Lillard Darby
Jun 27, 2021
Mr. Lillard Darby, Jr (September 8, 1935 – June 27, 2021)
He was a faithful member of Searching Together Baptist Church, in Racine, WI where he served on the Deacon Board and was active in Sunday School and Bible School. He also was a founding member of the Starlight Gospel Singers, a quartet group for...
Eugene Presta
Jun 25, 2021
Eugene "Gene" Presta, 86, passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park, on Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born in Racine on April 5, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Margarita (nee: Rago) Presta.
After graduating from St. Catherine's High School, he served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps. Gene had been employed...
Victoria Eileen Thomas
Jun 25, 2021
Victoria E. Thomas was born April 11, 1959 to Mary K. Flowers and Joseph A. Chavours in Racine, WI. She departed this life June 25, 2021 at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Victoria was a woman that knew God. She was a member of the 2 nd Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Later in life she...
Sandra Louise Ivy
Jun 25, 2021
Sandra L. Ivy, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, June 25, 2021.
She was born in Beloit, WI on September 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Chester Lee and Willie Frank (nee Hoskins) Collins.
On August 12, 1989, she married Henry L. Ivy. He preceded her in death on January 4,...
Sharon Ann Fenkl
Jun 25, 2021
Sharon Fenkl, 73, of Racine, passed away at her residence on Friday, June 25, 2021, with her daughters at her side. She was born in Racine on June 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Richard and Rosemarie (nee: Andersen) Christensen.
On September 1, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was united in marriage to the love...
Timothy Scott Nesbit
Jun 24, 2021
Kenosha, WI – Timothy Scott Nesbit Jr. was born on June 13, 2005, to Shinelle (nee: Gross) McKinney and Timothy Scott Nesbit Sr. in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He received his formal education in both Kenosha and Racine Unified School Districts. At the tender age of 7 Timothy showed a great interest in the game of basketball. Seeing how...
Michael Maurice Westmoreland
Jun 24, 2021
Cedar Hill, Texas (Former resident of Racine, WI) – Michael Maurice Westmoreland Sr. was born on January 30, 1972, to Phyllis Westmoreland and Melvin Kidd in Racine, Wisconsin.
Michael received his formal education in Racine Unified School District and was a proud graduate of J.I. Case High School, in 1990. He accepted...
Frances "Fran" E. Nielsen
Jun 22, 2021
Racine – Frances E. Nielsen (Nee: Smith), age 87, born on February 16, 1934 to Lee and Letha Smith in Racine, WI and left this world for a better place on June 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. Fran married Donald C. Nielsen and they raised their children in the Racine area. She worked at numerous places throughout her...
John H. Hettrick
Jun 21, 2021
Racine – John Howard Hettrick, age 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, June 21, 2021. John was born in Racine on March 30, 1958 to the late Howard C. and Evelyn A. (nee: Urness) Hettrick.
He diligently worked alongside his brother, George, in serving our community with their raising concrete needs at...
Frederich "Fred" Gordon Iii
Jun 20, 2021
Frederich D. Gordon III, 64, completed his earthly journey on June 20, 2021. He was born in Evanston, IL on August 16, 1956, the son of the late Frederich D. and Jessica Agnes (Bonner) Gordon II.
Fred, proudly, served his country with the U. S. Army from 1974 until 1980, and was a decorated Rifle Marksman. He...
Tineil Nat'E Evans
Jun 20, 2021
Kenosha (formerly of Racine) – Tineil Nat'e Evans, age 32, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident, on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Tineil was born in Racine on February 16, 1989 to Thomas Ramey and Phyllis Evans. A rising entrepreneur, Tineil was currently a fashion designer with his own clothing line, called "PAR". PAR,...
Charles "Chuck" Daceno Sr.
Jun 20, 2021
Charles John Daceno Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his residence in Parkview Gardens, 28 days short of his 97 th birthday. He was born in Racine on July 20, 1924, the son of the late Jack and Ida (nee: Cicero) Daceno.
He also went by "Chuck" and "Charlie" to his siblings...
Michael "Mike" Miller
Jun 18, 2021
Michael Alexander "Mike" Miller, age 39, of Franklin, WI, formerly of Racine was called Home by his Loving, Lord and Savior and completed his earthly journey following a 22 month courageous battle with a rare form of lung cancer caused by the ALK gene mutation. Mike was born July 1, 1981 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, and is the son...
Erik J.P. Stirle
Jun 18, 2021
Racine – Erik John Peter Stirle, age 48, passed away unexpectedly and found peace on Friday, June 18, 2021.
A lifetime resident, Erik was born in Racine on June 13, 1973 to the late Gerald "Gerry" Stirle and Suzanne (nee: Willetts, Stirle) Jenkins. He received his PhD (Park high Degree) in 1991, where he established many lifelong...
Ralph Edward Conley
Jun 17, 2021
Racine – Ralph Edward Conley, age 83, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Ralph was born in Alamo, Tennessee on December 20, 1937, to the late Eli Conley, Sr. and Rebecca (nee: Cates) Conley-Green. Ralph attended Central High School in Alamo, Tennessee. He was very articulate in his speech. He...
Dorothy Jean Coyne
Jun 17, 2021
Sturtevant – Dorothy Jean Coyne, age 74, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Thursday, June 17, 2021, following a brave 2-year struggle with dementia.
Dorothy was born in L'Anse, MI, on September 25, 1946, to the late Wayne and Marie (nee: Burnet) Kahkonen. A 1965 graduate of L'Anse Michigan High School, she went on...
Joyce Gorman
Jun 16, 2021
Joyce Gorman, 91, died June 16, 2021 at Ascension Hospice, Racine, WI. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Escanaba, MI, to the late Nicholas and Beatrice Berens.
As a young woman she worked at the J. I. Case Co. An avid roller skater, she was invited to go on tour but declined because of her...
Wayne Harold Bose
Jun 14, 2021
Racine – Wayne Harold Bose, age 79, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, late Monday, June 14, 2021, following a three-year battle with cancer, which he faced with grace, determination and incredible positivity.
Wayne was born in Racine on January 22, 1942, to the late Harold and Helen (nee: Erdmann) Bose. A 1960 graduate...
Jeffery Charles Erickson
Jun 14, 2021
Jeffery Charles Erickson, 56, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 14, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on May 20, 1965, son of Charles and Barbara (Née: Putman) Erickson.
Jeff was employed as a firefighter/paramedic with the Caledonia Fire Department. He taught CPR for the fire department...
Charlotte E. Larson
Jun 14, 2021
Racine – Charlotte E. Larson passed away at the age of 95 in Ridgewood Care Center, Racine, WI on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born in 1925 to Anna Louise (Harnish) and Charles Lowry Ingles.
Charlotte was married to Edwin E. Larson Jr. for 32 years. They had five girls: Patricia (John) Swiencicki,...
