Donald Felix Pichelman

Donald Felix Pichelman, 69, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare/All Saints on Thursday, June 26, 2008. He was born in Stockton, WI on July 9, 1938 to the late William and Sofie (nee: Bednarczyk) Pichelman. He lived most of his life in Racine. He was united in marriage to the former Judith Ann Larsen in Plover, WI, on Nov. 16, 1956.

He was a self-employed mechanic for many years. His automotive interests took Don to automotive restoration of classic cars, hot rods, pedal cars and tractors. His most recent accomplishment was the building of his 1932 Ford Roadster. Those who knew Don well, will always remember that he had a heart of gold and would go out of his way to help whenever he could. The side of Don people might not have known was his love for his family, in particular all of his grandchildren. Some of the most special memories were made at the “motorcycle farm” with his family in Wilson, WI.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Pichelman; children, Diane Napierkowski, Matt (Jennifer) Pichelman; daughter-in-law, Alisa Pichelman; grandchildren; Bruce N. Napierkowski, Heidi (Marshall) Millsaps, Madelaine Pichelman, Louisa Pichelman; one great-granddaughter, Genevieve Millsaps; two brothers, Walter (Loretta) Pichelman, Edward Pichelman; one sister, Maryanne Milanowski; son-in-law, Bruce B. Napierkowski; one brother-in-law, Gary (Carol) Larsen; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, countless friends, neighbors, and business associates also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Pichelman; a granddaughter, Alaura; and brother, Lawrence Pichelman.

Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday evening, June 29, 2008 from 5-8 p.m.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave, Racine (262) 634-3361

Doris L. Anderson

Doris L. Anderson, 73, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2008. She was born in Chicago on Aug. 6, 1934, to the late Sven and Elin (nee: Ahlman) Johanson. She lived most of her life in Racine County. She was united in marriage to Richard E. Anderson in Racine on May 4, 1979.

She was employed at Southern Wisconsin Center as an Aid and House Parent, retiring in 1997. She was an active member of Racine Bible Church, played the piano for the Salvation Army with the Visitation Choir and worked with the Meals on Wheels program.

She is survived by her husband, Richard E. Anderson; children, Mark (Sandy) Timmons, Lisa Engelhard; three grandchildren, Jason, Amy, Daniel; great-granddaughter, Alexis; four step-children, Cindy (Dale) Hegedorn, Gary Anderson, Cheryl (Gary) Kohl, Carol (Terry) Williams; and numerous other relatives also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

Funeral services will be held at Racine Bible Church 12505 Spring St., on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 12 Noon with Rev. John Miesel officiating. Interment will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the church on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Anderson to the Mission Fund at Racine Bible Church.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine (262) 634-3361

Helen M. (McWhorter) Bostick

Helen M. (McWhorter) Bostick, age 70, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Born on September 4, 1937, in New Albany, MS, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Luella (Banks) McWhorter.

Helen received her formal education in New Albany, MS. She moved to Racine in 1955 and later married Donald Bostick in May 1957. To this union was born five children, Monica, Dana, Dale, Dean, and Malitha. In addition, Helen was blessed with thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

While on her journey of life, Helen was employed at St. Luke’s Hospital and Jacobson MGG. She also volunteered her time as a senior citizen aide and with other community groups. A member of Shiloh Cathedral Church, Helen served as a faithful usher, Sunday school teacher and choir member, before health problems decreased her activities.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Donald; two daughters, Monica and Malitha of Racine; one son, Dale of Atlanta, GA; one stepson, Derrick of Racine; and one Godson, Phillip Anderson of Seattle, WA; five brothers; W.C. (Dorothy) McWhorter of Racine; Jimmy (Corrine) McWhorter of Racine; Jeff (Treda) McWhorter of Racine; William McWhorter of Racine; and Webster McWhorter of Blue Springs, MS; sisters, Greenella Lewis of Racine; Maryon (Lawerence) Mack; Jennie Johnson of Racine; Geraldine (Charles) Hattix of Blue Springs, MS; and Tamara McWhorter of Racine; best friends, Ruth Felt and Lorene Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sons; Dana Bostick and Dean Bostick; two brothers, James McWhorter and Lester McWhorter; and two sisters, Irma McWhorter and Sherry McWhorter; and three brother-in-law, Willie Johnson, Ardell Bostick and Leonard Bostick; and mother-in-law, Julia Bostick.

Visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road, Racine, WI, on Tuesday, July 1st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitation will also be on July 2nd at 10 a.m. until service at the Shiloh Cathedral Church. The Home-going services will be held at Shiloh Cathedral Church, 1737 Center Street, Wednesday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery.

DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000

Ezra R. Reed

Ezra R. Reed, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, with his family by his side.

He was born on July 26, 1933, in Racine, to Halsey J. and Elta (nee: Meverden) Reed.

Ezra is a graduate of Park High School.

He was united in marriage to Margaret Daceno on May 5, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church rectory.

Ezra served as an Airman 3rd Class in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 30, 1959.

Ezra was a lithographer at Mueller Color Plate in Milwaukee, retiring on June 30, 1993. He was an honorary life member of the Graphic Communications International Union.

Ezra loved being with his family first and foremost. He enjoyed life by spending time in Las Vegas with his wife and family. Ezra loved motorcycles, horseshoes, playing pool and watching the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed his friends at Dynasty Restaurant and time with his special friend, Valo Martin. Ezra was a member of the National Rifle Association and was honored for his charitable contributions.

Ezra will be forever missed by his children, Daniel (Christine) Reed of Kopake, N.Y.; David Reed of Racine; and Susan (Douglas) Cameron of Evans, Ga. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sara (Joseph Harmon) Reed, Carrie (Buster Braun) Reed, Kelly Reed, Ezra Reed, Amanda Gano, Megan Reed, Frank Unger, Zachary Unger and Taylor Cameron; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Justin, Jordan, Raquel, Jerome, Jackson, Olivia, Nina and Donovan; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Ezra was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret, who died on May 20, 1996, and other family members that he cherished the memory of for many years.

Ezra’s life will be celebrated during a Memorial Service on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave. Friends and relatives may meet with the family on Monday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32, on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine (262) 634-3361

Mary L. Nelson

Sturtevant – Mary L. Nelson, 67, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Mary was born in Menominee, Michigan, on January 23, 1941, and has been a Racine area resident for most of her life.

Mary will be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and as a woman with a deep and committed relationship with her Lord. She was proud to be a stay-at-home mom, enjoyed playing the piano, needlecrafts, and was a talented artist. She loved flowers, being near the water and lakefront, writing letters to all of her family and friends. Mary was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church for many years.

Mary is survived by her devoted husband, James A. Nelson, Sr.; her dear children, James A. Nelson, Jr. of Racine, Lindalou Evans of Burlington, Richard (Theresa) Nelson of Racine, Dianne (Steve) Strand of Iron Mountain, Michigan, and Ken Nelson of Sturtevant; her dearest grandchildren, Jennette, Matthew, Ashley, Rachel, Samuel, Joshua, Jessica, Jericka, Jacob, Angelina, Zachary, Alexandra, William, Sophia, Elisa and Stephanie. She is further survived by her mother, Carol (nee: Gullick) Chevalier of Black Earth, Wisconsin; her brothers, Mick (Andersina) Chevalier of Killeen, Texas, and Jim (Lynne) Chevalier of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania; brothers-in-law, William Nelson of Lockport, Illinois, and Thomas (Rose) Nelson of Menominee, Michigan; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Chevalier; her sons, Robert and Patrick; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Nelson Burie.

The funeral mass for Mary L. Nelson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (3126 95th Avenue in Sturtevant). All are invited to visit with the family in the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Committal service at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private. Memorials to St. Sebastian Catholic Church have been suggested.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000

Anthony 'Tony' L. Casciaro

Anthony "Tony" L. Casciaro, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. Tony was born in Racine, May 1, 1915, son of the late Samuel and Camillia (Nee: Ruffolo) Casciaro.

On May 2, 1955 in Racine he was united in marriage to Angeline Fiore who preceded him in death, April 7, 2004. Tony was a graduate chemical engineer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1940. After graduating with highest honors he was immediately hired by Rainfair Inc. as their Chief Chemist and Chemical Engineer. He worked for over sixty years with Rainfair until their closing in Racine. Upon retirement he continued to do consulting work with companies in China, Canada and Colombia. He was recognized as one of the Midwest’s leading chemists in the rubber industry. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Above all he devoted his life to his family and will be deeply missed.

Surviving are his brother and sisters, Edward (Rosemary) Casser, Carol Casser, Dolores (Ronald) Blust; sister-in-law, Carolyn Casser; nieces and nephews, Cecelia (Tom) Kircher, Dr. Linda Casser (Keith Locke), Kathy (Dann) Oelstrom, Alison (Shamus) Schubert, Deborah (Mark) Harford, Jackie Casser, Lori (Chris) Gust, Pat (Vern) Solfest, Dr. Michael (Erica) SanDretto, Les (Judy) Fiore, Jeffrey Casser, Anthony (Cindy) Blust, Donald Blust, and Richard Blust; great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law, Donald Casser, Alfred (Nancy) Casser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave with Reverend Ronald O. Crewe officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and Monday at the church from 9:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M. Memorials to Lincoln Village Convalescent Center have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care given to Tony.

Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
803 Main Street, Racine (262)634-7888

Nicholas P. Maheras

Nicholas P. Maheras, age 59, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Nicholas was born in Racine on October 29, 1948, son of the late Paul J. and Lydia M. (Nee: Mauter) Maheras.

Nicholas was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1967” and attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. On November 7, 1987, he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Christopherson. He was employed by Camera World as a photographer for fifteen years. Nicholas was an active member at the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church and served on the Parish Council for two terms. He was actively involved in all areas as a volunteer for forty years at the Racine Theatre Guild. He enjoyed his time spent with his sons in Boy Scouts where he served as a Merit Badge Counselor and Camp Cook. His many hobbies include making wine and jewelry. Above all he cherished time spent with his family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo; his sons, Demetrios and Thomas, all of Racine; brother, Anton (Eunice) Maheras of CA; mother-in-law, Helen Christopherson of Racine; sister-in-law, Xanthi Maheras of Racine; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Christopherson, Ruth (Richard) Staples, Judith Christopherson, all of Racine; beloved uncle and aunt, James and Georgia Maheras of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and sister, John and Joanne.

Funeral services will be held at the Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Road, Friday, June 27, 2008, at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Peter Papademetriou officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Trisagion Service at 7:00 P.M.) Memorials to the family for an education fund to be established have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Oncology staff and ICU staff at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital, and Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints, and to Dr. Malik Bandealy and staff, and to Dr. Bernard Pegis and staff.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine, (262) 634-7888