Ralph M. Savard

Ralph M. Savard, age 85, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Ralph was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, on August 13, 1927, son of the late Maurice and Maude (Nee: Johnston) Savard.

On November 23, 1977, he was united in marriage to Bernice Heidenreich (Nee: Jensen). Ralph was employed at M & I Bank for twenty-five years. He was an active and longtime member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church where he served on the Finance Committee and sang with the men’s chorus. An avid golfer, Ralph also enjoyed woodworking. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of thirty-five years, Bernice; his children, Darrell (Catherine) Savard, Michelle Savard, all of West Allis; his stepdaughter, Sue (Eric) Kubiak of Englewood, FL; grandchildren, Douglas Savard, Robyn Savard, Daniellle Savard, Brian Kubiak, Erin (Steve) Bartell; six great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Cadorette of Coventry, CT; sister-in-law, Alice Savard of Kansas City, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Savard; and sister, Madeleine (James) Macho.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. 6th St., with Rev. Mark Doidge officiating. Interment will be held at Caledonia Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials to the Holy Communion Lutheran Church or to Alzheimer’s Association, 160 620 S. 76th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214 have been suggested.

A special thank you to entire staff at Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care. 

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

Celester O. Holt

Celester Orlando Holt, “Doug,” age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Kindred Kenosha North Nursing Rehab Center, Kenosha.  He was born in Holly Springs, MS, on  February 24, 1920, son of the late Oscar and Elah (Nee: Cunningham) Holt.

Doug graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1939.”  He served in the  U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945.  He loved playing pool and owned and operated the Downtown Billiards Pool Hall for 49 years, retiring in 2004.  He was an avid sponsor of Youth Sports Teams.  He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his stepson, Derrick Bostick; nieces and nephews, Davetta (James) McBride, Donna (Connie) Neal, Gracie Witherspoon, Donzell Holt Jr, Celester Walker, Ellis Walker, Fred Walker; other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Birlenna Crawley and Ella Walker; four brothers, Fred, Silvery, Curtis and Donzel; niece, Iris Johnson; and nephew, Bertram Carrington.

Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., on Monday, July 22, 2013, at noon with Reverend Hosea Mitchell officiating.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 2 p.m. Visitation at the Church from 11 a.m. until time of service.

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

Glenn R. Pfeffer

Glenn R. Pfeffer, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore Hospital, Cudahy, WI, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Glenn was born in South Milwaukee, WI,  on December 15, 1932, son of the late Aloysius and Eveline (Nee: Schulz) Pfeffer.

On May 22, 1954, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Nancy L. Kirt.

Glenn was employed by James Cape Construction and also worked part-time for his grandfather on the family farm. In 1962, he went into farming full-time. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church. Glenn’s pastimes included golfing, boxing matches, playing cards, restoring antique tractors, tending to his garden and he enjoyed sharing his bountiful harvest with his friends. More than anything, he cherished his family, especially time spent with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Nancy; his children, Julie (Dan) Sullivan, Shari Pfeffer, Scott (Julie) Pfeffer, Jodi Pfeffer (Jim Galvin); his grandchildren, Jason Sullivan, Brian (Jacki) Sullivan, Kayli Pfeffer, Kaden Pfeffer; brother, Wayne Pfeffer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James Helminak, Dennis (Diane) Kirt, Laurine (Paul) Gedemer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends; and his canine companion, Cassie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Helminak; and brother-in-law, Don Kirt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 13207 County Road G, Caledonia, with Rev. Mark Danczyk officiating. Interment will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. 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 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorials to St. Louis Catholic Church have been suggested.

A special thank you to Dr. Hari and staff at Froedtert Memorial Hospital for their loving and compassionate care through his illness.

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

Betty L. (Klinkhammer) LaMere

Betty Lou LaMere, age 85, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan–All Saints Medical Center.  Betty was born in Racine on April 17, 1928, daughter of the late Phillip and Clara (Nee:  Helding) Klinkhammer.

On November 25, 1948, she was united in marriage to Donald L. LaMere.  She was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church.  Betty’s pastimes included yardwork, gardening and crafts.  Most of all, she cherished time with her family and will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her loving husband of sixty-four years, Donald; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Linda) LaMere; her grandchildren, Lindsay (Andy) Beyer, Heather (Adam) Pron; her great-granddaughters, Keira Beyer, Paige and Brooke Pron; brother, Phillip Klinkhammer Jr.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Pam; her great-granddaughter, Grace Pron; brothers and sisters, Richard Klinkhammer, Karl Klinkhammer, Mary (Louis) Milkie, and Hazel (Carl) Mueller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 12, 2013, at 6 p.m. at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Ave., with Rev. Ron Gramza officiating.  Private interment will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the church from 4 p.m. until time of Mass at 6 p.m.

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

Sarah (Denoto) Shoop

Sarah Shoop, age 91, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Ridgewood Care Center.  Sarah was born in Racine on April 13, 1922, daughter of the late John and Catrina (Nee:  Portuase) Giandinoto and was a lifelong resident.

Sarah graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1940.”  On April 19, 1947, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Leo G. Shoop, who preceded her in death on November 21, 2005.  An interior designer, Sarah owned and operated, Interiors by Stephani for over thirty years.  She enjoyed tending to her yard, but most of all cherished time entertaining, cooking and baking for her family.  She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her brother, Frank Denoto; former sister-in-law, Sue Denoto; loving nieces and nephews, Katie (Tom) James, Mary Reimer, Sara Denoto (Cliff) Kniesly, Mario (Shawn) Denoto, Kathy (Rick) Jones, Annette Denoto, Tom Denoto; grand-nieces and nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Vivian Crispino; and brothers, Joseph and Gasper Denoto.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Terrance J. Huebner officiating.  Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m.  until time of service at 11 a.m.

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

Estelle M. Krapa

Estelle M. Krapa, age 97, died on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center.  Estelle was born in Racine, WI, on March 13, 1916, to Matthew and Mary Krapa.

Estelle worked as an Inspector at Hamilton Beach Company for 28 years.

She is survived by her very dear friend, Sharon Willkomm. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew Krapa and Mary (Nee:  Solik) Krapa; her brothers, John and Joseph; her sisters, Ann Felbob and Mary Cummins.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Monica’s Chapel, 3920 North Green Bay Road. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy. 32.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service at the chapel.

A very special thank you to the staff at St. Monica’s and Lincoln Village Convalescent for their loving care.

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

Judith A. (Christensen) Petersen

Judith A. Petersen, age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Wheaton-Franciscan All Saints Medical Center.  She was born in Racine on November 3, 1934, daughter of the late Irving and Evelyn (Nee:  Sorensen) Christensen.

Judith was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1952.”  She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Petersen, who preceded her in death on November 23, 2011.  She was a former member of Bethania Lutheran Church.  A sports enthusiast, Judith played fast pitch with the Racine Junior Belles in her younger years.  Most of all, she cherished the many cookouts and time spent with her family and grandchildren.  She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her children, Kenneth (Stacey) Petersen, Karen (Michael) Checki and Kristi Petersen (Daniel May), all of Racine; grandchildren, Nicholas, Lauren and Dana Petersen and Soren May; brothers and sister, Richard (Rita) Christensen, Don (Sally) Christensen, Karen (Sam) Fernandez; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerome and Robert.

Judith was a very private person in life and remains so in death.  A private celebration of her life will be held.

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