Obituaries

Nov 28, 2018

Arlene A. Schulz, 84, passed away at her residence, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cambridge, WI, on December 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Edna (nee: Latsch) Strasburg.

After graduating from Lake Mills High School in 1951, she received a B.S.  Degree in Early...

Nov 28, 2018

Racine – Ruth Lee Nesby, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

She was born September 8, 1948 to the late Jessie Lee Nesby and Hattie Mae Barnes in Glendora, Mississippi. Ruth was baptized at an early age at New Jerusalem MBC, in Glendora, MS. Ruth relocated to Chicago, IL in...

Nov 28, 2018

Frank L. Martin, 71, was called Home by his loving Savior, on Thursday, November 28, 2018. He was born in Taylor, Mississippi on June 20, 1947, the son of the late Kermit and Mae Etta (nee: Fondren) Martin.

Frank received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, and was baptized at North Hope...

Nov 27, 2018

Michael "Mike" Henry Bittis, age 64, of Lake Delton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at The UW-Health Hospital in Madison, WI.  He was born on May 26, 1954 in Zion, Illinois, to the late Stanley and Dorothy (nee: Jellings) Bittis.   He graduated in 1972 from Tremper High School,  in Kenosha, WI and started working at...

Nov 26, 2018

Donald E. Briggs, 89, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018. He was raised in Wesleyville, PA, the son of Jesse and Ethel (nee: Collett) Briggs. He was a resident of Racine since 1973.

Donald served in the US Army during the Korean War and then went on to work at Bucyrus-Erie, General Electric, and retired from...

Nov 26, 2018

Edward M. Szklarski, Sr., 67, of Kenosha, WI, died peacefully on November 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1950, to Michael and Louise (Mucha) Szklarski. He grew up in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Edward attended Fenger High School. He was married to Therese (Harper) Szklarski on June...

Nov 25, 2018

Death is not sad, but it is a time for elation and a joyous transition where the soul emigrates into a place where it is safe and free to live with God through eternity…

"TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON; A TIME TO BE BORN…" Ecclesiates 3: 1

Beverly Johnson, Sr. began life...

Nov 23, 2018

Lois Ann Brumby was born to the late Billy Stone Brumby and Lois Virginia Brumby on September 2, 1951, in Okolona, Mississippi.  She was a mother, sister, special grandmother, special aunt, and a true friend.

Louis attended Park High School where she received her education.  She was employed at Greene Manufacturing for over 25 years until her...

Nov 23, 2018

KENOSHA (Formerly of Racine) – Mr. John F. Lackovich, Sr., 91, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 23, 2018.

He was born in Ironwood, MI on May 7, 1927, the son of the late Vinko and Anna (nee: Mukavitz) Lackovich.

John served his nation in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 22, 2018

Racine – Steven Peter Wayo, age 52, passed away peacefully at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 22, 2018, following a courageous four-year battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer.

Steven was born in Racine on November 30, 1965 to Edward and Darlene (nee: Johnson) Wayo. He was a 1984 graduate of Washington...

Nov 21, 2018

Racine – Benjamin Isaac Grennell, precious infant child of Joseph and Lorilee (nee: Tellez) Grennell, Jr.; passed away peacefully in his mother's womb on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. "Jehovah knows the pain of loss…..for He lost his own son."

Benjamin is survived by his heart-broken parents, Joe and Lorilee; brothers & sisters, Jacob, Julia, Alexander, Paula, Nickolas...

Nov 20, 2018

Doris Elaine Beuttler, 91, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born in Grundy Center, Iowa on May 8, 1927. She had been a Racine resident at The Atrium for almost 3 years.

Doris is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Deborah Beuttler of Racine, and Richard and...

Nov 18, 2018

Racine – Adarryl LeSedrick McWhorter was born on December 10, 1971 to Lena McWhorter and Darrell Bell in Racine, Wisconsin.  Adarryl received his formal education at J.I Case High School and received post-secondary education at Gateway Technical College.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, playing pool, dominoes and cooking.

Adarryl LeSedrick McWhorter, age 46, departed this...

Nov 18, 2018

Caledonia – Mr. Ronald James Buccanero, 76, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

He was born in Upson, WI on May 14, 1942, the son of Frank and Senia (nee: Hanson) Buccanero.

Ronald retired as a carpenter after serving many years with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners...

Nov 17, 2018

Annie Barbara "Annie" (Anderson) Haberle, 89, was born in Baudette, MN on March 24, 1929, the daughter and only child of hard-working Minnesota farmers. Her father, Henry Julius "Hank" Anderson, was a proud and feisty Norwegian. Her mother, Emma Mary "Emma" (Jarousek) Anderson, was a strong-willed and very independent Bohemian. Needless to say, there was never a dull moment...

Nov 16, 2018

Racine – Cheryl Ann Hawley, 67, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born in Racine on November 28, 1950, daughter of the late Harold and Alma (nee: Klingbeil) Spranger. Cheryl graduated from JI Case High School in 1968, and on July 13, 1972 was married to Michael C. Hawley. Cheryl...

Nov 16, 2018

RACINE – Theresa L. Braun, 76, passed away on November 16, 2018.

She was born in Antigo on March 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Martin and Eleanor (nee: Parham) Braun.

Theresa was a professional beautician.  She owned and operated Lorna's Beauty Salon in Racine for many years.  She was a longtime member of...

Nov 16, 2018

Stephanie Ann Golden, 58, was called Home by her Loving Savior, on Friday, November 16, 2018. Stephanie was born in Racine on April 11, 1960, the daughter of the late Joseph and Willie Mae (nee: Braddoc) Golden. Stephanie was a member of Faith of God Church. Her family and her God were the two most important things in her...

Nov 14, 2018

Racine – Linda Suzanne (nee: Brehm) Dament, age 59, passed away, surrounded with the love of her family, at All Saints – Ascension Hospital on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, following a courageous one-year battle with cancer.

A lifetime resident, Linda was born in Racine on August 22, 1959 to Donald and Marian (nee: Hansen) Brehm. She graduated...

Nov 13, 2018

RACINE – Mrs. Josephine "Joan" Olmstead, 80, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

She was born in Mount Pleasant on February 7, 1938, the daughter of the late Verne and Sadie (nee: Corder) Healy.   On October 25, 1954 she married Jerry J. Olmstead.  He preceded her in death on January 30,...