Geraldine Sheffield
Nov 13, 2015
RACINE – Geraldine Sheffield, 71, passed away at home on Friday, November 13, 2015. Gerry was born in Milwaukee on November 18, 1943 to Roman and Frances (nee, Prochniak) Cielesinski. She worked for Dr. Edward T. Stevens for more than 24 years as his office manager, helping him start and run a very successful neurology practice. Gerry was a member...
Freddie Elliott
Nov 9, 2015
RACINE – Freddie A. Elliott, 74, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 9, 2015.Freddie was born in Plainfield, WI on August 10, 1941 to Kirk and Ethelyn (nee, Storzbach) Elliott. In 1959, Freddie moved from Plainfield to Racine. He served in the United States Navy in the early 60's. On June 28, 1968 Freddie married the former Elaine...
Richard Sandvig
Nov 3, 2015
RACINE – Richard L. Sandvig, 66, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Richard was born in Racine on September 16, 1949 to Arthur and Alice (nee, Vacek) Sandvig. He served in the U.S. Navy on the Aircraft Carrier, Midway from 1968 until 1970. Richard worked at Metler Toledo Scale for over 30 years, retiring...
Bernard Nemoure
Oct 29, 2015
RACINE – Bernard J. Nemoure, 74, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Barney was born on January 20, 1941 to Coletta and Jean Nemoure. He married the former Jacqueline L. Gable and had been married for over 35 years. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2013. Bernie He graduated from Don Bosco High School after...
Yvonne Kempfer
Oct 29, 2015
Pharr, TX – With her loving family by her side, Yvonne June Kempfer, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, October 29, 2015 at her daughter's residence in San Antonio, TX.She was born in McNaughton, WI, June 8, 1935, daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Nee: Yszara) Johnson. Survivors include her children, Evelyn (Max) Woller of Racine, WI, Brenda Kempfer of...
Maria Marzette
Oct 27, 2015
Maria Adela Contreras Marzette RACINE – Maria Adela Contreras Marzette, 55, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Maria was born in Racine on July 13, 1960 to Jorge C. and Nicolasa (nee, Cervantes) Contreras. On July 17, 1993, Maria married the love of her life, Kenneth Marzette and they renewed their vows on Saturday, October 24, 2015....
Shane Hill
Oct 26, 2015
Racine – Shane A. Hill, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 26, 2015. Shane was born in Racine on June 15, 1976 to Shane J. and Nancy A. (nee, Proska) Hill. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School, and attended Gateway Technical College and became a certified CNC Operator, last working at Caterpillar. Shane loved music, karaoke and cooking....
Juan Ydunate
Oct 25, 2015
RACINE – Juan J. Ydunate, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, October, 25, 2015. Juan was born in Harlingen, TX on May 13, 1931 to Juan J. and Elosia (nee, Sanchez) Ydunate. In December 1957, Juan married the former Theresa Lucio, celebrating 58 years of marriage. He retired from Laddish Company after 40 years...
William Markus
Oct 21, 2015
RACINE – William A. Markus, 75, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Residence on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Bill was born in Racine on March 11, 1940 to Alex and Margaret (nee, Drott) Markus. He married the former Gale C. Cicero. Bill served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne, and was stationed in Korea. He retired from Wisconsin Electric...
Darlene Hartgerink
Oct 18, 2015
RACINE – Darlene J. Hartgerink, 76, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Darlene was born in Tomahawk, WI on February 26, 1939 to Rev. Carl and Esther (nee, Rewoldt) Henning. On August 15, 1959, Darlene married Edward Hartgerink. Darlene was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church. She was always ready to...
Nancy Borgardt
Oct 17, 2015
Racine – Nancy L. Borgardt, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Nancy was born in Moline, IL on September 14, 1941 to Earl and Mary Jane (nee, Lundberg) Ehen. Nancy married Thomas R. Borgardt on June 3, 1961 at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine. She was an Executive Secretary at S.C. Johnson...
Joseph Smogoleski
Oct 15, 2015
RACINE – Joseph P. Smogoleski, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Joe was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1940. He married Ernestine M. "Tina" (nee, Edl) Smogoleski. She preceded in death. Joe is survived by his daughter, Lisa Marie (Todd Rognsvoog) Hendricks; grandchildren, Stephanie (Matthew) Ahles and David Hendricks; sisters, Silvia Jennings...
Ranu Raj
Oct 14, 2015
RACINE - Ranu Raj, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin, since 2002, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital as a result of a tragic accident.Ranu was born on April 7, 1957. She was most recently employed at SC Johnson. Her interests included spirituality, reading, exercising, yoga, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.Ranu is survived...
Michael Hayek
Oct 13, 2015
RACINE – Michael A. Hayek, 60, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Mike was born on March 14, 1955 to Edward and Donna (nee, Gill) Hayek. He married Marcia (Ohlert) on June 20, 1983. Mike was a Civil Engineer, working with numerous public works projects over the years, last working with the Village of Caledonia. He enjoyed...
Peggy Shaffer
Oct 6, 2015
RACINE – Peggy Dabney Shaffer, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.Peggy was born on March 2, 1944 at McDill AFB in Florida to Loren and Dora (Baisinger) Bell. Raised by her stepfather Richard Dabney in Ohio, who brought her to Nebraska during summers to visit her family. She met her husband James while...
Dorothy Brault
Oct 5, 2015
MILWAUKEE – Dorothy D. Brault, 87, passed away at Sunrise Care Center on Monday, October 5, 2015. Dorothy was born in Manitowoc on March 13, 1928 to Stanley and Anna (nee, Anhalt) Dembski. On April 7, 1951, Dorothy married Raymond Brault. He preceded her in death on August 13, 1985. Survivors include her daughters, Gail Brault, Nancy (Tony) Grygera and...
Darla Bartlett
Sep 28, 2015
RACINE – Darla Bartlett, 67, was brought to Heaven by her son, Todd, on Monday, September 28, 2015. Darla was born in California on April 26, 1948 to Allan Earl and Marilyn (nee, Alstead) Chartrand. Darla is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Chartrand and Jessica Cummings; grandchildren, Deanna (Adam Kirchenwitz) Reid, Kristina Corrie, Darleen Cummings, Brenden Cummings, Kyler Cummings and...
William Hancock
Sep 28, 2015
RACINE – William Lee Hancock, 61, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, September 28, 2015. Bill was born in Portage, WI on June 1, 1954 to Francis C. and Elizabeth (nee, Holland) Hancock. On May 18, 1985, Bill married the former Robin Kewan in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal...
John Janowski
Sep 20, 2015
BURLINGTON – John "Jack" A. Janowski, Jr., 65, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Jack was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1950 to John A. and Delores M. (nee, Peterson) Janowski, Sr. He married the former Kathryn Konz at St. Charles Church in 1981. She preceded him in death in 2012. Jack was...
Marjorie Green
Sep 20, 2015
After a long and full life, Marjorie (Makovsky) Green, 100, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Sunday, September 20, 2015. The youngest of four children, she was born to Edward, Sr., and Agnes Makovsky on November 19, 1914, in Caledonia, where her family had farmed along the Root River since 1855. Known for her kolaches and generous spirit, Marge loved...
