Obituaries

Mar 17, 2017

RACINE – Mr. Paul E. Cole, 54, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Friday, March 17, 2017.

He was born in Centerville, IL on October 18, 1962, the son of George W. and Nancy Ruth (nee: Sanders) Cole, Sr.  He worked as a skilled carpenter and was known by many for his craft.  Paul was a...

Mar 17, 2017

David Lee Nelson, age 66, passed away at Becker Schoop Center in Mt. Pleasant, WI.  A private service was held by the family.

Mar 16, 2017

Racine – Anthony Pierce McClure, 69, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

A celebration of Anthony's life and homegoing will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017, 12:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the service. Burial will be...

Mar 16, 2017

Laurice C. Lillich, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the age of 85. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, raised in Superior, Wisconsin, and spent many happy times with her Finnish grandparents and relatives in Ely, Minnesota.

Laurice received a teaching degree from Superior State Teacher's College (now UW-Superior)....

Mar 14, 2017

Racine – Joseph Robert Kopecky Jr., 70, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was born in Roseau, Minnesota on September 21, 1946, son of the late Joseph Robert and Vivian (nee: Hoosier) Kopecky Sr. Not long after graduating from Park High School he entered the US Army and served with the 1st...

Mar 13, 2017

KENOSHA  – Beloved mother and nana, Vera Angelina Thompson, 94, passed away at home on March 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 18, 1922 in Kenosha. From a young age, Vera was an avid reader, excelled in school, receiving straight A's and was independent, being the youngest of three raised by her Italian...

Mar 12, 2017

Racine – Raul Valadez, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on Sunday, March 12, 2017.

Raul was born in Milwaukee on August 8, 1957 to Ygnacio and Mary (nee: Alvarez) Valadez. He faithfully served our country with the US Army National Guard from 1974-1980. Raul was a graduate of Gateway Technical College with...

Mar 12, 2017

RACINE – Pauline Marie Gibson passed away peacefully on March 12, 2017 in Racine at Ridgewood Care Center. She was 73 years old.  She was a resident of Racine for 56 years.  She worked for J.I. Case from 1961 until her retirement in 2001, starting as a keypunch operator and ending her career as a supervisor running mainframe computers....

Mar 12, 2017

There was a great banquet in Heaven Sunday, March 12, 2017 when Helen Anzalone walked through St. Peter's gate.   Many friends and relatives have been awaiting her arrival, especially her dearest friend, Jesus. The daughter of Julius and Elsie Speigel, Helen was born December 2, 1915 in Lansing, Michigan and, at the age of 3, moved to Racine, Wisconsin...

Mar 11, 2017

Racine -Josephine Anna Mueller Karls, 96, passed away on March 11, 2017 in the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove with family members by her side. Born on December 22, 1920 to Peter and Mary Mueller in Somers, WI on the farm still owned by her brother Edwin (Red), she was the youngest of nine children. She went to...

Mar 10, 2017

Lee C. Lundberg, 82, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 10, 1935 the son of the late Charles and Lucille (Nee: Daniels) Lundberg.

The family moved to Racine when Lee was a young boy. He graduated from Washington Park High School. Shortly after graduation...

Mar 10, 2017

RACINE – Mr. Joe Jackson, 67, passed away at his home on Friday, March 10, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on July 22, 1949, the son of Eurvee and Lynn (nee: Harris) Jackson.  Joe attended Horlick High School.

He retired from AMC/Chrysler in 1988 after 18 years of service.  Joe had...

Mar 9, 2017

Sturtevant – Rowland "Rollie" Melvin Rick, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday afternoon, March 9, 2017.

Rollie was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 23, 1945 to the late Marlin and Beatrice (nee: Allen) Rick. On May 7, 1966, Rollie was united in marriage with Doris Amanda (nee: Umgelter) Rick, who...

Mar 6, 2017

Andre Tucker, age 52, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  Andre was born on April 8, 1964 to Theodore R. Tucker and Martha A. Tucker in Racine, Wisconsin.

Andre received his formal education in the Racine Unified School District.  He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at...

Mar 3, 2017

Racine – Chad Christopher Ronning, 39, met with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2017. He was born in Brookfield on December 23, 1977, son of Darryl and Jill (nee: Faust) Ronning.

Chad graduated from Heritage Christian in New Berlin in 1996. He then received his Bachelor's degree from Carroll College in 2000. Chad was united...

Mar 3, 2017

Donald Samuel Burnett was born on April 9, 1943 in Latium, St. James, Jamaica, West Indies, to Esteline Brooks and Eulet Burnett both of Salter's Hill District in St. James.   He attended elementary and secondary schools in Latium, leaving early to pursue a career in the food industry after securing a job as a waiter at Kingston Sheraton Hotel....

Mar 3, 2017

Currie Lee Jones, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017, 11:00am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, Racine, WI.  Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time Service.  Bishop John...

Mar 3, 2017

RACINE – Chad W. Kohel, 46, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints on Friday, March 3, 2017.

He was born in Racine on September 26, 1970.  He graduated from Horlick High School in 1988.

Chad was a baker by trade. He baked for Bendsten's Bakery and Pic 'n Save until health issues forced him...

Mar 1, 2017

Deacon Joseph Knuckles Jr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, while joyfully worshipping and praising his Savior during Lenten service. He was born in Tyronza, AR, on August 15, 1944, to the late Joseph Sr. and Odesser (nee: Burns) Knuckles, and he relocated to Racine, WI, in 1963.  He was the seventh of seventeen children and was...

Mar 1, 2017

Job 19:25-25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God

Thelma G. Pinkard, age 86 of Chicago Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Washington Manor Care in...