Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Racine – Sylvia Lee (nee: Bolton) Cunegin, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 27, 2016.

Sylvia was born in Racine on June 4, 1949 to Earnest Walter and Peggie Mae (nee: Swift) Bolton, Sr. She graduated from Washington Park High School, and went on to attend Lane College in Jackson, TN. On...

Nov 26, 2016

Racine – Guadalupe Cruz, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Missouri on December 12, 1933, son of the late Seferrino and Torlivia (nee: Sanchez) Cruz. He's been a Racine resident for most of his life.

Mr. Cruz retired from Belle City Malleable Iron in 1999 after 30...

Nov 26, 2016

Racine – Jacqueline Simmons was 60 years old. Born July 15,1956 in Ripley, Mississippi to Elizabeth Gregory and Walter High.   The fourth oldest child of five siblings, three sisters and one brother Barbara, Judy, Patsy and Kenny. They all shared a brotherly and sisterly bond. It was no secret Pat and Jackie's bond was stronger than the other siblings....

Nov 22, 2016

Racine – Ralph Charles Born, Sr.; age 83, passed away peacefully at the Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

A lifetime resident, he was born in Racine on October 12, 1933 to the late Earl and Mildred (nee: Hanson) Born. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Ralph proudly served our...

Nov 21, 2016

Racine- John James Wishau, age 90; passed away peacefully at the Union Grove Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall on Monday, November 21, 2016.

A lifetime resident, John was born in Racine on September 5, 1926, to the late Arkley E. and Esther R. (nee: Kasper) Wishau. A graduate of William Horlick High School, he went on...

Nov 21, 2016

RACINE – Paul Leonard Woodward, III, 3 days old, passed away at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin on Monday, November 21, 2016.

He was born on Friday, November 18 th , the son of Paul and Robyn (nee: Smerchek) Woodward, Jr. of Racine.

In addition to his parents, Paul is survived by his maternal grandparents, Ken...

Nov 21, 2016

Milwaukee – Lorry R. Neidorfler, 91, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee on January 31, 1925, daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Née: Gentz) Scharhag.

Lorry is survived by her sons, Larry (Susan) Neidorfler of Glendale, and Jeff (Misha) Neidorfler of Michigan. Lorry is preceded in...

Nov 20, 2016

Racine – Evelyn Nielsen, 94, loving mother and grandmother, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Racine on September 17, 1922, daughter of the late John and Casmira (Née: Bartoszewicz) Kucharski.

Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Reynold I. Nielsen,...

Nov 19, 2016

Kenosha – Jimmy Earl "Pete" "Real Him" Rivers, 66, passed away at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Jimmy was born on June 24, 1948 in Chicago, and was an Illinois resident for many years. He was married on November 21, 2011 to Chau Huynh. Chau and Jimmy's relationship was based upon their...

Nov 18, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – Robert Eugene Betterton, 74, formerly Kenosha, was surrounded by his family as he passed away peacefully at All Saints Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born in Greenville, Illinois on February 3, 1942, son of the late Marshall and Gladys (nee: Klienik) Betterton. He was married on July 17, 1967 to Beverly Ann Heather...

Nov 18, 2016

Lillian Mae Hadley (Vaughn), age 80, passed away on November 18, 2016. She was born in Lake Trail, MS on November 21, 1935, but spent her childhood in Waukegan, IL after suffering the loss of her mother at age six. After marrying Kenneth Hadley in 1955, she became a life long resident of Racine, WI until April 2016 when...

Nov 17, 2016

Donald E. Rivord, 72, passed away, unexpectedly, in United Hospital System- Kenosha, on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born in MI, on May 17, 1944. He had been employed by Outboard Marine Corp. for over 25 years until his retirement. Don loved his woodworking.

Surviving are his fiancée, Judy Strand; brothers, Francis (Judy), Wayne, Terry Rivord;...

Nov 15, 2016

Howard D. Powell (PaPa), was called home unexpectedly on November 15, 2016, at All Saints-Ascension Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.  He professed his love for Christ at an early age in Crocket County, Tennessee.  As a youth, he relocated to Racine, Wisconsin, with his loving parents where he became a member of St. Paul Baptist Church with his father and...

Nov 14, 2016

Racine – Mary Agatha (nee: DeKeuster) Cetrano, age 104, passed away peacefully at the Becker-Shoop Center on Monday, November 14, 2016.

Born on June 18, 1912 in Amberg, WI, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Julia (nee: Goffard) DeKeuster. She married Joseph Cetrano on June 13, 1964 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Mary was...

Nov 11, 2016

Infant Mikayla Taliyah Harrell passed away on November 11, 2016, at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.  A private service will be scheduled by the family.

Nov 9, 2016

Keith Loren Fenderson, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.  Keith was born on April 29, 1964 to Shirley White-Johnson and Johnnie Fenderson, Sr in Racine, WI. He was a 1982 graduate of William Horlick High School and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Keith served his country...

Nov 9, 2016

George Williams Jr., 73, passed on November 9, 2016 at Aurora St. Lukes Hospital, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. George gave his life to Christ at an early age at the Fellowship Baptist Church, in Enterprise, Mississippi. In 1964, George graduated with an Associate Degree in Arts from C.J. Harris Junior College in Meridian, Mississippi. The following year, George was drafted...

Nov 9, 2016

RACINE – Mr. Richard L. "Chicken" Wade, 66, was called home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Richard was born May 28. 1950 to Maxine Rose Wade and Roy Wade in Brookport, IL.  He received his education in Brookport, IL and Paducah, Kentucky.  He later moved to Racine, WI.

He became a member of New Omega...

Nov 7, 2016

Ivy J. Wright was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Willie Mae (Taylor) and James Wright on February 23, 1973. Ivy passed away November 7, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer in which he fought very diligently.

Ivy is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Ann Taylor and Paternal Grandmother...

Nov 6, 2016

Donald L. Bedford made his transition from this life to eternal life on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the age of 73. He was born to the union of John Wesley and Minnie Mae Bedford on September 7, 1943, in Maben, Mississippi.

Donald retired from J.I. Case in 1998 after 34 years of service. He leaves to...