David Czarnecki, age 70, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, at his residence. David was born in Racine, April 5, 1941, son of Casimir and Helen (Nee: Hansen) Czarnecki. David was employed as a machinist for many years.
Survivors include his mother, Helen Czarnecki; his children, Christine and Scott; sisters and brothers, Helen (Tom) Vigue of Fernandina Beach, FL, Kathryn (Kevin) Dehlin of Palos Heights, IL, Donald Czarnecki , Thomas (Maxine) Czarnecki, Stephen Czarnecki, all of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Casimir Czarnecki; and brother, Stanley Czarnecki.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Private interment will be held. Memorials to HALO have been suggested.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Mary J. (Flezno) Casciaro
Mary J. Casciaro, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Ridgewood Care Center. Mary was born in Racine, March 15, 1923, to George and Francis (Nee: Krall) Flezno.
Mary worked on the family farm in her early years with her three sisters. On November 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Frank G. Casciaro and raised her family in Racine and then Sturtevant, where she made a home for her husband and three children.
Mary loved sewing, gardening and arts and crafts. In her home each meal was a homemade collaboration, sitting down to supper at 5 p.m. every day. She retired from Sears and enjoyed card clubs with friends and family. She enjoyed gambling trips with her adoring husband, Frank. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Above all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; her daughter, Kathy; sisters, Ann Seiter and Clara (Gene) Wells; sisters-in-law, Caroline Gordon and Virginia (Santo “Sam”) Totero. She is survived by her two sons, George Casciaro of Waupaca, WI, Thomas Casciaro of Sturtevant, WI; her granddaughter, Gina Bugni of Sturtevant, who helped immensely in caring for Mary; five other grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Irene (Gene) Griffin of Stuart, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Angelo (Nancy) Casciaro; nieces, nephews, her beloved schnauzers and Ceasar, her cat; other relatives and many dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th St., with Rev Paul L. Raczynski officiating. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Mary loved sewing, gardening and arts and crafts. In her home each meal was a homemade collaboration, sitting down to supper at 5 p.m. every day. She retired from Sears and enjoyed card clubs with friends and family. She enjoyed gambling trips with her adoring husband, Frank. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Above all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; her daughter, Kathy; sisters, Ann Seiter and Clara (Gene) Wells; sisters-in-law, Caroline Gordon and Virginia (Santo “Sam”) Totero. She is survived by her two sons, George Casciaro of Waupaca, WI, Thomas Casciaro of Sturtevant, WI; her granddaughter, Gina Bugni of Sturtevant, who helped immensely in caring for Mary; five other grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Irene (Gene) Griffin of Stuart, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Angelo (Nancy) Casciaro; nieces, nephews, her beloved schnauzers and Ceasar, her cat; other relatives and many dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th St., with Rev Paul L. Raczynski officiating. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Gloria A. (Iverson) Dagnon
Gloria A. Dagnon, age 71, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa, WI. Gloria was born in Soldiers Grove, WI, on May 30, 1940, daughter of the late Albert and Barbara (Nee: Olson) Iverson.
For many years Gloria was employed as a waitress at Brusha’s Club and Restaurant and then at Sam’s Club. She loved people and enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-two years, Chuck; her daughters, Jannelle Otto (Vladi Tomasek), Sonja (Bill) Luczyk; stepdaughters, Charlene (Bill) Thomas, Wendy Dagnon, Michelle (Scott) Ferraro; her grandchildren, Amanda Olmstead, Noelle Otto, Gillian Luczyk; two great-grandchildren, Aubrianna and Malaki; numerous step-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Rae, sister-in-law, Joyce Iverson; brother-in-law, Harold Dagnon; former husband and father of her children, Darryl Hermann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Hermann; and by her brother, Arlen.
A Memorial Service will be held at a future date, at the funeral home.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
For many years Gloria was employed as a waitress at Brusha’s Club and Restaurant and then at Sam’s Club. She loved people and enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-two years, Chuck; her daughters, Jannelle Otto (Vladi Tomasek), Sonja (Bill) Luczyk; stepdaughters, Charlene (Bill) Thomas, Wendy Dagnon, Michelle (Scott) Ferraro; her grandchildren, Amanda Olmstead, Noelle Otto, Gillian Luczyk; two great-grandchildren, Aubrianna and Malaki; numerous step-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Rae, sister-in-law, Joyce Iverson; brother-in-law, Harold Dagnon; former husband and father of her children, Darryl Hermann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Hermann; and by her brother, Arlen.
A Memorial Service will be held at a future date, at the funeral home.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Delvin 'Bud' N. Petschow
Delvin N. “Bud” Petschow passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center, at the age of 86 years. He was born in Chippewa County, WI, on Oct. 19, 1925, to Walter A. Petschow and Elva V. (Nee: Tietz) Petschow and lived in Racine for the past 60 years.
Bud graduated from Cadott High School in 1944. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1949 through 1951. He was united in marriage to Elaine R. Voss on Dec. 29, 1951. She preceded him in death in 1955.
Bud was employed by the City of Racine for twenty-seven years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed learning and was an avid reader and Green Bay Packer fan. Bud was also known for his compassion and great love for animals, having owned several dogs over the years and been a constant supporter of the local ASPCA. He will be dearly missed and forever be remembered as a devoted caregiver, particularly for his father and mother.
Survivors include his brother-in-law, Ron Voss; sister-in-law, Maurietta (Petschow) Burgess; nephews and niece, Kevin Petschow of Pleasant Lake, MI., Bryon (Linda) Petschow of Youngsville, NC, Mykel (Petschow) Todd, and Valerie (Dennis) Rubenzer, all of Bloomer, WI.; two cousins, Sherry (Jack) Rich, Diane (Tom) Todish; two great-nieces and three great-nephews, Jessica Petschow, Teresa Petschow, Zachary Rubenzer, Trevor Rubenzer, Tyler Rubenzer; and other relatives and dear friends.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Verlyn W. Petschow.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St., in Racine. At Bud’s request, a brief funeral service will be held at the funeral home starting at 1 p.m. with Rev. Walter Hermanns officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orphan Kanines of Racine or Racine VFW Post 1391.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Bud was employed by the City of Racine for twenty-seven years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed learning and was an avid reader and Green Bay Packer fan. Bud was also known for his compassion and great love for animals, having owned several dogs over the years and been a constant supporter of the local ASPCA. He will be dearly missed and forever be remembered as a devoted caregiver, particularly for his father and mother.
Survivors include his brother-in-law, Ron Voss; sister-in-law, Maurietta (Petschow) Burgess; nephews and niece, Kevin Petschow of Pleasant Lake, MI., Bryon (Linda) Petschow of Youngsville, NC, Mykel (Petschow) Todd, and Valerie (Dennis) Rubenzer, all of Bloomer, WI.; two cousins, Sherry (Jack) Rich, Diane (Tom) Todish; two great-nieces and three great-nephews, Jessica Petschow, Teresa Petschow, Zachary Rubenzer, Trevor Rubenzer, Tyler Rubenzer; and other relatives and dear friends.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Verlyn W. Petschow.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St., in Racine. At Bud’s request, a brief funeral service will be held at the funeral home starting at 1 p.m. with Rev. Walter Hermanns officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orphan Kanines of Racine or Racine VFW Post 1391.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Jacqueline J. 'Jackie' (Pfeiffer) Geertsen
Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Geertsen, age 84, passed away early Thursday morning, January 26, 2012, with her family at her side. Jackie was born September 23, 1927, daughter of the late Raymond and Viola (Nee: Lui) Pfeiffer.
On May 13, 1950, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church she was united in marriage to William J. Geertsen. She was an active and longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. A loving mother, she was actively involved with her children especially with girl scouts and cub scouts. A talented and creative artist, Jackie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and painting. She created many beautiful pieces featuring rosemaling folk art and winter scenes. She loved ballroom dancing with her husband and treasured her seventeen years of retirement with her husband in Florida in The Villages where Bill and Jackie could be seen on stage demonstrating the art of square dancing. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-one years, Bill; her children, Sue (Eric) Pedersen of Racine, Ann (Greg) Shea of Racine, Dave (Sharon) Geertsen of Kenosha, Paul Geertsen of Racine (Nancy of California), John (Beth) Geertsen of Wauwatosa, Steve (Paula) Geertsen of Maple Grove, MN; 14 grandchildren, Hans (Charity) Pedersen, Julie (Matt) Gill, Sara (Steven) Benner, Laura Shea, Andrew (Jessica) Geertsen, Mitchell and Lincoln Geertsen, Katharine, Margaret and Claire Geertsen, Alyssa, Anna, Abby and Owen Geertsen; 7 great-grandchildren, Krista, Irene and Naomi Pedersen, Aryn and Analee Gill, Adam and Aubrey Benner; sisters and brothers, Lucille Felton, Joan Johnson, Rita (Stan) Krogh, Elaine Stuhr, Raymond (Shirley) Pfeiffer; her Loving Granger family; sister-in-law, Anna (Iny) Geertsen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, and loving step-mother, Margaret, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine (Ed) Tomasek, sisters and brothers-in-law Arnie Felton, Walter Johnson, Carl Stuhr, Marie (Bernard) Kuypers, Christine (Bill) Bohn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. (Prayer Vigil 4:45 p.m.) and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church have been suggested.
