Brenda Joyce Barker

Brenda Joyce Barker, 57, passed away Monday, December 7, 2011, at her residence. Brenda was born in Racine WI, on May 17, 1954, to Hubert Sonny Barker and Magnolia Maggie (nee: Morris) Barker.

Brenda was employed by General Converter Assembly for ten years and by Old Country Buffet Restaurant for three years. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Hubert “Sonny” Barker; her mother, Magnolia “Maggie” (nee: Morris) Barker; her grandparents; her grandson, Melvin T. Bumpus III; aunts and uncles, Charlie Morris Jr., Joe and Edna Morris, Margerie Morris, Catharine and Leo Richards; and cousin, Shirley Robinson.

Brenda leaves to cherish her memories her one surviving child, Rochelle Nicole “Nikki” Barker of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Darnesha Collier, Nostalgia Barker, Dedra Rollins, Tatyana Vaughn, Darryl Rollins and Da'Naja Jones; nine surviving siblings, Hubert “Tootie” (Linda) Barker Jr., of New Albany, MS, Diane Barker of Myrtle, MS, Nathan Barker of Denver, CO, Terry (Diane) Barker of Minneapolis, MN., Roger Barker of Minneapolis, MN, Gwen (Tony) Pattillo of Dale City, VA., Vernon 'Bud' (Shawn) Barker of Racine, WI., Patricia Barker of Manassas, VA., Jerry Barker of Portland OR; aunts, Winnie Morris, Jewelyn Morris, Doris Morris, all of Racine; uncle, Roland Morris of Racine; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Pastor  Keith T. Evans officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m.

The Barker family would like to thank everyone for their cares, prayers, and concerns.

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

Richard 'Dick' W. Steberl

Surrounded by his loving family, Richard “Dick” W. Steberl, age 82, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at his residence. Dick was born in Racine, January 27, 1929, son of the late Frank and Harriet (Nee: Westenberg) Steberl.

Dick was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1947.” On September 4, 1948, in Racine, he was united in marriage to Marie I. Bronson, who preceded him in death on May 28, 1990. He served with the United States Army in the I Corps as a lineman for two years, stationed in Uijeongbu, Korea. He considered it an honor to serve. Dick was employed by Porter's of Racine for fifty-six years; and considered his co-workers a second family. He retired in 1999. On June 12, 1993, he married Mary E. Terselic (Nee: Ludwig). He was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church. Dick loved cooking, fixing things, and enjoyed collecting fine clocks and watches. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; his children, Richard J. (Barbara) Steberl, Julie (Jim) Kaplan; grandchildren, Richard A. (Jenny) Steberl, Robert J. (Amanda) Steberl, Danny B. (Kaleigh) Steberl; five great-grandchildren, Gryphon T., Jareth D., Kaitlyn L., Arabella A., Owen R.; stepchildren, Mary S. Terselic, Paul (Cindy) Terselic, Barbara (Dr. Howard) Weber, Linda (Duane) Nolte, Annette Terselic (Dan Haegerl); stepgrandchildren, Michael (Laura) Terselic, Stephanie Terselic, Andrea, David, Rachel, Sarah and Michelle Weber, Angela Nolte (fiancé, Richard Pease), Anna, Erica and Jonathan Nolte, Rosemary, Nick, Eric and Elizabeth Haegerl; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gloria Steberl, Janet and Mario Aiello, Carol Leslie, Gloria (Paul) Mielke, Patricia Rosenberg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and first wife, Marie, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl; and sister, Betty (Chuck) Carlson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 12, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Ave., with Rev. Ronald J. Gramza officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Monday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m.

“Even when they leave you, they never really do”

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

Genevieve Marion Kuklinski

Fort Myers, FL – Mrs. Genevieve M. Kuklinski, 94, passed away at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 (Pearl Harbor Day).

Genevieve was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1917, to Paul and Mary (nee: Iglar) Moherek, and lived in Racine most of her life.

Genevieve worked as a beautician for many years, first in Milwaukee and then in Racine up until she retired in 1952 to start her family. Genevieve was an active member of St Edward Catholic Church. Her late husband, John Kuklinski Sr., co-owned and managed the Eagle Hotel with Genevieve’s two brothers, the late Emil and Rudy Moherek. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, traveling and playing with her five doggies and loved being with family.

Surviving are her three children: John Jr. and his wife, Susan Kuklinski of Alabama, Jean and her husband, Don Kotara of Florida, and James who is living currently in El Salvador; grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew and Alex Kuklinski, all of Alabama, Tanya Hale-Sapp and Carl (Bo) Hale of Florida, and M’hadji Idari Ali of the Comoros Islands; one great-grandchild, Hunter Sapp of Florida; one sister-in-law, Adell Moherek of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Florida, Illinois and Poland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church on Thursday morning, December 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on Highway 32. Friends may meet with the family at St Edwards Catholic Church on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Breast Cancer Society and/or the Hope Hospice Health Park of Florida in Genevieve’s name has been suggested.

WILSON FUNERAL HOME
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361

Ronald 'Ron' H. Ferg

Surrounded by his loving family, Ronald H. Ferg, age 78, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Wheaton Franciscan–All Saints Medical Center. Ron was born March 30, 1933, in Racine, son of the late Harold E. and Loretta M. (Nee: Slafter) Ferg.

