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...
Rebecca Ryan
Aug 11, 2012
View Video Tribute Racine – Rebecca Lee Ryan, 22, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Becca was born in Racine on May 15, 1990 to Rodney and Jill (nee, Wickman) Ryan. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. She went on to attend Fox Valley Tech in Appleton to pursue a career in criminal justice and to continue her...
Robert Breitsprecher
Aug 9, 2012
Robert D. (Bob) BreitsprecherRacine- Robert D. (Bob) Breitsprecher, 80, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Becker Shoop Center. Robert was born in Racine on January 17, 1932 the son of Adelbert and Jessie (nee: Gross) Breitsprecher. He graduated from Horlick High in 1950 and attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the United States Army Artillery in...
Einer Svendsen
Aug 4, 2012
Racine- Einer G. Svendsen, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, August 4, 2012.Einer was born in Superior, Nebraska on June 4, 1926 to Marius and Marie (nee: Gregersen) Svendsen. He married Marion J. Walker in Racine in 1974. Einer was employed as a machine operator at Twin Disc for 32 years until his retirement in 1988. He...
Gary Schallock
Jul 21, 2012
Racine – Gary W. Schallock, 79, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Gary was born in Racine on June 25, 1933 to Lorenz and Vivian (nee, Flint) Schallock and he spent his early life in the Milwaukee area. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1951 and graduated from UW Madison in 1961....
Erwin Schroeder
Jul 20, 2012
Racine - On Friday, July 20th, 2012 Erwin H Schroeder left this earth to be with his angel friends.Erwin was born in Racine Wisconsin at the 'old St Lukes Hospital' on July 21, 1928. He was the son of the late Erwin A and Martha (Tschirdewan) Schroeder. He graduated from Horlick High School in Racine Wisconsin. On August 5th, 1951,...
Sam Koroghlanian
Jul 19, 2012
Racine – Sam Koroghlanian, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, surrounded by family and friends. Sam was born in Racine on April 25, 1937 to Toros and Nazli (nee, Torosian) Koroghlanian. He was a well known barber in Racine; the owner of Plaza Barber Shop for over thirty-eight years which was in the...
Georgia Rickert
Jul 16, 2012
Racine - Georgia Rickert, nee Meyers, 66, passed away at home on Monday, July 16, 2012. Georgia was born in Racine on April 3, 1946 to William and Irene (nee, Pfeiffer) Meyers. She has been a lifelong Racine resident. Georgia married Joseph T. Rickert in Racine in September 1967. Joseph preceded her in death November 20, 2004. Georgia was employed...
Marion Konsinowski
Jul 15, 2012
Racine – Marion F. Konsinowski, 94, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Marion was born in Hammond, IN on April 9, 1918 to Hector and Florence, (nee, Arndt) Paton. She married Russell C. Konsinowski on October 3, 1946 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on January 10, 1987. Marion retired from Western...
Emile Mathis
Jul 15, 2012
Racine – Emile H. 'Hank' Mathis, Jr., 66, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Emile was born in Superior, WI on February 25, 1946 to Emil and Anna (nee, Huberty) Mathis. Emile grew up in Superior attending St. Louis Grade School and graduating from Cathedral High School. Following graduation he moved to Racine in 1964 and...
Paul Heinzelmann
Jul 12, 2012
Oak Creek - Paul Heinzelmann, 49, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Paul was born in Milwaukee on September 4, 1962 to Wendelin and Nancy (nee, Liebner) Heinzelmann. Paul worked in construction for many years as a cement contractor and was an avid Nascar fan. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Heinzelmann; sister, Kathleen (Gary) Kosterman; brothers,...
Claire Kadamian
Jul 2, 2012
Claire E. KadamianRacine- Claire E. Kadamian, 84, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Monday, July 2, 2012.Claire was born in Racine on July 2, 1928 to Edward and Elizabeth (nee: Hanson) Butzine. She married Mike Kadamian in Racine on June 20, 1950. Claire was a primary school teacher in Racine and was also an employee of the Racine County Court...
Nicolasa De Contreras
Jun 29, 2012
Nicolasa Cervantes de ContrerasRacine- Nicolasa Cervantes de Contreras, 73, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis with her family by her side.Nicolasa was born in Texas on December 6, 1938 to Manuel and Maria (nee: Hurtado) Cervantes. She married her best friend and the love of her life, Jorge C. Contreras in Waukesha...
Jon Petersen
Jun 23, 2012
Racine - Jon Lee Petersen, age 47, passed away on June 23, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan St. Mary's Medical Center with his family and some of his friends by his side. He was born to Barbara Rouse Petersen and Lee Petersen on March 16, 1965 in Groton, Massachusetts where his dad was stationed in the army. He spent his early...
