Carol Shepherd
Jan 24, 2013
Racine – Carol Jean Shepherd, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Carol was born in Racine on April 10, 1925 to Elmer J. and Anna (nee, Kornack) Bartels. She married Robert A. Shepherd at Grace Chapel Lutheran Church on March 18, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1977. Carol graduated from Park...
Archie Wise
Jan 23, 2013
View Video Tribute Racine - Mr. Archie L. Wise, 75, died peacefully after a yearlong battle with pneumonia and respiratory failure on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Archie was born in Guenther, WI on March 30, 1937 to the late Joseph and Clara (nee: Anker) Wise. On August 19, 1961 he married the former RoseMarie Grezenski.Archie skipped out of high school...
Henry Plouff
Jan 19, 2013
Racine – Henry W. Plouff, 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 19, 2013. Hank was born in Escanaba, MI on September 4, 1946 to Frederick and Adala (nee, Kirvilivach) Plouff. He was united in marriage to Linda Schrank, celebrating more than forty years together. Hank was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam in 1967. He retired...
Betty Borkhus
Jan 18, 2013
Racine - Betty R. (Kovak) Borkhus was called to heaven by God on Friday, January 18th, at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital.When recently asked about her life, Betty immediately stated that she had a wonderful, long life. Having the opportunity to watch her children and grandchildren grow into adults and to further experience the joy of her great-grandchildren and their budding lives...
Dorothy Jacobsen
Jan 14, 2013
RACINE – Dorothy Elsie Jacobsen (Dorothy Elsie Masters), born April 20, 1922 in Victoria, Canada, died on Monday January 14, 2013, in Kenosha, WI following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dorothy moved to Racine in 1946 from Townsville, Australia and had been a resident of Racine till 2007 when she moved to Clare Bridge Nursing Home in Kenosha. She...
Sue Londré
Jan 12, 2013
Racine – Sue K. Londr, 69, passed away at Lake Terrace in Milwaukee on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Sue was born in Racine on November 14, 1943 to Laris and Mary (nee, Antal) Jensen. She married Ronald J. Londr on September 28, 1963. Sue was a charter member of Good Sheppard Lutheran Church in Racine and was strong in her...
Caroline Haman
Jan 11, 2013
Rochester, MN – Caroline Louise Haman, 80, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family. Caroline fought a courageous battle against Parkinson's disease for more than fifteen years. Caroline was born in Racine on May 30, 1932 to Walter and Astrid (nee, Johnson) Seyferth. She graduated from Wm. Horlick...
Barbara Tobias
Jan 10, 2013
Racine – Barbara J. Tobias, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Barb was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1941 to Warren and Bernice (nee, Vohs) Kaye. She began her career as an Electronics buyer for Gimbels Schuster's in Milwaukee, last working as the Hallmark buyer at Shorecrest Pharmacy in Racine. In between...
Joyce Kleba
Jan 4, 2013
Racine – Our dear mom Joyce Lorraine Kleba, 80, joined her beloved husband Walt on what would have been his 81st birthday January 4, 2013. Joyce was born in Milwaukee to Emma (nee: Schwerm) and Robert E. Campbell on January 7, 1932. She worked as a roller skating carhop among other jobs and met Walt while she was a USO...
Shirley Schultz
Dec 30, 2012
Racine – Shirley D. Schultz, 65, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Shirley was born in Minnesota on December 13, 1947 to Thomas Welsh and Mary (nee, Green) Moore. She married Willys Schultz and he preceded her in death. Shirley is survived by her sons, Henry Francis Schultz and Shawn Gregory Schultz; and her sisters and...
Jay Ruffo
Dec 26, 2012
Racine - Jay Price Ruffo, 84, passed away at home on December 26, 2012.Born Jeanette Von Price on March 31, 1928 in Oneonta, New York; Jay married Richard Vincent Ruffo on May 21, 1950 in Tarrytown, New York.Jay was a pioneer in the Racine business community, starting Jay Price Advertising in the 1960s where she produced television commercials for Porter's...
Muriel Stephan
Dec 18, 2012
Racine – Muriel J. Stephan, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Muriel was born in Racine on October 28, 1923 to John and Bertha Preuss. She married Howard L. Stephan on June 13, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2003. Muriel retired from In-Sink-Erator after more than 34 years. Survivors include her...
Henry Sollman
Dec 15, 2012
Racine – Henry C. Sollman, 94, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Henry was born in Haubstadt, IN on Wednesday, October 2, 1918 to George and Katherine (nee: Felker) Sollman, where his parents owned a farm of some 160 acres, much of which produced corn. Given his parents German heritage, he spoke German until...
Louie Orlando
Dec 13, 2012
Raymond – Louie E. Orlando, 95, passed away at his home, while being held in the loving arms of his family, on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Louie was born in Crivitz, WI on June 28, 1917 to Anton and Mary (nee, Porfilio) Orlando. He served in the U.S. Army 94th Mortar Battalion during WWII. On November 25, 1948, Louie married...
Floyd Boldus
Dec 12, 2012
Racine – Floyd R. Boldus, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Floyd was born in Racine on October 10, 1921 to Roland and Belvie (nee, Stephan) Boldus. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Floyd married the former LaVerne Anderson on June 21, 1946. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Boldus;...
Bruce Kannenberg
Dec 4, 2012
Bruce E. Kannenberg age 62,Our loss became heaven's gain on Tuesday, December 4th, 2012. Bruce was born in Brown Deer Wisconsin on November 13th, 1950. He graduated from Brown DeerHigh school in 1968 and retired from Delco electronics after 30+ years of service in 2007. Bruce married Susan P. Stache on June 5th, 1976 at St. Marks Lutheran church in...
Marlin James
Dec 3, 2012
Racine – Marlin Edward James, 80, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012. Marlin was born in Racine on September 18, 1932 to John and Harriett (nee, Hansen) James. He was married to Caroline Bedard, the love of his life, for 45 years before she preceded him in death. Marlin was retired from S.C. Johnson & Sons. Marlin enjoyed his...
Roy Storves
Dec 1, 2012
Racine - Roy 'Jake' Storves, 88, passed away at home on Saturday, December 1, 2012.Jake was born in Dollar Bay, MI on November 22, 1924, son of the late Emil and Amanda (Beattie) Storves. Jake graduated from Dollar Bay, MI High School in 1942. After serving his country and as a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army, Jake married the...
Lois Johnson
Nov 26, 2012
Racine – Lois Genevieve Johnson, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, November 26, 2012. Lois was born in Menominee, WI on September 3, 1923 to Harold L. and Nettie E. (nee, Brazelton) Larrabee. She married Orville L. Johnson in Forest Center, WI on June 15, 1944. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1998. Lois...
Claire Saulitis
Nov 22, 2012
Racine – Claire K. Saulitis, 70, passed away at home on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Claire was born in Sheboygan on February 9, 1942 to Edward and Corrine (nee, King) Nonnweiler. She married Girts 'Gary' Saulitis. Claire earned her Associates Degree from Gateway Technical College in Marketing and Fashion Merchandising in 1986 where she was Valedictorian of her class. She...
