Virginia "Ginger" Wheeler
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...
Arlene Rose Cooper
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...
David A. Buffham
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...
James "Jim" Lee Shalbrack
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...
James Delton Ellis, Jr.
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...
James O'Dell Krezinski
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...
Richard "Dick" Hornyak
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...
Freddie Petty Jr.
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...
James Larry Green
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...
Eleanor Jean Schroeder
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...
Kathryn "Kay" Marie Holton
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...
Jeanne H. Thomas
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...
Charles "Charlie" Theodore May
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...
Glen Frank Heflen
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...
Sylvester Augustine Gorelik
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...
Antonio Ladelle Snow
Jul 1, 2018
Racine – Antonio Ladelle Snow, age 68, passed away on Sunday July 1, 21018 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin. Services are pending at this time.
Service DetailsServices are pending.
Michelle Clara Christian
Jul 1, 2018
STURTEVANT – Michelle C. Christian, 57, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Although she battled lung issues for years, her death was unexpected.
She was born in Brighton, CO on July 20, 1960, the daughter of the late Vaughn and Gertrude (nee: Rittershaus) Hanson. She attended JI Case High School.
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Oldridge "Ray" Pace
Jul 1, 2018
Oldridge "Ray" Pace, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born in Prentiss County, MS, on August 20, 1928; the son of the late James Franklin and Essie May (nee: Holder) Pace.
On September 4, 1948, in Booneville, MS, he was united in marriage to Iva Bernice Maness....
Dana Jean Berens
Jun 29, 2018
RACINE – Dana Jean Berens, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Friday, June 29, 2018.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on April 20, 1966, the daughter of David and Jean (nee: Kothlow) Gorsiski. Dana graduated from William Horlick High School in 1984. She received a degree in accounting from Gateway...
Mark Alan Johnson
Jun 27, 2018
JANESVILLE – Mark Alan Johnson, 52, passed away the William S. Middleton VA Hospital in Madison after his battle with cancer.
He was born on August 19, 1965, the son of the late Lloyd and Marlene (nee: Wenk) Johnson. He graduated from JI Case High School in 1984. After high school he served his nation with the...
