James Durkin
Jun 3, 2013
Racine - James McNeil "Scotty" Durkin, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.James was born in Glasgow Scotland on March 20, 1930, son of the late James and Helen (Nee: McFadden) Durkin. He served in the Royal Air Force and was an active member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 430.James...
Maryann Gnat
May 30, 2013
Racine – Maryann (nee, Kramlich; Gollnick) Gnat, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Maryann was born in Milwaukee on September 29, 1930 to Edward and Leona (nee, Raasch) Kramlich. On July 7, 1977, Maryann married William Arthur Gnat at St. John's Interdenominational Church in Milwaukee. Maryann was employed by Plastronics, Midwest Adjustment and Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee....
Glenna Blawat
May 19, 2013
Racine – Glenna Jean (Nee, Belcher) Blawat, 67, died at her home of breast cancer after several months of Hospice care surrounded by and cared for by those whom she loved. She will be sadly missed. Glenna was born in Traverse City, MI on December 21, 1945 to Jack and Vivian (nee, Matthews) Belcher. On January 16, 1971 she married...
Donna O'Brien
May 18, 2013
Racine – Donna Marie (nee, Schrader) O'Brien, 53, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Donna was born in Milwaukee on February 19, 1960 to Myron W. and Arcella (nee, Marty) Schrader. Survivors include her children, Nicole (Shawn) Anderson, Kristy Schrader and Alicia (Joshua) Heintz; grandchildren, Christopher, Nadia, Miley, Angolina, Shawn, Jr., Alexandra, Shane, Haley...
Geraldine Seston
May 16, 2013
Oak Creek - Geraldine Isabelle Seston, 86, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Geraldine was born in Milwaukee on August 29, 1926 to Allen and Norma (nee, Poetzel) Eigner. She married Gilbert Louis Seston who preceded her in death in 2004. Geraldine was employed by Herbst Shoe Company, later working for Master Lock until her retirement....
Ottilie Paragamian
May 14, 2013
Allouez, WI – Ottilie 'Tillie' (nee, Hansch) Paragamian, 89, passed away at Allouez Parkside Village in Green Bay with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Tillie was born in Poland on October 3, 1923 to Leonard and Hulda (nee, Juben) Hansch. During the Polish-Russian War her family was forced out of Poland and moved to Germany....
Margie Theos
May 10, 2013
Racine – Margie D. (nee, Johnson) Theos, 77, passed away at her home on Friday, May 10, 2013. Margie was born in Rio, WI on March 25, 1936 to Wilbur and Myrtle (nee, Grimsby) Johnson. She was employed by Molbeck's Grocery/Health Foods for over 35 years. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey (Sally) Kimberlain and William 'Tracy' Theos; grandchildren, Shanna (Jon)...
Ella Nielsen
Apr 24, 2013
Racine – Ella Marie (nee, Christiansen) Nielsen, 89, passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Ella was born in Racine on September 27, 1923 to Hans and Sofie (nee, Hansen) Christiansen. On February 7, 1942 she married J. Erik Nielsen. He preceded her in death in 2000. Ella was a lifelong member of...
Betty Kruse
Apr 17, 2013
Racine – Betty J. Kruse, 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Betty was born in Racine on September 15, 1922 to Elmer J. and Anna (nee, Kornack) Bartels. On May 22, 1943 she married Arnold C. Kruse, celebrating 42 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1985. Betty was...
Adeline Mosher
Apr 4, 2013
Racine – Adeline H. (nee, Strebe) Mosher, 97, passed away at home on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Adeline was born in Marshfield, WI on February 2, 1916 to Arthur and Frieda (nee, Leoffler) Strebe. On November 15, 1938 she married Lloyd Mosher. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1976. Adeline moved to Racine County in 1944. Adeline is...
Margaret Heaton
Apr 2, 2013
Racine – Margaret A. Heaton, 86, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Margaret was born in North Dakota on June 6, 1926 to Arthur and Anna (nee, Katz) Chase. She married Frederick Heaton in North Dakota in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1990.The Heaton's moved to Milwaukee in the 1950's and...
Elizabeth Joosse
Apr 2, 2013
Racine – Elizabeth (nee, VanDerLugt) Joosse, 97, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Elizabeth was born in Hull, IA on November 3, 1915 to Martin and Adriana (nee, Jongste) VanDerLugt. On April 10, 1935 she married George Joosse. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1999. Mrs. Joosse was an amazing woman who was always helping...
Eleanor Rizzo
Apr 2, 2013
Racine - Eleanor F. (nee, Steinwender) Rizzo, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Eleanor was born in Racine on January 27, 1934 to August and Frieda (nee, Liebke) Steinwender She was married to Joseph E. Rizzo and he preceded her in death on December 3, 2003. Eleanor is survived by her son, John...
Ruth Koehler
Apr 1, 2013
Racine – Ruth J. (nee, Jakobi) Koehler, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 1, 2013. Ruth was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1927 to Julius and Hilda (nee, Drews) Jakobi. On January 6, 1951 she married Edmund Koehler. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2001. Ruth graduated from Pulaski High School in...
Margaret Severson
Mar 30, 2013
Racine – Margaret Jean (nee, Fraser) Severson, 97, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, March 30, 2013. She is now in the shelter of the Savior's arms. Margaret was born in Harlowton, MT on October 10, 1915 to the late J.W. 'Bill' and Margaret V. (nee, McKain) Fraser. Her father worked for the railroad in Montana and for...
Pearl Gergen
Mar 26, 2013
Racine – Pearl M. Gergen, 85, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center in South Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Pearl was born in Racine, WI on May 25, 1927 to George and Ida (nee, Maass) Frank. She married Dennis M. Gergen at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 9, 1948. Pearl retired from Western Publishing Company after more than 25...
Marlene Guth-Madsen
Mar 24, 2013
Seminole, FL – Marlene J. Guth-Madsen, 75, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2013. Marlene was born in Webster City, IL to Arthur William, Sr. and Zeda Mae (nee, Ash) Guth on September 26, 1937. Marlene worked at J.I. Case Company prior to the family moving to Florida. Marlene is survived by her son Randy and his...
Libbie Bouska
Mar 20, 2013
Caledonia – Libbie Bouska, 104, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Libbie was born January 7, 1909, the daughter of George and Anna Bouska. She was born on the homestead her grandparents settled in 1868. Here she lived her entire life. Libbie graduated from the Racine High School in 1926. She was one of the students...
Patricia Mccabe
Mar 18, 2013
Racine – Patricia J. McCabe, nee McCormick, 78, went home to God on Monday, March 18, 2013, surrounded by her family. Pat was born in McKees Rocks, PA on May 16, 1934 to Everett and Hilda (nee, Fauth) McCormick. She graduated from South Hills High School in Pittsburg, PA in June 1952 and moved to Racine in 1957. Pat was...
Delores Fogt
Mar 17, 2013
Racine – Delores M. Fogt, 104, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Delores was born in New Bremen, OH on May 19, 1908. She married Harold Fogt, who preceded her in death along with her daughter, Kathryn Fogt. Delores is survived by her son Howard (Joan) Fogt; and her grandsons, Joey Fogt and Jason...
