June Sellhausen
Oct 22, 2012
Racine - June 'Gladys' M. Sellhausen, 62, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, October 22, 2012. June was born In Moline, IL on January 15, 1950 to Eugene and June (nee, Hulse) Benjamin. She worked for Gimble's Southgate as a beautician for many years. She married Michael Sellhausen who survives her along with other relatives and many...
Julie Schwartz
Oct 21, 2012
Racine – Julie M. Schwartz, 92, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Julie was born in Racine on July 25, 1920 to Felix and Stella Miller. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1938. Julie married John Schwartz and he preceded her in death in 1973. She was employed by Young Radiator Company and retired...
Jean Hess
Oct 12, 2012
Racine – Jean E. Hess, 68, passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Friday, October 12, 2012. Jean is survived by her children, Robert T. (Anne) Hess and Rebeccah J. Jones; grandchildren, Derek Jones, Ryan Jones, Harley Hess, Miranda Van Brunt and William Van Brunt. Jean is also survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death...
Alice Meissner
Oct 7, 2012
Racine – Alice Meissner (nee,Flegel) age 90, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, October 7, 2012. Alice was born in Racine on December 24, 1921, daughter of the late Frederick and Mable (nee, Bramow) Flegel. She was united in marriage to Wendell Meissner, May 2, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1969 and her son Paul Meissner...
Melvin Smerchek
Oct 2, 2012
Lago Vista, Texas – Melvin Roy Smerchek, 93, formerly of Racine, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.Mel was born in Racine on December 24, 1918 to Edwin and Rose (nee French) Smerchek. He grew up on 5-1/2 Mile Road in Caledonia on the family farm, part of the Czech farming community. He attended...
Eugene Czebotar
Oct 1, 2012
Racine - Eugene Mickey Czebotar passed away peacefully at his home in the care of his children on October 1, 2012. Eugene was born in Racine on March 7, 1926 to John and Stella (nee: Sienkiewicz) Czebotar, the sixth of eight children. In November 1948 he wed Mary Dexter with whom he shared his life until her death in 2003....
Dorothy Anderson
Oct 1, 2012
Racine – Dorothy Ann (nee, Driver) Anderson, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at All Saints Hospital. Dorothy was born on April 27, 1920 to William and Jean Driver and she lived in Racine until her retirement. Dorothy and her husband then spent fifteen years in Clearwater, FL before moving back to Racine in 1997. On July 19, 1946...
James Osborne
Sep 27, 2012
Racine – James M. Osborne, 81, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 27, 2012,Jim was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1931 to MacLain and Mathilda (nee, Keiffer) Osborne. Jim graduated from Bay View High School, Milwaukee, then went on to complete a five year apprenticeship program to become a journeyman steam fitter. Jim was an expert in...
Evelyn Fisher
Sep 23, 2012
Racine – Evelyn M. Fisher, 101, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Evelyn was born in Racine on November 5, 1910 to Herman and Ernestine (nee, Kobal) Luedtke. She married Willis F. Fisher at St. John's Lutheran Church in Racine on June 14, 1929. He preceded her in death in 1976. Evelyn was a lifelong and oldest living member...
Reuben Baganz
Sep 18, 2012
Oak Creek – Reuben J. Baganz, 92, passed away at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Reuben was born in Marshfield, WI on June 4, 1920 to Otto and Mabel (nee, Swenson) Baganz. He married the former Rhoda Trapp in Furgus Falls, MN on August 17, 1940. Reuben was a musician and a salesman, retiring in...
Marvin Andersen
Sep 16, 2012
Racine – Marvin E. Andersen, 65, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Marv was born in Racine on November 11, 1946 to Einer and Lillian (nee, Anderson) Andersen. Marv and Donna (nee, Krenzke) were married on June 1, 1968 and celebrated 44 years of marriage. Marv was employed by J.I. Case Company from which...
Wallace Krivsky
Sep 15, 2012
Racine – Wallace G. Krivsky, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Wally was born in Racine on November 8, 1922 to George and Beatrice (nee, Nechuta) Krivsky. He married the former Julia J. Weyhrauch in Racine on January 8, 1949. She preceded him in death on October 25, 2006. Wally served in the...
Robert Bruno
Sep 14, 2012
Racine – Robert R. Bruno 91, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, September 14, 2012. Robert was born in Racine on May 13, 1921 to Pasquale and Amelia (nee, Albino) Bruno. He married the former Margaret Morgensen on November 24, 1956. Robert worked for Racine Hydraulics for more than twenty years. Robert's passion was music. He formed Bobby...
Rose Gorske
Sep 14, 2012
South Milwaukee – Rose Gorske, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Southshore on Friday, September 14, 2012 Rose was born in Racine on November 6, 1927 to Artin and Nuvart (nee, Boyajian) Kalajian. She married Norbert E. Gorske in Crown Point, IN in 1957. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2000. Rose was a member of St. Mesrob...
Laverne Chernouski
Sep 7, 2012
Racine – LaVerne Emma Chernouski, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2012. LaVerne was born in Racine on December 24, 1920 to Edward and Emma (nee, Luedtke) Piepmeyer. On August 15, 1942 she married Philip John Chernouski. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1997. LaVerne graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. She was a former member...
Mark Johnson
Aug 31, 2012
Racine – Mark A. 'Sparky' Johnson, 60, passed away at home on Friday, August 31, 2012 after a long valiant battle with cancer. Sparky was born in Racine on December 20, 1951 to Henry I. and Ermgard (nee, Hoffman) Johnson. He married the former Sharon Eickhorst. Sparky had been employed by Earl Heffel and Sons for many years. Sparky leaves...
Connie Palmer
Aug 30, 2012
Racine - Connie Lee Palmer (nee, Wales) age 61 of Racine went to sleep in the arms of her Savior on August 30, 2012. She fought hard against cancer for more than 2 years. Her Lord prepared her home for her during those years and is ready to welcome her to her eternal home.Connie was born in Madison, WI, daughter...
Viola Pishny
Aug 25, 2012
Racine – Viola B. Pishny, nee, Johnson, 101, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Viola was born in Racine on September 30, 1910 to Hans and Inger (nee, Ellefson) Johnson. She was educated in Racine area schools and graduated from the first class of Wm. Horlick High School in 1929. She was a former...
Marjorie Leveque
Aug 25, 2012
Racine – Marjorie I. LeVeque, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- All Saints on Saturday, August 25, 2012.Marjorie was born in Wausau on May 19, 1923 to Howard and Winifred (nee: Reid) Lombard. She lived most of her life in Antigo before retiring in Florida and returning to the Milwaukee area later in life. She married Fred LeVeque, he...
William Amend
Aug 15, 2012
Racine- William Arthur Amend, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, August 15, 2012.Bill was born in Racine on July 19, 1927 to Arthur C. and Agatha (nee: Wheeler) Amend. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School and was employed at Young Radiator until his retirement. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside Service...
