Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

CALEDONIA – Martin G. Alvarez, Jr., 71, passed away at Ascension All Saints on July 24, 2021.

He was born in San Antonio, TX on November 22, 1949, the son of Martin and Sally (nee Gonzalez) Alvarez, Sr.

Marty enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo with his friends and fellow residents.

He is survived...

Jul 23, 2021

Henry Lee Brown, 55, of Racine, completed his earthly journey, on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born in Sikeston, MO on November 16, 1965, the son of Henry and Ella Mae (nee: West) Brown. Henry Lee had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. until illness forced him to retire. He had a deep passion for basketball, whether...

Jul 21, 2021

Kenneth Jerome Blakemore, affectionately known as Kenny Gino, went into eternal rest on July 21, 2021.

Kenny was born on September 24,1966 to Charles Blakemore and Bonnie Blakemore Surney in Osceola Arkansas.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memories, his son Tyler Blakemore; his mother, Bonnie Blakemore Surney; his sisters, Tasha Surney and Tennile (Charles) Blakemore...

Jul 20, 2021

Racine – Jay Herbert Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Jay was born in Racine on June 21, 1939. A 1957 graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army stationed predominately in France. On December 13,...

Jul 19, 2021

Wanda M. Kruchten, 66, formerly of Racine, passed away at the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice residence in De Pere, on Wednesday, July 19, 2021. She was born in Eau Clair on July 31, 1954, the daughter of the late Willard and Betty (nee: Dodge) Gunter.

On February 14, 1997, she was united in marriage to Steven...

Jul 18, 2021

Dolores K. Bryant, 73, received the promise of eternal life on July 18, 2021.  She was born in Kenosha on May 23, 1948, daughter of the late Xavier and Eunice (Née: Hendrickson) Breigenzer.

Dolores attended University of Wisconsin – Parkside where she studied Music and was on the fencing team.  She enjoyed music and singing for years...

Jul 17, 2021

Irmgard Fenkl, 94, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 17, 2021. She was born in Bernberg, Germany on November 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Karl and Anna (nee: Stein) Hetzel. Irma emigrated to the United States, arriving on December 26, 1951. On January 23, 1954, she was united in marriage to Anton "Toni" Fenkl, he...

Jul 16, 2021

Racine – Edward "Big Ed" D. Williams, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021. Edward was born in Racine on July 2, 1983 to Johnnie Price and Eddie Williams. He was a graduate of JI Case High School.

Nicknamed "Big Ed" because of his 6 foot 4 inch stature… his loving heart, infectious smile...

Jul 14, 2021

Edwin Peter Popko age 83 of Kenosha passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Edwin, known as "Jim or Ed" to many, was born in Hurley, WI on February 11, 1938, son of the late Peter and Helvi (Sorvari) Popko.  He graduated from Hurley High School.

On August 22, 1959, he...

Jul 13, 2021

Bradford {Brad} Stanley Jones, 69, passed away at the Grande Prairie Heath and Rehab Center on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born in Racine, WI on May 17, 1952, the son of the late Jerry and Benella (nee: Leasure) Jones.  He grew up and attended school in Racine, graduating from Washington Park High School in 1970.

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Jul 13, 2021

Joy M. Thompson, 79, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born in Racine on June 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Bernard and Minnie (nee: Graber) Hartl.

Joy graduated from Washington Park High School in 1960, and then worked at SC Johnson until she was married. Once married she was...

Jul 12, 2021

PLEASANT PRAIRIE – Dan, E. Nyquist, 57, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert South, Pleasant Prairie Campus on Monday, July 12, 2021.

He was born in Waukegan on January 11, 1964, the son of the late Clyde and Norma (nee Harju) Nyquist.

Although together since 2004, Dan married the love of his life, Chante L. Eisel...

Jul 12, 2021

A wife, mother and friend passed away on July 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Evelyn lived her childhood years in Racine, WI and was proud of her Danish heritage. She moved to California at 18 and served in the United States...

Jul 11, 2021

William "Bill" Elwood, 96, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2021.

He was a proud Navy veteran, having served 22 years including tours of duty during World War II and the Korean War.  He was stationed aboard the USS Missouri during the Korean War and later became a lifetime member of the USS Missouri Association. ...

Jul 10, 2021

Racine, WI –  Irma Jean (nee: Reed) King was born in Natchez, Mississippi on March 9, 1957 to Luella (nee: Johnson) and Clifton Reed. She graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin and she went on to earn her degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin – River Falls. She was united in marriage to Danny...

Jul 10, 2021

Jacqueline Fredoria Anderson was born on April 24, 1950, in Shelbyville, TN, to the late Theodore Ralph Anderson and Annie Christine (Howard) Anderson and passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

At an early age, she and her family moved to Chicago, Il. Jackie graduated from Cooley High in...

Jul 9, 2021

Racine – Joseph Adam McKellips, age 25, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Joseph was born in Racine on March 1, 1996 and attended JI Case High School. He was employed with several local companies, as a CNC operator. With a brilliant mind and free-spirt, Joe could often be found...

Jul 8, 2021

Lee T. Hathaway, age 32 of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Lee was born in Racine on July 6, 1989, the son of Jason P. and Karen C. (nee: Mazek) Hathaway. At the time of his death, he was employed with Doheny's in Pleasant Prairie.

Survivors include his dad, Jason Hathaway; his two...

Jul 8, 2021

RACINE – Mr. Alan James Andersen, 69, passed away at Select Specialty – St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee on July 8, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Alan was born on February 14, 1952, the son of the late Anders and Doris (nee Amburt, Martin) Andersen.

Alan worked as a tax preparer for Michael Cuccia...

Jul 7, 2021

Mt. Pleasant – Karen Ann (nee: Bouchard) Ritter, age 83, passed away peacefully at Woodlands Creek Senior Living in Clive, Iowa on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Daughter to Edward and Kay (nee: Malady) Bouchard, Karen was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 19, 1937. A graduate of Aquinas High School in LaCrosse, she went on to earn her Registered...