Obituaries

Dec 28, 2016

Racine – Thomas John Obry, age 69, passed away peacefully Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

A lifetime resident, Tom was born in Racine on July 21, 1947 to the late William W. and Carol J. (nee: Baumgartner) Obry, Sr. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1965. Tom faithfully served our country...

Dec 28, 2016

RACINE – Andrzej Kumosz, 66, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.

He was born in Nowa Wieś, Poland on November 30, 1950, the son of Franciszek and Ewa (nee: Jacubowicz) Kumosz.  He immigrated to Racine in 1965 and graduated from William Horlick High School, Class of '69.  On June 14, 1975, he married...

Dec 28, 2016

Racine – Abelardo Lopez, 57, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born in Racine on April 6, 1959, the son of Jesus R and Micaela (nee: Amaya) Lopez. Abel was a 1977 graduate of Washington Park High School and was a proud member of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Abel...

Dec 27, 2016

Racine – John Adam Judon, age 83, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

John was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on December 9, 1933 to the late Peter and Emma Lou (nee: Johnson) Judon. His family moved to Racine when he was seven years old. On December 12, 1954, John was...

Dec 26, 2016

Racine – Edward Leon Thomas, 47, passed away on December 26, 2016. He was born in Racine on September 21, 1969, son of the late Glover and Emma (nee: Thompson) Thomas.

The family moved to Racine when Leon was just a toddler. He attended Horlick High School and then Leon moved to Fort Hood, Texas, with his...

Dec 26, 2016

Racine – Robert Charles Lamberton, 84, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, December 26, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Racine on December 3, 1932, son of the late Robert and Bessie (Née: Lorence) Lamberton.

Bob graduated from Park High School in 1951. He proudly and faithfully served his...

Dec 25, 2016

Maria Annette Dobbins, 65, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Sunday, Christmas Day 2016.

She was born in Chicago, IL, on August 11, 1951, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (nee: Hunter) Galloway.

After graduating from Kennedy-King College she joined the Ann Kiley Health Developmental Center as a mental health tech....

Dec 24, 2016

Infant Xavier Jamiese Jackson Hill Jr.,passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2016 at the age of 3 months,  and 23 days. A Celebration of his life will take place on Monday, January 2, 2016, 11:00am at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704 13th Street, Racine, WI.  Pastor Chuncy Thompson will be the officiating.  Please see the funeral home website at...

Dec 24, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT – Eleanore J. Becker, 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

She was born in Racine on February 17, 1931, the daughter of the late Sam and Ann (nee: Cymboluk) Solovey.   Eleanore graduated from Washington Park High School in 1949.  On November 24, 1956, she married Richard Otis "R.O." Becker. ...

Dec 23, 2016

Racine – Roger Lee Canfield, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded with the love of family, on Friday, December 23, 2016.

Roger was born in Racine on October 16, 1930 to the late Orville H. and Clara (nee: Jansen) Canfield. He attended local schools and graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1949. He...

Dec 22, 2016

Katherine "Kitty" Baader-Vance, 72 passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, in the Racine Commons, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on December 10, 1944 the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Catherine Mae (nee: Pregent) Cohoon. Katherine was raised in Chippewa Falls, graduating from Chippewa Falls High School in 1963.

Dec 22, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Margaret M. Sabol, 102, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, December 22, 2016.

She was born in Jonestown, OH on October 24, 1914, the daughter of the late, Vincent and Mary (nee: Padoba) Struhar.  On June 20, 1936 she married George Sabol at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  He preceded her in death...

Dec 21, 2016

Israel "Bubba" Clarence Christopher Riley came into this world on August 23, 2016, a healthy 7lb 6oz baby boy, born to Airia L. Riley. He was adored by his sister Shaterria and the two were inseparable from the moment he came home. Although Israel's life was a short 122 days, the love that he felt will last forever and...

Dec 16, 2016

Racine – Elaine Florence Orban, 95, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, December 16, 2016. She was born in South Bend, IN, on October 13, 1921, daughter of the late John and Norma "Lavern" (Née: Petersen) Burant.

Elaine was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Frank Orban, on July 28, 1945,...

Dec 15, 2016

Sturtevant – Martha L. Dickinson, 88, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was born in McNary County, Tennessee on November 17, 1928, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (nee: Murch) Miles. Martha was a Kenosha resident for most of her adult life, and was employed at AMC/Chrysler in the building maintenance department. She...

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...