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;...
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...
