Obituaries

Apr 23, 2017

Racine – Joseph Michael Ahles, 74, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born in Racine on October 16, 1942, son of the late Francis and Pearl (née: Kopsie) Ahles.

Joseph was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Sandra Sigwart, on September 11, 1977. Sandra preceded...

Apr 22, 2017

Racine – Dorothy Mae Wright, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Dorothy was born in Greenville, Mississippi on October 5, 1931 to the late Herbert and Beatrice (nee: Bailey) Catron. In Memphis, TN on December 19, 1953 she was united in marriage to John Wright, who preceded her in death on...

Apr 20, 2017

Daniel Bernard Scales, age 52, entered into eternal life peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was the youngest of five children, born on January 28, 1965 to Mary L. (nee: Jackson) Scales-Hardin and the late Dan Scales Jr. in Chicago, Illinois.  Daniel was a God-Fearing man, who accepted Christ at a young age, presently a Deacon at Grace...

Apr 20, 2017

Racine – Katrina Latoya Edwards, age 34, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Katrina was born in Racine to Charles and Altoria (nee: Knuckles) Edwards, Jr. She attended Goodland Elementary, McKinley Junior High, and graduated from Washington Park High School "Class of 2001". Katrina went on to graduate with a Communications...

Apr 17, 2017

RACINE – Roy R. Glenzer died on April 17, 2017 having suffered a heart attack during his dialysis treatment.  Roy was born in Racine Wisconsin on September 5, 1937.

He graduated from Washington Park High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and was stationed in Korea. In 1969 he became a Police Officer...

Apr 17, 2017

Mt. Pleasant – Jake Jacobson, 68, passed away in the peaceful surroundings of his home with his family by his side on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1948, the son of Charles and Dorthea (nee: Ahlborn) Jacobson. Shortly after graduating from Woodstock High School, Jake proudly served in the US Army....

Apr 13, 2017

Robert Earl Barry, age 70, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Etta, Mississippi to Tom Barry and Nola Sanders. Robert accepted Christ at an early age.  On April 25, 1963, he was united in marriage to Barbara J. Williams in Memphis, Tennessee.  To...

Apr 13, 2017

RACINE  – Willie James Hood (Playa), affectionately known as James, age 48, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Beloit Memorial Hospital in  Beloit, Wisconsin. James was born on November 18, 1968 to L.H. Hood & Lucille Hood in Drew Ms. James received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District. James also worked for the Duck...

Apr 11, 2017

Racine, WI – Beverly J. (nee: Schuster) Shannon, age 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Beverly was born in Caledonia, WI on April 10, 1928 to the late George and Marie (nee: Gaie) Schuster. After graduation from high school, she attended University of Wisconsin – Parkside....

Apr 11, 2017

Kenosha – Cameron Lucas Stynes passed away in Kenosha, and joined the angels in Heaven, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the tender age of 2-months-old. Cameron was born in Kenosha on February 2, 2017 to Anna Johnson and Robert Stynes.

Surviving are his mother, Anna Johnson; father, Robert Stynes; brother, Ethan; sister, Vanessa; grandparents, Lori &...

Apr 10, 2017

SOMERS – Marjorie Ann Tenuta, 81, passed away unexpectedly and went home to God on Monday, April 10, 2017.

She was born in Racine on July 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Herbert John and Arvilla Marie (nee: McGovern) Thieme.  Marjorie graduated from Horlick High School.  On June 7, 1958 she married Joseph Michael Tenuta at...

Apr 9, 2017

Judith Marie Lutkus, age 86, passed away at her residence on April 9, 2017 in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2017, Mass will begin at 12:00pm , St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish, 4816 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI.  Interment will take place at St. George Cemetery following the Mass.

Apr 9, 2017

Raymond T. Simmons, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence.  The family has planned a  memorial service on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5:00 at Christian Faith Fellowship Church-Racine, 3303 Nicholson Rd at 5:00pm.

Apr 9, 2017

Racine – Willy L. Christensen, age 95, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017.

Willy was born in Racine on September 27, 1921 to the late Christ and Dorothy (nee: Jensen) Christensen. He faithfully served our Country with the US Army 45 th Division in WWII. Willy was a longtime employee...

Apr 9, 2017

Racine – Betty Lou Heiser, 87, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She was born in Wauwatosa on February 15, 1930, daughter of the late Clarence and Coryll (nee: Anderson) Hansen. She was a Racine area resident for most of her life.

Betty was employed at the southern Wisconsin...

Apr 8, 2017

Racine – Dana Garth Ishman, 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 8, 2017, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Racine on December 8, 1945, son of the late Allen and Catherine (née: Forde) Ishman.

Dana was united in marriage to the former, Donna G. Domokos, on October 1,...

Apr 7, 2017

Our angel, Messiah DeShawn Calvin Johnson was born to eternal life on Friday, April 7, 2017, and is now with our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.  His parents, Tasharia and Sharika Johnson, were blessed with his arrival on March 16, 2017. Each of the 22 days they spent together were treasured and filled with love.

Messiah's parents, family,...

Apr 6, 2017

Mary Louise  (nee: Pannell) Harden  was born on March 10, 1951, to the union of Joe Louis Kelly and Mary Emma Pannell in New Albany, Mississippi.

Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was 55 years old and became a member of Higher Ground Ministries in Racine, WI.  She became a member of Refuge Church...

Apr 6, 2017

MOUNT PLEASANT – Don Scott Hess, age 70, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Don was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 16, 1947. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in 1965. On December 13, 1969 he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Weber. Together they raised two sons. They...

Apr 5, 2017

James Edwin Kirby, 61, passed away at home with family by his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Racine, WI on April 6, 1955, the son of James Loren and Edna Mae (nee: Webb) Kirby.

James graduated from Washington Park High School and was a Racine resident all of his life. He was...