Obituaries

Mar 10, 2019

Racine – Richard Castillo, age 58, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Richard was born in Racine on November 25, 1960 to Jose and Paula (nee: Calderon) Castillo. He was a 1978 graduate of Washington Park High School. Although Rich was 100 % disabled from faithfully serving our country with the United States...

Mar 9, 2019

Racine – Efrain Torres Felix, age 87, passed away on March 9, 2019.  Efrain was born July 9, 1931 in Guayama, Puerto Rico, to the late Rufino and Mercedes (nee: Torres) Felix.

Efrain's journey brought him to Wisconsin when he was twenty years old.  Efrain worked for and retired from Webster Electric (currently known as Danfoss Fluid...

Mar 8, 2019

Kansasville (formerly of Racine) – Kevin John Graham, age 67, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Kansasville on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Kevin was born in Racine on April 27, 1951 to the late John L. and Colleen A. (nee: Cranley) Graham. He attended Washington Park High School and was employed by Jacobsen...

Mar 8, 2019

RACINE – Margaret J. Vasy, 94, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, March 8, 2019.

She was born in Racine on September 26, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Julia (nee: Vojtko) Vasy.

Margaret worked for many years at Apex Machine Products and Ace Stamping.  She also provided our school children...

Mar 8, 2019

Janet Alice Whitteaker, age 87, died March 8, 2019 at Home Inspired Living in Somers, WI.

Mrs. Whitteaker was born in Belleville NJ to Joseph and Elsie (Kyle) Noonan.

She was a member of The Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church where she was always involved in activities that gave to those in need. She...

Mar 7, 2019

Evelyn C. Scott, 85, passed away in the Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha,

on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Dairyland, WI on January 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank Emil and Gertrude (nee: Vadman) Magnuson.

Evelyn was always thinking of how to help people, and that's why, after high school she became...

Mar 6, 2019

Mount Pleasant – LaNay James Wampole, age 85, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

LaNay was born in Alma Center, WI on October 18, 1933 to loving parents, Beulah Viola (nee: DuPont) and James Thomas Wampole. On May 21, 1955 at St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Amherst, WI,...

Mar 6, 2019

Barbara E. Erickson, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born in Milwaukee, on March 14, 1950, the daughter of Jerome and Loretta (Nee: Kantowicz) Michalski.

Barbara graduated from Nathan Hale High School and furthered her education at M.A.T.C. graduating as a legal secretary. On May 13, 1972, in Milwaukee,...

Mar 5, 2019

Racine – Joe Louis House, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his residence in Racine,Wisconsin.  He was born on October 27, 1935 to Lenzy "Bud" and Lourella (nee: Williams) House in Humboldt, Tennessee.

Joe leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Lilvegas (Robert) Spearman of Jacksonville Florida; Tavaris House of Arlington, Texas, Linay...

Mar 4, 2019

RACINE- Mrs. Carol F. Propsom, 80, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, March 4, 2019.

She was born in Stambaugh, MI on August 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Agnes (nee: LaViolette) Jacobson.

Carol worked in sales for Foremost Printing for many years.  She was a member of Toastmasters for...

Mar 4, 2019

Sturtevant – David James Musil, age 63, affectionately known by many as "Lucky", passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday morning, March 4, 2019.

David was born in Racine on April 25, 1955 to the late Raymond and Virginia (nee: Heckel) Musil. He attended Washington Park & Walden High Schools. On September 15, 1979, he was united...

Mar 4, 2019

Racine – Dolores Jean (nee: Felch) Puttick, age 88, passed away peacefully at Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday morning, March 4, 2019.

Dolores was born in Racine on September 2, 1930 to the late George W. and Mabel F. (nee: Ellison) Felch. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On March 29, 1975 in...

Mar 3, 2019

Mt. Pleasant – Annette Wasik, age 88, passed away Sunday, March 3 rd , at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born at home in Kingsford Heights, U.P. Michigan, daughter of Eldige and Teckla (Nee: Heim) Richer.

She was united in marriage to Stanley S. Cheske on May 7, 1949 and to Michael...

Mar 3, 2019

Willard (Buck) C. Jensen, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 3 rd , 2019 at Racine Commons.

He was born in Modena, WI, Buffalo County on the family farm, November 2, 1927, son of the late Leo and Gertrude (Nee: Thalacker) Jensen.

On February 7, 1970 he was united in marriage to Elaine A. (Urness)...

Mar 3, 2019

Mount Pleasant – Cynthia Mary (nee: Geyer) Nitz, age 79, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha early Sunday morning, March 3, 2019.

Cynthia was born in Racine on December 27, 1939 to the late Theodore and Florence (nee: Olsen) Geyer. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1957. On February 15, 1958 in...

Mar 1, 2019

Racine – Deloris (nee: Mann) Bell, age 67, gained her eternal reward on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 11:00am at Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C., 522 N. Memorial Dr., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the church from 9:00am...

Mar 1, 2019

Monroe, LA (formerly of Racine) – Gary Warren Minton, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 1 st , 2019 at his home in Monroe, LA while holding hands with Arlene, his loving wife of nearly 49 years.

Gary was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 19, 1945. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1962. An...

Mar 1, 2019

Katrina "Kim" Gonzalez, 59, peacefully passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

Kim was born May 5, 1959 in Cainta Philippines to the late Jose Rodolfo and Puripes Gonzalez.

Kim grew up in Philippines and graduated from Cainta Catholic High School (class of 1976) and Cainta Catholic College of Philippines. ...

Feb 28, 2019

Written by Maureen O'Donnell

Chicago Sun-Times

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Harlan Draeger, a versatile, prolific news reporter who once said "I was interested in the dark underbelly of Chicago," has died at 90.

Mr. Draeger's influence went beyond the thousands of stories he did...

Feb 25, 2019

RACINE – Dolores M. Tatman passed away at the Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, February 25, 2019, just days short of her 94 th birthday.  She was the youngest and last of the twelve Harms brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Tatman was born in Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.  She was married to...