Roger Slater
Sep 26, 2016
RACINE – Roger L. Slater, I, 76, passed away at home on Monday, September 26, 2016. Roger was born in Kingsford, MI on July 4, 1940 to Alex and Marion (nee, Owen) Slater. On August 12, 1961, Roger married the former Geraldine Jacoby, celebrating 54 years of marriage. Roger was employed by J.I. Case Company for ten years following which...
Brenda Woelfel
Sep 13, 2016
RACINE – Brenda G. Woelfel, 53, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Brenda was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1962 to James Conrad and Marlene (nee, Fuhrman) Kanehl. On January 11, 1999, Brenda married Todd Woelfel in Las Vegas. She loved her ten years working at Hales Corners Medical Center. She was a five-year survivor with...
Karen Paulson
Sep 13, 2016
RACINE – Karen L. Paulson, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Karen was born in Racine on June 3, 1930 to Arnold and Karen (nee, Thompsen) Lueckfeld. She met the love of her life while working at the Rialto Theatre, Gene Paulson celebrating 56 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2006....
Irene Lee
Sep 8, 2016
RACINE – Irene Alice (nee, McGruder) Lee, 96, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Irene was born in Racine on June 1, 1920 to Miles and Nellie (nee, Jackson) McGruder. She graduated from Washington Park High School. On February 18, 1940, Irene married James E. Lee. He preceded her in death on July 5,...
Clifton Strom
Sep 6, 2016
RACINE – On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, Clifton Oliver Strom, age 89, peacefully entered eternal life at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha. Oliver was born in Racine on March 29, 1926, to Clifton Ola and Elizabeth Margaret (nee Seater) Strom. After his mother's death before he was 2 years old, Oliver was raised by his...
Elmer Herchen
Sep 5, 2016
RACINE – Elmer J. Herchen, 95, passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, September 5, 2016. Elmer was born in Racine on June 27, 1921 to John and Helen Herchen. He married the former Janet R. Fox who preceded him in death. Elmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from Mamco Inc. Elmer was an...
Charles Hanson
Aug 30, 2016
RACINE – Charles R. Hanson, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Chuck was born in Racine on October 2, 1933 to George A. and Elsie (nee, Severin) Hansen. He married the former Mary Phyllis Eschmann. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force for twelve years following which he worked for the U.S. Postal...
Josephine Nelson
Aug 25, 2016
RACINE – Josephine I. Nelson, 95, passed away at home on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Josephine was born in Racine on March 16, 1921 to John and Christine Magamoll. She married Kenneth E. Nelson, celebrating 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in October 2004. Josephine was employed by J.I. Case Company. She was a member of Emmanual...
William Honkonen
Aug 25, 2016
FRANKLIN – William "Billy" Honkonen, 53, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Franklin Hospital on August 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. William was born in Milwaukee on November 15, 1962 to Clifford and Gail (Gromacki) Honkonen. He enjoyed fishing and was always willing to help others when needed. William is survived by his parents; siblings, Laura...
Johana Pederson
Aug 18, 2016
RACINE – Johana Pederson, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Johana was born in Racine on December 27, 1943 to John Dumas and Erika Wagner. She married Richard Pederson who survives her along with her sons, Erik (Nicole) Pederson and Scott Pederson; seven grandchildren; and her brothers and sister, John (Jan) Dumas, Pamela...
Milovan Urosevic
Aug 14, 2016
RACINE – Milovan Urosevic, 83, passed away at Sunrise Care Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Milovan was born in Drenova, Serbia, on March 16, 1933 to Zivan and Radmila (nee, Djurovic) Urosevic. He worked for a brewery in Belgrade, Serbia, for over thirty years prior to moving to Racine. He retired from Patrick Cudahy after more than...
Marie Strom
Aug 12, 2016
RACINE - Marie Arlene Strom, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, August 12, 2016.Arlene was born in Racine on March 26, 1929, to William A. and Marie (nee: Bogucka) Bogucki. After Marie's untimely death when Arlene was just 2 months old, Arlene was lovingly raised by her father and his second wife Josephine (nee: Zych). She...
William Shilling
Aug 12, 2016
William F. Shilling"Bill" RACINE – William F. "Bill" Shilling, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 12, 2016.Bill was born to Forrest and Kathleen (nee, Eiselau) Shilling on January 26, 1938 in La Crosse, WI where he attended school and spent his younger years. Later, life would lead him to Racine where he worked for J.I. Case...
Jean Fritz
Aug 10, 2016
OAK CREEK – Jean M. Fritz, 88, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Jean was born in Chicago, IL on May 30, 1928 to Joseph and Mary (nee, Krause) Manning. She married Raymond Fritz, celebrating 48 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 2006. Jean loved anything tennis; playing, watching and traveling to tournaments....
Robert Petak
Aug 9, 2016
Racine – Robert L. Petak 96, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Bob was born in Racine on February 8, 1920 to Bartel P. and Ethel (nee, Rost) Petak. He married the former Virginia Lee "Ginny" Paton on March 20, 1942. Bob served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of...
Bonnie Miller
Aug 7, 2016
RACINE—Bonnie L. Miller, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on August 7, 2016. Bonnie was born in Fort Atkinson on March 21, 1938, daughter to Earl and Ruth (nee, Meier) Michna. She was a resident of Racine and was the owner and operator of Bonnie's Casino Tours. Bonnie enjoyed her touring business, helping the elderly, listening to music,...
Dale Jelinek
Aug 7, 2016
RACINE – Dale D. Jelinek, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 7 ,2016 with his beloved wife by his side. Dale was born in Racine on September 12, 1934 to Leroy and Florence (nee, Smogor) Jelinek. After graduating from Park High School in 1952 he joined the U.S Marine Corp in 1954. He met and married his wife Suzanna (nee,...
Charles Michna
Aug 7, 2016
EUSTIS, Fla – Charles Lee Michna, 38, of Eustis, FL, formerly of Racine WI died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Aug 7, 2016. While his life ended too soon, Chuck certainly lived and loved life to the fullest with his wife, best friend and partner Alexa.Chuck was born May 31, 1978 in Cudahy, Wis., to Charles and Valerie (White)...
John Madden
Aug 5, 2016
RAYMOND – John P. Madden, 67, passed away at home on Friday, August 5, 2016. John was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1949 raised by William and Helen (nee, Cowick) Madden, MD. John always had a passion for the literary arts, especially poetry. Survivors include his wife, Rose (nee Granetzke) Madden; daughter, Megan (David) Rios; granddaughter, Braylee Ann Rios;...
Lonnie Lambert
Aug 4, 2016
RACINE – Lonnie L. Lambert, 44 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Lonnie is survived by his two brothers, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Lonnie will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 5 p.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives...
