Mrs. Laura T. Mielke, 88, died in the Lakeshore Manor, Nursing Home, on Tuesday, August 23, 2006. She was born in Racine on September 22, 1917, the daughter of the late Alexander and Saveria (nee: Ruffolo) Ricchio. She was raised in Racine and was a longtime member of Holy Name Church. On March 1, 1939, she married Paul Mielke Sr. in Racine. He preceded her in death her in death on Sept. 27, 1966. She is survived by her step-son Paul Mielke Jr.; his family; her sister-in-law Claire Ricchio; numerous nieces and nephews, including the Charles Noack Family, with whom she lived from 1979 until 1992. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Elmer, Michael, Paul and Natale Ricchio; and her sisters Margaret Wylie, Elizabeth Bayer and Irene Noack. Her Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 30th, at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.