Obituaries

Jul 13, 2018

Racine – James Allan Urban, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Racine on February 22, 1952, son of the late Harvey and Geraldine "Gerry" (nee: Krencisz) Urban. After completing high school he served in the US Army and was honorably discharged after several years. He then went on to work...

Jul 13, 2018

Racine – Tommy L. Jackson, 70, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, July 13, 2018.

A celebration of Tommy's life will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Old...

Jul 12, 2018

Racine – Claude W. Rogers, born December 28, 1934 in Gloster, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 83.

After graduating from Amite County Training school, Claude joined the Great Migration and settled in Racine, Wisconsin.  He accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age...

Jul 12, 2018

Christine Alice Wright, age 71, peacefully released her spirit into the hands of Jesus on July 12, 2018 at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha, after a hard-fought battle with endometrial cancer.  She was born in Racine on December 8, 1946 to the late Carl V. and Lucille M. (nee: Yerdon) Nielsen.  Chris graduated from William Horlick High School.  She attended...

Jul 12, 2018

Timothy Pernard Adams was born on September 4, 1968 to the late, Linda Gail Adams and Elvis Lee "Sonny Man" Adams in Trenton, Tennessee.

Anyone who knewTimmy loved him dearly.  Timmy was a good guy who was always smiling and happy. Boss Hog was married at a young age to Elaine Adams. He was employed until his...

Jul 11, 2018

There is no doubt that Ginger was born to entertain the world! Making her worldwide debut in Hollywood, CA on July 26, 1943 she was the youngest daughter of Mary (Dorn) and Jean Paul McDonald (both deceased) and sister to Richard and Charlotte (who have also predeceased her).

The family moved around a bit before finally settling...

Jul 11, 2018

Racine – Mrs. Arlene Cooper, 83, passed away peacefully at The Villa at Lincoln Park nursing home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on December 23, 1934 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Louis and Aquiline (nee: Greco) Russo. On December 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Walter G. Cooper at St. Lucy...

Jul 10, 2018

Kenosha – David A. Buffham, 53, passed away in Kenosha on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Born in Racine on November 2, 1964, he was the son of Robert and Shirley (nee: Anderson) Buffham,

He had the mouth of a trucker but had a heart of pure gold. He enjoyed spending a lot of time on his Harley...

Jul 9, 2018

RACINE, WI

Mr. James (Jim) Lee Shalbrack, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born October 28, 1930 in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of late Walter and Anna (née Hoffman) Shalbrack. On February 14, 1953, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Racine, he married Betty...

Jul 9, 2018

Racine – James D. Ellis, Jr., 63, passed away on July 9, 2018, at Ascension-All Saints.  He was born in Tennessee on April 27, 1955, son of the late James and Ruth (Née: Penn) Ellis, Sr.

James worked as a warehouse operator in R&S for Johnson Wax for 39 years.

James was a true family...

Jul 8, 2018

Racine – James O'Dell Krezinski, 74, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on December 31, 1943 and graduated from Washington Park High School.

Throughout his custodial career his talents were exercised at various Racine businesses including: Greene Manufacturing, Sunny's Restaurant and SC...

Jul 7, 2018

Richard "Dick" Hornyak, 68, passed away in Froedtert South- Kenosha, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, following complications of a brain aneurysm. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Racine on May 22, 1950, the son of the late Andrew J. and Dorothy T. (nee: Maier) Hornyak.

On January 21, 1978, in Racine, he...

Jul 7, 2018

Kileen, Texas – Freddie Petty Jr., age 60, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born in Chicago, IL. on May 25, 1958 to the late Fred and Flora (Nee: McCray) Petty.

Freddie was a long time resident of Racine, Wisconsin, and was a proud graduate of Washington Park High School.  He was...

Jul 6, 2018

Racine – James Larry Green Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018. He was born November 12, 1952, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, by the late James and Christine (nee:Roberson) Green.

James was the first African-American to become a full-fledged member of the Racine Carpenter's Local 91. He was a master carpenter and worked at Ricchio...

Jul 6, 2018

Sturtevant – Eleanor Jean (nee: Celeste) Schroeder, age 90, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday afternoon, July 6, 2018.

A lifelong resident, Eleanor was born in Sturtevant on August 16, 1927 to the late Ballisario "William" and Frances (nee: Figliolia) Celeste. She was a graduate of Saint Catherine's High School in 1947. Eleanor was...

Jul 5, 2018

Kathryn "Kay" M. Holton, 75, passed away, peacefully, at her residence on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born in Kenosha on November 14, 1942, the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (nee: Machalik) Gajdos.

On May 26, 1962, in St. Edward Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Holton, who preceded her...

Jul 4, 2018

STURTEVANT – Jeanne H. Thomas was born February 19, 1916 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed to eternal life on July 4, 2018

She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1937 with a BA degree in history and art with the intention of teaching.  However, she accepted a scholarship offer to...

Jul 4, 2018

Crivitz, WI (formerly of Mount Pleasant) – Charles T. "Charlie" May, age 95, passed away peacefully at NEWCare Nursing Home in Crivitz, WI on Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018.

Charlie was born in Burlington, WI on April 1, 1923 to the late Henry and Marie (nee: Frey) May. He faithfully served our country with the United States...

Jul 3, 2018

Mt. Pleasant – Glen F. Heflen, 66, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born in Racine on September 18, 1951 the son of the late Franklin and Catherine (nee: Sherman) Heflen. Glen was a lifetime resident of Racine; and attended Case High School and Gateway Technical College. He was...

Jul 2, 2018

Tucson, AZ (formerly of Racine) – Sylvester Augustine Gorelik, age 69, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Sahuarita, Arizona, surrounded with the love of family, on Monday evening, July 2, 2018 and was welcomed through the Golden Gates of Heaven by his wife, Julie; parents, Justin and Cecilia (nee: Bajtos) Gorelik; and sister, Margie Villegas. Syl died...