Joyce Baker
Nov 16, 2011
Racine – Joyce M. Baker, 84, passed away at Willowgreen on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Joyce was born in Racine on October 19, 1927 to Roy and Ruth (nee, Guy) Kelly. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in June 1945 and received her R.N. from Mount Sinai in Chicago in 1948. Joyce began her nursing career at High Ridge...
David Harrison
Nov 11, 2011
David B. Harrison, July 29, 1945 to November 11, 2011. David, a lover of words and song, satisfied with a good book, enchanted by the north woods. We'll see you on the other side of a Sand Lake sunset. Beloved husband of Rose M. (nee, Seymour) Harrison; beloved father of Carrie (Dan) Hyatt, Joseph (Kelly) Harrison, Joshua (Shannon) Harrison and...
Jeremy Abrahamson-Williams
Nov 10, 2011
Racine – Jeremy Abrahamson-Williams, 17, was taken into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Jeremy was born in Racine on January 10, 1994 to Gary Lee Williams and Nancy Lee Abrahamson. He was employed by APS Appliance. Jeremy was a former member of the Lighthouse Jr. Brigade and loved playing his Saxophone, listening to...
Bernice Kortum
Nov 2, 2011
Bernice C. KortumRacine- Bernice C. Kortum, 91, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.Bernice was born in Milwaukee on March 14, 1920 to George and Ida (nee: Rehmus) Simon. She married the love of her life, Robert Kortum on August 10, 1940. They cherished 60 years of marriage at the time of his death on March...
Wayne Schwartz
Oct 31, 2011
Racine - Wayne L. 'Blackie' Schwartz, 80, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Monday, October 31, 2011. Blackie was born in Mercer, WI on October 31, 1931 to Raymond and Viola (nee, Kumke) Schwartz. He was united in marriage to the former Mary Rizzo on November 8, 1952. She preceded him in death on August 15, 1998. Blackie served in...
Arlene Lequia
Oct 30, 2011
Arlene LequiaRacine- Arlene Lequia (nee: Allen), 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, October 30, 2011.Arlene was born in Stitzer, WI on August 10, 1924 to Harrison and Elsie (nee: Ellis) Allen. She married Alvin G. Lequia in 1979. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2000. Arlene was a manager at Coin Laundry. She enjoyed gardening.Survivors...
Michael Strand
Oct 27, 2011
Racine – Michael E. Strand, 68 passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness, on Thursday, October 27, 2011.Michael was born in Duluth, MN on March 13, 1943 to Ero and Lila Strand. He married the former Judith A. Smythe and celebrated 45 years of marriage in September. Michael retired from Racine Unified School DistrictMichael is survived by...
Jerome Schelling
Oct 25, 2011
Jerome James Schelling, Jr.Racine- Jerome James Schelling, Jr., 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.Jerome was born in Racine on July 27, 1930 to Jerome and Edna (nee: Brandt) Schelling. He was employed by J.I. Case for 38 years and was a member of the Case 20 year club. Jerome was in the first graduating...
Diane Dustir
Oct 22, 2011
Diane C. DustirRacine- Diane C. Dustir, 68, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Saturday, October 22, 2011.Diane was born in Racine on August 11, 1943 to Charles and Jessica (nee: Principe) Zak. She graduated from St. Catherine High School. Diane married George Dustir in Racine on November 27, 1965. She was a knowledgeable member of various doll collecting clubs. Diane...
Renate Leitheiser
Oct 11, 2011
Racine- Renate D. Leitheiser, 80, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Renate was born in Munich, Germany on January 16, 1931. She married John Leitheiser in Racine on January 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2002. Renate worked at Western Publishing for 25 years and retired from Lincoln Lutheran after 15 years....
Renate Leitheiser
Oct 11, 2011
Renate D. LeitheiserRacine- Renate D. Leitheiser, 80, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Renate was born in Munich, Germany on January 16, 1931. She married John Leitheiser in Racine on January 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2002. Renate worked at Western Publishing for 25 years and retired from Lincoln Lutheran after...
Marie Dewees
Oct 10, 2011
Pleasant Prairie- Marie E. DeWees, 83, nee: Weisenberger, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 10, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was known by friends and family as 'Little Mary' and she brought love and joy to all who knew her. Marie loved and excelled at cooking, baking, sewing, arts & crafts and golfing. Marie was...
Norman Voll
Sep 29, 2011
Racine- Norman R. Voll, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints.Norman was born in Racine on August 31, 1921 to Emil and Minnie (nee: Horn) Voll. He married the former LaVerne Klepel on June 8, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2004. Norman served in the United...
Julie Scheck
Sep 26, 2011
Racine- On Sept. 26th at 12:00 pm. Julie Marie Scheck closed the final chapter of her time here on earth. It was a life filled with happiness and laughter. Julie touched the life of every person she came in contact with and always for the better. Her capacity for love and charity was unsurpassed. Julie loved life and lived it...
George Hoffman
Sep 23, 2011
Racine – George August Hoffman, Sr., 78, was called to his eternal home onFriday, September 23, 2011. George was born in Racine on October 29, 1932 to August and Katherine (nee, Klass) Hoffman. He married the former Patricia Flanigan and celebrated 57 years of marriage this year. George served in the U.S. Navy. He was an Electronics Engineer by trade...
Michael Alan
Sep 17, 2011
Racine – Michael Alan Lui, 29, passed away at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Mike was born in Missouri on January 15, 1982 to Robert A. Lui and Andrea L. Morrison who survive him along with his girlfriend, Jessica Benning; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service for Mike...
Pamela M.
Sep 4, 2011
Pamela M. Orr'Granny'Racine- Pamela M. Orr, 68, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, September 4, 2011.Pam was born in Racine on September 18, 1942. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. Pam married Gerry W. Orr. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2007. She was employed at Nelson's Variety Store, Petro Highlands and most recently Spokes....
John Duncanson
Sep 1, 2011
John A. DuncansonRacine- John A. Duncanson, 75, passed away at Elizabeth Residence on Thursday, September 1, 2011.John was born in New Jersey on August 15, 1936 to John A. and Eveleen (nee: Riddagh) Duncanson. He served in the United States Navy. John married Jean Johansen on January 30, 1960. She preceded him in April 24, 1994. He was an accountant...
Harold Williams
Aug 28, 2011
Racine – Harold E. Williams, 91, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Harold was born in Seymour, WI on July 19, 1920. He spent his childhood in the Bloomer and Chippewa Falls area before joining the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his time in the Navy he moved to the Milwaukee area where he met...
Charles Hoffman
Aug 22, 2011
Racine- Charles D. Hoffman, 81, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Monday, August 22, 2011.Charles was born in Racine on May 8, 1930 to Emil and Ruth (nee: McConnell) Hoffman. He served in the United States Army from 1947 thru 1949, 18 months of that time was spent in Germany. Survivors include four children; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren;...
