Otto Last
Mar 31, 2016
RACINE – Otto R. Last, 97, passed away at Azura Care of Kenosha on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Otto was born and raised in Riverside, IL, moving to Racine to work for J.I. Case Company. Otto was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Last. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Jesse...
Ilona Soderberg
Mar 31, 2016
Ilona D. Soderberg RACINE – Ilona D. Soderberg, 71, passed away at home on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Ilona was born on December 5, 1944 to William C. Hoover and Linnea U. Niemi. She had been married to John B. Krumm and the late Thomas F. Soderberg. Ilona was an unusually artistic and talented individual who enjoyed acting and singing...
Kenneth Jaeck
Mar 29, 2016
Kenneth C. Jaeck RACINE – Kenneth C. Jaeck, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Ken was born in Racine on January 21, 1930 to Clarence and Clara (nee, Bahr) Jaeck. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1948, and married his wife of 61 years, Clara (nee, Sahagian), in 1954. Ken retired from Twin Disc in 1992...
James Chambers
Mar 28, 2016
RACINE – James Chambers, 93, passed away at Franciscan Villa in south Milwaukee on Monday, March 28, 2016. Jim was born in Chicago, IL on November 26, 1922 to Frank E. and Nellie (nee, Hunger) Chambers. He married the former Helen Magdech in Racine on May 14, 1955. She preceded him in death on February 15, 2008. Jim served in...
Artine Tanielian
Mar 25, 2016
RACINE – Artine M. Tanielian, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, March 25, 2016. Artine was born in Beirut, Lebanon on December 17, 1927 to Mkrditch and Mariam (nee, DerMesropian) Tanielian. In December 1956, Artine married the former Gulkhater Tachdjian in Lebanon, before moving to Racine. He retired from Interlake. Survivors include his children, Ani (Vahe)...
Janice Hand
Mar 22, 2016
RACINE – Janice R. Hand, 63, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Jan was born in Antigo, WI on November 17, 1952 to Martin and Eleanor (nee, Parham) Braun. She married Leonard F. Hand at St. Edward Catholic Church on March 25, 1972. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2010. Jan earned her Bachelor's Degree...
Beatrice Meyers
Mar 19, 2016
RACINE – Beatrice Lillian Meyers, 95, passed away at The Villas at Lincoln Park on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Bea was born in Cleveland, OH on March 13, 1921 to Michael J. and Caroline A. (nee, Glauner) Morris. On September 14, 1946, Bea married John A. Meyers, celebrating 32 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1979. Bea...
Shirley Asselin
Mar 15, 2016
WATERFORD – Shirley M. Asselin, 82, passed away at Elder Care Cottage on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Shirley was born in Stanley, WI on May 20, 1933 to George and Emma Drace. On November 19, 1949, Shirley married Gilbert D. Asselin in Thorp, WI. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2002. Shirley loved shopping and taking others that...
Kathryn Skow
Mar 12, 2016
RACINE – Kathryn Skow, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Kathryn was born in Racine on May 22, 1927 to Arthur and Catherine Zeratsky. She was a graduate of UW Parkside and had enjoyed many years of service for Racine County Social Services as a dedicated Social Worker. Kathryn married Russell L. Skow,...
Anthony Zagar
Mar 6, 2016
RACINE – Anthony W. Zagar, 56, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Tony was born in Racine on March 13, 1959 to Theodore A. and Barbara J. (nee, Simon) Zagar. On December 11, 1982 he married the love of his life, the former Annamarie Bruno. Tony was employed in the bread industry...
Ann Mandli
Mar 4, 2016
RACINE – Ann Mandli, 92, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, March 4, 2016 Ann was born on March, 1923 in Poland the daughter of the late Kasmir and Helen Bazylewicz. Ann came to Racine in 1926. She graduated from Park High School in 1941, and started working for Miller Brothers Insurance Company after high school. On...
Leneen Schrieffer
Mar 1, 2016
RACINE – Leneen C. Schrieffer, 70, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Leneen was born in Superior, WI, on January 26, 1946, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Nee: LeBard) Schrieffer. Leneen and his wife Della moved to Racine in 1968 where they raised their family of five children. In his...
Florence Klawinski
Feb 24, 2016
RACINE – Florence R. Klawinski, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Florence was born in Athens, WI on September 12, 1929 to George and Regina (nee, Riechl) Wozniak. On June 23, 1956, Florence married Harvey J. Klawinski. She retired from the City of Racine Parks and Recreation Department where she had taught Pre-School...
Janice Yocco
Feb 20, 2016
RACINE – Janice R. Yocco, nee Jacobsen, 88, Loved the Lord, Served the Lord and Went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2016.Janice was born in Racine on July 15, 1927 to Jacob and Rose (nee, Hanrahan) Jacobsen. She married Raymond Yocco on September 27, 1947. Janice worked as a receptionist at St. Mary's Hospital in the...
Marcia Rodriguez
Feb 10, 2016
Marcia Mary Rodriguez RACINE – Marcia Mary Rodriguez, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Marcia was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1944 to Delphin and Bernice (nee, Krafcheck) Nadolski. She worked for AT&T retiring in 1998, and last worked for the Kenosha Achievement Center until 2010 . Survivors include her daughters, Shelly...
George Meitner
Feb 7, 2016
Racine – George Harold Meitner, age 84, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife Grace, family and friends and very compassionate health care staff and clergy. George was born on February 22, 1931 to Frank and Ida Meitner. He married his wife Grace Edna Butzlaff on February 23, 1952. George's...
Judy Eichhorn
Feb 5, 2016
RACINE – Judy Ann Eichhorn, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, February 5, 2016. Judy was born in Racine on September 6, 1941 to Ray and Lillian Southwell. She retired from Johnson Financial after 33 years. Judy married Richard R. Eichhorn who survives her along with her sons, Ken (Patsy) Eichhorn and Robbie (Sherry) Eichhorn; her...
Walter Spangenberg
Feb 3, 2016
RACINE – Walter Spangenberg, 101, passed away at Willowgreen on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Wally was born in St. Paul, MN on July 21, 1914 to Walter and Bessie (nee, Finson) Spangenberg. He moved to Racine in 1941. Wally married Leona Klema on June 13, 1942 in Racine. She preceded him in death in November of 1998. Wally retired from...
Wayne Kuehneman
Feb 3, 2016
RACINE – Wayne R. Kuehneman, 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Wayne was born in Racine on September 20, 1946 to Russell L. and Ruth J. (nee, Oberst) Kuehneman. He married the former Caroline Spodick, celebrating 49 years of marriage. Wayne retired from SBC Ameritech in 1994. To Wayne, his family was the most important thing...
Valerie Drozdowski
Jan 28, 2016
Valerie B. Drozdowski RACINE – Valerie B. (nee, Ille) Drozdowski, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Valerie was born in Czechoslovakia on September 12, 1936 to Franz and Maximilliane (nee, Vena) Ille. She married James C. Drozdowski in 1973. Valerie enjoyed dancing, reading, gardening and traveling with Jim. She loved her dog Scooter...
