Tomislav Obradovic
Feb 16, 2012
Racine – Tomislav Obradovic, 75, passed away at Kindred Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Tom was born in Velika Plana, Yugoslavia on January 15, 1937 to Milan and Draga Obradovic. He served in the Yugoslavian Army in the Military Police. Tom married the former Savka Kovacevic. He was employed by Racine Steel Castings and retired from MacWhyte...
Lloyd Bowman
Feb 12, 2012
Racine – Lloyd E. Bowman, 86, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Lloyd was born in the Town of Raymond on June 28, 1925 to Samuel and Catherine (nee, Hanson) Bowman. He married the former Marjorie A. Holtz. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army during WWII and Korea. He retired from J.I. Case Company. Survivors include...
Samuel Kaprelian
Feb 6, 2012
Samuel Sarkis KaprelianRacine-Samuel Sarkis Kaprelian, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2012 one day shy of his 87th birthday at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Sam was born in Racine on February 7, 1925 to Rupan and Osgy (nee: Balian) Kaprelian. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1943 and from Spencerian College in Milwaukee with a degree in accounting. Sam worked in...
Nina Matthias
Feb 5, 2012
Burlington - Nina Marie Matthias, passed away peacefully Feb. 5th 2012 at the age of 75 with her loved ones nearby.Nina, better known as 'Ma', was born in Chicago, IL on Sept. 24 1936. She married Robert Edwards, having had three sons, Robert, Randy and Ronald, and a daughter, Renee. She later then married love of her life Clyde 'Boots'...
Alex Soltesz
Feb 4, 2012
Racine - Alex A. (Al) Soltesz passed away at Lakeshore Manor on February 4, 2012. Al was born in Racine on June 10, 1918 to Steve and Mary (Hoffer) Soltesz. He married Esther Elizabeth Laabs, his one and only, on May 19, 1951 in Chicago. Al was graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa...
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...
