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...
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...
