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...
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...
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...
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...
Laurel Klonkowski
Jan 28, 2011
Mesa, AZ – Laurel G. "Klonk" Klonkowski, 85, passed away in Mesa, AZ on Friday, January 28, 2011. Klonk was born in LaCrosse, WI on July 17, 1925 to Helen Klonkowski. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre. Klonk married the former Elizabeth Kofta in LaCrosse on August 28, 1948 and she preceded him in...
Judith Hartig-Osanka
Jan 28, 2011
Racine – Judith M. Hartig-Osanka, 72, passed away at her home on Friday, January 28, 2011.Judy was born in Cleveland, OH on March 17, 1938 to John B. and Helen Hickam Martin, Jr. On October 10, 1992 at Olympia Brown Unitarian Church in Racine, she married Dr. Franklin M. Osanka. Judy was an attorney since 1979 and co-founded the law...
Marshall Kozlik
Jan 22, 2011
Marshall Steven KozlikRacine- Marshall Steven Kozlik, 20, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, January 22, 2011.Marshall was a precious treasure from the day he was born. He was born on August 9, 1990 to James and Vivian (nee: Beth) Kozlik. He was a true warrior and handled everything with a brave helpful attitude. Marshall attended McKinley Middle School...
Lorraine Caravello
Jan 22, 2011
Lorraine F. Caravello"Button"Racine- Lorraine F. "Buttons" Caravello, 88, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, January 22, 2011.Lorraine was born in Aberdeen, SD on October 23, 1922 to Edward and Clara (Mauel) Gunz. She married Peter Caravello on July 30, 1949 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death May 6, 2005. Lorraine worked at the Milwaukee County Mental...
Lois Schoenike
Jan 17, 2011
Racine – Lois E. Schoenike, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 17, 2011. Lois was born on July 26, 1922 to Fred and Renee (nee, Francois) Heckendorn. She married Norbert Schoenike on September 19, 1940 in Johnson Creek, WI. He preceded her in death. Lois was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly...
Russell Levengood
Jan 16, 2011
Sheboygan, WI – Russell M. Levengood, 89, passed away at Harmony Assisted Living in Sheboygan on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Russ was born in Boyertown, PA on August 17, 1921 to Clifford and Loretta (nee, Swavely). Russell served in the U.S. Army for thirteen years. He met his wife, Mildred, while both were serving their country in Oro Bay, New...
Virginia Wheeler
Jan 14, 2011
Virginia Ann WheelerRacine- Virginia Ann Wheeler, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Friday, January 14, 2011.Virginia was born to Lithuanian born Matt and Damencele Tyllo on June 6, 1932 in Racine. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950. Virginia married Donald V. Wheeler on February 27, 1953 in Crown Point, Indiana. He preceded her in death...
