Jeffrey Hess
Aug 3, 2016
MADISON—Jeffrey D. Hess, 44, passed away at Meriter Hospital on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. He was born in Racine on March 13, 1972 to Richard and Patricia (nee, Kucharski) Hess. Jeffrey was a wonderful man with a big heart and a love of his family and the outdoors. He spent his best times on his motorcycle with his parrot, Peaches...
Elnora Drewitz
Jul 28, 2016
Elnora Melita Drewitz, 91, passed away Thurs., July 28, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, Wisconsin. Elnora was born Dec. 12, 1924 in Creighton, SD to Albert and Ludmilla Eisenbraun. On June 15, 1946 she married Oscar Drewitz in Rapid City. They lived on the farm north of Creighton until retiring in 1980, at which time they moved to...
Charles Nichols
Jul 28, 2016
Charles E. Nichols died July 28, 2016, having recently entered his 100th year.Charles, affectionately known as "Nick", was born on June 22, 1917 in Wenatchee, Washington, the son of the late Charles and Bertha Nichols. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1941 and attended Northwestern University 1941 – 1942, but his studies were interrupted by WWII.He entered the...
Patsy Karow
Jul 24, 2016
Racine – Patsy J. Karow, nee, Hoffman, 79 passed away at home on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Patsy was born in Racine on April 7, 1937 to Emil and Ruth (nee, McConnell) Hoffman. She was a self-employed caregiver for the elderly for many years.Survivors include two daughters; one step-son; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Patsy is also survived by nieces,...
Elsie Halbur
Jul 23, 2016
RACINE – Elsie T. Halbur, 91, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Elsie was born in South Milwaukee on July 7, 1925 to Azar and Manam (nee, Zakian) Torosian. She married Ben W. Halbur in Waukegan, IL in 1949. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2006. Elsie was a...
Ron Mack
Jul 23, 2016
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Harold Sahakian
Jul 22, 2016
Harold Sahakian, 92, a longtime resident of Racine, passed away July 22nd at Oak Creek Place. The son of Armenian immigrants, he was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 1, 1924. Harold was the son of Archak and Mary Sahakian and the loving husband of Mariam (Garougian). He is survived by his wife Mariam, sister Alice Giritlian, and children David...
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...
