Gene Chardukian
Jan 22, 2016
RACINE – Gene R. Chardukian, 90, passed away a St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday, January 22, 2016. Gene was born in France on September 1, 1925 to Hatcher and Khatir (nee, Misserlian) Chardukian. He married Marie (nee, Tanielian) Chardukian in Lebanon, celebrating 57 years of marriage. He moved to the United States in 1954. Gene retired from Rainfair, Inc....
Louis Dobovsky
Jan 18, 2016
RACINE – On January 18, 2016, Lou passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Lillian Dobovsky, and his maternal grandparents, Samuel and Frances Beer. He is survived by his loving parents, Phillip and Miriam Dobovsky of Racine, WI; his devoted sisters, Frances (Patrick) McMullen of LeRoy, NY and Shana (Rodney)...
Shirley Contois
Jan 11, 2016
RAYMOND – Shirley F. Contois, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 11, 2016. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on November 20, 1944 to Junior F. and Adeline E. Washburn. She married Robert P. Contois, Sr. He preceded her in death. Shirley had been very active in her church and loved her word search, but most...
Beth Taylor
Jan 10, 2016
RACINE - Beth Bradley Taylor passed into eternal life at age 77 on Sunday, January 10, 2016 after a two year bout with brain cancer. The daughter of Arthur K. Bradley and Erdien G. Bradley, Beth was born on August 8, 1938 in Auburn, New York. She graduated from Ithaca High School and Wells College. After graduation she married Robert...
Catherine Wells
Jan 3, 2016
Catherine C. Wells STURTEVANT – Catherine C. Wells, nee, Carlino, 97, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Catherine was born in Racine on March 21, 1918 to Joseph and Margaret (nee, Martino) Carlino. She was a lifelong resident of Racine where she worked in retail sales for Zahns Department Store. Survivors include her grandchildren, Cheryl Weill...
Ione Hyde
Dec 30, 2015
Ione J. Hyde Racine – Ione J. Hyde, 90, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday December 30, 2015 with her granddaughter Kelly by her side. Ione was born in Kingsford, MI on September 9, 1925 to Raymond and Gladys (nee, Johnson) Matton. She married the former Henry "Gene" Hyde on December 19, 1978. Ione enjoyed crocheting and many...
James Rieser
Dec 26, 2015
FRANKSVILLE – James W. Rieser, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Jim was born in Racine, the son of Wallace and Geraldine Rieser. He married Donna Rieser, celebrating 44 years of marriage. Jim was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for a rewarding 41 years. For the past 25 Years he and Donna owned...
Ronald Londre'
Dec 25, 2015
RACINE - Ronald J. Londr, 74, passed away at home on Friday, December 25, 2015. Ron was born in Racine on June 26, 1941 to Wells H. and Dorothy (nee, Lincoln) Londr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Charles S. Sperry DD-697. On September 28, 1963 he married the former Sue K. Jensen....
Rosa Fink
Dec 23, 2015
RACINE – Rosa M. (nee, Berrones) Fink, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Rosa was born in San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. Mexico on May 30, 1928 to Ignacio and Masedonia (nee, Gomez) Berrones. She married Elmer "Bud" Fink. Rosa loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook, sew,...
Karen Checki
Dec 23, 2015
RACINE – Karen L. (nee, Petersen) Checki, 51, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Karen was born in Racine on April 14, 1964 to Ronald and Judith (nee, Christensen) Petersen. Karen loved the outdoors which included fishing. She enjoyed crocheting, drawing spending time with her family and caring for her pets. Karen is survived by her...
Gerald Exner
Dec 20, 2015
RACINE - Gerald Frederick Exner, age 83, passed away at his residence on December 20th, 2015 with his family by his side.Jerry was born in Racine on March 7, 1932, son of the late Conrad and Helena (Nee Schmidt) Exner. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Margaret Molbeck on November 29, 1952 while home on leave. Jerry was proud...
John Totka
Dec 17, 2015
John Richard Totka, Sr. RACINE – John Richard Totka, Sr., 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Dick was born in Cudahy on June 17, 1944 to Vincent and Mary (Pazitka) Totka. He married the former Judith A. Labisch. Dick retired from Illingworth Corporation after 30 years of service as a refrigeration fitter as...
Georgiana Halverson
Dec 14, 2015
RACINE – Georgiana C. "Jean" Halverson, 77, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, December 14, 2015. Jean was born in Menominee, MI on December 29, 1937 to Myril A. and Winifred (nee, Henry) Brix. On January 28, 1961, Jean married John J. Halverson. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2008. She was very involved...
Robert Wittke
Dec 13, 2015
RACINE – Surrounded by family, Robert Otto Wittke, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born in Racine on May 25, 1935 to Fred and Ottillia (Nee, Jansta) Wittke. Bob was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of 1953 where he was a proud member of the conference...
Florence Ryan
Dec 7, 2015
Florence G. Ryan RACINE – Florence G. Ryan, 87, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, December 7, 2015. Florence was born in Kenosha on June 19, 1928 to Hilmer L. and Petra M. (nee, Sorenson) Johnson. On May 19, 1951, Florence married Earl C. Ryan at Holy Name Catholic church. He preceded her in death on...
Thomas Eickhorst
Dec 1, 2015
RACINE – Thomas Eugene Eickhorst, 76, passed away at The Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Tom was born in Racine on January 19, 1939 to Walter and Helen (nee, Macuthah) Eickhorst. He retired from American Motors/Chrysler after more than 30 years. Tom was preceded in death by Fran (Noll) Eickhorst/Simonsen, his first wife and mother of his...
Randal Baganz
Nov 22, 2015
Sturtevant - Randal D. Baganz, 65, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Randy was born in Minneapolis on January 15, 1950, to Reuben and Rhoda (nee, Trapp) Baganz. Randy was married to Madelyn (nee, Fritz) Baganz for 45 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Randy was an active member of Prince...
Vera Miner
Nov 19, 2015
RACINE – Vera Miner, 95, passed away at home on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Vera was born in Racine on August 8, 1920 to Ernst and Clara (nee, Sauer) Noffke. Vera was a National Honor Student and proud graduate of the Class of 38" from Wm. Horlick High School. She was a classically trained contralto vocalist and sang with the...
Mary Andekian
Nov 18, 2015
RACINE – Mary Andekian, 91, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Mary was born in Racine on January 20, 1924 to Arsen and Sophie (nee, Salbashian) Andekian. She was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church; was a member of the Women's Guild and A.G.B.U. Mary retired from Milwaukee Public Schools where she was a fourth...
Allan Swiertz
Nov 14, 2015
RACINE – Allan B. Swiertz, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Al was born in Milwaukee on August 20, 1937 to Albert A. and Florence (nee, Dzieman) Swiertz. He married the former Karen Majeski, celebrating 51 years of marriage. Al served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 until 1961 with the Strategic...
