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...
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.
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...
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...
Ben Heffel
Jun 2, 2014
RACINE – Ben Earl Heffel, 73, passed away at home on Monday, June 2, 2014. Ben was born in Racine on October 9, 1940 to Earl G. and Esther (nee, Ruppel) Heffel. On October 15, 1960 he married the former Dorothea Spurgat. Ben began working with his father in the family business, Earl Heffel & Son, which his father started...
Clifford Brander
May 30, 2014
RACINE - Clifford Burl Brander, loving husband of 53 years to Elsie Brander, passed away on Friday May 30, 2014 of Congestive Heart Failure. Cliff was born in Arena, WI, on December 1, 1928, to Alton and Edna (nee: Anderson) Brander. He attended Hays School and graduated from Spring Green High School, serving in the United States Air Force before...
Hilde Lippold
May 28, 2014
Racine – Hilde Lippold, 90, passed away at Hospice House in Racine on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Hilde was born in the Ukraine on July 29, 1923 to Adolf and Olga (nee, Holz) Goering. She married Werner Lippold who preceded her in death on April 4, 1992. Survivors include her sons, Gert (Kathy) Lippold and Guenther (Carol) Lippold; grandchildren, Jenny...
Djukan Markovic
May 28, 2014
Racine – Djukan Markovic, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Djukan was born in Gracanica, Serbia on November 1, 1931 to Milutin and Ruzica (nee, Ciric) Markovic. He married Mileva (Simic) Markovic in 1949 in Gracanica, Serbia and immigrated to the United States in 1976. He was a member of St. George Serbian...
Lee Dalgard
May 28, 2014
Racine – Lee W. Dalgard, 81, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Lee was born in Racine on November 19, 1932 to Carl W. and Emma C. (nee, Jensen) Dalgard. He married the former Mildred Trick on November 7, 1970. Lee served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Western Publishing Company. Lee and Mildred...
Kriss Affolter
May 20, 2014
STURTEVANT – Kriss Edwin Affolter, 63, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. If he had written this obituary it would probably read, "I got sick. I died." He was a quiet and gentle man who lived and died by his terms. He loved his family and his Harley, and not necessarily in that order....
Donald Baker
May 15, 2014
RACINE – Donald Baker, 58, passed away in Cape Coral, FL on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Don was born in Racine on May 15, 1956 to Frank E. Baker and Joyce M. (nee, Kelly) Baker. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Don retired from Johnson Wax after more than twenty years. Don loved anything music, playing both sax and...
George Korzeniewski
May 11, 2014
MARYLAND – George A. Korzeniewski, 89, passed away at home in Maryland on May 11, 2014. George was born in Milwaukee on October 27, 1924 to Tony and Winnie (nee, Hordyk) Korzeniewski. He married the former Delores Longo in 1977. She preceded him in death. George served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII in both Europe and Africa....
