, Giragosian) Kaprelian. On November 4, 1945, Cettina married Arshag "Arnold" Dertadian at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church. He preceded her in death in February 1955. Cettina had...
Robert Runke
Jun 30, 2016
RACINE – Robert L. Runke, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Bob was born in Oshkosh, WI on March 2, 1956 to Lawrence and Jean (nee, Johnson) Runke. On September 6, 1980, Bob married the former Maureen S. Mozol, celebrating over 35 years of marriage. Bob retired from ISP Stitching, formerly Interlake. In retirement he...
Harvey Klawinski
Jun 30, 2016
RACINE – Harvey J. Klawinski, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Harvey was born in Athens, WI on July 13, 1928 to John and Martha (nee, Lesczynski) Klawinski. On June 23, 1956, Harvey married the former Florence R. Wozniak. He served in the U.S. Army. Harvey had been employed by the Crestview Sanitary...
Esther Heffel
Jun 24, 2016
Esther Heffel, 96, passed away at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family on Friday, June 24, 2016. Esther was born in Racine on August 23, 1919 to Alex and Marie (nee, Linker) Ruppel. On February 18, 1939 she married Earl G. Heffel. The same year they were married they started their business, Earl Heffel and Son, and it has...
Judith Thompson
Jun 23, 2016
RACINE – Judith M. Thompson, 74, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Judy was born in Eau Clair, WI on July 17, 1941 to Hugh and Elsie (nee, Musolf) Belden. She retired from the Belle Urban System. Judy married James Thompson, who survives her. In keeping with Judy's wish's, cremation will take place. A memorial gathering...
Isabelle Van Sliedrecht
Jun 21, 2016
Izzy, Miss Iz, Squirt, Baby Girl was given her crown of eternal life when she entered the gates of heaven on June 21, 2016. Izzy was born in Racine on March 6, 2007 to Jeffrey and Tiffany (nee Hoffmann) van Sliedrecht. She became God's child that very same day through the waters of Holy Baptism. She attended school at Wells...
Emma Wridt
Jun 21, 2016
RACINE – Emma P. Wridt, 100, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Emma was born in Racine on April 22, 1916 to the late Julius Kristopeit and Minnie Niess. She graduated from Horlick High School on August 31, 1940. She married Alfred Wridt, Jr. Two sons were born to them, Thomas and Gerald. Emma was employed by Porters and...
Larry Rightler
Jun 19, 2016
RACINE – Larry W. Rightler, 78, passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Larry was born in Royal Oak, MI on April 3, 1938 to Mark and Ila Pauline (nee, Maner) Rightler. He worked for Ford in Michigan for thirteen years prior to moving to Wisconsin where he worked as Area Manager for Chrysler until...
Sue Pribula
Jun 15, 2016
RACINE – Sue Pribula, nee Brtis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Sue was born on July 22, 1920. On October 8, 1944, Sue married Paul Pribula at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Blue Island, IL. She was formerly an active member of Salem Ev. Lutheran Church, participating in the church choir, mother's club, ladies...
