Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Racine, WI – Sonja Denise Cobb, 40, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 22, 1980 in Racine to the late, Dorothy Cobb.

Sonja was a 1999 graduate of Horlick High School.  She also obtained Associate Degrees in Human Services and Early Childhood Education from Gateway Technical College.  ...

Mar 13, 2021

Racine – Allan Richard Mihelich, age 66, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice – Ignite in Oak Creek on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Allan was born in Racine on March 20, 1954 to the late Albert & Doris (nee: Pribyl) Mihelich. He was a 1972 graduate of Washington Park High School. Allan was a talented machinist, having...

Mar 12, 2021

Mt. Pleasant, WI – Bruce E. Stockwell, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters.  Bruce was born August 22, 1953, in Medford, WI.  On July 8, 1972, he married Mary A. Orlando, his wife of 48 years.   Together, they raised their daughters in Racine, WI.

Bruce loved his job...

Mar 12, 2021

Harry Kastelic, 97, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.

Harry was born on April 19, 1923, in Kenosha to Joseph and Anna (Bergant) Kastelic. He attended Kenosha schools, worked on the family farm, and had numerous farm related jobs. In 1942 Harry enlisted in the Marines, trained in Santa Barbara, and served in...

Mar 12, 2021

Cale E. Funk, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born in Racine on May 1, 1969. The son of Raymond A. and Leone A. (nee: Jozwiak) Funk.

Cale was a graduate of J. I. Case High School, Class of '87. On September 11, 1993 , he was united in...

Mar 11, 2021

Harold "Ace" Lucas, age 77 of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Froedtert South St. Catherine's Campus.

He was born October 21, 1943, in Oconto, WI, a son of the late Ralph and Arleen (Kafka) Lucas.

He received his education in the schools of Kenosha. He was born Harold Lucas,...

Mar 11, 2021

Racine – James "Jim" V. Checki, age 89, passed away peacefully at Willowcrest Care Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

James was born in Racine on April 21, 1931 to the late John A. and Emma (nee: Miller) Checki. After graduating in 1949 from St. Catherine's High School, Jim went on to faithfully serve our country with...

Mar 11, 2021

Bruce "Pudgie" Palmer, 78, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

He was born in Racine on July 21, 1942, the son of the late Raymond H. and Virginia (nee: Binstock) Palmer.

On September 23, 1961, in the Union Grove Methodist Church, he was united in marriage to  Judith Lynn Spencer. "Pudgie"...

Mar 10, 2021

Theresa A. Nelson, 49, of Arbor Vitae, WI, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born in Racine on November 6, 1971 the daughter of Kenneth and Carol (nee: McKloskey) DeRango.

Theresa graduated from J.I. Case High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing. She was...

Mar 10, 2021

Kenosha, WI – Diamond Lauray Turner, age 19, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Please revisit the funeral home website at a later date for her full obituary.

Mar 9, 2021

David Gerard Poikonen, 55, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  He was born in Racine on October 8, 1965, son of the late Samuel and Bonnie (Née: Hoffman) Poikonen.

David enjoyed cooking and worked for several restaurants in the area.  He loved spending time with his dog, Joe.  Above all, Joe treasured...

Mar 8, 2021

Sturtevant – Rolf A. Nelson, age 81, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice – Ignite early morning Monday, March 8, 2021.

Rolf was born on March 28, 1939 in Yankee Hollow, WI to Norwegian immigrant, Ingvall and his wife Estella (nee: Retrum) Nelson. After graduation from Arena High School in 1956, Rolf faithfully served our country with...

Mar 8, 2021

Racine – Zannetta Bowens Waters, age 58, affectionately known as "Ann" & "Sunshine", passed away peacefully surrounded by family early Monday morning, March 8, 2021.

Zannetta was born in West Point, Mississippi on March 28, 1962 to James E. and Doris D. (nee: Morgan) Bowens. At an early age, her family moved to Racine, WI and she...

Mar 7, 2021

Racine – Mary Gaal, age 83, passed away at Parkview Gardens Senior Living on March 7, 2021.

Mary was born in Racine, Wisconsin. She graduated from Park High School and Mount St. Mary's University, Milwaukee with a BSN and retired as an RN from Hospice Alliance of Kenosha, WI. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, she attended Lockwood...

Mar 6, 2021

Racine, WI – Harold "Gene" Barker was born September 29, 1946 to the late Nathaniel and Sadie Blanche (nee:  Pitt) Barker Sr. in Racine, Wisconsin. On March 6, 2021 Gene transitioned to eternal life.

Gene as he was fondly called by family and friends graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964.  Upon graduation he was drafted...

Mar 4, 2021

UNION GROVE – Beloved father, brother, and friend, Ronald H. Cain, 86, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington on Thursday, March 4, 2021.   He was born in Onalaska, WI on August 31, 1934, the son of the late Hilbert Spencer and Juanita Helen (nee Russell) Cain.

Ronald proudly served his nation with the US Air...

Mar 1, 2021

Racine – Mother Erma Lee Knox, age 89, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Medical Center Monday morning, March 1, 2021.

Erma was born in Jackson, Arkansas on August 20, 1931 to Allen and Maggie Hathaway. Due to the unexpected early death of her mother, Erma was raised by her Auntie Ethel. She moved to Racine...

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...

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...

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.