Ron proudly served in the United States Army stationed in Japan from 1953-1955. On June 22, 1957, at St. Rose Catholic Church he was united in marriage to Mardell F. Waters. Ron was employed with Hamilton Beach for fifteen years and retired from In-Sink-Erator after thirty-five years of service. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. An outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and his time spent in Shawano and Canada. He was also an avid fan of the Packers and Badgers. More than anything, he cherished his family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-four years, Mardell; his children, Ronald (Julie) Ferg of Racine, Cathy Ferg of Union Grove, Cindi (Kevin) Bohn of Racine; his grandchildren, TJ (Megan) Jensen, Daniel Ferg, Adam (Lauren) Ferg, Stephany Jensen and Jonathan Ferg; his great-grandchildren, Levi and Brianna Jensen, Joey Garcia; stepmother, Nancy Ferg of Racine; sister and brothers, Phyllis (Ken) Buss of Hudson, FL, Dennis (Marilyn) Ferg of Racine, Donald (Linda) Taskonis of Baraboo, WI, Joel (Sharon) Taskonis of Columbia, KY, Philip Taskonis of Racine; sisters-in-law, Marlene Ferg of Racine, Laurie Taskonis of Burlington; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Colleen Ferg; his grandson, Zachary Jensen; brothers, Gerald and Harold Jr. Ferg, Roger and Larry Taskonis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 12, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., with Rev. Allen Bratkkowski and Rev. Richard J. Molter concelebrating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Colleen J. Ferg Memorial Scholarship Fund, UW-Eau Claire, or to the family have been suggested.

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

Susan Marie Obernberger

Susan Marie Obernberger, age 46, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Racine on July 28, 1965, daughter of Ronald and Sara (Nee: Halvorson) Obernberger.

Susan graduated from J.I. Case High School "Class of 1983."

Surviving are her daughter, Sarah Vaash of Racine; her father, Ronald Obernberger of Racine; brothers and sister, Ronald J. (Janice) Obernberger of Tomah, Robert D. (Diane) Obernberger of Racine, Linda J. Obernberger of Racine, Richard A. Obernberger of Union Grove; four nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A prayer service will be held Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until time of service of 7 p.m.

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

Eva M. (Giacinti) Smerchek

Eva M. Smerchek, age 97, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, at Ridgewood Care Center. Eva was born in Racine, October 14, 1914, daughter of the late Raffaele and Ermelinda (Nee: Pagliari) Giacinti.

Eva was united in marriage to Ernest J. Smerchek who preceded her in death on Valentine’s Day in 1970. She and her husband farmed in Caledonia for over fifty years. Eva served as member and past President of Vittoria Colonna, President and “Woman of the Year” of the former Caledonia Woman’s Club, and was a former 4-H leader. For many years she enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s Hospital, Opportunity Center, and Career Industries. Eva lived a life of service to others, always caring for family and friends when in need. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Ione Giacinti; nieces and nephews, Linda D’Acquisto, Frank (Lisa) D’Acquisto, Connie (Jack) Falbo, Emily Selovich, John (Judy) Talos, Marianna Giacinti, Louis (Christine) Giacinti, Ralph (Lori) Giacinti, Jeff (Jane) Giacinti, Dan Giacinti, Diane Giacinti, David (Carolyn) Giacinti, Calvin Svoboda, Jay Jensen; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her sisters, Caroline (John) Talos, Amelia (Frank) D’Acquisto; and her brothers, Ralph and Louis Giacinti.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave., with Rev. Ronald O. Crewe officiating, assisted by Deacon Russell Missureli. Interment will follow at Caledonia Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. (Vittoria Colonna Service at 10:30 a.m.) In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ridgewood Activity Center have been suggested.

The family extends a special thank you to Eva’s special friends and neighbors for all their love and support through the years.

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

Adeline A. (Masik) Bergemann

Surrounded by her loving family, Adeline A. Bergemann, age 94, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Home and Rehabilitation Center, Kenosha, WI. Adeline was born in Racine, May 16, 1917, daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary F. (Nee: Simanek) Masik.

Adeline was a graduate of St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac, WI. On February 2, 1946, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Walter A. Bergemann, who preceded her in death on January 10, 2009.

She was employed as a Registered Nurse for many years at St. Mary’s Hospital. Adeline was a member of St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Adeline cherished time with her family. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children, Edward J. (Roberta) Bergemann of The Woodlands, TX, Mary Margaret (Bill) Coppernoll of Rochester, WI, Jane Marie (Dennis) Haubrich of Pleasant Prairie, WI; her eight grandchildren, Kristine (Garth) Marlow, Lynn (Stan) Lewis, Susan Venter, Angela (Dan) Hineline, Bill (Laura) Coppernoll, Peter Coppernoll, Caroline Coppernoll, Jennifer (James) Haubrich-Giannini; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph (Jeanne) Bergemann, Sr. Mary Hope Bergemann O.P. , Agnes (Peter) LaBrasca, all of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Arthur; brother, Joseph Masik; and sisters, Mary Wolter, Elsie Pramer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Drive, with Rev. Stephen J. Stradinger officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Home and Rehabilitation Center, Hospice Alliance Inc. of Pleasant Prairie or to St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church have been suggested.

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