Virginia Hayek
Jun 10, 2011
Virginia M. HayekRacine- Virginia M. Hayek, 88, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, June 10, 2011.Virginia was born in Racine to Tobias and Emilie (nee: Pfeiffer) Hayek on April 20, 1923. She was a member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. Virginia enjoyed sewing and dancing.She is survived by her long time companion, Roger Rusch as well...
Richard Levandowski
May 29, 2011
Racine – Richard M. Levandowski, 69, passed away at home May 29th, 2011. Richard was born in Racine on July 1, 1941 to Stephen and Lucille (nee, Daly) Levandowski. He married the former Clara "Claire" Giever in Racine on August 21, 1965. Richard was employed as Director of Purchasing with Getty's Manufacturing for over seventeen years. In 1978 he started...
Renata Lueckfeld
May 29, 2011
Racine – Renata Lueckfeld, 90, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Renata was born in Pequot Lakes, MN on May 16, 1921 to the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Priesz. Since her father accepted a call to Montevideo, MN in 1922, it was in this town that she was raised and received her elementary and high school...
Joan Spinks
May 25, 2011
Racine – Joan Margaret Spinks, 74, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and son at her side on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Joan was born in Hendon, England on April 7, 1937 to Walter and Winifred (nee, Barton) Hughes. She attended the Royal Academy of Music from 1953 to 1956, to become qualified as a speech and...
Deborah Keith
May 23, 2011
Deborah Carlisle Keith, born Oct. 23, 1947, died May 23, 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin after a long illness. Debbie lived in Racine after retiring from teaching and administrative positions in the early childhood education field in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by brother, Walter P. Keith III (Anne); sister, Leslie Burnside (Brad); and niece, Katie (Grant); and stepmother, Carolyn Keith....
Donald Freichels
May 22, 2011
Donald P. Freichels Racine – Donald P. Freichels, 79, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Don was born in St. Cloud, MN on April 17, 1932 to George and Angeline (nee, Hentges) Freichels. He married the former Darlene Treu. Don retired from Eder Industries in Oak Creek after more than 25 years. Don served in the...
Dale Rogers
May 18, 2011
Racine – Dale J. "Skip" Rogers, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Skip was born in Racine on August 15, 1956 to E. Dale Rogers and Patricia (nee, Tower) Rogers Remus. He married the former Lori A. Osvatic in Racine on September 4, 1994. Skip was a self-employed contractor for over twenty years as well as a...
Beatrice Deichmann
May 13, 2011
Racine – Beatrice "Betty" Deichmann, 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, May 13, 2011. In keeping with Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place. The will be no visitation or service.
Robert Kister
May 10, 2011
Robert John KisterRacine- Robert John Kister, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Bob was born in Milwaukee on April 6, 1942 to John Kister and Margaret Rucktenwauld. He served in the United States Navy. Bob was employed at Allen Bradley Corporation. Bob was an avid banjo player. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, painting and woodworking....
Frank Baker
May 10, 2011
Racine – Frank E. Baker, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Frank was born in Racine on January 20, 1927 to Frank J. and Edna (nee, Felbob) Baker. He married the former Frances L. Page in 1969. Frank...
Thomas Hayes
May 2, 2011
Thomas R. HayesRacine- Thomas R. Hayes, 60, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, May 2, 2011.Tom was born in South Bend, In on September 6, 1950 to Robert E. and Dorothy (nee: Bennett) Hayes. Tom and Donna were married in West Allis on December 13, 1975. Tom worked as a machinist at Delphi Corporation. He was a member...
Beatrice Eggert
May 1, 2011
Beatrice Ann Eggert Racine – Beatrice Ann Eggert, nee, O'Neill, 103, passed away at Harbor House Assisted Living on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Bea was born in Little Falls Township on June 29, 1907 to Joseph and Bertha (nee, Zillmer) O'Neill. She has been a Racine resident for most of her life. Bea married Raymond F. Eggert, Sr. in 1940....
Allen Nelson
Apr 26, 2011
Allen D. Nelson"Bud"Racine- Allen D. "Bud" Nelson, 82, passed away at the The Villages Hospice House on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.Bud was born in Racine on April 1, 1929 to Edward and Clara Mary (nee: Laux) Nelson. He graduated from Park High School and also Miami of Ohio University in 1952. Bud married Helen Buchaklian at St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic...
Willys Schultz
Apr 24, 2011
Willys N. SchultzRacine- Willys N. Schultz, 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Sunday, April 24, 2011. Willys was born in Janesville on May 17, 1940 to Henry and Myrtle (nee: Norn) Schultz. He spent most of his life living on a farm in Edgar. Willys served in the US Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family.Willys is...
Robert Thielker
Apr 23, 2011
Robert H. ThielkerRacine – Robert H. Thielker, 89, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Saturday April 23, 2011. Bob was born in St. Louis, MO on June 19, 1921 to Herman and Doretta (nee Boester) Thielker. He graduated from high school in St. Louis in 1939. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. After the war...
John Gruetzmacher
Apr 22, 2011
Racine – John T. "Johnny G" Gruetzmacher, Jr., 40, passed away at his home on Friday, April 22, 2011. John was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1970 to John T. Gruetzmacher, Sr. and Sandra Gruetzmacher. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and he loved to cook especially barbequing on the grill. John had a great sense of...
Marilee Nelson
Apr 9, 2011
Marilee J. NelsonRacine- Marilee J. Nelson, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, April 9, 2011.Marilee was born in Racine on February 8, 1940. She worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Racine. Marilee enjoyed going to Potawatomi. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed the slots.She is survived by her children, Starlet Makela, Rita (Mike...
Robert Waterfield
Apr 7, 2011
Racine – Robert "Bob" Shelbe Otto Waterfield, 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Bob was born in Dam Neck, VA on 14 September 1927 to Otto and Beatrice Waterfield. He married the former Maribeth Zivicki in Racine on May 12, 1972. Bob retired from the U.S. Air Force following which he was employed...
Katharina Schweinert
Apr 4, 2011
Katharina R. SchweinertRacine- Katharina R. Schweinert, 82, passed away at Sheridan Medical Complex on Monday, April 04, 2011.Katharina was born in Romania on March 1, 1929 to Karl and Matilda Baumgartner. She married Arthur Schweinert in Lebenstedt, Germany on October 15, 1949; he preceded her in death on December 22, 2007. Katharina was a longtime member of Jehovah's Witnesses. She...
Kenneth Larson
Mar 27, 2011
Kenneth A. Larson, Jr.Racine- Kenneth A. Larson, Jr., 41, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 27, 2011.Kenneth was born in Racine on May 13, 1969 to Kenneth and Darlene (nee: Hoppe) Larson. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time at the lake. Kenneth was a CNC Machinist. Kenneth is survived by his children, Brooke Larson and Jordan Larson;...
