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...
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...
