Florence H. Gursky, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Ridgewood Care Center. Florence was born in Racine on April 15, 1923, daughter of the late Charles and Hattie (Nee: Kroupa) Luckfield.
She is survived by a brother, Robert Luckfield of Racine; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin Luckfield and Harold Luckfield; and two sisters, Laverne Ostrowski and Jean Kuhnwald.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at 4 p.m. with Deacon Howard Wirtz officiating. Private interment will be held at Sunset Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of service.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all of Florence’s caregivers through the years for their patience and compassion.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Robert J. Walker
Robert J. Walker, 42, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. He was born in Racine on Sept. 12, 1966, to Francis J. and Janet M. (nee: LeDuc) Walker. He lived most of his life in Racine. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a graduate of Tremper High School in Kenosha.
He is survived by his mother, Janet Walker; father, F.J. (Gail) Walker of Kenosha; one brother, Jim Walker of Kenosha; two sisters, Kathy (Ray) Lashley and Patricia Gall; two stepbrothers, Scott Seidl and Paul LeFebvre; one nephew, Clint Lashley; one niece, Meghan Lashley; great-nephew, great-niece, other relatives, friends and his beloved Golden Lab, Angel.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine (262) 634-3361
He is survived by his mother, Janet Walker; father, F.J. (Gail) Walker of Kenosha; one brother, Jim Walker of Kenosha; two sisters, Kathy (Ray) Lashley and Patricia Gall; two stepbrothers, Scott Seidl and Paul LeFebvre; one nephew, Clint Lashley; one niece, Meghan Lashley; great-nephew, great-niece, other relatives, friends and his beloved Golden Lab, Angel.Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home, 1212 Lathrop Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine (262) 634-3361
George C. Taylor
George C. Taylor, 66, was called Home by his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born in Ridgely, TN, on April 11, 1942, the son of the late George and Vinnie (nee: Pete) Taylor.
Mr. Taylor had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son until his retirement. He loved his music and had his own band, Romeo and the Get-Downs. He attended Greater Grace Temple.
Surviving is his wife Mildred (nee: White) Taylor; his children, Sharon ( fiancé, Vincent Cannon) White and Charles Taylor both of Racine, and Tammy (Keith) Mack of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Tiffany Mack, KeAndre Mack and Catrina Bell; sister Lilly Foots of Racine; brothers Ozell Taylor of Racine, Willie Taylor of Decatur, IL, and Bud Taylor of West Bend. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, his grandson Michael Bizzel, sisters Mattie Lou Bell, Genevieve McGrown and Malene Waldrop, and brothers John D. Taylor and Tommy Lee Taylor preceded him in death.
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, November 25, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
Mr. Taylor had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son until his retirement. He loved his music and had his own band, Romeo and the Get-Downs. He attended Greater Grace Temple.Surviving is his wife Mildred (nee: White) Taylor; his children, Sharon ( fiancé, Vincent Cannon) White and Charles Taylor both of Racine, and Tammy (Keith) Mack of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Tiffany Mack, KeAndre Mack and Catrina Bell; sister Lilly Foots of Racine; brothers Ozell Taylor of Racine, Willie Taylor of Decatur, IL, and Bud Taylor of West Bend. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, his grandson Michael Bizzel, sisters Mattie Lou Bell, Genevieve McGrown and Malene Waldrop, and brothers John D. Taylor and Tommy Lee Taylor preceded him in death.
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, November 25, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
Thomas L. Langenfeld, Jr.
Thomas L. Langenfeld, Jr., 58, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, as a result of a tragic incident.
Tom was born in Racine on October 16, 1950, to Thomas L. and Alice M. (nee, VanHeirden) Langenfeld, Sr. He grew up on the north side of town and chummed with his friends from St. Rita's. At age 16, he lost his good buddy Arno Brauner, whom he always missed. During high school, he realized his talent for auto body repair while practicing on his father's farming equipment and vehicles. During a stay in California, he enhanced his profession and later established himself back in Racine under Tom's Auto Body. Years later, after building his family a home above his shop, he changed directions and started Tom's Tow 'N' Go. Those who knew him well, know he never lost his love for auto body repair, but his work lives on. Tom was full of aspirations and kindness for those truly in need.
Tom is survived by his endearing wife, Sandra (nee, Preston) Langenfeld; treasured children, John (Jennifer), Shelley (Steve) Mayer, Kelly McClure, and Jason (Becky) McClure; electrifying and charismatic grandchildren, Meggan (Gene), Ryan (Jacob), Alex, Jasmine, Danielle, William, and Wyatt; precious great-grandchildren, Olivia, and Leander; and spirited sisters, Annie (Michael) Cunningham, Connie Czarnecki, and Sharon (Ed) Langenfeld. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially his Best Friend, Tony. He was preceded in death by his father, the revered, Thomas L. Langenfeld, Sr. and his mother, Alice M. Langenfeld.
