Obituaries

Mar 27, 2018

Cato, WI (formerly of Racine) – Linda Kay (nee: Bartlett) Exner, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Linda was born in Eau Claire, WI on December 19, 1947 to the late Warren and Hilda (nee: Lindquist) Bartlett. She was a 1966...

Mar 27, 2018

Rodney Scott Felton, 49, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center, Milwaukee, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born in Racine on October 18, 1968, the son of Dennis A. and Kathryn H. (nee: Steiner) Felton.

Rodney had been employed by several local pubs. He was an avid reader; and could never stop learning. Rodney especially loved...

Mar 26, 2018

Mount Pleasant – Gary Alan Christensen, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, ended his time here on Earth on Monday, March 26.

Gary was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on March 17, 1945 to Allen and Carol Christensen.  He attended Hansche School in Racine and graduated from high school in Bluffton, Indiana.   In 1963, his family moved back to Racine. ...

Mar 25, 2018

My loving and devoted wife died tragically, along with her cherished Scotties in a house fire on Sunday morning, March 25, 2018.

Rae-Ellen was born in Kenosha on November 13, 1952, daughter of the late Willford and Charlotte (nee: Racine) Kubarth. The family moved to Racine in the 1960's, where Rae attended Starbuck and Case High School,...

Mar 22, 2018

Heidelberg, MS – Beatrice (nee: Price) Windham, age 76, formerly of Racine, WI, was called home by her Heavenly Father, on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Beatrice was born on May 16, 1941 to the late Eunice and Dena Mae (nee: Ford) Price in Enterprise, Mississippi.

A Celebration of her Life will...

Mar 20, 2018

Racine – Troy Cobb Jr.; age 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous struggle with COPD.

A lifetime resident, Troy was born in Racine on May 3, 1948 to the late Troy and Mozell (nee: Freeman) Cobb. A 1967 graduate of William Horlick...

Mar 18, 2018

Surrounded by his loving family, John Charles Prochazka, age 63, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his home.

John was born in Racine, October 12, 1954, son of Susan (nee: Chudowsky) and Charles John Prochazka. In the early 1970's while he was attending college, he met Rita "Colleen" Mac Phail and after a six year "feeling...

Mar 18, 2018

Racine – Tremayne Antone Brown, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 18, 2018.  He was born on December 20, 1977 to Shelia R. Brown and Melvin Sugars in Memphis, Tennessee.

A Celebration of Tremayne's life will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line...

Mar 18, 2018

Mount Pleasant – B. Arthur (Art) Nielsen died at his home Sunday, March 18th, surrounded by his loving wife and family.  Art was born on September 22nd, 1934, in Racine, WI.  He was the son of the late Viggo and Anna Nielsen.

He was a graduate of Park High and MATC. In 1964 Art married the love...

Mar 17, 2018

Kenosha – James R. Davis, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 peacefully at home. James was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 12, 1938 to the late Jesse and Quilla (nee: Graham) Davis. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in Little Rock and went on to graduate vocational school. James was employed for over...

Mar 17, 2018

Willmer Lawrence Guillaume, 70, passed away in the Hospice House-Pleasant Prairie, on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was born in Mosinee, WI on June 30, 1947, the son of the late William and Helen (nee: Springer) Guillaume.

On February 13, 1971, he was united in marriage to the former Kathleen Marie Springer. He served his country with...

Mar 16, 2018

Sturtevant – Marie C. Guard, 91, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living Center in Racine on Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born in Racine on July 13, 1926, daughter of the late William and Mary (nee: Mueller) Funk. Marie grew up helping around the family farm, spending many hours with her mom, often sharing wonderful memories of...

Mar 16, 2018

Kadejah LaShawn Gordon, age 23, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, Wisconsin. Family and friends will Celebrate Kadejah's life on Saturday,  March 23, 2018 at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Ave, Racine, WI.

Family will have a Memorial Service: Saturday, March 23, 2018  10:00am

Location:...

Mar 13, 2018

Racine – Charles Edwards Jr., age 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born in Isola, Mississippi on December 14, 1952. On July 9, 1976 in Racine, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Altoria (nee: Knuckles). Charles was employed...

Mar 12, 2018

Racine – Robert Edward Sorenson, 53, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, March 12, 2018.  He was born in Racine on March 31, 1964, son of the late Robert and Shirley (nee: Humble) Sorenson.

Robert was a member of the Insulators Local 19 for almost 30 years.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing...

Mar 12, 2018

RACINE – Known professionally for his outstanding coaching career and personally for his positive outlook and unwavering encouragement of family and friends, Owen Pierce Evans, 90, passed away on March 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at Primrose Retirement Community in Mount Pleasant.

Owen was born in Racine on June 30, 1927, son of William C....

Mar 11, 2018

Racine – Kathleen Marie (nee: Stanton) Willis, age 67; passed away, surrounded with the love of her family, on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Racine on October 15, 1950 to the late Eugene W. and Ann M. (nee: Kovacik) Stanton. She attended...

Mar 9, 2018

Racine/Mt. Pleasant – Erwin Hermann Poetschke, 92, passed away at Ascension/ All Saints Hospital on Friday, March 9, 2018. He was born in Eydtkuhnen (East Prussia), Germany on June 25, 1925, son of the late Hermann and Martha Poetschke) and immigrated as a family to Racine where he has lived since childhood. He loved school and was a graduate...

Mar 9, 2018

Racine – Johnnie Irene Perry, 98, was call home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 9, 2018. She was born in Macon, Mississippi on January 3, 1920, daughter of the late John and Mamie (nee: May) Cotton.

Johnnie was a Racine resident for most of her life and retired from JI Case in 1982. She...

Mar 8, 2018

Dale R. Christensen, 68, passed away on March 8, 2018, while vacationing in Jamaica. He was born in Racine on September 21, 1949. He was a lifetime resident of Racine.

Dale served his country with the U.S. Army. He was employed by Wisconsin Metal Products for over 32 years until his retirement in 2016. He was very...