Ted Kirk Vollmer
Jun 9, 2018
Mt. Pleasant – Ted K. Vollmer, 72, passed away peacefully at home following a courageous fight against cancer. He was born in Quincy, Illinois on October 25, 1945, son of the late Floyd and Mabel (nee: Brinkman) Vollmer. Ted earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from SMU in Dallas, Texas in 1967. On May 2, 1970, he married...
Albert "Jack" Simpson
Jun 9, 2018
Albert "Jack" Simpson passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Ascension-All Saints in Racine.
Jack was born to the union of George and Angeles (nee: Rush) Simpson, on August 10, 1943 in Marion, Arkansas.
As a young man Jack moved to Memphis, TN. There he was employed by the Memphis Sherriff's Department. Ten years later...
Matilde Mora Palacios
Jun 8, 2018
Mount Pleasant – Matilde Palacios, 76, received the promise of eternal life on June 8, 2018. She was born in Edinburg, Texas, on March 14, 1942, daughter of the late Marcilio and Concepcion (nee: Carrio) Palacios.
Matilde loved her family dearly. She devoted her life to taking care of them. She will be remembered for being amazing...
Mia Terese Guion
Jun 8, 2018
Chicago, Illinois (formerly of Wind Point, WI) – Mia Terese Guion, age 23-years-young, tragically lost her life as the result of an automobile accident that occurred near Geneseo, IL, early Friday evening, June 8, 2018, on her way to visit a close friend in Iowa.
The youngest of three sisters, Mia was born in Park Ridge, IL,...
Mother Mary Louise Tenzy
Jun 7, 2018
Racine – Mrs. Mary Louise Tenzy was born to Walter & Octavia (nee: Lee) Yandell on June 17, 1923 in Jackson, Tennessee. She attended North Jackson Elementary School and Graduated from Merry High School, in May 1941. Mother traveled to Racine, Wisconsin for a visit with her cousins as a graduation present and never returned back home. The first...
Ruth Anne Herman
Jun 6, 2018
RACINE – Ruth Anne Herman, 77, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee after complications from heart surgery on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was born in Milwaukee on June 20, 1940, the daughter of the late Francis and Cleo (nee: Truckey) Murphy. Ruth was a kind and loving woman that spent her life caring for others; whether...
Charles Harold Kierstyn
Jun 4, 2018
Racine – Charles Harold Kierstyn, age 84, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on Monday, June 4, 2018.
Charles was born in Racine on February 26, 1934 to the late Michael and Stella (nee: Rosienski) Kierstyn. Chuck attended Mitchell School and graduated from Washington Park High School in 1952. Charlie faithfully served...
Ozell Cook
Jun 4, 2018
Racine – Ozell Cook, age 79, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 4, 2018. A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 am, in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 9:00 until the time of service....
Douglas Macarthur Brandies
Jun 3, 2018
MOUNT PLEASANT – Douglas M. Brandies, 74, passed away at Ascension All Saints with all of his family by his side on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
He was born in Racine on October 30, 1943, the son of the late Gilbert M. and Bonita M. (nee: Boss) Brandies. He attended Park High School. Doug proudly served his...
Gerald Roy Johnson
Jun 3, 2018
Mt. Pleasant – Gerald Roy Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Racine on February 24, 1938, son of the late Gerald and Evelyn (nee: Luedtke) Johnson. Gerald graduated from Park High School in 1956, and then went on to work at the US Post Office for 40 years. He...
James Lorenzo Alexander
Jun 2, 2018
James Lorenzo Alexander, age 88, passed away June 2, 2018 at the Villa Lincoln Park Nursing Home, in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born on June 26, 1930 in Tuskegee, Alabama, to Alonzo and Mimia (nee: Fort) Alexander who both preceded him in death. James was talented in doing anything he set out to do. He was skilled in electronics...
Tom Michael Schoening
May 30, 2018
Racine – Tom Michael Schoening, age 64, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Tom was born in Racine on September 2, 1953 to the late Louis & Betty (nee: Jensen) Schoening. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to earn his bachelor degree from University of Wisconsin – Madison....
Steven John Seitz
May 26, 2018
Waterford – Steven J. Seitz, 56, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, May 26, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on March 16, 1962, son of Donald and Joan (nee: DeGroot) Seitz.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Michelle Lynn Lutkus,...
Sheri Lynn Parrish
May 26, 2018
Sheri Lynn Parrish, 51, passed away in Ascension-All Saints, on Saturday, May 26, 2018. She was born in Kenosha on May 22, 1967, the daughter of the late James and Lydia (nee: Oaks) Mallo.
After High School, Sheri worked various jobs including her last employment at Yuni's Avenue Café.
Surviving are her children, Justin (Kayla)...
Nadine Burmeister
May 25, 2018
Caledonia – Phillip J. Burmeister, age 65, and his beloved wife, Nadine Burmeister, age 62; passed away together as the result of their motorcycle vs. automobile accident in Yorkville on Friday afternoon, May 25, 2018. Always together, they were doing what they enjoyed most – taking a ride on their Harley-Davidson on a beautiful sunny afternoon on their way...
Phillip J. Burmeister
May 25, 2018
Caledonia – Phillip J. Burmeister, age 65, and his beloved wife, Nadine Burmeister, age 62; passed away together as the result of their motorcycle vs. automobile accident in Yorkville on Friday afternoon, May 25, 2018. Always together, they were doing what they enjoyed most – taking a ride on their Harley-Davidson on a beautiful sunny afternoon on their way...
William "Corey" Turner
May 24, 2018
William "Corey" Turner, 49, was called Home by his Loving Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 11, 1969, the son of the late Willie James Davis and Verlee Turner Thomas.
Corey graduated from William Horlick High School. He had been employed by Covenant Transportation for over 20...
Colleen Francis Vanhara
May 24, 2018
RACINE – Colleen F. VanHara, 59, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
She was born in Burlington on August 3, 1958, the daughter of the late John Franics and Betty Lou Emily (nee: Laux) Hopkins. Colleen graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1977. Shortly after, she married the love of her life,...
Alfred Joseph "Aj" La Point
May 24, 2018
Dear man…caring…curious and always learning…easygoing…playful…hard working…patient…calm and capable…honorable Navy Veteran…uncomplaining…quiet and observant…human GPS…lovingly mischievous…such a person was Alfred J. La Point, born September 16, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Alfred and Lucille (Miller) La Point.
AJ leaves his wife, Cathy Orth La Point, to cherish the time and memories they created together along with his daughters,...
Mary Thornton
May 22, 2018
Racine – Mary (nee: Mosley) Thornton was born to Matt and Augusta (nee: Gaston) Mosley on May 5, 1920, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mary is a proud descendent of the following known grandparents that were born in slavery: Mariah and George Byrd and Sonny and Ida Gaston.
At an early age Mary confessed her faith in Christ. She...
