Dorismae Charlesworth
May 2, 2015
RACINE – Dorismae Charlesworth, nee Christianson, 94, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Doris was born in Racine on March 25, 1921 to John and Gunnild (nee, Petersen) Christianson. She married Theodore Charlesworth in Niagara Falls, NY. He preceded her in death. Doris was a hairstylist for many years and was also an Avon representative. She loved...
Raymond Ludka
May 2, 2015
Raymond Ludka RACINE – Raymond Ludka, 88, passed away at Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center on Saturday May 2, 2015.Ray was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 28, 1927 to Joseph and Blanche (nee, Michalski) Ludka. Ray attended grade school at St. John Kanty's in Milwaukee; and Pulaski and Bay View High Schools. After high school he attended The University...
Jerry Patch
Apr 27, 2015
Jerry R. Patch RACINE – Jerry R. Patch, 73, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 27, 2015. Jerry was born in Racine on March 21, 1942 to Richard and Hilda (nee, Kampe) Patch. He was employed by 7-Up Bottling Company for many years. He also worked for Lee's Deli and last working at Pias' Restaurant. Jerry...
James Whitten
Apr 27, 2015
James E. Whitten RACINE – James E. Whitten, 77, passed away at Sheridan Medical in Kenosha on Monday April 27, 2015. Jim was born in Little Rock, AR, on April 6, 1938 to Everette and Erma (nee, Sumlar) Whitten. Jim loved to travel, spend time working on his cars, camping and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time...
Shirley Meyer
Apr 20, 2015
RACINE – Shirley A. Meyer, (nee, Lackey), 69, passed away in Rockwall, Texas on Monday, April 20, 2015. Shirley was born in Racine on October 18, 1945 to Melvin and Bernadette (nee, Hanson) Lackey. She spent most of her life in Racine. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1963 and attended Gateway Technical College. In 1968 she married Albin...
Carl Tomasek
Apr 20, 2015
RACINE - Carl Louis Tomasek, age 87, crossed the bar peacefully at home on April 20, 2015. Carl was born on December 19, 1927, in Racine, WI to the late Frank and Frances (Nee: Hanacek) Tomasek. Carl was the fifth and youngest son in his family to serve in World War II. He enlisted in the Coast Guard at age...
Randy Bahrs
Apr 18, 2015
RACINE – Randy S. Bahrs, 58, passed away at Manor Care in Kenosha on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Randy was born in Racine on December 5, 1956 to Clifford and Patricia (nee, Miller) Bahrs. He was a self-employed home remodeler for over thirty years. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Bahrs; children, Brittany Bahrs and Nicholas Bahrs; and Jane Ochca, good...
Ronald King
Apr 17, 2015
RACINE- Ronald D. King, 62, passed away at Hospice House on Friday, April 17, 2015.Ron was born in Rockford, IL on January 16, 1953 to Charles King and Lois (nee, Northrup) Singer. He married Lori Ann (nee, Schaefer) King on July 9, 2005. Ron retired from CNH in 2004 and most recently was employed by Caterpillar. Ron was a fun...
Richard Schilling
Apr 14, 2015
RACINE- Richard L. Schilling, 77, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.Richard was born in West Salem, WI on March 5, 1938 to Oscar M. and Gladys (nee: Jones). He married Diane Oppmann. Richard served his country in the United States Navy retiring as a Chief Operations Specialist. He was employed at Allen-Bradley in Milwaukee until his retirement....
John Lettsome
Apr 10, 2015
RACINE – John R. "Dick" Lettsome, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All; Saints on Friday, April 10, 2015. Dick was born in Racine on August 27, 1929 to John and Gertrude (nee, Gulbrandson) Lettsome. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He married the former Josephine Anzalone. Dick was a partner in Triple J construction...
Robert Olson
Apr 8, 2015
RACINE – Robert William Olson died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2015, less than a month after losing the love of his life, Mary Ruth. He had moved from Racine to Greenville, South Carolina, just two weeks ago to be closer to his children. "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. She browses among...
Kem Vogt
Apr 8, 2015
RACINE – Kem A. Vogt, Sr., 57, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Kem was born in Racine on December 26, 1957 to LeRoy H. and Iva (nee, Brown) Vogt. He was married to Carla Vogt, celebrating 25 years of marriage. Kem had been employed by American Building Restoration Products for over 28 years. He was an...
Dianne Jacobsen
Apr 5, 2015
RACINE – Dianne Marie (nee, Schuppe) Jacobsen, 76, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her loving daughters on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Dianne was born in Racine, Wisconsin on September 11, 1938. Dianne loved to knit and crochet and was very active in the community knitting prayer shawls and baby blankets for those in need. She especially loved...
Randal Hillman
Mar 31, 2015
Randal "Randy" Scott Hillman, 62, passed away peacefully at the Golden Living Centers Lake Ridge Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Randy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. He spent the majority of his life in the Sturtevant and Racine, WI area. He graduated from Case High School in...
Mary Koenen
Mar 30, 2015
RACINE – Mary F. Koenen, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, March 30, 2015. Mary was born in Milwaukee on December 24, 1920 to Alexander and Fannie (nee, Jermonik) Petushek. She was united in marriage to William C. Koenen. He preceded her in death in 1997. After being a homemaker for many years, Mary worked for...
Jerome Nuter
Mar 26, 2015
RACINE – Jerome J. "Jerry" Nuter, 79, passed away peacefully in hospice at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Jerry was born in Racine on January 1, 1936 to John and Mary (nee, Kubatski) Nuter, who preceded him in death. Jerry grew up in Racine, graduating from St. Catherine's High School before attending Loras College in Dubuque,...
Frances Baker
Mar 24, 2015
RACINE – Frances L. Baker, 91, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.Frances was born in Providence, SC on May 7, 1923 to Rhodus and Frances (nee, Hodge) Ard. She received her education in the schools of Sumter, S.C. Frances married Frank E. Baker on February 26, 1969. He preceded her in death on...
Glenn Sorenson
Mar 22, 2015
RACINE – Glenn A. Sorenson, 93, passed away at Kenosha Estates on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Glenn was born in North Cape on August 23, 1921 to Arthur W. and Inez E. (nee, Sumerton) Sorenson. He graduated from Waterford High School where he lettered in three sports all four years. On August 3, 1946, Glenn married the former Doris E....
Audrey Schaefer
Mar 21, 2015
RACINE- Our loving Triune God sent His Heavenly Angels to carry His faithful servant, Audrey Louise Schaefer (nee Frieseke), to her Eternal Rest on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Audrey was born in Milwaukee on May 5, 1930 to August and Lorraine (nee, Kurz) Frieseke. In August, 1950 she came to Racine to be the First Grade Teacher at St. John's...
William Rieser
Mar 17, 2015
RACINE – William R. Rieser, 96, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Bill was born in Racine on April 18, 1918 to William B. and Nellie (Harder) Rieser. He was a proud graduate of Wm. Horlick High School, Class of '36. On July 10, 1937, Bill married the love of his life, the...
