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...
John Feuerstein
Jun 13, 2016
RACINE – John Charles Feuerstein, 77, passed away at home on Monday, June 13, 2016. John was born on February 22, 1939 to John and Irene (nee, Horvath) Feuerstein. On November 14, 1964, John married the former Diane Zelkowski in Detroit, MI. John graduated from Purdue University in 1960. He was Sales Manager for the International Division of Racine Hydraulics...
Diane Jozwiak
Jun 12, 2016
Diane Esther Jozwiak RACINE – Diane Esther Jozwiak, 71, passed away at The Villas at Lincoln Park on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Diane was born in Milwaukee, on August 5, 1944 to Chester and Esther (nee, Krutulski) Matysik. She married Peter Jozwiak on August 7, 1971. Survivors include her son, Shannon (Jennifer) Jozwiak; grandchildren, Hunter, Owen, Caleb and Brandon and...
Rodney Meyer
Jun 4, 2016
RACINE – Rodney J. Meyer, age 61, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Rodney was born in Reedsburg, WI on June 12, 1954. He graduated from Reedsburg High School. He enjoyed fishing, masonry, carpentry, gardening and his cats. He was also an avid reader with thirst for knowledge and loved learning about, and researching, many varied topics. Survivors include...
Pauline Blaesing
Jun 3, 2016
SOUTH MILWAUKEE – Pauline Blaesing, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2016 at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee. Pauline was born January 2, 1931, daughter of the late Herman and Anna Blaesing. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church where she has been a lifelong member. She worked at Lincoln Lutheran on Prospect for over 25...
Salvatore Filpi
May 29, 2016
RACINE – Salvatore "Sam" Filpi, 93, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Sam was born in Racine on October 30, 1922 to Anthony and Seraphina Filpi. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Sam owned and operated Jubilee Pizza and the Library Lounge. He was a member of Sacred Heart...
Rose Weber
May 19, 2016
RACINE – Rose Marie A. Weber, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Rose Marie was born in Kenosha on October 24, 1941 to Lloyd and Alvina (nee, Krause) Belongia. She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School Class of '59. In 1960, Rose Marie married LeRoy Weber, celebrating 54 years of marriage....
Ronald Reth
May 12, 2016
RACINE – Ronald C. Reth, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2016 following a courageous eighteen-month battle with cancer. Ron was born in Racine on February 9, 1942 to Fred and Luella (nee, Kisner) Reth. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School, Class of 1960, following which he received his Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from...
Leonard Donnelly
May 12, 2016
RACINE – Leonard S. Donnelly, 94, passed away at home on Thursday, May 12,2016. Len was born in Iroquois County, IL on February 14, 1922 to Robert and Elsie (nee, Mason) Donnelly. He married Alice (nee, Coe) on August 19, 1944. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1955. Len married the former Mary K. Meythaler on June 22,...
Melvin Pfingsten
May 10, 2016
RACINE – Melvin F. Pfingsten, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Mel was born on September 25, 1929 to Elmer J. and Marie (nee, Nerge) Pfingsten. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; recently going to Washington, D.C. on the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight. Mel married the former Dorothy...
Esther Primuth
May 7, 2016
STURTEVANT – Esther Anna Primuth, nee Borgardt, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Esther was born on February 18, 1926 to Godfrey and Sophia (nee, Ruppel) Borgardt. On May 18, 1946, she married Helmuth Primuth. He preceded her in death. She was proud of her life's work on the Borgardt family farm and twenty years at...
Laverne Krenzke
May 2, 2016
RACINE - LaVerne E. Krenzke, (nee, Olson), 91, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints.LaVerne was born in Alderley, WI on May 21, 1924 to Edwin and Luella (nee, Larson) Olson. On June 26, 1947 she married John Krenzke at Grace Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2007. LaVerne was employed by...
Martha Loschat
Apr 29, 2016
RACINE – Martha Loschat, 96, left the struggles of this earth and passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2016 Martha was born in Wajoten, Lithuania on August 25, 1919 to Gustaf and Augusta (nee, Gavenus) Loschat. She had four sisters, Anna, Maria, Augusta, Eve and two step-siblings. Her parents died when she was very...
Dorothy Engberg
Apr 22, 2016
RACINE – Dorothy Lillian Engberg, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2016. Dorothy was born in Racine on January 24, 1927, daughter of August and Martha (Maurer) Schink. She was married on May 3, 1953 to William Christensen who preceded her in death in 1956. She was then married to Lawrence Engberg on November 16, 1957 who...
