Catrina Monika Bell
Mar 12, 2022
Racine, WI – Catrina Monika Bell, age 45, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her residence in Racine, Wisconsin. The Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00am – 11:00am.
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Louis J. Andrea
Mar 12, 2022
Louis J. Andrea, age 99, of Racine, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Louis was born in Kenosha on January 2, 1923, the son of the late Bruno and Olga (nee: Cosentino) Andrea.
He attended Kenosha schools.
Louis was a WWII veteran. He served in the European African Middle Eastern Theater.
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Earl Herman Born, Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
RACINE – Earl H. Born, Jr. passed away on March 11, 2022, at the age of 89. He was born on April 15, 1932 to Earl H. Born Sr. and Mildred (Hanson) Born. A lifelong resident of Racine, Earl was passionate about sports. He was an accomplished slow-pitch softball player and bowler, avid golfer and fisherman. In 1998 Earl...
Larry "Dobbie" Warren
Mar 11, 2022
Humans have mastered many things in this world, but some elements of our existence are beyond our control. We cannot conquer time. God is the one who appoints each moment, for he is the ultimate authority in heaven and on earth. God has spoken.
On Friday, March 11, 2022, he dispersed his angel to receive our loved...
Mekhi Lee Smith
Mar 11, 2022
Our beloved son, brother, cousin, friend and Champion, Mekhi Lee Smith, peacefully transitioned to heaven on Friday, March 11. Mekhi was born in Racine, Wisconsin to the parents of Aris M. Claybrook and JR Smith on October 16, 2004.
Mekhi began his life with an early passion for Language and Mathematics. At the tender age of three,...
Carl Wilson, Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
Carl Wilson Jr was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 17, 1979, to Carl Wilson Sr and Pamela Wilson.
Carl was a member of Second Baptist of Racine, WI, and accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age. Carl and his family moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1993, where he attended Washington Junior High and Mary...
Jeffrey D. Johnson
Mar 11, 2022
Jeffrey D. Johnson, age 67, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Racine on September 2, 1954, a son of James D. and the late Arlene G. (nee: Hoag) Johnson.
In Jeff's early years, he was active in the YMCA's Indian Guides and the Racine Kiltie Kadets Drum and Bugle...
Mathews "Joe" Thomas
Mar 10, 2022
RACINE – Mr. Mathews "Joe" Thomas, 89, passed away at his residence on March 10, 2022.
Joe was born in Minter City, MS on October 27, 1932, the son of the late Mathews and Mary (nee Johnson) Thomas.
In 1949, he married Margie Perkins. She preceded him in death on September 29, 2003.
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James M. Hedges
Mar 7, 2022
James M. Hedges, 78, passed away at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha on March 7, 2022. He was born in Pell City, Alabama, on May 7, 1943, son of the late James F. and Flora (Née: Wilks) Hedges.
James was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Ellen Barbara Musiel, on October 2, 1965,...
Janasia Lynn Kirby-Mack
Mar 7, 2022
Sunrise – 11/13/1997
Sunset – 03/07/2022
Janasia passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her PaPa, Roger Lipke, Great Grandfathers, Norman Andersen and Herbert Lipke and Grandmother Carrie Mack.
Janasia is survived by her 2 year old son, Kai Stephen; her mother, Aimee Lipke; Step-Dad, Joshua Kosterman, Sr.;...
Cynthia S. Jackson
Mar 7, 2022
Cynthia S. Jackson, 61, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born in Sikeston, MO on March 23, 1960, the daughter of the late Willie and Willie Mae (Walker) West. Mrs. Jackson had been a longtime employee of the Southern Wisconsin Center for over 35 years. She was a member of St....
Martha Josefina Natareno
Mar 6, 2022
Martha Josefina Natareno , age 85, of Kenosha, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home. Martha was born October 26, 1936 in Finca La Soledad, Guatemala, the eldest of seven children to Manfredo and Virginia (Merida) Natareno. Martha was a lifelong learner, enjoyed traveling, and entertaining family and friends. To most, Martha...
Rick “Gundy” Bodi
Mar 3, 2022
RACINE – Rick "Gundy" Bodi, 62, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Rick was born on June 1, 1959, the son of the late Robert Lewis and Margaret Virginia (nee Noe) Bodi. He graduated from JI Case High School.
On March 6, 1981, he...
Betty J. Boehme
Mar 3, 2022
Betty J. Boehme, 90, passed away peacefully at Primrose Retirement Community on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Scandinavia, WI on May 24, 1931, to the late Milo and Grace (nee: Greina) Anderson.
Betty's family moved to Racine when she was 12 years old. She was united in marriage to Donald "Jack" Boehme on April...
Fred "Fritz" John Steltenpohl
Mar 1, 2022
RACINE – Fred "Fritz" Steltenpohl, 95, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
He was born in Chili, WI on May 21, 1926, the son of the late William and Rose (nee Duchow) Steltenpohl. On September 4, 1948, he married Elaine R. Shuey at Holy Communion Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death...
Lydia "Lee" Jane Namowicz
Mar 1, 2022
Greenfield – Lydia "Lee" Jane (nee: Calvino) Namowicz, age 90, passed away peacefully at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
Lydia was born in Sturtevant on June 9, 1931 to the late Napoleon and Angela (nee: Sorrentino) Calvino. She attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine's High School...
Bonnie J. Heyns
Feb 28, 2022
Bonita J. "Bonnie" Heyns, age 78, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wi on September 4, 1943, the daughter of the late Herbert and Jean (nee: Hille) Kley.
On October 21, 1961, in Las Vegas, NV, she was united in marriage to William N. Heyns. They enjoyed...
Joel Edward Brommer
Feb 28, 2022
Racine – Joel Edward Brommer, age 61, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, early Monday morning, February 28, 2022.
Joel was born in Eau Claire, WI on November 17, 1960 to the late Carl and Cora (nee: Steinke) Brommer. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to faithfully serve...
Richard John Shortess
Feb 27, 2022
MOUNT PLEASANT – Richard J. Shortess, 87, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
He was born in Neillsville, WI on October 24, 1934, the son of the late John Ralph and Dorothy (nee Decker) Shortess. Dick faithfully served his country with the US Army during the Korean War.
On October...
Demond Laprentiss Hicks
Feb 26, 2022
Racine, WI – Demond LaPrentiss Hicks was born on May 18, 1985 in Racine, WI, to Antoinette Hicks and DeAndrae Woods, Sr. He answered the call of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 26, 2022. He received his education through the Racine Unified School District and later used his knowledge to become an entrepreneur. Demond was the co-owner...
