Lawrence Scholzen
Sep 20, 2014
RACINE – Lawrence "Lem" Scholzen, 86, passed away at home on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Lem was born in Racine on December 31, 1927 to Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee, Holler) Scholzen. On October 20, 1962 he was married to Natalie Johnson who preceded him in death on April 11, 1995. Lem served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....
Alan Reed
Sep 18, 2014
Franksville – Alan J. Reed, 68, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Al was born in Racine on December 8, 1945 to Joseph and Helen (nee, Tomachek) Reed. He married the former Janet Jones, celebrating thirty years of marriage. Al retired from Wisconsin Industrial Lift Trucks and most recently has been employed by NAPA....
Kenneth Mueller
Sep 17, 2014
RACINE – Kenneth R. Mueller, 73, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014.Ken was born in Beloit, WI on August 25, 1941 to George and Leone (nee, Mertins) Mueller. He was a graduate of Racine Lutheran High School. On November 28, 1964, Ken married the former Margaret Hellmann at St. John's Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death...
Lois Corrigan
Sep 13, 2014
RACINE – Lois M. Corrigan, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Lois was born in Madison on May 2, 1926 to Peter and Marie (nee, Clemens) Rassmussen. She married Robert A. Corrigan, who preceded her in death. Lois retired from Piggly Wiggly. Lois is survived by her daughter, Judy (Jerry) Nuter; and her...
Richard James
Sep 6, 2014
RACINE – Richard J. James (Dick), 88, passed away peacefully at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Saturday, September 6, 2014.Dick was born in Racine on December 24, 1925 to Irving and Elizabeth (nee:Carmen) James. He served in World War II and the Korean War. Dick retired as a supervisor in 1986 from Wisconsin Electric after 42 years...
Harvey Prochaska
Sep 4, 2014
RACINE- Harvey Emil Prochaska, 87, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 4, 2014, with his family by his side. Harvey was born on the family farm in Caledonia to Emil and Helen (nee, Kvapil) on September 10, 1926. After graduating from Horlick High School, Harvey went back to the family farm to work, with his brothers which he...
Janice Hoffmann
Aug 29, 2014
RACINE – Janice Mary Hoffmann, 58, called by God, entered into the eternal joy of her Savior, on August 29th, 2014. Beloved wife of Thomas Hoffmann, she spent 29 happy years of marriage and raised three boys, Jared now 25, Marc 22 and Joseph 19. Her husband and children are survived by Jan today.Her life is a testimony to her...
Indira Rao
Aug 26, 2014
RACINE – Indira Rao, 79, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.Indira was born in Valukad, India on September 15, 1934, the daughter of Jorsinh Kavi and Kasturben Kavi. She married Ambalal Rupsinh Rao in Palitana, India. He preceded her in death.Indira is survived by her sons and daughters, Atul Rao, Jugnu devluk, Parul Mithawala, Rupal Mulani...
Janet Garvey
Aug 25, 2014
RACINE – Janet Garvey, 88, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. She was beloved by all who knew her. Janet was born in Sparta, WI on October 28, 1925 to George and Adele (nee, Powell) Hinton. She married Patrick R. Garvey in Appleton in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1995. Janet is survived by her sons Patrick...
William Runge
Aug 25, 2014
William E. Runge, Sr. FRANKSVILLE – William E. Runge, Sr., 87, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center in South Milwaukee on Monday, August 25, 2014. Bill was born in Racine on June 10, 1927 to Edwin R. and Martha (nee, Rosenbaum) Runge. He married the former Margaret "Marge" Botsch. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until 1947. He...
Orlando Lee
Aug 19, 2014
REDONDO BEACH, CA – Orlando J. Lee, 73, passed away in Torrance, CA on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Orlando was born in Racine on July 14, 1941 to James and Irene (nee, McGruder) Lee. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1960, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Following high school, Orlando moved to California and attended Los...
Johnie Cooper
Aug 13, 2014
Racine – Johnie Mae Cooper, 92, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.Johnie was born on October 30, 1921 to Mary Walker and John Madison in Mayfield, Kentucky. She moved to Racine in 1948. She worked for Olsons Dry Cleaning Company and High Ridge Hospital. She retired from High Ridge Hospital in 1985 after 25...
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...
