Eleanor Ann Eschmann
Aug 27, 2026
Eleanor (Boehm) Eschmann, 84, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away August 27, 2026 at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born on October 3, 1941, in Racine, the daughter of Edmund and Orlea Boehm, and lived her entire life in Racine.
On November 25, 1961, Eleanor married the love of her...
Florence Elsie Rossmann
Aug 27, 2026
Racine – Florence Elsie (née Mehlhouse) Rossmann, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Monica’s Senior Living on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born in Racine on January 4, 1929, to Louis and Louise (née Bethke) Mehlhouse, Florence grew up surrounded by family, faith, and music. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1948 and began her career at...
James M. Beere
Aug 26, 2026
James Michael "Jim" Beere, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Born November 25,1950 and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late F. Jerome and Patricia (Skow) Beere. Jim built a life rooted in family, faith, hard work, and service to others.
Jim graduated from St. Catherine's...
Clemmie Winston
Aug 22, 2026
Clemmie Winston (née Williford) peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Racine, Wisconsin, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, compassion, and service to others.
Clemmie was born on September 19, 1936, in Widener, Arkansas, to the late Lennie Williford, Jr. and Annie Bell (née Johnson). She received her early education in the Widener, Arkansas public school...
Frederick Miller Bacher
Aug 18, 2026
KENOSHA – Frederick Miller Bacher, 91, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
He was born in Kenosha on May 24, 1935, the son of the late Fred and Laura (nee Miller) Bacher. He attended local schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1953.
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Elaine A. Jensen
Aug 15, 2026
Elaine A. Jensen (nee Urness), age 97, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Pleasant Point. She was born an identical twin in Modena, WI, Buffalo County on the family farm, September 30, 1928, daughter of the late Peter and Rose Urness. When the twins were born, the doctor and nurse traveled to the family farm by horse and...
Nancy E. Vandewinckel
Aug 15, 2026
Nancy E. Vandewinckel (née Crisp), 71, died unexpectedly at home on August 15, 2026. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Ilah Crisp. Nancy was married to Stephen E. Vandewinckel. They would have celebrated 35 years of marriage this September. Surviving, in addition to her husband, is her son, the Rev. Matthew James,...
Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby
Aug 14, 2026
TRANSITION & TRIUMPH: THE KIRBY STORY – FINAL EDITION
In the West Tennessee farm country, where for decades farmers have coaxed good things from the earth, it pleased God to plant something very special. On August 1, 1953, in the little town of Atwood, Tennessee, there sprang a root out of dry ground. ...
Karen Z. Tyykila
Aug 14, 2026
Karen Tyykila, age 87, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 14, 2026 after a diagnosis of lung cancer and Myelofibrosis.
Karen was born in Superior, WI to Einard G. and Zelda S. (nee: Lahti) Maki. She graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI and was Co-Valedictorian of her Class of '57. Karen...
Thomas John Schultz
Aug 11, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Schultz
Tom progressed from his walker to his wheelchair and earned his wings on August 11th.
Tom always enjoyed helping others and bringing a smile to those around him. In his memory, we encourage you to carry on his kindness. Give someone a smile, share a kind word, offer a...
Patricia Ellen Crawford
Aug 10, 2026
Patricia Ellen (Joyce) Crawford of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on November 10, 1947, to Robert C. and Nora (Corcoran) Joyce in Youngstown, Ohio. She was raised in Boardman, Ohio and was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School of Youngstown. In August of 1967 she married her...
Jose Palacios
Aug 10, 2026
Jose Palacios, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Jose was born in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 1936 to the late Gregorio and Angelina (nee: Suarez) Palacios. On December 5, 1954 in Laredo, Jose was united in marriage with the love of his life,...
Josephine Ann Johnson
Aug 9, 2026
Josephine Ann (née Cottonaro) Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2026.
Born in Milwaukee, WI on January 1, 1931, she was a first-generation American born to Sicilian immigrants Antonio and Maria (née Maglio) Cottonaro. Josephine married Wayne Johnson Sr. on May 10, 1950. Together they lived and raised seven children in Racine, WI.
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David Alan Henry
Aug 9, 2026
David A. Henry, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born May 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to David H. and Grace (née Calmeyer) Henry. His family moved to the Racine/Kenosha area in 1951, where Dave spent the rest of his life.
Dave graduated from Racine Park High School in 1960, where he played three...
Kenneth Lee Derango
Aug 7, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" L. DeRango passed away at his residence on Friday, August 7 th, after a short battle with terminal lung cancer.
Kenneth was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on July 21 st , 1945, to Albert and Vera (Willis) DeRango. In 1964, Ken graduated from Saint Catherine's High School. He proudly served with the United States Navy...
Erma "Jean" Daniels
Aug 7, 2026
Erma "Jean" Daniels was called home to her heavenly father on Friday, August 7th, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1950 in Helena, Arkansas to parents, Willie B. Daniel and Nina Mae Daniel. She worked in Chicago as a nurse and eventually settled in Kenosha, WI, where she retired from American Motors. Jean truly lived life to the...
Gerd Weitkuhn
Aug 7, 2026
Gerd Weitkuhn, age 89, passed away at his home, August 7, 2026.
Gerd was born on August 5, 1937 in Eastern Germany to Hermann and Minna Weitkuhn. In 1952, he immigrated to the United States with his family. They lived in Missouri for a short time before settling in Racine, Wisconsin. One day at the movies, he...
Alice Denise Davis
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Alice D. (Bay Scott) Davis
On November 10, 1963, a beautiful baby girl, Alice Denise Scott, was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late James C. Scott Sr. and Evangelist Ella Mae (Willis) Scott.
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Alice peacefully departed this earthly life, leaving behind a legacy of love,...
Timmy (Tim) A. Watkins
Aug 6, 2026
Timmy (Tim) A. Watkins, age 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Tim was born in South Milwaukee on March 7, 1963 to Robert and Lucille (nee: Visocky) Watkins. He was a 1981 graduate from J.I. Case High School. Tim was employed at Apple Valley/Clayton House as a maintenance engineer. From there, he...
August Robert Schmidt, Iii
Aug 4, 2026
August "Augie" Schmidt, III, age 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Augie was born in Chicago to August II and Alice (nee: Lester) Schmidt on December 26, 1936. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago, and earned his Masters Degree in Education from Western Illinois University. On...
