Obituaries

Mar 21, 2020

Mount Pleasant – Daniel Lee Koepnick, age 71, passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side, on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Froedtert South Hospital – Pleasant Prairie.

Dan was born in Monroe, WI on January 19, 1949 to the late Kenneth & Gladys Koepnick. He graduated from Lutheran High School in 1967 where he was...

Mar 19, 2020

Racine – William Elbert Fralin, Jr.; age 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

He was born January 27, 1940 in Marion, Alabama. As a youngster he accepted Christ, was baptized and joined Berean Baptist Church.

He attended Marion Baptist Academy and graduated from Lincoln High School class of...

Mar 18, 2020

Emma Jean Turner, 88, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  She was born in New Albany, MS, on November 11, 1931, daughter of the late El and Ellen (Nee: Gray) Barker.

Emma was united in marriage to the love of her life, Terrel Turner, on August 3, 1947.  The two relocated from...

Mar 18, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT – Tom passed away with his wife JoAnne at his side, his life partner and love of almost 52 years, following a long battle with COPD.

Tom was born on August 16, 1945 to Minnie and Oscar Hansen.  He received his education from Racine schools and later, Gateway Technical Institute.  He graduated with a degree...

Mar 17, 2020

Michelle Leah Fleischman, a 47 year old Racine resident went home to be with the lord, on March 17, 2020, after a 7 year battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan to parents Gail (Brown) Pogue and Ernest Johnson and grew up in Marinette county.

On Sept. 30, 2007 she married...

Mar 16, 2020

LAKE GENEVA – David A. Jagodzinski, 54, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born in Chicago on December 27, 1965, the son of the late Lawrence and Irene (nee: Mizyk) Jagodzinski. Dave worked as an electrician, but was most proud of his service as both a career and volunteer fire fighter for 28...

Mar 16, 2020

Racine – Carol A. Williams, age 67 passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.  She was born on August 28, 1952, in Racine, Wisconsin to Elbert L. and Annie W. (nee: Lewis Williams) Person.  Carol Ann Person was united in marriage to Leroy Allen Williams Sr. on October 4, 1969.  She enjoyed dancing and listening to music especially...

Mar 16, 2020

Racine – Roger Londo, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Roger was born in Racine on December 12, 1944 to the late Jacob and Clara (nee: Zenner) Londo. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to faithfully serve our country with the United States Marine...

Mar 12, 2020

Marguerite A. Terry, 91, formerly of Racine, passed away at Oak Park Place of Burlington, on Thursday, March 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on July 2, 1928, the daughter of the late Romuald and Ernestine (nee: Fox) Rocheleau; Ernestine (nee:McKenna) Rocheleau.

After graduating from Iron Mountain High School...

Mar 11, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mary Jane Schmidt, 90, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

She was born in Racine on October 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (nee: Falbo) Phillips.  She graduated from Washington Park High School.

On June 17, 1950 she married Walter J. Schmidt at St....

Mar 8, 2020

Howard Earl Powell departed this life on March 9, 2020.  He was born October 18, 1960 to Joe and Lillie (nee: Little) Powell in Isola, Mississippi.

Howard received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District and graduated from Horlick High School in Racine, WI, graduating in 1978.  He accepted Christ as his Savior at an...

Mar 7, 2020

Racine – Jacqueline "Jackie" Mary (nee: Pike) Koleske, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2020 while visiting family in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Jackie was born in Racine on May 16, 1955 to the late Howard & Doris Pike. A 1973 graduate of St. Catherine's High School, she went on to earn a computer science...

Mar 5, 2020

Racine – Clifford A. Lechner, 73, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  He was born in Racine on May 1, 1946, son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Née: Kannenberg) Lechner.

Cliff was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Nancy Peterson, on April 25, 1987, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine....

Mar 4, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT – Rose Ann Pottinger, 52, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She was born in Racine on June 3, 1967, the daughter of the late Wesley Harold and Shirley Ruth (nee: Helvick) Pottinger.  She graduated from JI Case High School.

Rose worked for Careers Industries.  She enjoyed attending church...

Mar 3, 2020

Racine – Mark David Murphy, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital due to long term complications associated with Type I Diabetes.

Mark was born in Elkhorn, WI on May 15, 1959 to the late Leonard and Delores (nee: Bohn) Murphy. A graduate of Delavan-Darien High School, he was a...

Mar 2, 2020

Racine – Harry Lee Hinton, Jr. was born on April 21, 1959 to the union of Harry and Luxola (nee: Marshall) Hinton, Sr. in Chicago, Illinois.

Harry accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age  at Mt. Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Willie Riley. Harry received his formal education in the Racine Unified...

Mar 2, 2020

Racine – Barbara Ann (nee: Spinski) Zarzecki, age 83, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, the date of her wedding anniversary, at Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena.

Barbara was born in Racine on July 31, 1936 to the late Bernard and Mildred (nee: Tyler) Spinski. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine's...

Mar 1, 2020

Racine – Tyron LaDell Ellis, "Rone Da StreetPoet" age 28, lost his life as the result of an automobile accident early Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Tyron was born in Racine on July 14, 1991 to Tracy Adell Daniels and David Tyrone Ellis. A graduate of Baker High School in Mobile, AL, he was currently employed by the...

Mar 1, 2020

MOUNT PLEASANT- Alvera Karen (nee: Serum) Van Brunt, age 78, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Alvera was born Jan. 10, 1942 in Modena County, WI to Elmer C. and Christine (nee: Lindstrom) Serum. She married William A. Van Brunt Sr. on Nov. 1, 1967 in Gurnee, IL. They were later...

Mar 1, 2020

Racine – David L. "Bubba"  Larsen, 62, passed away at Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

He was born in Racine on March 27, 1957 to the late Victor and Nora (nee: Jespersen) Larsen.

David served his nation with the U.S. Army for two years while stationed at Fort Hood, TX.  ...