We'll miss you dearly, Mountain Man.
A memorial visitation for Tom will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, November 23, 2008, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family will be appreciated.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Ave., Racine (262) 639-8000
Tom was born in Racine on October 16, 1950, to Thomas L. and Alice M. (nee, VanHeirden) Langenfeld, Sr. He grew up on the north side of town and chummed with his friends from St. Rita's. At age 16, he lost his good buddy Arno Brauner, whom he always missed. During high school, he realized his talent for auto body repair while practicing on his father's farming equipment and vehicles. During a stay in California, he enhanced his profession and later established himself back in Racine under Tom's Auto Body. Years later, after building his family a home above his shop, he changed directions and started Tom's Tow 'N' Go. Those who knew him well, know he never lost his love for auto body repair, but his work lives on. Tom was full of aspirations and kindness for those truly in need.Tom is survived by his endearing wife, Sandra (nee, Preston) Langenfeld; treasured children, John (Jennifer), Shelley (Steve) Mayer, Kelly McClure, and Jason (Becky) McClure; electrifying and charismatic grandchildren, Meggan (Gene), Ryan (Jacob), Alex, Jasmine, Danielle, William, and Wyatt; precious great-grandchildren, Olivia, and Leander; and spirited sisters, Annie (Michael) Cunningham, Connie Czarnecki, and Sharon (Ed) Langenfeld. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially his Best Friend, Tony. He was preceded in death by his father, the revered, Thomas L. Langenfeld, Sr. and his mother, Alice M. Langenfeld.
We'll miss you dearly, Mountain Man.
A memorial visitation for Tom will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, November 23, 2008, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family will be appreciated.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Ave., Racine (262) 639-8000
Valeria McWhorter
Valeria “Valerie” McWhorter, 66, passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage last Saturday.
Valerie was born in Evanston, IL, on January 4, 1942, to the late William “Daddy Bill” Eden and Betty Jane (nee: Wilson) Gibson. Valeria graduated from Mary Bradford High School in Kenosha. She was united in marriage to Jeff B. McWhorter in 1959. To this union their five cherished children were born.
Valerie had been employed by In-Sink-Erator for 7 years. Following, she worked for SC Johnson Wax for over 18 years. She was raised in the Catholic faith. Later, she received Christ as her personal Savior, confessing Rev. Fleming as her Pastor. Valeria loved spending quality time with her family. During her earlier years, she enjoyed cooking, which everybody loved; and socializing with friends.
Surviving are her daughters, Lisa McWhorter and Tara (Godfrey) Campbell; sons, Daniel, Jeff and Steven (Holly) McWhorter; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gail (nee; Eden) Knazze; foster Mother, Mary Davis; special friend, Alfonso Fikes; and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents, Valerie was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Damia Greer; foster Father, Rev. Nathaniel Davis; beloved aunt, Mary Virginia Brooks; uncles, Fred and Frank Wilson; brother; Marcus (Finesse) Eden; nephews; Jimmy “Bunk” and Ricky McWhorter; Dana and Dean Bostick.
Homegoing services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Dominion Church of God M.P.G.T, 402 – 9th St., with Rev. Howard Fleming officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
Valerie was born in Evanston, IL, on January 4, 1942, to the late William “Daddy Bill” Eden and Betty Jane (nee: Wilson) Gibson. Valeria graduated from Mary Bradford High School in Kenosha. She was united in marriage to Jeff B. McWhorter in 1959. To this union their five cherished children were born.Valerie had been employed by In-Sink-Erator for 7 years. Following, she worked for SC Johnson Wax for over 18 years. She was raised in the Catholic faith. Later, she received Christ as her personal Savior, confessing Rev. Fleming as her Pastor. Valeria loved spending quality time with her family. During her earlier years, she enjoyed cooking, which everybody loved; and socializing with friends.
Surviving are her daughters, Lisa McWhorter and Tara (Godfrey) Campbell; sons, Daniel, Jeff and Steven (Holly) McWhorter; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gail (nee; Eden) Knazze; foster Mother, Mary Davis; special friend, Alfonso Fikes; and a host of special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents, Valerie was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Damia Greer; foster Father, Rev. Nathaniel Davis; beloved aunt, Mary Virginia Brooks; uncles, Fred and Frank Wilson; brother; Marcus (Finesse) Eden; nephews; Jimmy “Bunk” and Ricky McWhorter; Dana and Dean Bostick.
