Bruce Kristopeit
Aug 10, 2017
Mt. Pleasant – Bruce B. Kristopeit, 74, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Thursday, August 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on December 2, 1942, son of the late Oscar and Olive (nee: Blythe) Kristopeit. Soon after graduating from Park High School in 1961, Bruce enlisted in the US...
Robert O. Creuziger
Aug 9, 2017
RACINE – Bob Creuziger, 85, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
He was born in Racine on September 29, 1931, the son of the late Floyd and Irene (nee: Morgenstern) Creuziger. Bob proudly served his nation with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On June 10, 1961,...
Bertha Lee Mahan
Aug 8, 2017
Bertha L. Mahan, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. A Celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 11:00am at Greater St. Luke's Baptist Church, 1326 State Street. Visitation will be at the church from 10 am until the time of service. Pastor Joseph Pipes will be officiating.
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Ahmed Joseph Logan
Aug 7, 2017
Ahmed Joseph Logan, 8 days old, became an angel on August 7, 2017. He was born on July 30, 2017 the son of Andrew J. Logan and Zequanda A. Cornelious.
He leaves to cherish his memory, grandparents, Patricia and Charles Hewlitt, Cleaviece and Seandra Cornelious, Sally Logan, and Dean Logan; great grandparents, Mary and Cleveland Cornelious, and...
Frank Marcell Bado
Aug 7, 2017
In the afternoon of Monday, August 07, 2017 Frank Marcel Bado peacefully succumbed to his long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Frank battled this bone marrow disease as it evolved into leukemia for more than ten years in much the same stoic, quiet fashion that he lived his life. He faced it toe-to-toe and never let it see him...
Lee Russell Schulz
Aug 6, 2017
Lee Schulz, 44, a talented master welder and shop foreman at the former Bucyrus-Erie steel fabrication plant in South Milwaukee and a devoted son, brother, uncle, father, and, just recently, a grandfather, died Saturday at his mother's home in Racine following some of the happiest months of his life.
A lifelong and hilarious skeptic of institutions and...
Yvonne Petersen
Aug 5, 2017
Racine – Yvonne (nee: Rhodes) Petersen, age 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Yvonne was born in Racine on September 5, 1931 to the late Tracy and Loraine (nee: Christman) Rhodes. She was a 1949 graduate of Washington Park High School and went on to earn an elementary education degree from...
Robert Charles Begotka
Aug 4, 2017
Racine – Robert "Bob" Charles Begotka, 90, realized the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born on September 6, 1926, in Mountain, WI, son of the late Allen and Effie (née: Chroge) Begotka.
Bob enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1943, when he was 16 years old, and proudly and...
Kristyn Ann Blackstone
Aug 4, 2017
MOUNT PLEASANT – Kristyn A. Blackstone, 52, passed away on August 4, 2017 after losing her battle against cancer.
She was born in Racine on August 30, 1964.
Kristyn worked as a nurse's assistant. She also recently became affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kenosha.
Kristyn is survived...
Floyd James Kirkwood
Aug 4, 2017
Floyd James Kirkwood, age 82, answered the call of his Heavenly Father and entered into eternity on Friday, August 4, 2017.
"Uncle Pop", "The Doc" or James, as he was affectionately called by many, was born on March 1, 1935 in New Albany, MS, to the late Floyd and Mary (Nee: Footes) Kirkwood. After his formal education,...
John Francis Stich
Aug 3, 2017
OCONTO (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – John F. Stich, 84, passed away at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
He was born in Abrams, WI on November 21, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Erma (nee: Westcott) Stich. After graduating high school, John served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Aaron Thomas Dailey
Aug 3, 2017
RACINE – Mr. Aaron T. Dailey, 81, passed away at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
He was born in Racine on January 21, 1936, the son of the late Daniel and Mary (nee: Bauer) Dailey.
Aaron worked in the grocery store business for many years, last working at Pic 'n...
Randy D. Borchardt
Aug 3, 2017
Randy D. Borchardt, 64, passed away in Ascension-All Saints on Friday, August 3, 2017. He was born in Racine on December 25, 1952 the son of the late Leonard and Pearl (nee: Seybert) Borchardt.
On October 7, 1989, he was united in marriage to the former Colleen JoAnne Lui. He has been employed by InSinkErator Corp. for...
Alice B Malone
Aug 3, 2017
Alice B. Malone, affectionately known as "Annie", age 69, passed away on August 3, 2017 after a battle with illness. Alice was born on April 15, 1948 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Author and Parlee Floyd. Alice worked at GCA and was a homemaker. She was known for her love to cook. Alice enjoyed being with family and had...
Kenneth Peter Clausen
Aug 2, 2017
Mt. Pleasant – Kenny Clausen, 89, renowned general contractor of fine homes (Peter Clausen & Sons) departed this world on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 to join the master carpenter.
Kenny was born into a family of carpenters on September 25, 1927. His father Peter started the family business soon after emigrating from Denmark. After graduating from Park...
Leo Edward Puerner
Aug 1, 2017
Kenosha – Leo Edward Puerner, 76, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee on January 22, 1941, son of the late Harold and Cecelia (née: Stein) Puerner.
Leo was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Janice Mary Hanson, on October 7, 1961, in...
Joseph Charles Cucunato
Aug 1, 2017
SOMERS – Joseph Charles Cucunato, 84, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2017.
Joseph was born in Kenosha and was the son of the late Charles and Frances (nee: Loizzo) Cucunato. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine in 1951 and was an outstanding athlete for St. Catherine's. After...
Jennifer Melissa Pettigrew
Jul 29, 2017
Jennifer Melissa (Cook) Pettigrew, age 49, peacefully went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.
Jennifer was born on January 13, 1968, in Taylor, MS. At an early age, Jennifer was baptized and united with North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Taylor. She was educated in the...
Veda Van Allen
Jul 29, 2017
Racine – Veda E. Van Allen, age 92, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, in the presence of loved ones, after a short illness. She was born on December 1, 1924 in Stevens Point. Veda was the daughter of the late Mabel I. (Newby) and Elmer T. Eskritt.
Veda met her future husband, Curtis Van Allen,...
James Marvin Lail
Jul 28, 2017
Sheboygan – James Marvin Lail, formerly of Racine, passed at the Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Friday July 28, 2017. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 2, 1942, son of the late Charles and Norma (nee: Mann) Lail. He was 75. Following his graduation from high school, Jim enlisted into the US Air Force where...
