Catherine Pitchford
Oct 25, 2013
Racine– Catherine L. (nee: Deschler) Pitchford, age 54, beloved mother of Rhea Pitchford and Cayle (Tony Rogan) Pitchford; former wife and lifelong friend of Randy Pitchford; passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in her sleep, while vacationing in Baraboo, WI on Friday, October 25, 2013. In accordance with Cathy's wishes, traditional funeral services will not be held. However, the family is...
Anthony Knurowski
Oct 13, 2013
Racine – Anthony J. Knurowski, 75, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Tony was born in Abrams, WI on March 6, 1938 to Albert and Anna (nee, Predayna) Knurowski. He married the former Ruth Ann Nowak, celebrating fifty-three years of marriage. Tony is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Knurowski; beloved father...
Judith Brill
Oct 12, 2013
Racine – Judith Ann (nee, Ninedorf) Brill, 73, passed away at home on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Judy was born in Racine on September 25, 1940 to Glenn and Adeline (nee, Petura) Ninedorf. She married Richard E. Brill on September 24, 1960. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Amy (Richard) Busby, Jeff Brill, Debra K. Brill and...
Daniel Behmke
Oct 12, 2013
Racine Daniel Peter Behmke, 86, passed away at Kindred North in Kenosha on October 12, 2013 Dan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 28, 1927 to Stanley and Frances (nee: Radomski) Behmke. Dan enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo, cribbage, watching his favorite westerns and following his favorite baseball and football teams. He also loved Sunday drives through the country where...
Shirley Kizewic
Oct 11, 2013
Racine – Shirley M. Kizewic, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, October 11, 2013. Shirley was born in Racine on November 1, 1932 to LeRoy C. "Chip" and Clara (nee, Jacoby) Chapek. On October 30, 1954, she married her lifetime sweetheart, Richard D. Kizewic, celebrating 59 years of marriage. Shirley graduated from Wm. Horlick High School...
Hertha Platzer
Oct 4, 2013
Racine – Hertha Platzer, 74, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, October 4, 2013.Hertha was born in Germany on January 18, 1939 to Reinhold and Olga (nee, Schmidt) Reimann. On May 30, 1959 she married Gabriel Platzer at St. John Lutheran Church. Hertha attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. She was...
Victoria Leszczynski
Oct 3, 2013
Racine – Victoria D. Leszczynski, 81, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband Peter on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Victoria was born in Racine on October 23, 1931 to Bores and Vesa (nee, Stavreff) Stevoff, and always cherished her Macedonian roots. Victoria graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1950. On September 30, 1950,...
Jacqueline Nemoure
Oct 2, 2013
Racine – Jacqueline L. Nemoure, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Jackie was born in Rockford, IL on December 18, 1941 to Louie and Alyce (Davis) Gable. She married Bernard Nemoure and they have been married for over 35 years. Jackie had been employed since 1990 at Dairyland Greyhound Park as a Security...
Anton Kapla
Sep 29, 2013
Racine - Anton S. "Tony" Kapla, 95, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Tony was born in Iron River, MI on March 29, 1918 to Anton and Albina (nee, Kumkowski) Kapla. He married the former Helen Zambiti in Racine on June 15, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1999. A devout...
Rosalee Hall
Sep 24, 2013
Racine - Rosalee Ann (Langfeldt) Hall passed from this life into eternity September 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Milton D Hall; three children: Michelle (Jeff) Struebing, Todd (Stephanie) Henderson, and Brad (Julie) Henderson; three stepchildren: Mike (Tammy) Hall, Machelle Lexa, and Mary Anne (Carl) Duffy; twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom remember her fondly and...
Rodney Gummow
Sep 23, 2013
Racine – Rodney Gordon Gummow, 74 went home to his heavenly Father, Monday, September 23, 2013. Rodney was born in Chicago; the only child of Phyllis (nee, Chalkey) Finnegan and John Gummow on January 7, 1939. He spent his childhood, primarily raised by his maternal grandmother, Mimi Chalkey and early adulthood in Chicago before moving to Racine in 1966. He...
Catherine Parise
Sep 18, 2013
Racine – Catherine I. Parise, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Cathy was born in Racine on October 6, 1930 to Joseph and Agnes (nee, Hellman) Terselic. She married Alfred Parise on April 30, 1954. Cathy's passion was being an artist, selling some of her work both in this country and Europe. She...
Harry Berkley
Sep 14, 2013
Racine – Harry Lloyd Berkley, 94, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Harry was born in Kenosha on April 8, 1919 to Lewis and Edna (nee, Sauve) Berkley. He married the former LaVerne Seyferth in Racine on December 13, 1947. Harry was employed by Gateway Tool & Die, Inc. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the...
Cheryle Mcneese
Sep 14, 2013
Racine – Cheryle Ann McNeese, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Cheryle was born in Racine on December 4, 1949 to Donald and Margaret (nee, Checki) McNeese. She owned and operated McNeese Leather Works for over thirty years and expanded her business to include Hog Heaven Tattoo. Cheryle impacted many lives throughout the community. Survivors include her son,...
Gerald George
Sep 12, 2013
Racine – Gerald A. George, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Gerald was born in Racine on October 12, 1932, son of the late Leo George and Esther Beth. Gerald attended St. Catherine's High School where he left early to join the Air Force and proudly served his country in the Korean War. He attained the rank of...
Gail Cartwright
Sep 10, 2013
Racine – Gail B. Cartwright, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Gail was born in Omaha, NE on March 4, 1941 to Floyd and Gladys (nee, Nielson) East. Gail loved her computer but most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a strong supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital....
Roger Hilgenberg
Sep 7, 2013
Racine – Roger J. "Jerry" Hilgenberg, 79, passed away at home on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Roger was born in Sheboygan on May 15, 1934 to Gottlieb and Emma (nee, Horn) Hilgenberg. He married the former Lucille A. Leffin. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2011. Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1956. He was...
Eugenia Eminovic
Sep 6, 2013
Racine – Eugenia Eminovic, 89, passed away at her home on Friday, September 6, 2013. Eugenia was born in Poland on June 7, 1924. She grew up in Germany prior to immigrating the states in 1959. She married Izeir Eminovic. He preceded her in death in 2001. Eugenia had been employed by Rainfair for many years. She loved canning, baking...
Larry Boyd
Sep 3, 2013
Racine – Larry E. Boyd, 60, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Larry was born in Alamo, TN on January 22, 1953 to Latheree and Minnie (nee, Mcurrie) Boyd. He married the former Sherrian Johnson, recently celebrating 25 years of marriage. Larry was employed by Michaels Machine for over twenty-five years and was a caregiver at...
William Fritchen
Sep 3, 2013
Racine – William L. Fritchen, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday September 3, 2013. William was born in Racine on November 20, 1924 to Harry and Gertrude (nee, Burdick) Fritchen. He married the former Alice Marie Stellman on May11, 1946. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1999. William served in the U.S. Navy on...
