Albert Paragamian
Mar 10, 2011
Racine- Albert Paragamian, 88, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Thursday, March 10, 2011.Al was born in Racine on October 11, 1922 to Vahan and Satenig (nee: Halapian) Paragamian. He served in the United States Army during WWII in Germany and France as an airplane spotter ahead of the front lines. Al married Ottillie Hansch in Racine on December 28,...
Redipher Jones
Mar 9, 2011
Redipher Dwight Jones, Sr.Racine -Redipher Dwight Jones Sr., 45 Passed away on March 9, 2011 at the UW Madison Hospital. He lost his battle with lung disease, but won his wings in heaven. He was born on January 12, 1966 in Maury City, Tennessee, son of Louise Jones. He lived there until the age of 9 and then moved to...
Henry Kalenofske
Mar 9, 2011
Racine – Henry T. Kalenofske, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Hank was born in Racine on July 27, 1920 to Joseph and Mary (nee, Koslowski) Kalenofske. He married the former Shirley James in Racine on October 24, 1969. Hank was the love of her life. Hank served in the U.S. Army during...
Frank Putra
Mar 7, 2011
Frank PutraWatertown - Frank Putra, 93, died on Monday March 7, 2011, in Marquardt Memorial Manor, Watertown Wisconsin. Frank was born in Racine on February 11, 1918, the son of the late John and Alexandra (nee: Novikowski) Putra. He married the former Lillian M. Ruppel. Frank worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. He served his country during...
Donald D.
Mar 4, 2011
Racine – Donald D. Moe, 86, passed away at his home on Friday, March 4, 2011. Don was born in Norway, MI on October 29, 1924. He married the former Marie Nogrosky. Don served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. After the war he went to work for Stilb's Shoe Store in Racine, later purchasing the store in...
Patricia Blaszyk
Mar 3, 2011
Patricia S. "Pattie" Blaszyk(nee: McDonald)Kenosha- Patricia S. "Pattie" Nee: Blaszyk, 46, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 3, 2011.Pattie was born in Racine on September 6, 1964 to Daniel and Kristine (nee: Kalashian) McDonald. She graduated from Horlick High School and went on to Gateway to earn a degree in Cosmetology. After she was unable to work in...
Virginia Haugsby
Mar 2, 2011
Virginia Kathleen Haugsby Racine – Virginia Kathleen Haugsby passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Ginny was born in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Madeline (nee, Torkelson) Bloom. She married Oscar Haugsby in Wausau on February 11, 1950. Ginny was employed by the Racine Unified School District at S.C. Johnson Elementary School...
Mary Cherkinian
Mar 2, 2011
Mary J. CherkinianRacine- Mary J. Cherkinian, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, March 2, 2011.Mary was born in South Milwaukee on December 23, 1920 to Vahan and Gulezar Jandegian. She married Sarkis Cherkinian on October 5, 1946 in Racine. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2010. Mary was employed as an administrative assistant at JI...
Annie Verikas-Sandbom
Mar 1, 2011
Annie Verikas-SandbomMilwaukee- Annie Verikas-Sandbom 52 passed peacefully to eternal life on March 1, 2011 after a battle with illness. Family members were at her side when she passed. She was born in Racine, WI on April 1st, 1958. Annie was manager at Barneks in West Allis, WI. Annie loved her family and friends and all children. She enjoyed music, cooking,...
Lucille Hilgenberg
Mar 1, 2011
Lucille A. Hilgenberg Racine – Lucille A. Hilgenberg, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Lucille was born in Sheboygan on October 5, 1935 to Henry and Anna (nee, Erste) Leffin. Lucille married Roger Hilgenberg who survives her along with her children, Debra M. Hilgenberg and Jim (Alma) Hilgenberg; grandchildren, Kimberly (Matthew) Manke, Gary Lowell...
Sharon Leimbach
Feb 28, 2011
Sharon L. LeimbachRacine- Sharon L. Leimbach, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, February 28, 2011.Sharon was born in Racine on September 4, 1941 to Rueben and Rose (nee: Katrosites) Fritzler. Sharon is survived by her sons, Jeff (Ivy), Brian, Eric (Tracy) and Robert Leimbach; grandchildren, Mason, Bryce, Eric, Jr. and Evan Leimbach; sister, Vickie (Al) Guse and...
Mary Christman
Feb 24, 2011
Mary Louise ChristmanRacine- Mary Louise Christman, 84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, February 24, 2011.Mary was born in Racine on November 23, 1926 to Alberie and Martha (nee: Bovyn) Goossens. Mary worked at Turn-style until it closed in 1978, becoming a member of the "Turn-style Ladies" and was later employed at Multi-Products until her retirement. She was...
Melvin Gulley
Feb 24, 2011
Melvin G. GulleyRacine- Melvin G. Gulley, 64, passed away at Woodstock Health and Rehab Center on Thursday, February 24, 2011.Mel was born in Prairie Du Rocher, IL on November 1, 1946 to Melvin and Bernice (nee: Phillips) Gulley. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Mel married Linda Neklewicz in Milwaukee on September 19, 1970. He was owner...
Betty Jensen
Feb 23, 2011
Conroe, TX – Betty G. Jensen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Betty was born in Racine on May 3, 1926 to Charles A. and Susie (nee, Smieding) Ybema. She married Wallie W. Jensen on November 26, 1969 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1993. Betty and Wallie were owners of Wall-eyes Tavern...
Williams Schneider
Feb 15, 2011
Racine - Geneva Williams Schneider went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011.Geneva was born in Creston, Iowa September 29, 1920 and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. Following Bible College she went as a missionary to Ethiopia in 1951. In 1953 she married Alan Schneider and they served for 30 years with S.I.M. in several African countries....
Charles Kuiper
Feb 11, 2011
Charles H. Kuiper – ObituaryCharles H. Kuiper, 84, left this earth for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 11th, 2011. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.He was born on January 20th, 1927 to Henry and Sadie Kuiper in Racine, WI.The love of his life was his wife and partner Mae...
Claire Porter
Feb 9, 2011
Racine -- Claire William Porter, 90, passed away at Autumn Home on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.Claire was born on July 15, 1920 to James and Vera (nee, Yoemans) Porter. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Claire married the former Dolores Adel at St. John's Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947. Claire is survived by his...
Rose Borel
Feb 9, 2011
Racine – Rose Recupero Borel, 95, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Sunday, February 9, 2011. Rose was born in Racine on August 19, 1915. She married Fred Borel in 1947. He preceded her in death. Rose is survived by her brother, Santo Recupero; and sisters, Jane Krumberger, Fran Gilchrist and Mary Recupero. Rose is also survived by...
Lawrence Zirkelbach
Feb 8, 2011
Racine – Lawrence J. "Zirk" Zirkelbach, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Zirk was born in Racine on June 13, 1926 to Henry L. and Anna (nee, Jung) Zirkelbach. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Zirk married the former Elaine J. Reinke at St. Rose Catholic Church on September 17, 1949....
Joann Mcpheron
Feb 1, 2011
Racine – JoAnn (nee, Stetka) McPheron, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. JoAnn was born in Racine on February 19, 1938 to the late Joseph and Ann (nee, Mostek) Stetka. She was united in marriage to Lamont "Monnie" P. McPheron on October 14, 1961. JoAnn was a graduate of Horlick High School and...