A very special thank you to all her caregivers at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Their expertise comforted us. Fr. Sean and Chaplain Mark’s prayers and guidance were a blessing.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
On May 13, 1950, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church she was united in marriage to William J. Geertsen. She was an active and longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. A loving mother, she was actively involved with her children especially with girl scouts and cub scouts. A talented and creative artist, Jackie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and painting. She created many beautiful pieces featuring rosemaling folk art and winter scenes. She loved ballroom dancing with her husband and treasured her seventeen years of retirement with her husband in Florida in The Villages where Bill and Jackie could be seen on stage demonstrating the art of square dancing. She will be deeply missed. Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-one years, Bill; her children, Sue (Eric) Pedersen of Racine, Ann (Greg) Shea of Racine, Dave (Sharon) Geertsen of Kenosha, Paul Geertsen of Racine (Nancy of California), John (Beth) Geertsen of Wauwatosa, Steve (Paula) Geertsen of Maple Grove, MN; 14 grandchildren, Hans (Charity) Pedersen, Julie (Matt) Gill, Sara (Steven) Benner, Laura Shea, Andrew (Jessica) Geertsen, Mitchell and Lincoln Geertsen, Katharine, Margaret and Claire Geertsen, Alyssa, Anna, Abby and Owen Geertsen; 7 great-grandchildren, Krista, Irene and Naomi Pedersen, Aryn and Analee Gill, Adam and Aubrey Benner; sisters and brothers, Lucille Felton, Joan Johnson, Rita (Stan) Krogh, Elaine Stuhr, Raymond (Shirley) Pfeiffer; her Loving Granger family; sister-in-law, Anna (Iny) Geertsen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, and loving step-mother, Margaret, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine (Ed) Tomasek, sisters and brothers-in-law Arnie Felton, Walter Johnson, Carl Stuhr, Marie (Bernard) Kuypers, Christine (Bill) Bohn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. (Prayer Vigil 4:45 p.m.) and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church have been suggested.
A very special thank you to all her caregivers at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints. Their expertise comforted us. Fr. Sean and Chaplain Mark’s prayers and guidance were a blessing.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Mary A. (Knotek) Konicek
Mary A. Konicek, age 101, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Becker-Shoop Center. Mary was born in Vlcnov, Czechoslovakia, on September 24, 1910, daughter of the late Cyril and Josephine (Nee: Mostek) Knotek.
She came to Racine in January of 1913 and on February 4, 1931, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Vincent Konicek. He preceded her in death, December 25, 1994.
Mary was employed by Racine Pattern Works after her graduation from St. Catherine’s High School in 1926. She was a lifelong and active member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church and Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Mary was also active in Catholic Sokol. Mary loved sewing for her children and grandchildren, baking, crocheting and her four travels to the village of Vlcnov. She devoted her life to her family and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her children, Edward (Marie) Konicek of Racine, Marianne (Matthew) Summers of Rockford, IL, Rosalie (Robert) Mutchler of Racine, Mary (Marc) Nielsen of McFarland; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Audrey) Knotek of Racine, Charles (Marcy) Knotek of Racine, Jerry (Rita) Knotek of Racine; sisters, Anne Oertel of Racine, Rose Knotek of Milwaukee, Julie Knotek of Milwaukee, Helen Knotek of Campbellsport, WI, Georgia Theys of Greendale; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Alice Marie; her son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Carol Konicek; and brothers, Rev. John Knotek, Rev. Wence Knotek and Albert Knotek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St., with Rev. Don Zerkel officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Kinzie Avenue. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, St. Catherine’s High School, or to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Missionary have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark DeCheck and to Josie Garcia and staff at Newman Manor for their loving and compassionate care.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Mary was employed by Racine Pattern Works after her graduation from St. Catherine’s High School in 1926. She was a lifelong and active member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church and Christian Mothers and Altar Society. Mary was also active in Catholic Sokol. Mary loved sewing for her children and grandchildren, baking, crocheting and her four travels to the village of Vlcnov. She devoted her life to her family and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her children, Edward (Marie) Konicek of Racine, Marianne (Matthew) Summers of Rockford, IL, Rosalie (Robert) Mutchler of Racine, Mary (Marc) Nielsen of McFarland; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Audrey) Knotek of Racine, Charles (Marcy) Knotek of Racine, Jerry (Rita) Knotek of Racine; sisters, Anne Oertel of Racine, Rose Knotek of Milwaukee, Julie Knotek of Milwaukee, Helen Knotek of Campbellsport, WI, Georgia Theys of Greendale; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Alice Marie; her son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Carol Konicek; and brothers, Rev. John Knotek, Rev. Wence Knotek and Albert Knotek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St., with Rev. Don Zerkel officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Kinzie Avenue. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, St. Catherine’s High School, or to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Missionary have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark DeCheck and to Josie Garcia and staff at Newman Manor for their loving and compassionate care.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Kathryn 'Mary Kay' M. (Bishop) Lindsay
Surrounded by her loving family, Kathryn “Mary Kay” M. Lindsay, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Wheaton-Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Monmouth, IL, on September 1, 1934, daughter of the late William J. and Mary E. (Nee: Pearson) Bishop.
On June 9, 1956, in Monmouth, IL, she was united in marriage to Robert E. Lindsay. An avid tennis player, Mary Kay assisted her husband, Bob, for over forty years organizing the city tennis programs. She was an excellent seamstress. More than anything, she treasured time spent with her family, and will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-five years, Bob; her children, Linda (Tom) Groose of Glendale, WI, Laura (Scott) French of Racine, Lisa (Don) Sattler of Poplar Grove, IL, RJ Lindsay of Racine; her eight grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Groose, Jennifer, Rachel and Samuel French, Brandon and Josh Sattler, Nick Lindsay; brother, Richard (Jeanne) Bishop of Monmouth, IL; sister, Doris Reigel of TX; sister-in-law, Patsy (Jim) Glenn of Aledo, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie St., with Rev. Rosiland Dryver-Scott officiating. Private interment will follow at Country Haven Cemetery, Caledonia. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Memorials to the Northside Food Pantry or to the Racine Public Library have been suggested.
A very special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and his wonderful staff, and to Wheaton-Franciscan staff, especially the nurses in oncology during her last hours for their loving and compassionate care.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-five years, Bob; her children, Linda (Tom) Groose of Glendale, WI, Laura (Scott) French of Racine, Lisa (Don) Sattler of Poplar Grove, IL, RJ Lindsay of Racine; her eight grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Groose, Jennifer, Rachel and Samuel French, Brandon and Josh Sattler, Nick Lindsay; brother, Richard (Jeanne) Bishop of Monmouth, IL; sister, Doris Reigel of TX; sister-in-law, Patsy (Jim) Glenn of Aledo, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie St., with Rev. Rosiland Dryver-Scott officiating. Private interment will follow at Country Haven Cemetery, Caledonia. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Memorials to the Northside Food Pantry or to the Racine Public Library have been suggested.
A very special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and his wonderful staff, and to Wheaton-Franciscan staff, especially the nurses in oncology during her last hours for their loving and compassionate care.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Sister Carla (Carlotta) Romero, O.P
Sister Carla Romero, O.P., 97, passed away at, Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, Kenosha, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Euphrosinia Romero was born July 15, 1914, to Epifanio and Carlotta (nee: Velarde) Romero in Santa Fe, NM. On November 15, 1932, she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1933 she was given the religious name Sister Carlotta. She professed her first vows in 1935 and her final vows in 1941. In 1968 she changed her name to Carla.
Sister Carla spent many years in service to others in teaching and domestic work. She began her ministry in 1935 at St. Mary, Tomah, WI. Other places in Wisconsin where she served were St. Benedict the Moor, Calaroga and Holy Angels, Milwaukee; St. Bernard, Madison; St. Edward and St. Lucy, Racine; St. Francis, Merrill; St. Augustine, Wausaukee; St. Louis, Caledonia; SS. Peter & Paul, Green Bay; St. Luke, Plain; and Holy Name, Kimberly. She also served in Michigan, Illinois and New Mexico. After moving to Siena Center in 1981 she was involved in the Adult Learning Program and the Senior Companion Program. In 2001 Sister Carla became a resident at Becker-Shoop, Racine, and in 2005 she moved to Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, Kenosha, WI.
Sister Carla is survived by the Racine Dominican Sisters and Associates; her sister, Isbell Tafoya; brother-in-law Toribio Lopez; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Teofilo, Robert and Albert; and her sisters, Mary Baca and Nellie Lopez.
Visitation will be in the Siena Center Chapel on Monday January 30, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a Remembering Service at 2:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Memorials to the Racine Dominican Mission Fund have been suggested.
The Racine Dominicans would like to extend their thanks to the staff that cared for Sister Carla at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Sister Carla spent many years in service to others in teaching and domestic work. She began her ministry in 1935 at St. Mary, Tomah, WI. Other places in Wisconsin where she served were St. Benedict the Moor, Calaroga and Holy Angels, Milwaukee; St. Bernard, Madison; St. Edward and St. Lucy, Racine; St. Francis, Merrill; St. Augustine, Wausaukee; St. Louis, Caledonia; SS. Peter & Paul, Green Bay; St. Luke, Plain; and Holy Name, Kimberly. She also served in Michigan, Illinois and New Mexico. After moving to Siena Center in 1981 she was involved in the Adult Learning Program and the Senior Companion Program. In 2001 Sister Carla became a resident at Becker-Shoop, Racine, and in 2005 she moved to Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, Kenosha, WI.
