Otis Wray Jr.
Jan 10, 2022
Milwaukee, WI (former resident of Racine, WI.) – Otis Wray Jr. was born in Racine, Wisconsin on September 13, 1952, to the parents of Helen (nee: Brown)Wray and Otis Wray Sr. Otis passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Otis was a faithful member of Wayman African...
Arthur "Boe" Lee Bester
Jan 10, 2022
Arthur Bester; 76, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2022 at Ascension All Saints in Racine, WI.
Arthur "Boe" Lee Bester was born October 18, 1945 in Rose Hill, MS. He was the oldest of three children born to the late Reverend Fisher Junior and Mittie Lee Bradley-Bester. "Boe", as he was affectionately called by his family...
Edward Leo Paniak
Jan 10, 2022
Edward Leo Paniak, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Brooksville, FL.
He was born in Chicago "Back of the Yards", IL on September 1, 1932. He was St. Joseph Catholic Church Class of 1950 and Graduated with a BA in Accounting from the University of Illinois.
He is...
Nickey R. Nichols
Jan 9, 2022
Racine- Nickey R. Nichols, 80 passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022 in his home.
He was born in Mauston, WI on December 11, 1941 to the late Lloyd and Evelyn (nee: Langer) Nichols.
Following high school, Nick proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1962.
In July of...
Willie L. Waldrop
Jan 8, 2022
Willie L. Waldrop was born to Moses Waldrop and Panzy Foots on November 22, 1933. Willie Waldrop departed us on January 8, 2022. He was united in marriage to Mae L (Taylor) Waldrop, August 3, 1960. He retired from Saint go Bain in 1999. He served in the Armed Forces and was honorably discharged. Willie will forever be remembered...
Robert Sr. Leon Hicks
Jan 8, 2022
Racine, WI – Robert Leon Hicks Sr., age 88, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Ascension All Saints in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born in Maury City, Tennessee on February 28, 1933, to the late Leroy and Florence (nee: Koonce) Hicks.
On November 28, 1953, Robert married the love of his life, Lula M. Thurmond and...
Earl I. Nelson
Jan 7, 2022
Earl was born in Racine, WI, on August 22, 1925, the son of Anna Marie (nee Bendixon) and Nels J Nelson. Earl attended schools in Racine and Shorewood, graduating from high school from Shorewood High School, Class of 1943 . While attending Dana College in Blair, NE, Earl met his first wife, Doris Johnson of Moorhead, IA. They were...
Alfreda Grays
Jan 7, 2022
Alfreda Grays was born May 23, 1952 to the union of Margret and Edgar Scott in Tupelo, MS. She received her formal education at Park High School in Racine Wisconsin.
Alfreda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was united in Holy Matrimony with Henry Lee Grays senior in Racine Wisconsin. Their...
Carla L. Smith
Jan 6, 2022
Carla L. Smith, 77, passed away at Froedtert Hospital-Wauwatosa on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born in Kenosha on February 21, 1944, the daughter of the late Lester J. and Lucille M. (nee: Wyman) Wells.
Carla graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and later, Carthage College. On August 12, 1967, in Grace Church, Kenosha, she...
Kathleen Ann Turner
Jan 6, 2022
Kathleen A. Turner earned her angelic wings on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was bon on May 24, 1953 the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (nee: Cottonaro) Brown Sr.
Kathleen had been employed by Pick N Save. She enjoyed sewing, walking her dog, Gizmo, and spending time with family and friends,
Surviving are...
Allen Richard Schuster
Jan 6, 2022
Allen R. Schuster, 91, of Racine, passed away at Ascension-All Saints on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born Racine on September 28, 1930, the son of the late Wilber and Rose Schuster.
Mr. Schuster served his country with the U.S. Army. He had been employed by the Ladish Co. He enjoyed working in his garden, especially...
Jane Catherine Ebener
Jan 5, 2022
Jane Catherine (Meyer) Ebener passed away on January 5, 2022, at her residence.
Born on February 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William M. Meyer and Marie (Heller) Meyer. Jane graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School and Mary D. Bradford High School. She also attended Misericordia School of Nursing in Milwaukee. She had worked...
William James Damrow, Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
William 'Bill' J Damrow Jr, passed away of pneumonia peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on January 4, 2022 surrounded by family.
Bill was born on October 8, 1971 to William James Damrow SR, and Beverly (Hyatt) Owens.
Bill was the loving father to Alexandra, Savannah and William III.
Born in Racine WI...
Shelia Renee Adams
Jan 4, 2022
Racine, WI. – Sheila Renee (nee: Charles) Adams, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Froedtert South Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Due to the current pandemic, Sheila's family plans to Celebrate Her Life at a later date when they feel it's safe to gather again. The website will be updated with service information when...
Jeremy Joseph "J.J." Woltman
Jan 3, 2022
Jeremy Joseph Woltman, 37, known to his family as "J.J.", passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born in Hinsdale, IL, on May 11, 1984, son of James and Kathryn (née: Heuer) Woltman.
Jeremy is the redefinition of "Larger than Life"! He had a voice and laugh to match his large personality. He was...
Porscha Mercedes Jackson
Jan 3, 2022
Racine – Porscha Mercedes Jackson, age 36, passed away on Monday evening, January 3, 2022.
Porscha was born in Los Angeles, CA on September 5, 1985. Although challenged in life with cerebral palsy, Porscha was a ray of sunshine whom brightened the lives of everyone she touched. Porscha never complained and was a true inspiration to all....
Chad A. Bongiovanni
Jan 3, 2022
Sturtevant- Chad A. Bongiovanni, 49, passed away January 3, 2022. Chad was born on March 5, 1972, to the late Susan M. (nee: Bingham) Bongiovanni. He was a lifelong resident of Racine, a 1990 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School and attended Carthage College.
Chad was a lifelong entrepreneur and proud business owner, launching CSB Entertainment (DJ...
Abimael Zavala
Jan 3, 2022
Racine – Abimael Zavala, affectionately known to many as Abi, Ismo & Ismael, age 55, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Monday evening, January 3, 2022.
Proud of his Puerto Rican heritage, Abimael was born in Kenosha on April 23, 1966, to Manuel and Lydia (nee: Coll) Zavala Velez. He was a 1984 graduate of William Horlick...
Charles D. Lau
Jan 2, 2022
Charles (Charlie) D. Lau, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at Ascension-All Saints Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Charlie was born in Detroit, MI on January 28, 1939, the son of the late Alfred and Helen (nee: Morris) Lau.
1962 was a big year for Charlie. He became a proud papa to his baby girl, Wanda,...
Leonardo Gibson
Jan 1, 2022
Leonardo Gibson transitioned from this life into eternal life on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born on December 25, 1924 to Catherine and Lenard Gibson in Freeman Spur, Illinois. Leonardo received his formal education while he was a student in the Chicago Public School System. While he was a senior...
