Mary Kaprelian
May 30, 2012
Racine-Mary Manam (nee, Armaganian) Kaprelian, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.Mary was born in Racine on September 6, 1926 to Mihran and Tervanda (nee, Margosian) Armaganian. She married Sam Sarkis Kaprelian on December 6, 1952. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2012. Mary graduated from Washington Park High School in 1944. She...
Marlin Hagen
May 29, 2012
Marlin R. HagenRacine- Marlin R. Hagen, 92, passed away at Harmony Assisted Living Center on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.Marlin was born on the family farm in Modena on April 7, 1920, to Albert and Velma (nee: Anderson) Hagen. He worked on the family farm until September 1942 when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Marlin served in the China-Burma-...
Wayne Mattice
May 14, 2012
Racine – Wayne W. Mattice, 62, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, May 14, 2012. Wayne was born in Racine on November 12, 1949 to Wayne and Katherine (nee, Gertz) Mattice, Sr. He married the former Kathleen Running. Wayne enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of Racine Instinctive Bowman. He loved his '70 Boss Mustang,...
Lloyd Dieck
Apr 26, 2012
Racine – Lloyd M. Dieck, 90, passed away at his home on April 26, 2012. Lloyd was born in Marion, WI on December 12, 1921 to Frank A. and Anna (Ott) Dieck. He moved to Racine in 1956. Lloyd married the former LaVerna A. Piotraschke on June 17, 1944. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1989. He served...
Elaine Zirkelbach
Apr 23, 2012
Elaine J. Zirkelbach Racine - Elaine J. (nee, Reinke) Zirkelbach, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 23, 2012. Elaine was born in Racine on September 14, 1927 to Joseph and Emma (nee, Schrader) Rienke. She married Lawrence J. Zirkelbach at St. Rose Catholic on September 17, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 8,...
Milomir Durutovic
Apr 23, 2012
Racine – Milomir Durutovic, 65, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, April 23, 2012. Mile was born in Kosovo, Serbia in the village of Zagulj on May 30, 1946 to Milos and Aleksandra (nee, Obradovic) Durutovic. He married the former Milijana Radicevic in Belgrade in October of 1968. He came to Racine from Serbia in 1970. Mile...
Manubhai Patel
Apr 22, 2012
Racine – Manubhai P. Patel, 69, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Mr. Patel was born in India on May 31, 1942 to Purshottambhai Patel and Sakarben P. Patel. He married Vimlaben M. Patel who survives him.
Clarice Christoffersen
Apr 13, 2012
Carlsbad, CA – Clarice H. (nee, Nelson) Christoffersen, 92, passed away at her home on April 13, 2012. She will be dearly missed. Clarie was born in Racine on May 27, 1919 to Edward and Clara Mary (nee, Laux) Nelson. She graduated from Park High School in 1937, and worked at the Wisconsin Natural Gas Company until 1946. She was...
Sandra Wirt
Apr 7, 2012
Racine – Sandra L. Wirt, 64, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Sandy was born in Racine on January 16, 1948 to Arthur A. and Gladys J. (nee, Kime) Jacoby. She married David Wirt on January 17, 1970 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Sandy retired from Aurora Shorecrest Pharmacy where she...
Bernadine Ybema
Mar 29, 2012
View Video Tribute Kenosha - Bernadine L. 'Bunny' Ybema joined her husband in heaven on Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born December 11, 1933 in Colfax, WI to Bernard and Mary (Ruthbauer) Stifter. She spent her childhood in Cadott and the Eau Claire area. On January 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Lawrence 'Bud' Ybema. Following marriage,...
Clifton Heister
Mar 25, 2012
Racine – Clifton C. Heister, 62, was born to eternal life on Monday, March 26, 2012. Clif was born in Racine on September 30, 1949 to Franklin and Dorothy (nee, Younk) Heister. He married the former Patsy Weyhrauch and have been married over 39 years. Clif was employed by Racine County, retiring in 2004. He had many hobbies including, fishing,...
Esther Buschke
Mar 25, 2012
Racine – Esther J. (nee, Meissner) Buschke, 94, passed away at Harbor House North in Kenosha on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Esther was born in Raymond on August 11, 1917 to Gustav and Martha (nee, Baker) Meissner. She married Earl Buschke on July 20, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1984. Esther was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran...
Grace Kuree
Mar 20, 2012
Grace Frances KureeRacine- Grace Frances Kuree, 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.Grace was born in Providence, RI on March 29, 1920 to George and Frances Hueffner. She attended school at St. Joseph Catholic School and Racine Vocational. Prior to marriage she worked at Racine Iron and Wire Works. During WWII she worked at Hamilton...
Stella Perekovich
Mar 10, 2012
View Video Tribute Racine – Stella A. Perekovich, nee, Skover, 90, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Stella was born in Racine on March 31, 1921 to Alex and Olga Skover. She has been a lifelong resident. Stella graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1938. She married Frank Victor Perekovich in 1940. He...
Eleanor Dase
Mar 8, 2012
Racine – Eleanor Dase, 96, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Eleanor was born in Hayward, WI on October 11, 1915 to Ingwald and Olena (nee, Amundsen) Melby and was one of fourteen children. On May 19, 1937 in Elgin, IL, Eleanor married Edward J. Dase. He preceded her in death on October 22, 1992....
Kurt Hohnl
Mar 1, 2012
Kurt Ernst HohnlRacine- Kurt Ernst Hohnl, 90, passed away at Franciscan Villa on Thursday, March 1, 2012.Kurt was born in Germany on April 17, 1921 to Ernst and Liddy Hohnl. Kurt graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Engineering. He served in the United States Army. He married Laverne Hackstein in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death. Kurt worked...
Elizabeth Proska
Feb 27, 2012
Elizabeth ProskaRacine- Elizabeth Proska, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 27, 2012.A lifelong residence she was born in Racine on May 11, 1920 to Frank and Susan (nee: Beres) Bodi. Betty married Vincent Proska who preceded her in death on February 22, 1988. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Betty enjoyed walking the...
Patrick Young
Feb 26, 2012
Patrick Owen Young Racine-Patrick Owen Young, 48, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 26, 2012.Patrick was born a jocular spirit in his hometown of Racine on August 2, 1963, to parents Jack and Rosemary Young. He served in the United States Navy and found his greatest happiness in the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and spending time with...
Lorraine Pillling
Feb 25, 2012
Lorraine Laura Caroline PilllingRacine- Lorraine Laura Caroline Pilling, 90, passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 25, 2012.Lorraine was born in High Cliff, Wisconsin on September 21, 1921 to Eugene and Laura (Fiedler) Gall. She married Eugene Pilling in High Cliff on February 14, 1940. They lived on a farm in Stockbridge until 1947when they moved to Racine. He...
Christopher Mantz
Feb 21, 2012
View Video Tribute Christopher P. MantzRacine- Christopher P. Mantz, 40, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.Chris was born in Milwaukee on March 2, 1971 to Donald and Sharon (nee: Roelke) Mantz. He married Carmen Peterson in Milwaukee on July 5, 1996. Chris was employed at Grunau Company. He enjoyed being outdoors camping and hiking. Chris was...
