Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Rose Marie V. Childs, 96, passed away at Country View Care Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. Rose Marie was born in Milwaukee on December 25, 1928, to Bruno and Agnes (nee: Kaniewski) Koszewski. She was a longtime employee of General Motors. Rose Marie married Robert J. Childs, Sr. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1995. She enjoyed...

Feb 7, 2025

Caledonia- Michael D. Wickman, 63 passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his home. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 1, 1961 to Thane "Bud" and Rosalie "Rose" (nee: Phillips) Wickman. Mike was a 1979 graduate of William Horlick High School.  He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of local #139. Mike was an avid...

Feb 6, 2025

James Leonard Giese died peacefully in his home on February 6, 2025. Jim was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on October 7, 1946, to Leonard and Dora (Marsh) Giese. When Jim was a young child, his family moved to their hometown of Menomonie, Wisconsin. This is where he grew up and attended school. Growing up, Jim fished, hunted, delivered newspapers, worked...

Feb 3, 2025

Racine- Dennis S. Schlichting, 69 passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Racine on August 10, 1955 to the late Richard and Patricia (nee: Czosnek) Schlichting.

On August 21, 1976, Dennis married Jean K. Larson at St. Patrick Catholic Church.He was employed as a supervisor with Insinkerator until...

Feb 1, 2025

Beverly J. Petrowsky, 80, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Beverly was born in Chippewa Falls on December 3, 1944. She married Ernest F. Petrowsky on August 18, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2000. Beverly enjoyed listening to music and going to the casino. She is...

Jan 30, 2025

Mary Katherine (Meythaler) Donnelly, passed away at her apartment home in the Primrose retirement center on at Newman road in Racine on Thursday, January 30. Mary was born on May 29, 1931 to Ray and Lydia Meythaler in New Glarus, WI.  Mary moved to Racine in 1953 to become a teacher after graduating with a BA and teaching certificate from...

Jan 27, 2025

Mary E. Lee, 63, passed away at her home on January 27, 2025 after a long illness. Mary was born in Cudahy on June 6, 1961, to Donald K. and Minnie G. (nee: Deitz) Lee. She was a lifelong Racine resident. She worked for Aurora Healthcare for over 25 years. Mary was a selfless and giving person, always putting others...

Jan 23, 2025

Kenneth R. Weber, 80, passed away at Indiana University Hospital. Ken was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 29, 1944, to Frank and Beatrice (nee: Goebel) Weber. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School and then went on to receive his associates degree from Lake Michigan Community College. Ken married Joyce Radtke on May 25, 1968, in St. Joseph, MI....

Jan 23, 2025

Rochelle A. Tennessen, 72, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Rochelle (Shelly) was born in Racine on December 15, 1952, to Robert and Doris (nee: Sorenson) Morrison. She attended Wm. Horlick high school, where she was a member of DECA, and graduated in 1971. Shelly married Rick Tennessen in 1978. She was employed at RUSD as...

Jan 22, 2025

Joan Irene (Sorensen) Herman, passed away at home in Racine on January 22, 2025 according to her wishes. She was born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1941 to Martin and Irene (Cook) Sorensen. Joan married Jim Herman on August 19, 1972 in Racine and together they raised 3 children. Joan was a happy homemaker who enjoyed swimming in her pool...

Jan 20, 2025

Doreen Grace Kinsley, 85 passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Ascension All Saints. She was born in a small town of Edgar on November 1, 1939 to the late Alexander and Julia Cichon. Then her family moved to Ojibwa, where they had a small farm. Overtime, they had chickens, pigs and geese. Doreen loved to ride her horse....

Jan 20, 2025

-    Mae Dorothy Kinsley-Udell  86, of Sturtevant passed away peacefully at All Saints Hospital on January 20, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Mae was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on October 27, 1938 to the late Bill and Dorothy (Marsh) Skopec.  Mae attended high school in Winter, WI and played drums in the marching band.  In Winter, Mae married Raymond...

Jan 18, 2025

RACINE - Donald A.Johnson, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 18 at Waterford Senior Living. Don was born in La Crosse, WI on July 3, 1934 to Clarence and Charlotte (nee, Funk) Johnson.  He grew up on the family farm in Cashton, and  graduated from Cashton High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army, where he spent...

Jan 17, 2025

Wind Point- Frederick Wiemer, 80 passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Siena Center, Caledonia. He was born in Burlington on May 19, 1944 to the late Arthur F. and Dorothy R. (nee: Anderson) Wiemer. On December 23, 1967, Fred married Carol J. Christianson at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford. He was a 1962 graduate of Burlington...

Jan 13, 2025

RACINE – James L. Patch, 81 passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home. Jim was born in Racine on November 13, 1943 to Richard I. and Hilda A. (nee: Kampe) Patch. He married Rosemary Duchac. Sadly, she passed away May 4, 2019. Jim served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was employed with Twin Disc for...

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Alvin Dunst, born on February 17, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at his home in Racine on January 6, 2025 at the age of 87. He was the eldest of five children to Alvin Otto Dunst and Loretta Philomene Schraufnagel. Don proudly served his country as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service,...

Jan 5, 2025

Arthur L. Preuss, Sr. Arthur Lee Preuss, Sr., 92, went home to his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2025 at Lakeshore at Siena. Art was born in Arlington Heights, IL on June 18, 1932, to Theodore and Ruth (nee: Bendien) Preuss. While attending seventh and eighth grade at St. Peter Lutheran School, he began playing the organ for church...

Jan 4, 2025

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Jan 3, 2025

Jean A. Aber, 95, passed away at The Woods of Caledonia on Friday, January 3, 2025. Jean was born in Racine to Morgan and Beatrice (nee: Nielsen) Campeau. She married Wayne R. Aber, who preceded her in death, June 2017 after 70 years of marriage. Jean enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and traveling. She also served as a Cub Scout den...

Dec 31, 2024

Todd James Huth, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on October 7, 1950, Todd was a graduate of Racine Park High School.  He built and operated a landscape maintenance business. Todd had a lifelong love of sports, particularly baseball, basketball and golf. He is survived by his children, Jon Huth,...