Charles Albert Wicke
Mar 1, 2020
Charles A. Wicke, age 91, passed away at his home in Racine on March 1, 2020. He was born in Manitowoc County on October 25, 1928, the son of Gustave and Emma Wicke and was a resident of Racine for 70 years.
Charles attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering...
Izabella "Bella" Mia Macemon
Feb 29, 2020
Izabella "Bella" Mia Macemon, age 3, joined the choirs of angels in Heaven, on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Although born with challenges in life, her bright- beautiful-infectious smile & laughter will forever warm the hearts of all who loved her.
Surviving are her mom, Erika (nee: Castillo) Macemon; dad, Brian Macemon; siblings, Lorenzo Macemon, Liam Hansen and...
Mother Louise Hunter
Feb 29, 2020
Racine – Louise Hunter, 85, was born June 14, 1934 to the union of Andrew and Carrie (nee: Peaches) Strong in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Louise received her formal education from Balmer High in Vicksburg, MS. Louise, received the Lord as her personal savior 55 years ago during a Holy Ghost filled service in North Carolina. Upon relocating to Wisconsin, she...
Stephen "Bear" Rognsvoog
Feb 29, 2020
Stephen "Bear" Rognsvoog, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Born September 16, 1955, Bear was a big-hearted and generous guy with a positive attitude. He could tell some unforgettable tall tales and catch you off guard with his laugh. Bear's last few months were a challenge with failing health and multiple surgeries that his body...
Kathleen "Nana" Mary Nelson
Feb 29, 2020
Racine – Kathleen Mary (nee: Raiche) Nelson, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Kathy was born in Racine on June 14, 1947 to the late Harold & Marion (nee: Johnson) Raiche. A 1965 graduate of William Horlick High School, she was employed by JC Penney as a merchandising associate for over...
Stephan David Lindblom
Feb 27, 2020
The Villages, Florida (formerly of Racine) – Steve Lindblom, 70, passed away in Florida on February 27, 2020.
He was born in Dixon, IL on June 28, 1949, the son of the late William and Lucille (nee: Heckman) Lindblom.
Steve proudly served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as...
Lillian E. Williams
Feb 27, 2020
Lillian Etta Williams (Offitt) made her transition to heaven on Thursday February 27 th , 2020. She was the oldest daughter born in Gallatin TN. On November 4, 1938 to Julius Offitt, Juanita Rucker & (Peter C. Rucker). She went on to college attending Tennessee State University until she left to pursue her passion as a gospel singer, and...
Ashvinkumar "Ashvin" Virchand Shah
Feb 26, 2020
Somers – Ashvinkumar "Ashvin" Virchand Shah, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Ashvin was born in Kenya on November 11, 1944 to the late Virchand Bhojraj Shah and Kasturben Virchand Shah. In Kenya, on August 17, 1969, Ashvin was united in marriage with the love of his life, Usha Ashvin Shah. Shortly after,...
Demarcus Alex Anderson
Feb 25, 2020
Racine, WI – Demarcus Alex Anderson better known as Debo and Lotti, age 28, passed unexpectedly on February 25, 2020.
Demarcus was born October 25, 1991 in Chicago Illinois to Edna Anderson and the late Alfred D. Clemon. He is the youngest of 12 children, one preceded him in death, Allen C. Anderson. Siblings Alfred Anderson, Evelyn...
Billie Jean Burkhardt
Feb 25, 2020
Mount Pleasant – On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Billie Jean Burkhardt, passed away at the age of 81. Billie Jean was born on June 24, 1938 in Racine, WI to William and Frances Smith.
Billie Jean lived in Racine her entire life, retiring from Western Publishing. She enjoyed playing cards, feeding the birds, and going out to...
Bruce Harvey Hess
Feb 24, 2020
Mount Pleasant– Bruce Harvey Hess, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Bruce was born in Racine on December 17, 1948. Following graduation from William Horlick High School, Bruce faithfully & proudly served our country in two tours of duty with the US Navy Seabees in the Vietnam War. On...
Bruce William Heide
Feb 23, 2020
SOMERS – Bruce W. Heide, 66, passed away at The Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
He was born on March 6, 1953, the son of the late Glenn "Sam" and Ann (nee: Abresch) Heide and was a lifelong resident of Somers. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1971. He...
Lillian Barbara Torosian
Feb 22, 2020
RACINE – Lillian Barbara (nee Czosnek) Torosian, age 85, was born the youngest of eight children in a large, loud Polish Catholic family with big personalities. At age two she became an aunt as her oldest siblings were starting their families. At her death, just as throughout her life, she was blessed to be surrounded by a great number...
Caryl Shirley Kenth
Feb 22, 2020
RACINE – Mrs. Caryl S. Kenth, daughter of the late Joseph McGinnis and Jane McGinnis was born December 13, 1941 in Union Grove, Wisconsin. She attended the Union Grove High School and attended courses at U.W. Parkside.
She was united in holy matrimony to Gerald L. Kenth on October 22nd of 1966. This union was blessed with...
Rev. Tommie Lee Knuckles
Feb 20, 2020
RACINE – Rev. Tommie Lee Knuckles, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
He was born May 16, 1936 to Joseph and Odesser Knuckles in Twist, Arkansas and was second born of 17 children. Rev. Knuckles was baptized in the Tyronza River at the age of 12 and...
Joann Marie Schwartz
Feb 19, 2020
Racine – JoAnn Marie (nee: Gregory) Schwartz, age 64, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
A lifetime resident, JoAnn was born in Racine on December 11, 1955 to Richard and Lillian (nee: Weber) Gregory. A 1974 graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to be...
Jimmy Lee Sims Sr.
Feb 19, 2020
Racine – Jimmy Lee Sims, Sr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Racine, Wisconsin. Jimmy was born to William and Wilma (nee: Laws) Sims, Jr., on June 5, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jimmy graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. He enjoyed cooking, skating, music, shooting pool, working, and he liked...
Reynaldo "Rey" Ortiz
Feb 18, 2020
Racine – Reynaldo "Rey" Ortiz, age 51, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a heart attack on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
A lifetime resident, Rey was born in Racine on December 19, 1968 to Francisca and Ricardo (nee: Pizana) Ortiz. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Rey always stayed busy with jobs including Ganton, cleaning...
Brian Kelly Castro
Feb 18, 2020
Brian Kelly Castro, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2020. He was born September 28, 1969 in Houston, TX to Felix Cantu and the late Rose Marie Wilkison. Brian received his education at Chester W. Nimitz High School, in Houston, and Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA. He studied computer aided drafting and design at Moraine...
Margaret Rose Harris
Feb 17, 2020
Racine – Margaret Rose (nee: Williams) Harris was born March 16, 1939 in Stonewall, Mississippi to Rosie Lee Williams and Hartzel Davis. She was the youngest of three children.
Margaret accepted Christ as The Lord and Savior of her life. She was baptized at a young age at Little Zion Methodist Church, Stonewall, Mississippi and went on...
