Obituaries

Mar 28, 2019

Racine – Mark James Schaefer, age 66, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in his sleep on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Mark was born in Racine on March 14, 1953 to James George and Lorraine (nee: Schwengel) Schaefer. He graduated from William Horlick High School in 1971. On September 13, 1975 in St. Edward Catholic Church, Mark was...

Mar 28, 2019

Raymond (Ray) C. Svendsen, 95, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore at Siena, on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Ray was born in Superior, NE on February 11, 1924, the son of Marius and Marie (nee: Gregersen) Svendsen.

Ray served his country in the U.S. Army. On May 28, 1949, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Racine, he was united...

Mar 27, 2019

Sturtevant – William Harold Chaney, age 71, passed away peacefully Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – following a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.

William was born in Racine on September 27, 1947 to the late Harold and LaVerne (nee: Bauer) Chaney. He was a 1968 graduate...

Mar 27, 2019

Victor M. Patrizzi, 83, passed away in Ascension-All Saints, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born in Kenosha on July 10, 1935, the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (nee: Diamante) Patrizzi.

After graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School, he served with the U.S. Army in Korea.  On December 31, 1987, in Las Vegas,...

Mar 27, 2019

Mrs. Mearlean Patton (nee: Payne) received her wings and peacefully crossed over on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Mearlean was born December 14, 1938, in Magee, MS, to Martin Luther and Earlie Mae Payne (nee: MaGee). Mearlean united in marriage at an early age to Eula "Leo" Patton in 1952.  She was employed...

Mar 26, 2019

KENOSHA – Mrs. Ljubinka Milosavljevic, 85, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

She was born in Ivanjica, Serbia on July 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Radomir and Stamena (nee: Rajkovic.  On December 16, 1960, she married Zivorad "Zeke" Milosavljevic.

Ljubinka Milosavljevic is adored by her husband, three children, their...

Mar 25, 2019

George "Bobby" Capoun Jr., 61, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in Palatine, IL on May 4, 1957, the son of the late George and Mary "Ethel" (nee: Van De Logt) Capoun Sr.

Bobby owned and operated the George Capoun Golf Academy. He was an extremely talented golfer. He won the Racine...

Mar 25, 2019

Racine – Linda Ann (nee: Short) Cannell, age 59, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Linda was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 12, 1959 to James Short and Sally (nee: Ferro) Lane. A graduate of Romeoville High School, she went on to be employed as a telecommunications line worker, retail associate,...

Mar 19, 2019

Rodney D. Lantz, 65, passed away in Ascension-All Saints, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born in Racine, on September 23, 1953,  the son of Douglas C. and Joanne K. (nee: Valukas) Lantz.

Rodney was a graduate of Racine Lutheran High School, Class of '72. He had been employed  by Southern Wisconsin Hospital for over 15...

Mar 18, 2019

Glenn Edward Boykin, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born July 25, 1963 to the late James and Lillian Boykin in Racine, Wisconsin. As an adult, he attended Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Keith T. Evans.

Glenn received his GED from Gateway Technical College then went...

Mar 17, 2019

Kansasville (formerly of Racine) – Deborah Ann (nee: Lietzke) Bergman, age 62, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Sunday, March 17, 2019 – following an exceptionally brave 22-year battle with cancer.

Deborah was born in Racine on April 22, 1956 to the late Donald F. and Julianne (nee: Hammer) Lietzke,...

Mar 12, 2019

Tamisha Ella Bogert, 40, passed away at the home of her parents, on March 12, 2019, after a 37-year courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was born in Racine on October 10, 1978.

Tamisha attended Trinity Lutheran School and was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of '98.  She had been employed by Wheaton Franciscan-...

Mar 11, 2019

MOUNT PLEASANT – Charles N. Richardson, 83, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Charlie was born in Potosi, WI on April 30, 1935, the son of the late James and Alverna (nee: Kress) Richardson.  On February 24, 1955 he married Patricia Louise Koeller.

Charlie retired from J.I. Case in 1992 after...

Mar 11, 2019

Lee Ethel (nee: Tillman) Clay has received her wing's of eternal life on March 11, 2019.  She was born in Sunflower, Mississippi on November 16, 1953, the daughter of Alexander and Mary (nee: Wright) Tillman.

Lee was a compassionate and devoted woman, very outspoken and outgoing.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Mar 11, 2019

KENOSHA – Mrs. Margaret F. (nee: Fervoy) Krummel, 94, passed away at her home on Monday, March 11, 2019.

She was born in Racine, WI on January 31, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (nee: Miller) Fervoy.  Margaret graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1943 and St. Mary's School of Nursing in 1947....

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...