Sister Carla is survived by the Racine Dominican Sisters and Associates; her sister, Isbell Tafoya; brother-in-law Toribio Lopez; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Teofilo, Robert and Albert; and her sisters, Mary Baca and Nellie Lopez.
Visitation will be in the Siena Center Chapel on Monday January 30, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a Remembering Service at 2:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Memorials to the Racine Dominican Mission Fund have been suggested.
The Racine Dominicans would like to extend their thanks to the staff that cared for Sister Carla at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Monday, January 23, 2012
Robert Torres
STURTEVANT - Robert Torres, 67, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, January 23, 2012, after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Robert was born in Waukesha on October 27, 1944, to the late Tereso and Louise (nee: Olivares) Torres. He had lived in Sturtevant all of his life.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and was proud to serve during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for truck driving. He owned and operated BSA Trucking and later drove for numerous companies including J.I. Case Corporate Fleet and Roadway. He retired from the Teamsters Local 200. Robert enjoyed gardening vegetables, tending to his lawn and playing with his dogs, Starr and Arrow. Most of all, he loved being on the road. "My truck is at the stop. And I'm on Route 66."
Robert is survived by his daughters, Candy Torres of Door County and April Torres of Sturtevant; brothers, Manuel (Esperanza) Torres of Leipsic, OH, Jesse Torres of Union Grove, James Torres of Racine, David (Evy) Torres of San Antonio, TX, and Lou Torres of Muskego; sister, Olivia Highman of Sturtevant; sister-in-law, Lilly Sue Torres of Burlington; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Lance and Lyle Torres, Kevin Leys; aunts, Leonila Roma of Waukesha and Margaret Olivares of Kenosha; other relatives and many dear friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Amador Torres; and sister, Consuelo Resendez.
A Celebration of Mr. Torres’ life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Friday evening, January 27, 2012, from 5 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane, Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Konesko and their staff at Aurora Advanced Healthcare – Oncology.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and was proud to serve during the Vietnam War. He had a passion for truck driving. He owned and operated BSA Trucking and later drove for numerous companies including J.I. Case Corporate Fleet and Roadway. He retired from the Teamsters Local 200. Robert enjoyed gardening vegetables, tending to his lawn and playing with his dogs, Starr and Arrow. Most of all, he loved being on the road. "My truck is at the stop. And I'm on Route 66."
Robert is survived by his daughters, Candy Torres of Door County and April Torres of Sturtevant; brothers, Manuel (Esperanza) Torres of Leipsic, OH, Jesse Torres of Union Grove, James Torres of Racine, David (Evy) Torres of San Antonio, TX, and Lou Torres of Muskego; sister, Olivia Highman of Sturtevant; sister-in-law, Lilly Sue Torres of Burlington; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Lance and Lyle Torres, Kevin Leys; aunts, Leonila Roma of Waukesha and Margaret Olivares of Kenosha; other relatives and many dear friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Amador Torres; and sister, Consuelo Resendez.
A Celebration of Mr. Torres’ life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Friday evening, January 27, 2012, from 5 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane, Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Konesko and their staff at Aurora Advanced Healthcare – Oncology.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Sunday, January 22, 2012
David W. Woodward
David W. Woodward, age 62, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at his residence. David was born in Racine on December 22, 1949, son of Creighton H. and Dawn M. (Nee: Rosga) Woodward.
David graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1967.” During the Vietnam War he served in the United States Army. Through the years David worked in various trades and was last employed as a painter.
Survivors include his mother, Dawn Woodward; his daughters, Lisa Hall, Paula Woodward; his brothers and sisters, Robert (Cynthia) Woodward, Dennis Woodward, Phyllis (Mike) Cadersi, Debbie (Al) Hall, Denise (Tom) Hurbes, Laurie (George) Vargas, Carol (Donny) Boyd, Tammy Woodward, and Maxine (Matthew) Frusher; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Rita; his son, David Jr.; his granddaughter, Walene; his father, Creighton H. Woodward; and by his brother, Paul “Kong” Woodward.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m.
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Survivors include his mother, Dawn Woodward; his daughters, Lisa Hall, Paula Woodward; his brothers and sisters, Robert (Cynthia) Woodward, Dennis Woodward, Phyllis (Mike) Cadersi, Debbie (Al) Hall, Denise (Tom) Hurbes, Laurie (George) Vargas, Carol (Donny) Boyd, Tammy Woodward, and Maxine (Matthew) Frusher; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Rita; his son, David Jr.; his granddaughter, Walene; his father, Creighton H. Woodward; and by his brother, Paul “Kong” Woodward.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m.
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Doris M. (Geb) Wallner
Doris M. Wallner, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. Doris was born in Racine, August 26, 1929, daughter of the late William and Mildred (Nee: Schmidt) Geb.
Doris was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. On September 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to John Wallner, who preceded her in death on October 8, 2002. Doris was employed by J.I. Case Company, and then catered for many years at the Labor Center, and was last working in the cafeteria at Jerstad-Agerholm Middle School. She thoroughly enjoyed her travels out west and to Kauai, Hawaii. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her children, John (Kayla Klingman) Wallner of Portland, OR, Michael (Rose) Wallner of Racine, Grace (Ed) Moakler of Lathrop, CA; her grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Tim and Andrew Wallner, Jamie and Jacquie Hershiser, Holli (Nicholas) Langlieb, Jonathan Wallner, Kevin, Molly and Megan Moakler; sister-in-law, Barbara Wallner of Racine; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Angela.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev Sean Granger officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to St. Catherine’s High School have been suggested.
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Survivors include her children, John (Kayla Klingman) Wallner of Portland, OR, Michael (Rose) Wallner of Racine, Grace (Ed) Moakler of Lathrop, CA; her grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Tim and Andrew Wallner, Jamie and Jacquie Hershiser, Holli (Nicholas) Langlieb, Jonathan Wallner, Kevin, Molly and Megan Moakler; sister-in-law, Barbara Wallner of Racine; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Angela.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev Sean Granger officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to St. Catherine’s High School have been suggested.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Dennis G. DeMark
Dennis G. DeMark, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Dennis was born in Racine, January 11, 1941, son of the late Louis and Carmella M. (Nee: Wells) DeMark.
Dennis ventured into the restaurant business prior to graduating from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1959.” He first worked at the Racine Country Club as second cook and then at Meadowbrook Country Club as a chef. He later attended barber school, where he worked in his cousin’s shop and eventually owned his own barber shop, DeMark's Forum on Douglas Avenue. While cutting hair, Dennis taught cooking classes at a vocational school. Returning to his true passion, in 1970, Dennis opened Alfredo’s Supper Club, operating until 1987. He has since owned and operated Oh Dennis! Saloon and Charcoal House providing Racine with the best ribs ANYWHERE.
On New Year's Eve, December 31, 1989, in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in marriage to JoAnn E. (Nee: Hess) Hermes. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, Green Bay Packers and his trips to Disney World. Above all, he loved his family, had a great work ethic, and treasured time socializing with his customers and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife, JoAnn; his son, Michael DeMark; his daughters, Beth (Todd) Mitchell, Jody (Jerry) Tarwid; his granddaughter, Jessica Burch; sister, Georgene (David) Edmonston; sisters-in-law, Judie Oberst (Lorenzo Sanchez), Patti (Edwin) Jirgensen; nephews, Kevin (Terri) Edmonston, Kenneth (Heather) Edmonston, Keith Edmonston; great-nephew and nieces, Dominic, Madalyn and Hailey Edmonston; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nick and Theresa DeMark.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Deacon Russell Missureli officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from noon until time of service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to H.O.P.E. Safehouse or to Mayo Clinic, Department of Research, Department of Cardiology, 200 First Avenue, Rochester, MN 55905 have been suggested.
A very special thank you to the Caledonia Rescue Department and to the two angelic nurses who assisted Dennis.
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On New Year's Eve, December 31, 1989, in Las Vegas, NV, he was united in marriage to JoAnn E. (Nee: Hess) Hermes. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, Green Bay Packers and his trips to Disney World. Above all, he loved his family, had a great work ethic, and treasured time socializing with his customers and friends. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife, JoAnn; his son, Michael DeMark; his daughters, Beth (Todd) Mitchell, Jody (Jerry) Tarwid; his granddaughter, Jessica Burch; sister, Georgene (David) Edmonston; sisters-in-law, Judie Oberst (Lorenzo Sanchez), Patti (Edwin) Jirgensen; nephews, Kevin (Terri) Edmonston, Kenneth (Heather) Edmonston, Keith Edmonston; great-nephew and nieces, Dominic, Madalyn and Hailey Edmonston; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nick and Theresa DeMark.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Deacon Russell Missureli officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from noon until time of service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to H.O.P.E. Safehouse or to Mayo Clinic, Department of Research, Department of Cardiology, 200 First Avenue, Rochester, MN 55905 have been suggested.
