Loretta B. Slesarenko
Feb 28, 2018
Loretta "Lorie" Slesarenko, 91, passed away, peacefully, at the Woods of Caledonia, on Wednesday,
February 28, 2018, with her son Jay and nephew Fred at her side. She was born in Mandan, North Dakota the daughter of the late Mathias and Katherine (nee: Wetzstein) Reisenauer. Mrs. Slesarenko moved to Racine as a young girl and lived next...
Willie Thomas Brown Jr.
Feb 28, 2018
Racine, WI ~ Willie Thomas Brown Jr, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018. He was born on April 16, 1967 to the union of the late Willie Brown Sr. and the late Betty Jean Ward-McCrae in Racine, Wisconsin. Willie attended Racine Unified School System. Most people don't know, but Willie loved to draw and write poems....
Lucille Violet Kratochvil
Feb 27, 2018
Mount Pleasant – Lucille V. Kratochvil, 98, died at the Village of Lincoln Park, Racine on February 27, 2018. She was born in Racine on February 20, 1920, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (née: Reinert) Hagendorff.
She had observed her 98 th birthday on February 20 th . In an unusual set of circumstances, her...
Reinhart 'Reiny" Thomas Dykstra
Feb 27, 2018
STURETVANT – Reinhart T. Dykstra, 93, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
He was born in Racine County on November 29, 1924, the son of the late Thomas and Cora (nee: Post) Dykstra. On June 19, 1948, he married Carrol Rose Husman.
Reinhart worked at Western...
Anna Mae Raash
Feb 26, 2018
Milwaukee – Anna Mae Raash, 81, formerly of Racine, received the promise of eternal life on Monday February 26, 2018. She was born in Stirrat, West Virginia, on May 2, 1936, daughter of the late James and Retha (née: Beaver) Hileman.
Anna graduated from Logan High School in West Virginia in 1954. She received her Associates Degree...
Donna Mae Schust
Feb 25, 2018
Racine – Donna Mae (nee: Miller) Schust, age 81, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 25, 2018 at The Woods of Caledonia.
Donna was born in Racine on May 5, 1936 to the late Floyd and Bernice (nee: Jerdee) Miller. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1954. On August 26, 1989, Donna was united...
Steven Mcneil
Feb 25, 2018
RACINE – Steve McNeil, 73, passed away at his residence in Racine, WI on Sunday, February 25, 2018.
He was born in Tunica, MS on December 10, 1944, but relocated to Racine from Memphis, TN at the age of 10.
Steve served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era in Germany. He worked for...
Jan Frank Kratochvil
Feb 23, 2018
Mount Pleasant – Jan F. Kratochvil, 63, died February 23, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa. He was born in Racine on January 27, 1955, the son of the late William J. and Lucille V. Kratochvil.
Jan earned the Eagle Scout award with the Boy Scouts of America in 1973, graduated from Horlick High School, and served in...
Kathleen May Hansen
Feb 23, 2018
Racine – Kathleen May (nee: Behrend) Hansen, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kathy was born in Racine on June 24, 1936 to the late Charles and Grace (nee: Peck) Behrend. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to school to fulfill...
Mother Rebecca Black - Ratliff
Feb 23, 2018
Mother Rebecca Black-Ratliff, age 91, answered the call of her Loving Savior on Friday, February 23, 2018 at her residence in Racine, Wisconsin. Rebecca was born in New Albany, Mississippi on December 16, 1926 to Trudy Black and Earlie Black.
After high school, Rebecca went on to college and became a nurse. She was the First African...
Tammy Lashall Jones - Akandu
Feb 22, 2018
Tammy LaShall (nee: Jones) Akandu, age 53, passed away at her residence in Conyers, GA on Thursday, February 22, 2018. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2017, 11:00am at Wayman AME Church, 424 North Memorial Drive, Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the church from 10:00am until the time of service. Pastor Ernest...
Kenneth John Aiello
Feb 22, 2018
Kenneth J. Aiello, 72, passed away in Aurora- St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. He was born in Racine on October 6, 1945, the son of the late Frank A. and Rose M. (nee: Vitacco) Aiello.
Kenneth served his country in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He had been employed by Famco Manufacturing...
Roland "Rollie" Albert Benzow, Sr.
Feb 21, 2018
Racine – Roland Albert "Rollie" Benzow, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
Rollie was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on February 8, 1925 to the late John and Lillian (nee: Simoner) Benzow. He was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. Rollie faithfully served our country with the United...
Samuel Joseph Sanchez
Feb 20, 2018
Racine – Samuel Joseph Sanchez, age 48, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
Sam was born in Racine on July 27, 1969. He attended J.I. Case High School. A self-taught handyman, a man of many talents and a jack-of-all-trades, Sam was a master mason / bricklayer – having worked on many building...
David Wayne Davis
Feb 19, 2018
Sturtevant – David Wayne Davis, 66, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Ascension – All Saints in Racine. He was born on October 7, 1951, son of the late Herbert and Geraldine (nee: Orne) Davis.
David was united in marriage to the former, Josephine Marie Zurawski, on April 7, 1989, in Las Vegas. Josephine preceded...
Angela Renita Ingram
Feb 17, 2018
MOUNT PLEASANT – Angela R. Ingram, 55, passed away at Froedtert South, St. Catherine's campus in Kenosha on Saturday, February 17, 2018.
Angie was born in Racine on March 31, 1962. She graduated from J.I. Case High School in 1980. She was currently working at Miller Coors in Milwaukee.
Angie professed her faith in Christ...
David Emery Kintzler
Feb 14, 2018
David E. Kintzler, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was born in Racine on June 5, 1939, to the late Emery and Viola Kintzler.
He attended local schools and retired from American Motors after 30 years of service. He proudly served for two years in the U. S. Army.
He leaves to...
Darlene Ann Mitchell
Feb 13, 2018
Mount Pleasant – Darlene Ann Mitchell, 77, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Negaunee, Michigan, on October 15, 1940, daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (née: Ahola) Saari.
Darlene was a CNA for Brookside Care Center in Kenosha until her retirement. ...
Jesse Clifton Griffin
Feb 13, 2018
OMAHA, NE (formerly of Racine) – Jesse Griffin 60, passed away on February, 13, 2018 at his home in Omaha, NE.
Jesse was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 28, 1957 to the late Artis and Hattie (nee:Milburn) Griffin. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Lakeuisha (nee: Griffin) (Deonte) Person; his grandchildren, Savon Williams, Dartaevon...
Gordon Alan Johnston
Feb 12, 2018
MOUNT PLEASANT – Gordon A. Johnston, 73, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, February 12, 2018.
He was born in London, England on December 27, 1944, the son of the late Joseph and June (nee: Barden) Johnston. He immigrated to the United States with his parents and sister via Canada at a young age; and,...
