Katherine Kaprelian
Aug 11, 2014
RACINE – Katherine Kaprelian, 81, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. Katherine was born in Racine on October 3, 1932 to Sarkis and Elizabeth (nee, Youghourtjian) Asdigian. She married Charles Kaprelian, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Michael (Sherry) Kaprelian, Mark (Denise) Kaprelian and Michelle Kaprelian; grandchildren, Marko Arias, Deana (Patrick) Griffiths, Jeffrey (Lauren) Kaprelian, Johnny...
Michael Johnson
Aug 8, 2014
RACINE – Michael R. Johnson, 49, passed away at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa on Friday, August 8, 2014. Mike was born in Racine on March 30, 1965 to Richard Johnson and Joan (nee, Szabo) Swetish. He married the love of his life, the former Christine Baab and have been together for more than thirty years. Mike was a...
Delores Taborshak
Aug 8, 2014
Private family services were held. Entombment will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery in MIlwaukee, WI.
Virginia Abrahamson
Aug 3, 2014
Racine – Virginia L. Abrahamson, 88, passed away August 3, 2014. Virginia was born in Racine on December 1, 1925 to Charles and Ida (Hopf) Krueger. She married Kenneth F. Abrahamson on November 16, 1946 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2003. Virginia was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church....
Gladys Franco
Jul 30, 2014
RACINE – Gladys L. Franco, nee, Lehmann, 96, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.Gladys was born on June 8, 1918 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of the late Bernard and Frieda (nee, Birkholz) Lehmann. She received the major part of her education at the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped at Janesville. In 1941...
Sandra Russell
Jul 22, 2014
SOUTH MILWAUKEE – Sandra Russell, 73, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Sandy was born in Milwaukee on January 22, 1941 to Samuel and Lorraine (nee, Braasch) Boissonnault. She had been employed by Franciscan Villa for many years. Sandy loved the north woods, spending time camping and jumping in the car and heading out on...
Constance Preston
Jul 21, 2014
RACINE – Constance J. Preston, 63, went to meet Jesus on Monday, July 21, 2014. Connie was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1950 to Joseph Preston and Joan (nee, Daines) Pollnow. In 1968 she graduated from South Division High School. She was employed by Ametek Lamb Electric for more than thirty years before retiring. Connie loved Elvis, her birds,...
Thomas Edwards
Jul 6, 2014
Racine – Thomas B. Edwards, 91, passed away in Woodruff, WI on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Tom was born in Bodgen, ND on July 13, 1922 to Thomas Charles and Grace Florence (nee, Collins) Edwards and moved to Racine in 1946. He served for 3 years in the Medical Department in the U.S. Army during WWII. He then worked at...
Gail Smith
Jul 2, 2014
RACINE – Gail Francis Smith, 71, passed away early in the morning on July 2, 2014. Gail was born on November 13, 1942 in Cave-in-Rock, IL to Gerald and Cleone Smith. Gail was a graduate of Gateway Technical College and retired as a Systems Analyst from CNH after more than twenty years. Gail was a talented oil painter and woodworker....
Steven Matson
Jun 30, 2014
RACINE – Steven Matson, 60, passed away at home on Monday, June 30, 2014. Steven was born in Peoria, IL on March 27, 1954 to Robert L. and Janice L. (nee, Frandsen) Matson. Steven was an accomplish chef. He worked for various restaurants throughout the country including Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Chef-Barrymore's at Bally's in Las Vegas, the Canyon Ranch...
Ocie Vugrnick
Jun 29, 2014
CUDAHY – Ocie L. Vugrnick, 67, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Ocie was born in Milwaukee on May 21, 1947, the daughter of Karl and Maggie (nee, Morten) Vugrnick. She is survived by her two sisters; two brothers; nieces' nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and her best friends, Cindy, Vera and the late Linda. Ocie...
Brad Nimz
Jun 29, 2014
RACINE – Brad Lee W. Nimz, 50, passed away at home on Sunday, June 29, 2014 Brad was born in Racine on October 15, 1963 to Barry and Barbara (nee, Reinke) Nimz. He married the former Kristine Lueckfeld. Brad worked for School Service and Leasing for one year prior to working for Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction for over seventeen years....
Siegfried Bira
Jun 27, 2014
RACINE – Siegfried "Ziggy" Gustav Johann Bira, 84, passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2014. Ziggy was born in Dupree, South Dakota on October 15, 1929 to Adolf and Greta (nee, Zander) Bira. On April 29, 1950 he married the former June I. Sell, recently celebrating their 64th anniversary. Ziggy retired from Briggs and Stratton after more than...
Helen Brezney
Jun 22, 2014
RACINE – Helen Brezney, (nee: Putra), 90, passed away at Parkside Manor in Kenosha on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Helen was born in Racine on December 10, 1923. She married Joseph Brezney, who preceded her in death. Helen loved gardening, reading, buying and selling books, and socializing with all her friends (and strangers alike) at area thrift stores. More recently,...
Leroy Weber
Jun 14, 2014
RACINE – LeRoy Weber, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday June 14, 2014. Lee was born in Morrill, NE on May 31, 1935 to Christ and Katherine (nee, Eisel) Weber. He married the former Rose-Marie Belongia and have celebrated 54 years of marriage. Lee served in the U.S. Army from 1957-59. He retired from Twin Disc...
Milan Scheuerman
Jun 11, 2014
RACINE – Milan J. "Mike" Scheuerman, 87, passed away on his 65th wedding anniversary, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Mike was born in Oshkosh on December 4, 1926 to John and Mabel (nee, Buetow) Scheuerman. On June 11, 1949, Mike married the former Lucille Mae Fink at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Lou was the love of his life and...
Beverly Paragamian
Jun 11, 2014
RACINE – Beverly Joy Paragamian, 84, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2014. In keeping with Bev's wishes, no visitation or service will be held. Cremation has taken place.
Milton Hall
Jun 7, 2014
RACINE – Milton D. Hall, 87, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Saturday, June 7, 2014.Milton was born in Racine on October 25, 1926 to John H. and Mary Anne (nee, Griffith) Hall. On June 6, 1987 he married the former Rosalee Langfeldt. Milton served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during WWII. He retired from J.I. Case Company...
Mary Manalli
Jun 6, 2014
RACINE - Mary Lou Manalli, (nee, Zak), passed away June 6, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family meant everything to her.Mary Lou was born on November 4, 1926 to the late Charles and Marie (nee, Nemitz) Zak. She and Jack were married at Immanuel Episcopal Church on October...
Florence Vacek
Jun 5, 2014
RACINE – Florence E. Vacek, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Florence was born in Racine on February 1, 1920 to Wencle and Anna (nee, Peklo) Smerchek. She was a proud northsider and proud of her Bohemian heritage. Florence was raised on a dairy farm on Six Mile Road and was a member...
