Connie J. Gleason

Connie Jean Gleason, born Dec. 11, 1962, in Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014, at the Hospice house in Racine, with her family by her side, after a long, brave battle with cancer.

She graduated from Olympia Brown in 1984. Connie loved going to Careers Industries to work, participating in Special Olympics, going on Able Trek Tours, and watching Professional Wrestling. She also enjoyed family trips, especially going to different casinos. She brought joy and love to all of her family and friends.

Connie is survived by her parents Roger and Hope Gleason of Racine; her brother, David of Kenosha; her sister, Donna of Racine; nephew, Jonathon Schmeckel of St. Francis; and niece, Kayla Schmeckel of Union Grove.  She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held the funeral home on Monday, December 1, 2014, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. At 11 a.m. funeral services will be held with Chaplain Terry Peterson officiating. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park.

Many heartfelt thanks to the special staff at the Kenosha Aurora Cancer Center. Also thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Alliance Hospice House in Racine.

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

Barbara Repinski

Kenosha -- Surrounded by her loving family, Barbara Repinski, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at her residence. Barbara was born in Milwaukee on April 26, 1946.

Barbara graduated from Gateway Technical College with a degree in Human Resources. She was employed by AMC and retired from Chrysler Corporation after thirty years of employment. Barbara was a member of Local 72 and the Moose Lodge.

An excellent cook, Barbara also enjoyed shopping and working in the yard. Most of all she cherished time spent with her family. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children, Tammijo (Luke) DeRosch, Joann Perkins, William Wertanen; six grandchildren, Latisha Repinski, Corena Jackson, Nicole Perkins, April DeRosch, Carl Busby, Jeremy Busby; six great-grandchildren, Raven, Haley, Selena, Landin, Maelyn and Tyson; brother-in-law, Donald DeGroot; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Cagle; sister, Charlene DeGroot; and her brother, Peston Cagle.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplain Terry Peterson officiating.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m.
 
A special thank you to St. Catherine’s ICU staff and Hospice Alliance staff for their loving and compassionate care.

Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home
803 Main St  Racine, WI    (262) 634-7888

Mary E. (Fieschko) Koneske

Mary Elizabeth Koneske, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Mary was born in Racine on May 12, 1922, daughter of the late William B. and Julia (nee: Adesko) Fieschko.

She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1940. On August 9, 1941, Mary was united in marriage to Frank J. Koneske, who preceded her in death on May 13, 1995.

An excellent seamstress, Mary was employed with Rainfair for over thirty years. After her retirement, she continued to work “for fun” as a food demonstrator in many area grocery chains – her love of cooking, people and salesmanship shown through in her work, and she continued to take assignment calls until just three years ago!

Hard-working and fun-loving, Mary enjoyed camping and travelling with her husband, Frank, and regularly entertaining friends and family in their home. Mary was a longtime member of St. Edward Catholic Parish, and was active in fundraising events.

Being the youngest of eight children, she proved to be an understanding and patient caregiver for her older siblings in their later years. With no children of her own, her focus was her large family of siblings, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Above all it was the time spent with her family that she treasured most. She will be dearly missed by all.

Survivors include her brother, Joseph E. Fieschko of Lebanon, PA; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was also preceded in death by her siblings, Frank, John, Ted, Walter, Sophia and Bertha.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave., with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay respects Friday, Dec. 5, at the Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home in Racine, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Edward’s Catholic Parish in Racine.

Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home
803 Main St., Racine, WI     (262) 634-7888

Nina D. (Mayhew) Jensen

Nina D. Jensen, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Willowgreen. Nina was born in West Allis, WI, November 17, 1940, and was raised by her parents, Gerald and Josephine Mayhew.

Nina was employed by S.C. Johnson Wax for thirty-seven years. Nina’s love of art was carried through her skills teaching various forms including: oil painting, card making, scrapbooking, sewing, flower arranging and ceramics. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Red Hat Society. Nina was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children, Mary (John) Corlette of South Milwaukee, David Jensen Jr. of Racine, Brian (Mary) Jensen of Racine; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Josephine Mayhew; brothers and sisters, Robert (Jan) Mayhew of Clinton, TN, Jeralyn (Mike) Macier of South Milwaukee, Francis (Jean) Mayhew of Pewaukee, Susan (Glen) Hammerling of Dude City, FL, Gerald (Julie) Mayhew of Elm Grove, WI; dear family friends, August and Joann Priemer of Tucson, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Mayhew.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Memorials to the family for her grandchildren’s education have been suggested.

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

Richard Jon Marohl

Our beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, Father-in-Law, Brother and Friend passed away unexpectedly at work on November 25, 2014. Richard was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Janet and the late Clarence “Dick” Marohl on November 17, 1952.

Richard met the love of his life, Janice Helland, at age 16 and fell head over heals in love with her. Richard and Jan were members of the William Horlick High School Class of 1971.

Two years later they were united in marriage on May 19, 1973. Two years after that they were blessed with their first beautiful daughter, Jennifer. Five years later they completed their family, celebrating the birth of their second beautiful daughter, Annie. 

Jan, Jennifer and Annie were everything to Richard … until the birth of his most treasured Grandbabies, Nathan, Margaret and Henry Greenhagen, and Audrey Teufel. He was so unbelievably proud of his children, sons-in-law and grandchildren and would boast about their accomplishments, big or small, to anyone and everyone who would listen.

