Katherine "Kathi" Ann Van Berkum
Mar 1, 2021
Appleton – Katherine Ann "Kathi" Van Berkum, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Kathi was born in Racine, WI on October 21, 1952, to the late John and Marjorie (nee: Berens) Van Berkum. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Van Berkum.
A strong, fun-loving, and independent woman, Kathi...
Darrell "Butch" E. Wright, Ii
Mar 1, 2021
Darrell E Wright II "Butch" passed away on Monday March 1st, 2021 after a long illness.
He was born in Lyons, Kansas on June 3rd, 1953 to the late Darrell Wright Sr and Georgia (Votaw) Wright. The family moved to Racine where he attended school, graduating from William Horlick High School in 1971. Darrell attended the University...
Jerome John Jarapko
Feb 27, 2021
Jerome John Jarapko, 70, passed away at his residence on February 27, 2021. He was born in Racine on September 5, 1950, son of the late Frank and Frances (Née: Shebenik) Jarapko.
Private services will be held by the family for Jerome. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia will happen on a later date.
June M. Ricchio
Feb 26, 2021
Mount Pleasant – June M. Ricchio, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at home on Friday, February 26, 2021.
June was born on July 11, 1933, to the late Norman and Irma (nee: Harthun) Porter. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, a longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a...
June M. Ricchio
Feb 26, 2021
June M. Ricchio, age 87 of Racine, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 26, 2021.
A memorial service in celebration of June's life is being scheduled for July, 2021 and will be announced in a future publication. Memorial remembrances to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 728 Villa Street, Racine, WI 53403...
Linda L. Brooks
Feb 25, 2021
Linda L. Brooks, age 70 of Racine passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Linda was born in Racine on May 21, 1950 a daughter of the late Robert R. and Lorraine C. (nee: Schrader) Brooks. She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School (class of 1968), from...
Sherrylyn Campbell
Feb 24, 2021
Racine – Sherrylyn (nee: Dotson) Campbell, age 61, affectionately known by many as "T.T. Tubby", passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Wednesday February 24, 2021.
Sherrylyn was born in Parkin, Arkansas on March 19, 1959. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1977, she furthered her education at University of Wisconsin – Madison and...
Roger Steven Peckman
Feb 24, 2021
Mount Pleasant – Roger Steven Peckman, age 76, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital early Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Roger was born in Milwaukee on January 13, 1945 to the late Stephen and June (nee: Trapp) Peckman. Growing up in Arbor Vitae, WI, he was a proud graduate of Lakeland High School in Minocqua "Class...
Joseph Robert Light Jr.
Feb 24, 2021
"To Whom Much Is Given, Much Will Be Required" Luke 12:48
When asking for a phrase that could describe their father, the youngest daughter Jodi replied, "My Dad was a strong Black Man with a heart of gold. He loved to give to anyone who was in need." That phrase clearly represented the common thread woven throughout...
Denise Chadek
Feb 23, 2021
Denise Chadek (nee: Celeste), age 62 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
She was born on September 17, 1958 in Racine, the daughter of the late James V. and Theresa M. (nee: Funk) Celeste Sr.
Denise was a proud 1976 graduate of St. Catherine's High School....
Teresa Camille Cole
Feb 23, 2021
RACINE – Mrs. Teresa Camille Cole, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
She was born in Racine on April 11, 1947, the daughter of Wilbert and Alma (nee Baird) McKinley, Sr. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1965 and was one of the first Black cheerleaders in the city...
David A. Doss
Feb 21, 2021
David A. Doss, age 59 passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Vitas Ruth Hospice.
Born on November 23, 1961 in Kenosha, he was the son of Woodrow Doss Jr. and Fannie (nee:Bedford) Doss.
David had a long career with McDonalds Corp. starting at the age of sixteen. In his twenty years he held...
Judith "Judy" F. Savaglia
Feb 20, 2021
Kenosha – Judith Faye (nee: Grimm) Savaglia, age 82, passed away peacefully at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center late Saturday evening, February 20, 2021 following a courageous struggle with heart disease.
A lifetime resident, Judith was born in Kenosha on April 7, 1938 to the late John and Ethel (nee: Klipfel) Grimm. She was a graduate of...
Robert L. Hicks Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Robert L. Hicks Jr.,65, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Friday, February 19, 2021, the day following his 65 th birthday. He was born in Gates, TN on February 18, 1956 the son of Robert L. and the late Lula Mae (nee: Thurmond) Hicks Sr.
On August 12, 1994 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Liz" Jean...
Duane "Dewey" Richard Krause
Feb 19, 2021
Mount Pleasant – Mr. Duane Richard "Dewey" Krause, 79, was called home to the waiting arms of his Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021."
He was born in Merrill, WI on June 21, 1941, the son of the late Richard and Alice (nee Pankow) Krause. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1959. After graduation he...
Barbara Jane Brill
Feb 19, 2021
Racine – Barbara Jane (nee: Brietchaft) Brill, age 74, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, February 19, 2021.
Barbara was born in Racine on September 20, 1946 to the late John and Louise (nee: Nitzke) Brietchaft. The Brietchaft family lived in the family home on Hwy C in Union Grove and she was a proud graduate...
Bonnie Fay Stemplewski
Feb 18, 2021
Kenosha – Bonnie F. (nee: Boeselager) Stemplewski, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born in West Bend, WI on October 27, 1959 to Jack and Irene (nee: Krueger) Boeselager. She proudly served our country with the United States Navy for 20 years, 7...
Camron Mahki Taylor
Feb 18, 2021
Racine, WI – CamRon Mahki Taylor passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on February 18, 2021 at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee, WI. He was born February 12, 2021 at Ascension All Saints, Racine WI.
During his six days here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved by family and friends. CamRon's...
John Andes
Feb 16, 2021
John "Johann" Andes of Mt. Pleasant passed away on his 90th birthday on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Ascension All Saints.
He was born on February 16, 1931 in Yugoslavia a son of the late Johann and Sofie (nee: Heppensiel) Andes.
John was united in marriage to Darlene Jensen at St. John's Lutheran Church in...
Jo Ann Nicholson
Feb 14, 2021
Jo Ann Nicholson, 71, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born in Racine on January 25, 1950, daughter of the late Edwin and Sophie (Née: Kuzia) Hilicki.
Jo Ann was united in marriage to the love of her life, Daniel Curtis Nicholson, on August 21, 1971, at St....
