Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2016

Gerald Konz, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his residence in Racine, WI.

Gerald was born in Racine on April 3, 1932 to Gildard and Agnes (nee: Holzer) Konz. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1950. During the Korean War he served in the US Army from 1952-54. Gerald graduated from the...

Nov 4, 2016

Racine- Otha Elizabeth Daniel, went from labor to reward, on November 4th, 2016. Born on July 17th, 1948 in Tupelo, MS to John and Angie Daniel. She graduated from Bill Ford High School in 1967. Shortly after she relocated to Racine, WI and was employed at Moxness Products for 26 years. Her love of God, she professed at an...

Nov 3, 2016

Racine – Clayton Bogan, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

He was born in Aberdeen, MS on April 14, 1940 to Clayton and Charlotte (nee: Smith) Bogan Sr. Clayton Jr. relocated to Racine in 1969. Clayton was a homebound Christian as he was baptized as a child professing his...

Nov 3, 2016

Beverly Ione Langendorf, 87, passed away, in the Becker Shoop Center, on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born in Racine on November 10, 1928 the daughter of the late Daniel Elmer and Edna Louise (Schmidt) Langendorf.

Bev was a graduate of Washington Park High School. She had been employed by the Zahn's Department Store for over...

Nov 2, 2016

Racine – Dorothy Jean Lutz, 95, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born in Racine on June 10, 1921, daughter of the late Henry and Alma (Née: Hansen) Hanson.

Dorothy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Melvin A. Lutz, on May 10, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran...