Obituaries

Dec 15, 2016

Elsie Rachel Weatherspoon was born on March 26, 1963 to the union of Elzie and Mary Victoria (nee: Simmons) Weatherspoon in Racine, Wisconsin.   She received her formal education in the Racine Unified School District.  She was a former employee of Goodwill Industries.  She held membership at Dominion Church of God M.P.G.T.

In her leisure time Elsie enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2016

Infant Sun Devon Wiggs was born on December 14, 2016 and became an angel the same day. He was the son of Miracle Latrice Williams and Devon Lee Wiggs. In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents Claude and Diana Williams, and Wallace and Leola Wiggs, all of Racine. Sun Devon Wiggs is also survived by...

Dec 14, 2016

Racine – John Glen Ebert, 32, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was born in Racine on July 7, 1984, the son of Lynn (nee: McGowan) and Glen Ebert. Following his graduation from Case High School in 2002, John worked as a maintenance technician at the emission testing station, as a driver for Schneider...

Dec 14, 2016

Deborah Ann Pierre-Louis, 47 passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

Deb was born in Racine on November 15, 1969 to her parents, Tom and Kathy (nee: Drost) Fredrickson. She graduated from Park High School in 1987 and went on to attend UW-Parkside where she earned her Bachelor of Science in...

Dec 14, 2016

Racine – Betty Mae (nee: Frederiksen) Tatman, age 91, passed away peacefully at Becker-Shoop Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

Betty was born in Racine on July 8, 1925 to the late Gustave and Anna Frederiksen. She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On October 10, 1950 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, she was united...

Dec 13, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – John Mitchell "Jack" Jacobs, 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois on March 9, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Elise (nee: Laurdeson) Jacobs. Jack was married in Kenosha to Lillian Heidersdorf on July 23, 1949. She preceded him in death on December...

Dec 10, 2016

Andre Crosby Sr., 61, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 10, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Robbins, IL, on April 27, 1955 the son of the Otis and Ora Lee (Nee: Ramsey) Crosby.

Mr. Crosby had been employed by Big O and Sons Construction Co. He enjoyed building all kinds...

Dec 10, 2016

Racine – Sharon Jean Seidel, age 77, passed away surrounded by her family, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, December 10, 2016.

A lifetime resident, Sharon was born in Racine on February 24, 1939 to the late Willard J. Christensen and Rose (nee: DeMatthew ) Hardy. She attended St. Catherine's High School. On May 2, 1959...

Dec 9, 2016

Racine – Robert "Bob" Louis Daher, Sr, 65, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born in Portage, WI, on August 7, 1951, son of the late Alfred and Rose (Née: Tabor) Daher.

Bob worked for Jacobsen-Textron for 33 years and then for Twin Disc for another 12 years until his retirement. He...

Dec 6, 2016

Alan "Butch" Thompson reeled in his final fish on December 6, 2016. He was 60 years old. Butch was a man of many talents: a tool and die maker, grill master and smoker, fisherman, boater and gearhead. When it came to motor sports, Butch was versatile: he was in the pits, on the track, under the hood, and in...

Dec 6, 2016

James Michael Delaney was born on December 15, 1956 to James W. and Joan V. Delaney in Chicago, IL, the oldest son and second child of seven. With family holding prayerful vigil, he passed peacefully into the loving hands of God on December 6, 2016 after a valiant struggle with lymphoma.  James was an unwavering and gentle soul who...

Dec 5, 2016

Racine – William Francis Karls (Bill), age 89, passed away peacefully at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2016.

A lifetime resident of Racine, Bill was born on June 27, 1927 to the late Frank and Magdaline (nee: Griffith) Karls. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1945. Bill faithfully and proudly served...

Dec 3, 2016

RACINE – Gene J. Szymczak, 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday evening, December 3, 2016.

He was born in Racine on June 2, 1949, the son of the late Eugene and Helen (nee: Puchinsky) Szymczak.   Gene graduated from St. Catherine's High School and UW-Madison.  He spent his entire professional career with Educators Credit Union,...

Dec 2, 2016

Racine – Ruth E. Mainland, 88, received the promise of eternal life on December 2, 2016. She was born in Racine on January 30, 1928, daughter of the late Benjamin Theodore and Hazel Viola (Née: Nelson) Miller, Sr.

Ruth was a member of Racine Bible Church. She was a talented artist. She enjoyed painting, music, photography, sewing,...

Dec 2, 2016

Somers – Marie Prunty Mitchell Morgenson , 104 years old when she departed in her sleep on December 2, 2016, was born into a ranching family in the mountainous high country of northeastern Nevada. Orphaned at twenty-three, during the Depression and shortly after marrying William C. Mitchell in Chicago, Marie and her brother Bob, later with a...

Dec 2, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Nannie B. Moore, 84, passed away at Ascension All Saints on December 2, 2016.

She was born in Tatumville, TN on November 25, 1932 to the late Essie B. and Nannie Mae Wynn.  Nannie was employed at Gateway Technical College for over 42 years until her retirement at the age of 80.  She was...

Dec 2, 2016

Gary Lee Hardesty, 71, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 15, 1945, son of the late Charles and Mary (nee: Isreal) Hardesty. Gary was raised in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School in 1963. Gary had two daughters and was a hard working father who took a lot of...

Dec 1, 2016

Mary Ann Hill, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, December 16th, 11:00am at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Street.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.  Brother Carl E. Wright is...

Nov 29, 2016

Ollie Mae (Jackson) Lowe was born on October 25, 1929, the fifth child of ten children born to Clifton and Brazilian (Smith) Jackson, in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Her parents instilled in her the importance of having a relationship with God. After she relocated to Racine in the early 1950s she joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and remained a...

Nov 29, 2016

RACINE – Samario J. Beadles, 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

He was born in Racine on January 20, 1978.

Samario is survived by his 7 children, Daydreana, Davion, Daviana, Setariana, Rayana, Samariana, Samario, Jr.; his mother, Sherrie Beadles; his father, Robert (Diane) Barkley, Sr.; his siblings, Cody, Robert,...