A very special thank you to the Caledonia Rescue Department and to the two angelic nurses who assisted Dennis.
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Beatrice (Bermudez) Cruz
Beatrice Cruz, age 51, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Beatrice was born in Pleasanton, Texas, on July 29, 1960, daughter of Joe and Felisitas (Nee: Loredo) Bermudez.
On February 14, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to her Valentine of twenty-four years, Frank Cruz, by her favorite performer, Elvis. Beatrice was a longtime, dedicated member and volunteer of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Beatrice cherished time with her family and will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her loving husband, Frank; her daughters and sons-in-law, Martha (Eric) Richter, Maria Alicia (Ismael) Reynoso, Destiny Cruz; sisters, Maria Isabel Bermudez, Maria Guadalupe Bermudez; brother, Joe Bermudez Jr.; her grandchildren, Heather Richter, Erica Richter, Kelly Richter, Adrian Richter, Vanessa Martinez, Alexis Martinez, William Reynoso; 11 nephews, 5 nieces; other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her son, John Bermudez; son-in-law, Miguel Martinez; and brother-in-law, Juan Oviedo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 801 College Ave., with Rev. Antony Thomas officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Cristo Rey Catholic Church have been suggested.
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Survivors include her loving husband, Frank; her daughters and sons-in-law, Martha (Eric) Richter, Maria Alicia (Ismael) Reynoso, Destiny Cruz; sisters, Maria Isabel Bermudez, Maria Guadalupe Bermudez; brother, Joe Bermudez Jr.; her grandchildren, Heather Richter, Erica Richter, Kelly Richter, Adrian Richter, Vanessa Martinez, Alexis Martinez, William Reynoso; 11 nephews, 5 nieces; other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her son, John Bermudez; son-in-law, Miguel Martinez; and brother-in-law, Juan Oviedo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 801 College Ave., with Rev. Antony Thomas officiating. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Cristo Rey Catholic Church have been suggested.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Marion J. (Rasmussen) Keuffer
Marion J. Keuffer, age 86, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Marion was born in Racine, WI, on January 12, 1926, daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Nee: Sorenson) Rasmussen.
On September 2, 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald T. Keuffer Sr., who preceded her in death, March 29, 2001. Marion was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her children, Dianne (Bill) Peterson, Susan (Ken) Ness, Donald (Barb Matson) Keuffer, Sally (Jerry) Jacobson, Robert Keuffer, Thomas (Lisa) Keuffer, Mary J. Keuffer; sister, Elsie Mackie; sister-in-law, Dorothy Keuffer; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends at Parkview and other dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Stephan; and sisters, Clara, Myrtle, and Elma.
Funeral services with entombment will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel, 9000 Washington Ave.
A very special thank you to Samantha, Rudy, Donna, David, and Lisa for their loving and compassionate care.
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Survivors include her children, Dianne (Bill) Peterson, Susan (Ken) Ness, Donald (Barb Matson) Keuffer, Sally (Jerry) Jacobson, Robert Keuffer, Thomas (Lisa) Keuffer, Mary J. Keuffer; sister, Elsie Mackie; sister-in-law, Dorothy Keuffer; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends at Parkview and other dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Stephan; and sisters, Clara, Myrtle, and Elma.
Funeral services with entombment will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel, 9000 Washington Ave.
A very special thank you to Samantha, Rudy, Donna, David, and Lisa for their loving and compassionate care.
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William J. Maheras
William John Maheras, “Bill,” age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, July 23, 1970, son of John and Xanthie (Nee: Kalliris) Maheras.
Bill was raised in Racine and graduated from Wm. Horlick High School “Class of 1988.” He furthered his studies at UW-Parkside where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. He then studied law at The John Marshall Law School and received his Juris Doctor and Master of Law. Bill practiced law in Chicago at the Law Office of William J. Maheras.
Bill was a member of Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. He served on the Board of Directors of the Spartan Soccer Club and served as legal advisor for the Pan Arcadian Federation of America. Bill loved to travel and to play with his godchildren. He was a beloved son and brother who will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his mother, Xanthie Maheras; his brother, Paul J. Maheras; godson, Nicholas G. Reveliotis; goddaughters, Sophia Kozidis and Gia Antonopoulos; aunts, uncles, cousins, koumbarous and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Maheras; and his grandparents, Paul and Lydia Maheras, John and Vasiliki Kalliris.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd., Racine, with Reverend John Ketchum officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
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Bill was a member of Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. He served on the Board of Directors of the Spartan Soccer Club and served as legal advisor for the Pan Arcadian Federation of America. Bill loved to travel and to play with his godchildren. He was a beloved son and brother who will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his mother, Xanthie Maheras; his brother, Paul J. Maheras; godson, Nicholas G. Reveliotis; goddaughters, Sophia Kozidis and Gia Antonopoulos; aunts, uncles, cousins, koumbarous and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Maheras; and his grandparents, Paul and Lydia Maheras, John and Vasiliki Kalliris.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd., Racine, with Reverend John Ketchum officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Amanda L. Chillquist
Amanda Leigh Chillquist, age 29, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Racine, May 13, 1982.
Amanda attended Union Grove High School where she excelled in basketball and graduated with the “Class of 2000.” She had a love for animals and will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her parents, Susan (David) Osinga, Keith (Bonnie) Chillquist; grandmothers, Jane Reisenauer, Audrey Fowles; great-grandmother, Geraldine Paddock; stepbrothers, Jason (Kelly) Osinga, Josh Osinga, Mark Scott, Jim (Wendy) Scott; nieces and nephew, Caitlin, Nathan, Bella, and Sophia; aunt, Deborah (David) Popodi; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandpas, Richard Paddock and George Reisenauer.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 4 p.m. with Reverend Stanley McKenzie officiating. Relatives and friends may meet on Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the family for a memorial to be established in Amanda’s name have been suggested.
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Amanda attended Union Grove High School where she excelled in basketball and graduated with the “Class of 2000.” She had a love for animals and will be dearly missed. Surviving are her parents, Susan (David) Osinga, Keith (Bonnie) Chillquist; grandmothers, Jane Reisenauer, Audrey Fowles; great-grandmother, Geraldine Paddock; stepbrothers, Jason (Kelly) Osinga, Josh Osinga, Mark Scott, Jim (Wendy) Scott; nieces and nephew, Caitlin, Nathan, Bella, and Sophia; aunt, Deborah (David) Popodi; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by grandpas, Richard Paddock and George Reisenauer.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Sunday, January 22, 2012, at 4 p.m. with Reverend Stanley McKenzie officiating. Relatives and friends may meet on Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the family for a memorial to be established in Amanda’s name have been suggested.
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Ronald Frank Krueger
Ronald Krueger (“Crusher” to his friends), 51, began his new life in his heavenly home on Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was born on April 30, 1960, and spent the remainder of his earthly life in Racine, WI. Ron’s life was not an easy one, but he fought a long, hard battle against his failing body.
He was a big guy with a big heart who loved his family and spending time with them. He loved his Packers ("Go Pack” was one of the last things we heard from him). Ron loved spending time on the lakefront, fishing, “fish tales,” and sharing really bad jokes. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing karaoké. His favorite “hangout” was the internet, where he kept in contact with family, old friends and made many new ones. He enjoyed seeing the smiles of many children while happily delivering ice cream. Kids waited eagerly to see his truck come around the corner.
Ron will be sadly missed by two sisters and their families, Lynda (Ken) Killberg (Katie and Ben) and Teresa (Dan) Mullenberg (Troy, Danielle and Chad); sister-in-law, Sandy Krueger (Kathi, Jennifer and Kristin); stepfather, Richard Fowler; five great-nieces and five great-nephews.
No memorial service is planned in Racine. Ron’s life will be celebrated by his family in Oklahoma, where he will be placed to rest with his parents, Carlyle and Betty Krueger, and his brother, Bill Krueger. Thank you all for your loving thoughts and prayers. Ron will now be able to live the life he dreamed of.
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Ron will be sadly missed by two sisters and their families, Lynda (Ken) Killberg (Katie and Ben) and Teresa (Dan) Mullenberg (Troy, Danielle and Chad); sister-in-law, Sandy Krueger (Kathi, Jennifer and Kristin); stepfather, Richard Fowler; five great-nieces and five great-nephews.
No memorial service is planned in Racine. Ron’s life will be celebrated by his family in Oklahoma, where he will be placed to rest with his parents, Carlyle and Betty Krueger, and his brother, Bill Krueger. Thank you all for your loving thoughts and prayers. Ron will now be able to live the life he dreamed of.
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Infant Galileya Vazquez Robinson
Infant Galileya Vazquez Robinson received her wings, Thursday, January 19, 2012. Galileya was born in Racine, January 19, 2012, daughter of Hugh R. and Casandra R. (Nee: Vazquez) Robinson Jr.
Galileya is survived by her parents, Hugh and Casandra; her brother and three sisters, Josiah, Ny’teceonnia, Robyn and Ramiah; her grandparents, Sandra Hicks, Mike Cruz, Hugh (Mary) Robinson; aunts, uncles, other relatives and many dear friends.
Private funeral services were held.
