Rosemary Smith
Jun 7, 2015
OMAHA, NE - Rosemary Smith, age 84, of Omaha/Council Bluffs, passed away June 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Millard, Nebraska. Rosemary was born October 8, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Tony and Lucy (Kaprelian) Akgulian. She graduated from Horlick High School, Racine in 1948. Rosemary married Clarence Smith on November 21, 1951. They made their...
Bruce Cook
Jun 6, 2015
RACINE – Bruce F. Cook, 66, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Bruce was born in Kenosha on March 30, 1949. On November 22, 1978, he married the former Nona E. Wolfe at Emmaus Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2010. Bruce retired from S.C. Johnson after more than 30 years of employment. He was...
Lawrence Priessnitz
Jun 4, 2015
Lawrence V. Priessnitz RACINE – Lawrence V Priessnitz 39, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 surrounded by his close family at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Lawrence was born in Cudahy on June 10, 1975 to William and Yvonne (nee, Carrell) Priessnitz. Survived by his mother, Yvonne Priessnitz; brothers, Gary Priessnitz, Jim Lowe; sisters Laurie (Kurt) Wandrey, Terrilyn (Dan) Bauer;...
Thomas Feick
Jun 4, 2015
Thomas R. FeickRACINE – Thomas R. Feick, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Thomas was born in Duluth, MN on April 25, 1942 to Raymond and Julia (nee, Moody) Feick. He served in the U.S. Army. On March 5, 1966 Thomas was married to Brenda Beckman. She preceded him...
Goldie Roy
May 30, 2015
RACINE – Goldie Margosian Roy, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, May 30, 2015.Goldie was born May 9, 1930 in Racine to Charles and Ester Margosian (Deceased). She has one child, Charles D. Roy of Burlington; two grandchildren, Nicholas C. Roy and Justin R. Roy of Racine, whom she loved very much; two sisters, Elsie Gabrielian...
Mary Robey
May 28, 2015
Racine – Mary Robey, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Mary was born in Racine on September 23, 1924 to Martin and Toman (nee, Kaprelian) Chambasian. She married Howard H. Robey. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2000. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mary is survived by her...
William Goebel
May 28, 2015
RACINE – William J. Goebel, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Ridgewood Care Center. Bill was born in Racine on March 8, 1936 to William J. and Nancy (nee, Gotthardt) Goebel, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. While stationed in France he met the former Judith Cook and they were married in Red Bank, NJ...
Ruth Kratochvil
May 12, 2015
RACINE – Ruth M. Kratochvil, 99, passed away at Harmony of Racine on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Ruth was born in Racine on March 14, 1916 to Henry and Barbara (nee, Ruetz) Stratman. On October 9, 1937 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ruth married Frank Kratochvil. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1999. Ruth was Manager of Community...
Sam Garabedian
May 11, 2015
Racine – Sam S. Garabedian, 93, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Monday, May 11, 2015. Sam was born in Racine on March 26, 1922 to Harry and Margaret Garabedian. He married the former Rose Manogian in Racine on February 8, 1958 and she preceded him in death on December 13, 1963. Sam graduated from...
Mildred Klepel
May 7, 2015
RACINE – Mildred Ida Klepel, (nee, Warling), 91, passed away at home on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mill was born in Racine, WI on March 6, 1924 to John and Ida (nee, Gundermann) Warling. On May 16, 1944 she married William Klepel at Camp Hood, TX. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2001. Mill and Bill loved to...
Earl Kettinger
May 7, 2015
RACINE – Earl J. Kettinger, 93, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Earl was born in St. Louis, MO on January 30, 1922 to Raymond and Rosa (nee Bayer) Kettinger. He relocated with his family to Racine when he was 14. Earl was a proud and decorated veteran of the U.S. Army...
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....
