Doris Larson
Feb 1, 2012
Doris Jean LarsonRacine- Doris Jean Larson, 84, passed away Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.Doris was born in Racine on April 7, 1927 to Carl and Ruth (nee: Bradley) Larson. She enjoyed Crafts, word search puzzle and bowling. Doris was a gifted artist. She was extremely outgoing and formed many friendships at Racine Residential Care. Doris is survived...
Joan Ball
Feb 1, 2012
Racine – Joan D. Ball, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Joan was born in Akron, OH on March 31, 1943, to Richard and Gladys (nee, Wise) Byrd. She married Stuart Ball in Ohio on September 10, 1966. Joan volunteered at St. Monica's Senior Citizens Home. She had a love for sewing and quilting. Joan is survived...
Judith Drake
Jan 30, 2012
Racine – Judith A. Drake, 65, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 30, 2012. Judy was born in Racine on May 28, 1946 to Clarence and Margaret (nee, Biebel) Fetzer. She married Richard Drake at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on December 28, 1968. Judy loved birds and gardening, but most of all she loved spending...
Woodrow Stritesky
Jan 27, 2012
Racine – Woodrow M. 'Woody' Stritesky, 93, passed away at Ridgewood Healthcare Center on Friday, January 27, 2012. Woody was born in Racine on April 16, 1918 to Frank and Fanny (Zerzanek) Stritesky. He married the former Alice B. Osten in Racine on February 18, 1950. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1996. Woody was employed by Gentile...
Gerhardt Hoffmann
Jan 26, 2012
Gerhardt A. HoffmannRacine- Gerhardt A. Hoffmann, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, January 26, 2012.Gerhardt was born in Stratford, WI on April 7, 1926 to Joseph and Lizzie (nee: Meyer) Hoffmann. He married Meta Weichelt in Wausau on September 30, 1950. Gerhardt enjoyed fishing and riding ATV's. His greatest joy was his family. Gerhardt cherished spending time...
James Schaefer
Jan 24, 2012
James G. SchaeferRacine- James G. Schaefer, 86, passed away at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.James was born in McHenry, IL on December 7, 1925 to John and Catherine (nee: Middendorf) Schaefer. He served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII and in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. James...
William Roeder
Jan 24, 2012
William Jacob Roeder, Jr.Caledonia- William Jacob Roeder, Jr., 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Bill was born in Seneca, KS on December 14, 1920 to William Jacob and Marie (nee: Hopf) Roeder. He married Joyce C. Edwards. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2006. Bill Drove for Greyhound until his retirement in...
Mark Nelson
Jan 20, 2012
Racine – Mark James Nelson, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2012. Mark was born in Racine on October 2, 1985 to Leroy Nelson and Annette (nee, Bode) Matera. He graduated from Racine Lutheran High School where he played sports receiving many awards for his accomplishments. Mark had a passion for football. Not only did he love playing...
Gail Oversen
Jan 19, 2012
Gail Patricia Oversen (LePoidevin)Gail Oversen (LePoidevin) of Goshen, Indiana, lost her battle with cancer on January 19, 2012. She was 53. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, to John S. 'Jack' LePoidevin and Patricia A. LePoidevin (James) on December 5, 1958.Gail was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School ('77), Racine, and moved with her husband and sons to Goshen...
Dean Thomas
Jan 15, 2012
Dean E. ThomasRacine- Dean E. Thomas, 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2012.Dean was born in Hales Corners on June 11, 1937 to Ezra and Helen (nee: Schwedler) Thomas. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 until 1959. Dean married Loris Zimdars. He enjoyed model trains and woodworking. Dean was affectionately known as 'everyone's...
Paul Morrison
Jan 12, 2012
Paul H. Morrison Racine – Paul H. Morrison, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Paul was born in Waterloo, IA on January 12, 1922 to John and Zepha (nee, Huppert) Morrison. He married the former Josephine Rizzo in 1950. Paul retired from Andis Company after more than thirty years. He was a very...
Evelyn Madsen
Jan 11, 2012
Evelyn Annette Madsen Racine- Evelyn Annette Madsen (nee: Paulson), 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Evelyn was born in Racine, WI on May 10, 1922 to Oscar and Helen (nee: Malmquist) Paulson. Evelyn married Robert A. Madsen in Racine on May 9, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2005. Evelyn...
Charmaine Gazmey
Jan 8, 2012
Charmaine L. GazmeyRacine- Charmaine L. Gazmey, 83, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 8, 2012.Charmaine is survived by her son, Alan Byrns of LaCrosse; grandchildren, Jason of Lafayette, LA, Bodine, Evan and Rachel all of Racine; 2 great grandchildren, and siblings, Catherine Schumacher, Donah Nelson, Ruth Hazlet all of Racine, Dean Rasmussen of CA and Windsor of Kenosha....
Shirley Ludka
Jan 6, 2012
Racine – Shirley A. Ludka, 85, passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Friday, January 6, 2012. Shirley was born in Portage on June 23, 1926 to Ivan and Hattie (nee, Bade) Little. She graduated from Portage High School where she excelled as a swimmer. On April 12, 1954 in Milwaukee she married Raymond Ludka. She retired from Western...
Joseph Matranga
Jan 4, 2012
RACINE - Joseph A. Matranga, 83, passed away at Woodstock Health & Rehabilitation Center of Kenosha on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Joseph was born in Racine November 16, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Marie (nee: Petavino) Matranga and was a lifelong Racine resident. He worked for the City of Racine Department of Public Works retiring In January...
Ingrid Poole
Jan 1, 2012
Racine- Ingrid Poole, 89, passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 1, 2012 surrounded by her loving family members.Ingrid was born in Denmark on September 5, 1922 to Jens and Karen (nee: Kristensen) Kristiansen. She celebrated her first birthday at Ellis Island after arriving in the United States. She was very proud of her Danish heritage. Ingrid married Raydene...
Catherine Knapp
Dec 31, 2011
Franksville – Catherine E. Knapp, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Cathy was born in Waukegan, IL on July 6, 1931 to Joseph and Catherine (nee, Hamill) Smith. She spent most of her career in the clerical fields with the Internal Revenue Service and later with Community Newspapers. Cathy was a great animal...
Doris Mundt
Dec 28, 2011
Doris G. MundtRacine- Doris G. Mundt, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Doris was born in Racine on April 6, 1922 to James and Estella (nee: Cichanofski) Bronson. She married Donald Mundt in Racine on October 8, 1949. He preceded her in death on September 4, 2010. Doris devoted her life to taking care of...
Oscar Haugsby
Dec 25, 2011
Oscar M. HaugsbyRacine- Oscar M. Haugsby, 93, died at Ridgewood Rehabilitation Center in Racine on Sunday, December 25, 2011.Oscar was born in Hawkins, Rusk County on January 11, 1918, the son of Thomas and Inge (Bakken) Haugsby, originally from Norway. Oscar graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1937. He served his country during WWII in the United States Army Air...
Paul Krampitz
Dec 22, 2011
Paul G. Krampitz Racine – Paul G. Krampitz, 68, passed away at home on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Paul was born in Bentheim, Germany on September 21, 1943 to Ewald and Hilda (nee, Orlofski) Krampitz. He married the former Anneliese Kumpf. Paul retired in 2009 from Video Jet Systems. He was a life member of the Rod and Gun Club...