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Galileya is survived by her parents, Hugh and Casandra; her brother and three sisters, Josiah, Ny’teceonnia, Robyn and Ramiah; her grandparents, Sandra Hicks, Mike Cruz, Hugh (Mary) Robinson; aunts, uncles, other relatives and many dear friends.
Private funeral services were held.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Marion L. (Staaden) Adams
Wilmington, DE -- Marian L. Adams, age 88 passed away Monday, January 16., 2012, in Wilmington, Delaware. Marian was born February 12, 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Herman and Lillian (Nee: Hallman) Staaden.
Marian graduated from Horlick High School, and served in the United States Navy Waves, 1943-1946. On November 23, 1946, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Adams, who preceded her in death March 4, 2004. She was a longtime member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her son, Jerome T. (Pamela) Adams of Hockessin, DE; daughter-in-law, Dolly Plunkett of Racine; six grandchildren, Daniel (Christine), Stephanie, Jonathan, Abigail and Jeremiah Adams and Kindra (Lee) Roberts; two great-grandchildren, Jason and Connor; a brother, Eugene (Eleanor) Staaden of Racine; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Braun of Racine and Dolores (Willmont) Northrop of San Diego, CA; brother-in-law, Charles Adams of Eugene, OR; and dear friends, Lillian Neumann and Lillian Sommers. In addition to her parents and husband, Marian was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas F. Adams; and her brother James Staaden.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St., on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Zerkel officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday morning at the church from 9:30 until time of Mass. Memorials to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church or to one’s favorite charity have been suggested.
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Marian graduated from Horlick High School, and served in the United States Navy Waves, 1943-1946. On November 23, 1946, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Adams, who preceded her in death March 4, 2004. She was a longtime member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her son, Jerome T. (Pamela) Adams of Hockessin, DE; daughter-in-law, Dolly Plunkett of Racine; six grandchildren, Daniel (Christine), Stephanie, Jonathan, Abigail and Jeremiah Adams and Kindra (Lee) Roberts; two great-grandchildren, Jason and Connor; a brother, Eugene (Eleanor) Staaden of Racine; sisters, Patricia (Bernard) Braun of Racine and Dolores (Willmont) Northrop of San Diego, CA; brother-in-law, Charles Adams of Eugene, OR; and dear friends, Lillian Neumann and Lillian Sommers. In addition to her parents and husband, Marian was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas F. Adams; and her brother James Staaden.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St., on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Don Zerkel officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday morning at the church from 9:30 until time of Mass. Memorials to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church or to one’s favorite charity have been suggested.
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Jimmie J. Berryhill
Jimmie Junior Berryhill, age 83, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Calhoun City, MS, on July 17, 1928, son of the late Perry and Mary (Nee: Burns) Berryhill.
Jimmie owned and operated Blueberry Hill Landscaping and Tree Service.
Surviving are his children, Gregory D. Berryhill, Camilla McKinney, and Patrice Willis; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Willie Paul Berryhill and Perry (Phyllis) Pittman; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel and three brothers, Ernest, Harvest and James.
A Memorial service will be held at the funeral home, Monday, January 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Joseph Thomas officiating.
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Surviving are his children, Gregory D. Berryhill, Camilla McKinney, and Patrice Willis; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Willie Paul Berryhill and Perry (Phyllis) Pittman; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel and three brothers, Ernest, Harvest and James.
A Memorial service will be held at the funeral home, Monday, January 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Joseph Thomas officiating.
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Allen G. Bode
Allen G. Bode, 81, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at Bay Pointe at the Atrium, Racine.
Allen was born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, on June 30, 1930. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, Illinois. He graduated from Bloom High School, soon followed by service in the United States Army. Allen served in the Korean War as a medic with the 2nd Division. Among other honors, Allen was the recipient of Bronze Battle Stars, a combat medical badge, and the Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in battle conditions.
He married Rosemary Ratkowski in 1960. Allen is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his son, Thomas (M. Therese) Bode; and grandchildren, Thomas Loren Jr. (Tommy) and Theodore Allen (Teddy). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenz and Alma Bode; three sisters, Selma Kuse, Sylvia Yunker and Lucile Klier; and three nephews, Wayne Klier, Henry Diment and Charles Grupp III. Allen is survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Allen was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Frankfort, IL. Having moved to Racine in 2006, he frequently attended services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Racine, Wisconsin, with his lifelong friend, Art Steinborn of South Milwaukee. Allen grew up on a farm in Illinois, continuing to farm for many years after beginning full-time employment with National Gypsum. Allen worked at the National Gypsum Company for over 40 years in a variety of roles, retiring as Operations Superintendent.
Funeral services for Allen will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4340 Six Mile Road, on Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Sheppard officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet with family members at the church from noon until the time of service. Allen will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. Memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. of Kenosha, WI, have been suggested in lieu of flowers.
Allen’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Hospice Alliance nursing staff, who provided great comfort to Allen and his family during his final days.
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He married Rosemary Ratkowski in 1960. Allen is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his son, Thomas (M. Therese) Bode; and grandchildren, Thomas Loren Jr. (Tommy) and Theodore Allen (Teddy). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenz and Alma Bode; three sisters, Selma Kuse, Sylvia Yunker and Lucile Klier; and three nephews, Wayne Klier, Henry Diment and Charles Grupp III. Allen is survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Allen was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Frankfort, IL. Having moved to Racine in 2006, he frequently attended services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Racine, Wisconsin, with his lifelong friend, Art Steinborn of South Milwaukee. Allen grew up on a farm in Illinois, continuing to farm for many years after beginning full-time employment with National Gypsum. Allen worked at the National Gypsum Company for over 40 years in a variety of roles, retiring as Operations Superintendent.
Funeral services for Allen will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4340 Six Mile Road, on Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Larry Sheppard officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet with family members at the church from noon until the time of service. Allen will be buried at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. Memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. of Kenosha, WI, have been suggested in lieu of flowers.
Allen’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Hospice Alliance nursing staff, who provided great comfort to Allen and his family during his final days.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Helen Louise Heck
Helen L. Heck, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Helen was born in Racine to the late Victor and Ruth (nee: Perham) Heck on October 15, 1918. She was the youngest of five children and lived in Racine all her life.
Helen was an active member of Calvary Memorial Church, formerly Gospel Tabernacle. She and her family began attending when she was 6 years old. In the Heck home, there were no debates about whether to go to Sunday school and church regularly. Helen, as a member of Calvary Memorial Church, has served as Sunday school teacher, choir member and Deaconess. She was a Librarian at Gospel Tabernacle and later at Calvary’s new building. Helen was a part of the Lend-a-Hand Ministry, Calvary Missionary Society and, more recently, with Helping Hands.
Helen’s education began at Knapp Elementary School, McKinley Junior High School and Washington Park High School. She attended Stout Institute (University of Wisconsin – Stout) in Menomonie. She graduated with a BS in Home Economics Education. After teaching for two years, she became a Therapeutic Dietitian at St. Luke’s Hospital and later St. Mary’s Hospital. Helen’s hobbies were gardening, until the age of 93, knitting and sewing. She also enjoyed vacationing in nine Canadian provinces, many U.S. states, the Holy Land, twice, and Spain, Morocco and Alaska, twice.
Helen is survived by niece, Johnna (David) Morton and their children, Jennifer (Jay) MacPherson and Amy Yeager; nephew, Edward V. (Judy) Heck; cousins, Geraldine Floyd, Laura Jane Hill, Rev. Barry (Ruby) Shaw, Kathy (Jim) Kallenbock, Susan Lagerlaef, Marjorie (Harold) Hargett, Diana (Arthur) Bohm; friends at Friendship Village, Schaumburg, IL; and many close friends at Calvary Memorial Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor Albert Heck, John Perham Heck and Frank Hopkins Heck; sister, Alice E. Heck; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Lee Marshall and Edna Drill Heck.
Funeral services in honor of Miss Heck will be held at Calvary Memorial Church on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Interment will follow at Mound Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home on Monday evening, January 16, 2012, from 5 until 7 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to Calvary Memorial Church.
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Helen was an active member of Calvary Memorial Church, formerly Gospel Tabernacle. She and her family began attending when she was 6 years old. In the Heck home, there were no debates about whether to go to Sunday school and church regularly. Helen, as a member of Calvary Memorial Church, has served as Sunday school teacher, choir member and Deaconess. She was a Librarian at Gospel Tabernacle and later at Calvary’s new building. Helen was a part of the Lend-a-Hand Ministry, Calvary Missionary Society and, more recently, with Helping Hands.
Helen’s education began at Knapp Elementary School, McKinley Junior High School and Washington Park High School. She attended Stout Institute (University of Wisconsin – Stout) in Menomonie. She graduated with a BS in Home Economics Education. After teaching for two years, she became a Therapeutic Dietitian at St. Luke’s Hospital and later St. Mary’s Hospital. Helen’s hobbies were gardening, until the age of 93, knitting and sewing. She also enjoyed vacationing in nine Canadian provinces, many U.S. states, the Holy Land, twice, and Spain, Morocco and Alaska, twice.