Richard, together with Jan, was very involved in their children and Grandchildren’s lives. They took the Grandbabies on many adventures including, a Mackinac Island road trip, an up-north RV Trip and most recently a trip to Cedar Point, OH. Richard was smitten with baby Audrey and couldn’t wait to include her on these adventures.

Richard worked throughout his life as a siding contractor. His craftsmanship can be seen on many homes throughout Racine and Kenosha. But most of all, Richard was great at enjoying life. He was passionate about his love for the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. He loved going to the Indianapolis 500 and had attended for the past 31 years. He loved music, expensive beer, brats on the grill and a well made 7 and 7.

Richard is survived by Jan, his wife of 41 years; his daughters and their husbands, Jennifer and Daniel Greenhagen and Annie and David Teufel; his much loved Grandbabies, Nathan, Margaret and Henry Greenhagen, and Audrey Teufel; his granddogs, Mauer and Marley. He is further survived by his brothers, Daniel (Vicki) Marohl and John (Michelle) George; sisters-in-law, Dianne Lueder (Keith Thomsen), Marji (Jim) Vlasak, Joan (Jeff) Carman; and brother-in-law, Richard (Camille) Helland.

Special people in his life included his nephews, Daniel Bertelsen and DJ Pelky; niece, Barbara Lantz; and too many friends to count. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Marohl; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Margaret Helland; brother-in-law, Roland (Patrick) Lueder.

Our hearts are forever broken and we will miss you and your Richie-isms for the rest of our lives.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday December 1, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends and family may meet Monday at the Funeral Home from 4 p.m .until time of service.

Later in the evening as you lie awake in bed 

With the echoes from the amplifiers ringin' in your head 

You smoke the day's last cigarette, remembering what she said 

Here I am, on the road again 

There I am, up on the stage 

Here I go, playing star again 

There I go, turn the page 

Here I am, on the road again 

There I am, on the stage yeah 

Here I go, playing star again 

There I go, there I go 

Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home
803 Main St., Racine, WI     (262) 634-7888

Jerry R. Schmidt

Jerry R. Schmidt, age 70, passed away suddenly on Monday November 24, 2014, at home.  Jerry was born August 27, 1944, in Randolph Wisconsin, son of the late John P and Lucy (Beranek) Schmidt.

Jerry graduated from Randolph High School and went on to earn a business degree from UW-Whitewater. While at Whitewater, he met his true love, Sandra, who sadly preceded him in death on November 2, 2005.

Jerry was a proud member of the UW-Whitewater Warhawks football team and of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, where he made many life-long friends.  After college he continued to play football for teams including the Richmond Virginia Rebels and the Racine Raiders.  He was inducted into the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.

Jerry spent his entire professional career with Wisconsin Bell, Inc. and their subsidiaries in the marketing department and as a system design consultant. After retirement, Jerry spent many years as a youth and young adult baseball umpire, and as a conference attendant at Wingspread.

Jerry was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, and an avid fan of the Warhawks, Badgers, Packers and Cubs. He liked to play golf and travel, and was looking forward to a springtime tour of Italy. Most importantly, Jerry was a kind and generous man, devoted husband and wonderful father. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Sara (Niall) McCue of Cedarburg; sister-in-law, Sherry Johnson of Shorewood; mother-in-law, Ione Patterson of Milwaukee; niece, Jill Weinberger of Watertown and her children, Mariah, Nolan and Arianna; nephew, Patrick McMenamin of Cape Girardeau, MO; niece,  Maureen(Don) Willoh of Jefferson City, MO and their children, Sam and Joe.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy; brothers, Joseph and John G. Schmidt; and sister, Aurelia Schmidt.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., with Rev. Terrance J. Huebner officiating. 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 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Private interment will be held.

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

Doris A. Cassity-Jacobsen

Doris A. Cassity-Jacobsen, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, at her residence. Doris was born in Racine on August 3, 1928, daughter of the late Norbert and Yvonne (Nee: Ghysels) Remter.

In August of 1945 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Cassity. On November 14, 1993, she was united in marriage to Bruce R. Jacobsen.

Doris was employed by Svendsen Brothers for twenty years, retiring from Headley’s Medical Home Care after ten years of service.

She was a longtime member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was actively involved in the Altar Guild, Mission Circle and Ladies Aid. An excellent cook and baker, Doris also enjoyed crafts, designing beautiful jewelry and attending craft fairs. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce; her children, Brian (Debbie) Cassity, Nora (Jeffrey) Erlandson, all of Racine; her stepchildren, William (Suzanne) Jacobsen, John Jacobsen, Gene Jacobsen; her six grandchildren, Nick, Joe, Kelly, Lori, Tim and Mitchell; four step-grandchildren, Danielle, J.R., Stefanie and Brandon; 10 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Albert Quadraccia; brothers, Norbert Remter, Wayne (Carol) Remter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Quadraccia; her great-granddaughter, Addison; sister, Joyce (Thomas) Granger; and sister-in-law, Beverly Remter.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa St., with Rev. John Roekle officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church have been suggested. 

A very special thank you to Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care.

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