Homegoing services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Dominion Church of God M.P.G.T, 402 – 9th St., with Rev. Howard Fleming officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5-7 p.m. and in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory
4600 County Line Rd., Racine (262) 552-9000
Monday, November 17, 2008
Gerald A. Drascic
Surrounded by his family, Gerald A. Drascic, age 71, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on November 20, 1936, son of the late Anthony and Mildred (Nee: Petersen) Drascic.
Jerry graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1954.” On May 10, 1958, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Mary Sue Patzman. Jerry owned and operated Drascic Construction for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church. Jerry enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and playing cards. Above all, it was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, that he treasured the most. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Sue; six children, Elizabeth (Jim) Pitterle of Germantown, WI, Colleen (Mark) Troy of Viroqua, WI, Gregory (Cindy) Drascic of Anthem, AZ, Jeffry Drascic of Racine, Sharon (Matt) Koleske of Westerville, OH, and Linda (Dave) Mills of Greenfield, WI; 11 grandchildren, Kaitlan, Brenna, Kayle, Conor, Matthew, Christopher, Danielle, Nicholas, Megan, Sarah and Nicole; a sister, Kathy (Ray) Kant of Phoenix, AZ; two brothers, Richard (Patricia) Drascic of Indianapolis, IN, and James (Barbara) Drascic of Sturgeon Bay, WI; sisters-in-law, Joan Tures, Kay Deschler, and Carol Litrenta of Racine, and Barbara Patzman of Wauwatosa, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack and brother-in-law, H. James Patzman.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Dr., with Reverend Stephen Stradinger officiating. Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to PRISMS-Smith-Magenis Syndrome 21800 Town Center Plaza, #266A-633, Sterling, VA 20164 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff and the Hospice Alliance Staff for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Jerry graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1954.” On May 10, 1958, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Mary Sue Patzman. Jerry owned and operated Drascic Construction for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church. Jerry enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and playing cards. Above all, it was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, that he treasured the most. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Sue; six children, Elizabeth (Jim) Pitterle of Germantown, WI, Colleen (Mark) Troy of Viroqua, WI, Gregory (Cindy) Drascic of Anthem, AZ, Jeffry Drascic of Racine, Sharon (Matt) Koleske of Westerville, OH, and Linda (Dave) Mills of Greenfield, WI; 11 grandchildren, Kaitlan, Brenna, Kayle, Conor, Matthew, Christopher, Danielle, Nicholas, Megan, Sarah and Nicole; a sister, Kathy (Ray) Kant of Phoenix, AZ; two brothers, Richard (Patricia) Drascic of Indianapolis, IN, and James (Barbara) Drascic of Sturgeon Bay, WI; sisters-in-law, Joan Tures, Kay Deschler, and Carol Litrenta of Racine, and Barbara Patzman of Wauwatosa, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack and brother-in-law, H. James Patzman.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s By the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Dr., with Reverend Stephen Stradinger officiating. Inurnment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to PRISMS-Smith-Magenis Syndrome 21800 Town Center Plaza, #266A-633, Sterling, VA 20164 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff and the Hospice Alliance Staff for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Nancy 'Nan' Brown
Nancy “Nan” (nee: Hatlem) Brown, 73, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on June 18, 1935, the daughter of Norman “Red” and Agnes (nee: Larson) Hatlem.
Nan was united in marriage to James Brown on July 9, 1956. She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church for many years. Nan and Jim found great love and enjoyment at the many golf courses and casinos that they visited.
Nan is survived by her husband, James; their three sons, James Brown, Robert (Christine) Brown and Charlie Brown; daughter, Linda (Michael) Honan; two grandsons, Connor and Jacob Brown; and niece, Peggy (Gary) Stephens. She is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Nan was preceded in death by her parents, and granddaughter, Jessica.
Funeral services honoring Nan’s life will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave., on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mary Janz officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family have been suggested.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine (262) 632-4479
Nan was united in marriage to James Brown on July 9, 1956. She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church for many years. Nan and Jim found great love and enjoyment at the many golf courses and casinos that they visited.Nan is survived by her husband, James; their three sons, James Brown, Robert (Christine) Brown and Charlie Brown; daughter, Linda (Michael) Honan; two grandsons, Connor and Jacob Brown; and niece, Peggy (Gary) Stephens. She is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Nan was preceded in death by her parents, and granddaughter, Jessica.
Funeral services honoring Nan’s life will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave., on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mary Janz officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family have been suggested.
Sturino Funeral Home
3014 Northwestern Ave., Racine (262) 632-4479
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