Helen is survived by niece, Johnna (David) Morton and their children, Jennifer (Jay) MacPherson and Amy Yeager; nephew, Edward V. (Judy) Heck; cousins, Geraldine Floyd, Laura Jane Hill, Rev. Barry (Ruby) Shaw, Kathy (Jim) Kallenbock, Susan Lagerlaef, Marjorie (Harold) Hargett, Diana (Arthur) Bohm; friends at Friendship Village, Schaumburg, IL; and many close friends at Calvary Memorial Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Victor Albert Heck, John Perham Heck and Frank Hopkins Heck; sister, Alice E. Heck; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Lee Marshall and Edna Drill Heck.
Funeral services in honor of Miss Heck will be held at Calvary Memorial Church on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Interment will follow at Mound Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home on Monday evening, January 16, 2012, from 5 until 7 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to Calvary Memorial Church.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Friday, January 13, 2012
Joan V. ( Heckel) Reigel
Joan Vivian Reigel, age 80, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Doylestown, WI, on July 22, 1931, daughter of the late Louis and Elda (Nee: Peterson) Crandall. Elda passed away shortly after Joan was born. Joan was then adopted by John and Orena (Nee: Peterson) Heckel. Orena was Elda's sister.
Joan was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Racine. Above all Joan enjoyed time spent with her family and will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her eight children, Cheryl (Mike) Benitez of San Antonio, TX, Gloriette (Nick) Winnike of Villa Hills, KY, Debra Reigel of Racine, Holly (Roy) Reigel-Ybarra of San Antonio, TX, Rochelle (Donald) Williams of Austin, TX, Timothy Reigel of Racine, Dean (Judy) Reigel of Long View, TX, Gary Reigel of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Margaret Floerke of Milwaukee, Jean Graves of Spencer, WI, Jerome (Pat) Heckel of Mosinee, WI, Harry (Karen) Heckel of Marshfield, WI; other relatives and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 23, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1414 W. 5th St, Marshfield, WI, with Reverend James Logan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet at the church Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass.
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Surviving are her eight children, Cheryl (Mike) Benitez of San Antonio, TX, Gloriette (Nick) Winnike of Villa Hills, KY, Debra Reigel of Racine, Holly (Roy) Reigel-Ybarra of San Antonio, TX, Rochelle (Donald) Williams of Austin, TX, Timothy Reigel of Racine, Dean (Judy) Reigel of Long View, TX, Gary Reigel of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Margaret Floerke of Milwaukee, Jean Graves of Spencer, WI, Jerome (Pat) Heckel of Mosinee, WI, Harry (Karen) Heckel of Marshfield, WI; other relatives and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 23, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1414 W. 5th St, Marshfield, WI, with Reverend James Logan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet at the church Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Vernon D. 'Woody' Woodward
With his family by his side, Vernon D. Woodward, age 82, passed away at his residence Thursday morning, January 12, 2012. Vernon was born in Racine May 2, 1929, son of the late Richard and Matilda (nee: Johnson) Woodward.
On September 30, 1950, in Yorkville, Vernon was united in marriage to the love of his life, Irene Harcus. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Woody was employed with the Bosch Company, formerly Racine Hydraulics, for thirty six years until his retirement.
In retirement he enjoyed his time in the outdoors, farming his land and tending to his gardens. He especially enjoyed his time with his family camping and playing cards, horseshoes and croquet. It was his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, that gave him the most joy. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-one years, Irene; children, Donald (Mary Jo) Woodward, Susan (Ryan) Anderson, Kathleen (Herbert Sr.) Vogt, Brian (Lisa) Woodward, all of Racine; grandchildren, Lisa Woodward, Melissa (Jonathan) Haigh, Ryan (Erin) Anderson, Kyle (Ericka) Anderson, Sara Anderson, Herbert (Sara) Vogt, Eric (Ann Marie) Vogt, Jennifer Vogt (fiancé, Tristan Sabin), Breanna Woodward; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Max and Mason Anderson, Madelyn and Aiden Anderson, Sydney and Jaxon Haigh, Riley Vogt; brothers, Howard Woodward, Wayne (Marva) Woodward; sisters-in-law, Doris Walters, Luella Ziegler, Ruth Ostrander; brother-in-law, Robert Harcus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Vernon was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Floyd “Bud,” Bill and David; and two sisters, Nancy and Joyce.
Funeral services will be held at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 212 11th St., on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Creighton Kaye and Rev. John Fleming officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Monday from 3 p.m. until time of services at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Evangelical United Methodist Church have been suggested.
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In retirement he enjoyed his time in the outdoors, farming his land and tending to his gardens. He especially enjoyed his time with his family camping and playing cards, horseshoes and croquet. It was his time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, that gave him the most joy. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-one years, Irene; children, Donald (Mary Jo) Woodward, Susan (Ryan) Anderson, Kathleen (Herbert Sr.) Vogt, Brian (Lisa) Woodward, all of Racine; grandchildren, Lisa Woodward, Melissa (Jonathan) Haigh, Ryan (Erin) Anderson, Kyle (Ericka) Anderson, Sara Anderson, Herbert (Sara) Vogt, Eric (Ann Marie) Vogt, Jennifer Vogt (fiancé, Tristan Sabin), Breanna Woodward; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Max and Mason Anderson, Madelyn and Aiden Anderson, Sydney and Jaxon Haigh, Riley Vogt; brothers, Howard Woodward, Wayne (Marva) Woodward; sisters-in-law, Doris Walters, Luella Ziegler, Ruth Ostrander; brother-in-law, Robert Harcus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Vernon was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Floyd “Bud,” Bill and David; and two sisters, Nancy and Joyce.
Funeral services will be held at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 212 11th St., on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Creighton Kaye and Rev. John Fleming officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Monday from 3 p.m. until time of services at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Evangelical United Methodist Church have been suggested.
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Joan Harvey Rohan
Joan Harvey Rohan, age 95, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. Daughter of Richard and Wilhelmina (Nee: Rickeman) Harvey, Joan was born on June 17, 1916, and was a lifelong resident of Racine.
Joan went to Winslow Elementary where she met her future husband, Bill Rohan. She graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1933.” She attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1935. After graduation Joan lived in Racine, caring for her father and brother following her mother’s death. During this time, she took the Interurban to take classes at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. After determining she would never earn her living as an artist, she entered Smith College in Northampton, MA, where she graduated with a degree in History of Art in 1938.
In addition to her academic studies she took flight training and earned her pilot’s license. Joan then taught History of Art and worked in the Gallery at Layton in Milwaukee. In 1941 Joan went to work in Rockford IL, for the NYA, training girls to do power sewing and work in machine shops. Later she accepted a job at WF & John Barnes, a machine tool manufacturer in Rockford, where she worked in advertising. After reading a book on engineering drafting, Joan switched positions and went into the small tools department where she designed metal-cutting tools.
On March 30, 1945, Joan was united in marriage to her longtime sweetheart, William J. Rohan. She worked for Family Service in Racine after their son, George, was born. Six years later, daughter Marcia came along. She worked for the Racine Public Library at the Mobile Library then the Uptown branch. Following her love of literature, Joan went to school at UWM to get her degree in Library Science. Then Joan worked for the Racine school district as the Knapp Elementary School Librarian until her retirement.
Joan was the most senior member of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, and even met the Reverend Olympia Brown at the church when she was a child. She was an active member of AAUW, Preservation Racine and the RYC. She was a very active and passionate environmentalist and conservationist. Joan was a founding member of Hoy Audubon, The Kenosha/Racine Land Trust, and founding member and first president of the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund. She also was a friend of Hawthorn Hollow, River Bend, the Kenosha Museum and the Racine Public Library. She was a birder, a gardener -- both flower and vegetable (she made the best dill pickles), traveler and camper. Joan was honored with a Woman of Distinction Award by the YWCA. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her son, George (Stephanie) Rohan of Heathsville, VA ; her daughter, Marcia (Fred) Nicas of Long Beach, CA; sister-in-law, Josephine Rohan Longpré of Mound, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Thomas G and Richard G Harvey Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 625 College Ave., with Reverend Dr. Tony Larson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet Friday at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday at the church 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund, the Racine Public Library, AAUW or Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Marsha Nelson and all those who “kept her going,” also to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
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Joan went to Winslow Elementary where she met her future husband, Bill Rohan. She graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1933.” She attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, in 1935. After graduation Joan lived in Racine, caring for her father and brother following her mother’s death. During this time, she took the Interurban to take classes at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. After determining she would never earn her living as an artist, she entered Smith College in Northampton, MA, where she graduated with a degree in History of Art in 1938.
In addition to her academic studies she took flight training and earned her pilot’s license. Joan then taught History of Art and worked in the Gallery at Layton in Milwaukee. In 1941 Joan went to work in Rockford IL, for the NYA, training girls to do power sewing and work in machine shops. Later she accepted a job at WF & John Barnes, a machine tool manufacturer in Rockford, where she worked in advertising. After reading a book on engineering drafting, Joan switched positions and went into the small tools department where she designed metal-cutting tools.
On March 30, 1945, Joan was united in marriage to her longtime sweetheart, William J. Rohan. She worked for Family Service in Racine after their son, George, was born. Six years later, daughter Marcia came along. She worked for the Racine Public Library at the Mobile Library then the Uptown branch. Following her love of literature, Joan went to school at UWM to get her degree in Library Science. Then Joan worked for the Racine school district as the Knapp Elementary School Librarian until her retirement.
