James Olson
Jul 22, 2010
Madison - James Robert Olson died peacefully July 22nd, 2010 at the Capitol Lakes Retirement Home at the age of 87 years. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, the second of five children born to a survivor of the "Orphan Trains" of the 1890's and the US Army Infantry of WWI, John Oscar Olson and to an Immigrant from Ireland, Lillian...
Shirley Parker
Jul 21, 2010
Racine – Shirley J. Parker, nee Nowakowski, 71, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on October 24, 1938 to Edward and Irene Nowakowski. She married Marvin J. Parker on January 16, 1960. He preceded her in death. Shirley retired from S.C. Johnson. Shirley was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church....
Keith Muffick
Jul 18, 2010
Burlington – Keith E. Muffick, 79, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Sunday, July 18, 2010.Keith was born in Racine on March 3, 1931 to George and Eleanor (nee, Fought) Muffick. He married the former Darlene J. Hanson at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on June 21, 1952. She preceded him in death on February 1, 2008....
Theresa Kohtanen
Jul 18, 2010
Theresa M. KohtanenRacine- Theresa M. Kohtanen, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Theresa was born in Canada on February 17, 1916 to John and Anna (nee: Ziel) Schwemlein. She married Theodore Kohtanen in 1938 in Iron Mountain, MI. He preceded her in death in 1979. Theresa enjoyed spending time at home with her family.She is...
Stacy Willis
Jul 15, 2010
Racine – Stacy Willis, 42, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Stacy was born in Racine on February 22, 1968 to Donald Willis and Marilyn (nee, Zillyette) Zamecnik. Stacy was employed by Morris Construction. He also worked in Florida unloading commercial fishing boats. He loved both fishing and clamming in Fl, especially with his Aunt Sandy....
Janice Galizanski
Jul 11, 2010
Racine – Janice Elsie Galizanski, 56, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, on Sunday, July 11, 2010 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Jan was born in Racine on July 23, 1953 to Harry Edward and Elsie Phyllis (nee, Buisse) Blinten. She married Theodore Galizanski on December 19, 1992. Jan worked for the Hair Emporium, previously working...
Charles Veenstra
Jul 10, 2010
Racine – Charles Cornelius Veenstra, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Chuck was born in Racine on August 27, 1924 to Garrett and Magdalene (nee, Heusdens) Veenstra. He married the former Helen Isabel Sinclair on June 19, 1948 in the Howe Chapel at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Chuck was a Captain in...
William Marinkovich
Jul 9, 2010
South Milwaukee – William E. Marinkovich, 83, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center with his family by his side on Friday, July 9, 2010. Bill was born in West Allis on June 10, 1927 to Martin and Marie (ne, Lorence) Marinkovich. Bill married the former Marion B. Videkovich on June 12, 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy during...
Charlotte Cote'
Jul 3, 2010
Charlotte A. Cote' Racine – Charlotte A. Cote', nee, Nelson, 86, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Charlotte was born in Hooper, NE on a farm on March 24, 1924 to Carl H. and Mary Leonora (nee, Amos) Nelson. She grew up in various towns in Nebraska and moved to Racine in 1951. Charlotte...
Nona Cook
Jul 3, 2010
Nona Ellen CookRacine- Nona Ellen Cook, 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, July 3, 2010 with her family by her side.Nona was born in Unity in Marathon County on March 24, 1940 to Therlow "Bud" and Mildred (nee: Wetzel) Wolfe. She grew up and attended school in Hillsboro, WI. She married Bruce F. Cook at Emmaus Lutheran...
Clifford Klingbeil
Jun 30, 2010
Clifford C. KlingbeilRacine- Clifford C. Klingbeil, 67, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.Clifford was born in Hartford, WI on December 8, 1942 to Gustav and Florence (nee: Neubauer) Klingbeil, and stepfather Jesse Crouch. The support and strength of his mother and his determination to succeed, his need for knowledge and his strong faith made him...
Helen Smerchek
Jun 27, 2010
Helen Smerchek Racine – Helen Smerchek, nee Fetek, 90, passed away at Harmony Commons in Racine on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Helen was born in Racine on March 16, 1920 to Joseph and Marie (nee, Pavek) Fetek. She has been a lifelong Racine Resident. Helen married Edwin L. Smerchek in Racine on February 14, 1942. He preceded her in death...
Mabel Duke
Jun 23, 2010
Racine – Mabel E. Duke, 98, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Mabel was born in Hastings, NE on November 13, 1911 daughter of Floyd and Vanessa (nee, Smith) Summers. She was joined in marriage to William T. Duke on July 12, 1958. Mabel was in sixth grade at the time she moved to Racine...
Mary Mahdasian
Jun 21, 2010
Racine- Mary Mahdasian, 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, June 21, 2010.Mary was born in Racine to Nishan and Margaret (nee; Torosian) Mahdasian on June 9, 1929. She was employed as a printer for JI Case Company until her retirement. Mary was a member of St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church. She was an Armenian school teacher and...
Thomas Koleske
Jun 19, 2010
Racine – Thomas J. Koleske, 76, passed away at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Tom was born in Racine on December 9, 1933 to Joseph and Mary Helen (nee, Jilek) Koleske. He married the former Barbara Macemon. She preceded him in death on October 15, 1997. Tom retired from Chrysler after more than 41 years. Tom...
Richard Kaplan
Jun 18, 2010
Racine – Richard C. Kaplan, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, June 18, 2010. Richard was born in Racine on January 25, 1930 to Frank and Albi (nee, Just) Kaplan. He married the former Rose M. Meister at St. Rita's Catholic Church on October 28, 1950. Richard retired from Racine Unified School District and was a...
Barbara Sandbach
Jun 13, 2010
Racine – Barbara A. Sandbach, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, June 13, 2010.Barbara was born in Racine on February 12, 1934 to Robert and Leona (nee, Staaden) Schultz. She married Paul Sandbach on July 3, 1959, recently celebrating their 50th Wedding anniversary. Barbara was employed by the Racine Unified School District for over 23 years,...
Ethel Schweitzer
Jun 12, 2010
Ethel Mae SchweitzerRacine- Ethel Mae Schweitzer, 95, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, June 12, 2010.Ethel was born in Racine on September 9, 1914 to Andrew and Emma (nee: Sievers) Seiter. She married Charles R. Schweitzer in Racine on June 24, 1948; he preceded her in death February 5, 1973. Ethel worked for Western Publishing. She was a...
Steve Campbell
Jun 11, 2010
Racine – Steve T. Campbell, 50, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, June 11, 2010. Steve is survived by his children, Bonnie Campbell and Steve Campbell. He is also survived by many other close relatives and friends. Funeral services for Steve will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Interment...
Timothy Grossnick
Jun 10, 2010
Timothy J. GrossnickRacine- Timothy J. Grossnick, 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare with his wife by his side on Thursday, June 10, 2010.Tim was born in West Allis on September 3, 1939 to Frank and Hildegarde (nee: Ottowitz) Grossnick. He served in the United States Army. Tim was an inside salesman for Abrasive Distributors until his retirement. He enjoyed...
