Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Shanette Latrice Blackmon, also known as "Tresa" or "Chocolate" was born to Kathy L. Washington (Sherman) and Kenneth L. Blackmon (Alice) in Chicago, IL on March 4, 1975.  She passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2022, in Maume, OH.   She was a 1993 graduate of JI Case High School.  Following high school, throughout the years she was a daycare...

Apr 2, 2022

Estela Lewinski, 71, of Racine, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was born in El Salvador on March 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Nicolas and Felicita (nee: Majono) Menjivar.

She had been employed by the Shepherd's Home until her retirement. Mrs. Lewinski belongs to the Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening...

Apr 2, 2022

Laura R. Ludvigsen, 76, passed away in the Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha on Saturday April 2, 2022. She was born in Racine on August 11, 1945, the daughter of the late Harold and Marla (nee: Pineckenstein) Jensen.  Laura graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of '63. On June 3, 1967, in Grace Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage...

Apr 1, 2022

RACINE – Jacqueline D. Reynolds, 60, passed away at her residence unexpectedly on Friday, April 1, 2022.

The gift of life is a blessing because it comes from God; however there is a beginning and an end to everything. Jacqueline D. Streeter was a beloved mother, sister, aunt and a true woman of God. Jacqueline D. Reynolds...

Mar 30, 2022

Elmar P. Scaife, 67, received the promise of eternal life on March 30, 2022. He was born in Madison, IL, on January 14, 1955, son of Cleveland and Dorothy (née: Harris) Scaife, Sr.

Elmar was an employee at Warren Packaging retiring after many faithful years of service. He loved playing music in his spare time. He played...

Mar 30, 2022

Carolina Garcia Ramirez 92, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Basurto Garza , her parents, Epifanio Garcia and Maria Ramirez, her children Silvina, Antonio, and Jose Luis, and several siblings.

She is survived by her children, Maria Guadalupe (Marcelino) Ofelia, Maria...

Mar 29, 2022

Geraldine (Geri) Gursky Age 96

Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022 in hospice care at her daughter's home surrounded by family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gursky, her parents, Frank and Louise Miller of Kenosha, and several siblings. She is survived by her children, Sandra Anderson, Susan (Rob) Richardson, Sheryl McGrath, and...

Mar 28, 2022

John M. Ellgas was born  on September 8, 1942, in Chicago, to Dorothy O'Malley and Marshall Ellgas who preceded him in death. He married Peggy Saal in 1992 and she survives.

John is a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as an electrician on a submarine tender in Charleston, SC. After his discharge in 1964, he worked...

Mar 28, 2022

Jeanette Woods-Neal, 64, completed her earthly pilgrimage on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was bornin Racine on December 26, 1957, the daughter of the late Jimmie and Mattie (nee: Williams) Woods.

Jeanette lived her entire life here in Racine. She loved to cook for family and friends, reading, going to the beach (especially at the ocean), and...

Mar 27, 2022

Emanuel "M.J." Wilson Jr., 65, of Racine, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born in Tunica, MS on November 03, 1956, the son of the late Emanuel and Addie May (nee: Lipscomb/Robinson) Wilson Sr.

He attended Rosa Fort Elementary School until he moved to Chicago in 1970. In 1980...

Mar 27, 2022

Johnnie Duckworth, 59, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, March 27, 2022. He was born in Racine on November 10, 1962, son of John and Vivian (née: Hale) Duckworth.

Johnnie proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid Packer fan, loved music, softball, and enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Mar 26, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Jesse B. Ward, 63, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He was born in Racine on November 5, 1958, the son of the late Jesse Lee and Larce Marie (nee Hicks) Ward.

Jesse graduated from Washington Park High.   Afterward, Jesse proudly served his country for five years...

Mar 25, 2022

2 Corinthians 5:1 "For we know that if our Earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

Darlene Devora Belcher entered eternal rest on Friday, March 25 th , 2022, at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. She was born August 15...

Mar 25, 2022

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Mar 23, 2022

Robert A. Humpa, 75, of Sturtevant, passed away at Froedtert Hospital- Milwaukee on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Racine on July 13, 1946, the son of the late Stephen and Anne (nee: Sorensen) Humpa.

He was a man of many talents. Bob was the project manager for Electrical Systems and Service, an ordained pastor,...

Mar 23, 2022

Racine, WI – Patricia Ann Woods-Clark, also known as "Poola", was born on June 6, 1954, to Joseph and Eliza (nee: Jones) Woods In Greensboro, Alabama. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and became a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.  Patricia received her formal education at Washington Park High School in Racine, WI...

Mar 21, 2022

KENOSHA – Gertrude "Gertie" Kopp, (nee Jeuk) went home to Jesus on March 21 st at age 89, two days after the 15 th anniversary of her husband's passing.

Gertrude was born to Henry and Olga (nee Welke) Jeuk on December 4, 1932 in Alt Dombrowka, near Kowel, Poland. As a child, she experienced the horrors of...

Mar 21, 2022

Kenosha, WI – David Louis James transitioned into eternal life on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Claridge Nursing Home in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was born on August 2, 1964, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Elsie Ruth (nee: Jenkins) James.

David graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. He married Vivian Moore, from...

Mar 20, 2022

Lorraine G. Lincoln, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin was born to eternal life on March 20, 2022, after having completed more than 95 years of life devoted to her family and her Christian faith.  Lorraine died in her home of natural causes. She was surrounded by her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren for the last three days of her life....

Mar 20, 2022

RACNE – Mrs. Wilma Louise Helm (nee Brown), 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

She was born in Murphysboro, IL on May 28, 1939, the daughter of the late John Chavis and Mamie Brown.  Wilma married Earnest Helm on May 26, 1960.  Earnest preceded her in death.

Wilma worked...