Joan was the most senior member of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, and even met the Reverend Olympia Brown at the church when she was a child. She was an active member of AAUW, Preservation Racine and the RYC. She was a very active and passionate environmentalist and conservationist. Joan was a founding member of Hoy Audubon, The Kenosha/Racine Land Trust, and founding member and first president of the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund. She also was a friend of Hawthorn Hollow, River Bend, the Kenosha Museum and the Racine Public Library. She was a birder, a gardener -- both flower and vegetable (she made the best dill pickles), traveler and camper. Joan was honored with a Woman of Distinction Award by the YWCA. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her son, George (Stephanie) Rohan of Heathsville, VA ; her daughter, Marcia (Fred) Nicas of Long Beach, CA; sister-in-law, Josephine Rohan Longpré of Mound, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Thomas G and Richard G Harvey Jr.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 625 College Ave., with Reverend Dr. Tony Larson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet Friday at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday at the church 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund, the Racine Public Library, AAUW or Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church have been suggested.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Marsha Nelson and all those who “kept her going,” also to Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.
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803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Mildred M. (Griesinger) Jensen
Mildred M, Jensen, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at her residence. Mildred was born in Warsaw, Indiana, on February 22, 1919, daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Nee:Laughlin) Griesinger. She was united in marriage to Gordon R. Jensen, who preceded her in death in 1997.
Survivors include her daughter, Judith Burns of Racine; her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce (Chris) Jensen of Madison; her granddaughter, Susan Burns of Racine; sister, Thelma Goering and brother, Charles Griesinger, all of Fort Wayne, IN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, January 19, 2012, at noon, with Rev. John Mundt officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home, Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Private interment will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association have been suggested by the family.
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Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, January 19, 2012, at noon, with Rev. John Mundt officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home, Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Private interment will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association have been suggested by the family.
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
David Peter Olson
Mt. Pleasant -- David P. Olson, 53, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at his residence.
David was born in Racine to Glenn N. and Shirley (nee: Krohn) Olson on March 8, 1958. A lifelong resident of Racine, he was a graduate of Case High School and earned a B.S. in Economics from UW-Parkside. He was employed by Toledo Scale and Calvary Memorial Church.
David was an avid motorcycle rider and owned his own Harley. He also loved travel, including taking five trips to Israel and many shorter trips to cities all over the United States.
David will be dearly missed by his mother, Shirley; sister, Susan Olson of Racine; brother, Jonathan (Becky) Olson of Union Grove; nephews, Jeffrey (Melissa) of Grand Blanc, MI, and Daniel of Santa Monica, CA; great-nephew and niece, Christopher and Lindsey; special friends, Mark and Jan Olander; as well as numerous cousins and extended families.
Funeral services in honor of David will be held at Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Gideon’s or to Calvary Memorial Church Missions Committee.
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David was an avid motorcycle rider and owned his own Harley. He also loved travel, including taking five trips to Israel and many shorter trips to cities all over the United States.
David will be dearly missed by his mother, Shirley; sister, Susan Olson of Racine; brother, Jonathan (Becky) Olson of Union Grove; nephews, Jeffrey (Melissa) of Grand Blanc, MI, and Daniel of Santa Monica, CA; great-nephew and niece, Christopher and Lindsey; special friends, Mark and Jan Olander; as well as numerous cousins and extended families.
Funeral services in honor of David will be held at Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be directed to the Gideon’s or to Calvary Memorial Church Missions Committee.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Philip Lee Crowell
Philip L. Crowell, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare–All Saints Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Philip was born in Oshkosh to the late Maurice and Florence (nee: Griffin) Crowell on August 12, 1929, and lived in Racine most of his life. Philip was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, where he played football. He then enlisted in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War. During this time, he and Dorothy R. Weiss were married in Milwaukee on March 7, 1952.
After his service in the Army, he attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Until his retirement in 1988, Philip was employed by SC Johnson Wax as a design engineer. During that time, he was involved in developing packaging designs and mechanisms of aerosol delivery and child-proofing that resulted in the filing of more than 100 patents.
Mr. Crowell was a 50-year member of the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. He was also a 43-year member of the Racine Yacht Club. He was a man of few words who did much of his talking with his hands. He enjoyed working on cars, building boats, and sailing (having taught himself how to sail when he was in his 40s). After his retirement, he and Dorothy spent many weeks sailing in the Great Lakes. He was also an avid walker and enjoyed reading, solving Sudoku puzzles, and playing Solitaire.
Philip will be dearly missed by his children: Deborah, Christopher (married to Marian), and Kimberly Crowell; two grandchildren: Jenna and Andrew Crowell; his brother, Richard (married to Nancy) Crowell; his sister, Carolyn Crowell; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2003.
Mr. Crowell’s wish was to be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist church at a later date.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Philip was born in Oshkosh to the late Maurice and Florence (nee: Griffin) Crowell on August 12, 1929, and lived in Racine most of his life. Philip was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, where he played football. He then enlisted in the United States Army for two years during the Korean War. During this time, he and Dorothy R. Weiss were married in Milwaukee on March 7, 1952.
After his service in the Army, he attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Until his retirement in 1988, Philip was employed by SC Johnson Wax as a design engineer. During that time, he was involved in developing packaging designs and mechanisms of aerosol delivery and child-proofing that resulted in the filing of more than 100 patents.
Mr. Crowell was a 50-year member of the Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. He was also a 43-year member of the Racine Yacht Club. He was a man of few words who did much of his talking with his hands. He enjoyed working on cars, building boats, and sailing (having taught himself how to sail when he was in his 40s). After his retirement, he and Dorothy spent many weeks sailing in the Great Lakes. He was also an avid walker and enjoyed reading, solving Sudoku puzzles, and playing Solitaire.
Philip will be dearly missed by his children: Deborah, Christopher (married to Marian), and Kimberly Crowell; two grandchildren: Jenna and Andrew Crowell; his brother, Richard (married to Nancy) Crowell; his sister, Carolyn Crowell; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2003.
Mr. Crowell’s wish was to be cremated.
A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist church at a later date.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Harley Gilbert Peshek
Harley G. Peshek, 65, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints.
Harley was born in Racine to the late LeRoy and Jewel (nee:Anderson) Peshek on February 6, 1946. In the late 1960s, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He had been employed with Harris Metals for many years until his retirement.
Harley enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the casinos and traveling up North. He especially loved to spend time with his family and visiting his friends, known as “the boys,” at local hangouts.
Harley will be dearly missed by his daughter, Katherine (Aaron) Lunn; granddaughters, Aryanna and Hannah Lunn; sister, Virginia “Ginny” Jansen; sister-in-law, Sharen Peshek; aunt, Dolores Adrianson; close friends, Mona, John, Harry and Kevin; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Charles and Lee Peshek.
Funeral services in honor of Harley will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Terry McGugan officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to thank the WFH-All Saints Oncology staff, especially Dr. Engel and the nurses from 2D for the care that was above and beyond.
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1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Harley enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the casinos and traveling up North. He especially loved to spend time with his family and visiting his friends, known as “the boys,” at local hangouts.
Harley will be dearly missed by his daughter, Katherine (Aaron) Lunn; granddaughters, Aryanna and Hannah Lunn; sister, Virginia “Ginny” Jansen; sister-in-law, Sharen Peshek; aunt, Dolores Adrianson; close friends, Mona, John, Harry and Kevin; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Charles and Lee Peshek.
Funeral services in honor of Harley will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Terry McGugan officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to thank the WFH-All Saints Oncology staff, especially Dr. Engel and the nurses from 2D for the care that was above and beyond.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Bertha J. Fieschko
Bertha Jean Fieschko, age 100, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center.
She was born in Menominee, MI. on October 8, 1911. The family moved to Racine in the early 1920s, and Ms. Fieschko graduated from Washington Park High School. A longtime resident of Racine, she was employed at several Racine-based companies as a stenographer and secretary, and took retirement from the Dumore Corporation after 38 years of service. She continued to work part-time through much of her retirement for Racine Federated, Inc.
She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. She was an avid dancer, enjoyed travel, including occasional trips to the casino, and participated in the Racine Theatre Guild. In her retirement she was an Associate Advisor to the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources. She always gave much focus to gardening and maintaining her house (the family homestead), as well as keeping in touch with her large extended family. Above all, it was time she spent with her family that she treasured most. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are a brother, Joseph E. Fieschko of Lebanon, PA; and a sister, Mary E. Koneske of Racine. She is further survived and will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Bertha Fieschko was preceded in death by her parents, Julia Adesko Fieschko and William B. Fieschko; and her siblings, Frank, John, Ted, Walter and Sophia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 14, 2012, at noon, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., with Reverend Allen Bratkowski officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay respects Friday, January 13, at the Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home in Racine, from 5 – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Edward's Parish in Racine.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. She was an avid dancer, enjoyed travel, including occasional trips to the casino, and participated in the Racine Theatre Guild. In her retirement she was an Associate Advisor to the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources. She always gave much focus to gardening and maintaining her house (the family homestead), as well as keeping in touch with her large extended family. Above all, it was time she spent with her family that she treasured most. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are a brother, Joseph E. Fieschko of Lebanon, PA; and a sister, Mary E. Koneske of Racine. She is further survived and will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Bertha Fieschko was preceded in death by her parents, Julia Adesko Fieschko and William B. Fieschko; and her siblings, Frank, John, Ted, Walter and Sophia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 14, 2012, at noon, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., with Reverend Allen Bratkowski officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay respects Friday, January 13, at the Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home in Racine, from 5 – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Edward's Parish in Racine.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Ruth V. (Keller) Oldenburg
Ruth V. Oldenburg, age 87, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Ridgewood Care Center. Ruth was born in Racine on July 7, 1924, the daughter of the late August and Adelia (Nee: Gerke) Keller.
On September 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Oldenburg at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Racine. She was a member of Community United Church of Christ in St. Germain, where she was involved in the church choir and Women’s Guild. Ruth loved listening to music and found great enjoyment in playing the organ, baking, boating and fishing. Ruth was known for her wit and wonderful sense of humor. Above all she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
Ruth is survived by Kenneth, her loving husband of 68 years; her daughters, Barbara (Robert) Hosch of Wind Lake, Karin (Jim) Roberson, Janice Knecht, all of Racine; four grandchildren, Joanne (John) Herrmann, Holly (Brian) Tuinstra, Heather (Ian) Bagley, Kenneth (Jessica) Roberson; six great-grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Jordan, Carly, Makenna and Sawyer; sister-in-law, Vi Oldenburg; brother-in-law, Herb Kauth; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Kauth; and her son-in-law, Ed Knecht.
Memorial services will be held at the funeral home Saturday January 14, 2012, at noon, with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at noon. Those wishing to remember Ruth in a special way may direct memorials to Community United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 178, St. Germain, WI 54558.
The Oldenburg family would like to express their gratitude to the 2 East staff and the Activity Department staff at Ridgewood Care Center for their attentive care and gentle manner shown to Ruth over the past several years.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Ruth is survived by Kenneth, her loving husband of 68 years; her daughters, Barbara (Robert) Hosch of Wind Lake, Karin (Jim) Roberson, Janice Knecht, all of Racine; four grandchildren, Joanne (John) Herrmann, Holly (Brian) Tuinstra, Heather (Ian) Bagley, Kenneth (Jessica) Roberson; six great-grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Jordan, Carly, Makenna and Sawyer; sister-in-law, Vi Oldenburg; brother-in-law, Herb Kauth; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Kauth; and her son-in-law, Ed Knecht.
Memorial services will be held at the funeral home Saturday January 14, 2012, at noon, with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at noon. Those wishing to remember Ruth in a special way may direct memorials to Community United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 178, St. Germain, WI 54558.
The Oldenburg family would like to express their gratitude to the 2 East staff and the Activity Department staff at Ridgewood Care Center for their attentive care and gentle manner shown to Ruth over the past several years.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Pedro 'Pete' Torres
Pedro “Pete” Torres, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Pedro was born in Cassidy, KS, on July 17, 1932, son of the late Pedro and Eulogia (nee: Plasencia) Torres.
Pete was a proud graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1951.” Following high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict.
On July 20, 1957, at Holy Name Catholic church in Racine, Pete married the love of his life, Lenore Ortiz. He was employed with Jacobsen/Textron Mfg. for forty-six years until his retirement. Pete was a longtime dedicated member and usher at St. Richard Catholic Church and a member of VFW Post 9948. He was an avid golfer and a Wisconsin sports fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be best remembered for his love for his family, his church and his country. Pete will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty four years, Lenore; daughters, Lisa Ramirez (Bob Beaudoin), all of Racine, Kimberly (Darrell) Riekena of Medina, MN; grandchildren, Erik Ramirez (Gwen Langdon), Jamie (Adam) Vanderleest, Jack Peter Riekena; great-grandchildren, Shaelyn and Isabella Ramirez; brother, Raymond (Marie) Torres of Sydney, Australia; sisters, Mary Torres of Racine, Frances (Bernardino) Perez of Couch, TX; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat Torres of Sturtevant, Richard Ortiz of Lake Geneva, John (Cam) Ortiz of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Pete was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Locadio; and two sisters, Margaret and Madelina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Ave., on Tuesday, January 10, 2011, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ronald J. Gramza officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Monday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and at the church Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Richard Catholic Church have been suggested.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
On July 20, 1957, at Holy Name Catholic church in Racine, Pete married the love of his life, Lenore Ortiz. He was employed with Jacobsen/Textron Mfg. for forty-six years until his retirement. Pete was a longtime dedicated member and usher at St. Richard Catholic Church and a member of VFW Post 9948. He was an avid golfer and a Wisconsin sports fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be best remembered for his love for his family, his church and his country. Pete will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty four years, Lenore; daughters, Lisa Ramirez (Bob Beaudoin), all of Racine, Kimberly (Darrell) Riekena of Medina, MN; grandchildren, Erik Ramirez (Gwen Langdon), Jamie (Adam) Vanderleest, Jack Peter Riekena; great-grandchildren, Shaelyn and Isabella Ramirez; brother, Raymond (Marie) Torres of Sydney, Australia; sisters, Mary Torres of Racine, Frances (Bernardino) Perez of Couch, TX; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat Torres of Sturtevant, Richard Ortiz of Lake Geneva, John (Cam) Ortiz of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Pete was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Locadio; and two sisters, Margaret and Madelina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Ave., on Tuesday, January 10, 2011, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ronald J. Gramza officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Monday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and at the church Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Richard Catholic Church have been suggested.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
James W. Stoner Jr.
James W. Stoner Jr., age 48, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 4, 2011, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State St., Friday January 13, 2012, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Keith T. Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Susan M. (Caynak) Halkowitz
Susan Mary Halkowitz, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine, March 7, 1921, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Nee: Dugan) Caynak.
On December 3, 1938, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Lester J. Halkowitz, who preceded her in death October 11, 1999. Susan was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne (Diane) Halkowitz, James (Terry) Halkowitz, all of Racine, L.J. Halkowitz of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Amy Higgins and Matthew Halkowitz; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Alex Higgins, Maliah Halkowitz; a sister, Florence (Frank) Bogyos; a brother, John (Mejol) Caynak; her special friend and companion, Bill Green; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother, Mamie (Steven) Schmaling, Anna (Louie) Hudec, Margaret (Albin) Secanky, George (Mary) Caynak.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, January 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Allen Bratkowski officiating. Private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family following the service.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Survivors include three sons, Wayne (Diane) Halkowitz, James (Terry) Halkowitz, all of Racine, L.J. Halkowitz of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Amy Higgins and Matthew Halkowitz; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Alex Higgins, Maliah Halkowitz; a sister, Florence (Frank) Bogyos; a brother, John (Mejol) Caynak; her special friend and companion, Bill Green; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother, Mamie (Steven) Schmaling, Anna (Louie) Hudec, Margaret (Albin) Secanky, George (Mary) Caynak.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, January 6, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Allen Bratkowski officiating. Private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family following the service.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Monday, January 2, 2012
Kristen 'Kris' Sus
Kristen “Kris” Marie Sus, 40, died Monday, January 2, 2012, of a sudden illness at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center. Kris was born to Sandra (Nee: Shimkus) and the late John Sus on March 31, 1971, in Racine.
She was a 1989 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School and worked at Lincoln Lutheran and In-Sink-Erator in Racine. Kris graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Health Administration in August 2011.
Kris enjoyed playing darts, competing with the Joey’s Tuesday and Wednesday dart teams and participating in state dart tournaments. She was an avid NASCAR fan and landscape artist, enjoyed listening to Bon Jovi, and she adored spending time with her niece and nephew, Elizabeth “Lizzy” and Alexander “AJ” Wilson of Medford.
In addition to her mother, Sandra, she is survived by a sister, Kim (Brian) Wilson of Medford; her niece and nephew, Beth and Alex; two uncles, Joseph Sus, Jr. and Robert Sus of Racine; one aunt, Judy (Bryan) Krist of Cambria; special cousin, Renee Sus of Racine; seven cousins; dear friend, Kelly Johnson of Racine; many other friends, and her “baby,” Jazz. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geraldine and George Shimkus and Gertrude and Joseph Sus, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Thursday at the church from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The family extends a special thank you for the care given by the nurses and medical staff at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center and to the Woofdorf-Astoria for their special care of Jazz.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Kris enjoyed playing darts, competing with the Joey’s Tuesday and Wednesday dart teams and participating in state dart tournaments. She was an avid NASCAR fan and landscape artist, enjoyed listening to Bon Jovi, and she adored spending time with her niece and nephew, Elizabeth “Lizzy” and Alexander “AJ” Wilson of Medford.
In addition to her mother, Sandra, she is survived by a sister, Kim (Brian) Wilson of Medford; her niece and nephew, Beth and Alex; two uncles, Joseph Sus, Jr. and Robert Sus of Racine; one aunt, Judy (Bryan) Krist of Cambria; special cousin, Renee Sus of Racine; seven cousins; dear friend, Kelly Johnson of Racine; many other friends, and her “baby,” Jazz. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geraldine and George Shimkus and Gertrude and Joseph Sus, Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie St., with Rev. Sean Granger officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Thursday at the church from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The family extends a special thank you for the care given by the nurses and medical staff at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center and to the Woofdorf-Astoria for their special care of Jazz.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
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