Obituaries

Sep 20, 2016

Racine – Marjorie Ann (nee: Londo) Bahr, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

Marjorie was born in Racine on May 15, 1948 to the late Jacob and Clara (nee: Zenner) Londo. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1966. Marge was employed for over 30 years at Young...

Sep 17, 2016

Watertown – Mike Schauer, age 48, passed to his heavenly home on September 17, 2016 at 7:20 p.m. at Angels Grace Hospice due to complications of a fall caused by internal bleeding. Mike died surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on October 11, 1967.  He was the first child of Ken and Laverne Schauer.

Mike...

Sep 17, 2016

Racine – Jeane Margaret Staaf passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospice at the wonderful age of 98. Jeane was born in Racine on January 15, 1918, during one of the worst blizzards in the city's history. Her parents were Ivar Youngquist and Margaret Anheuser Youngquist.

Jeane grew up, and attended schools, in Racine and Kenosha. She graduated...

Sep 16, 2016

Racine – Bill J. Benicek, 64, left this world while spending time up north in God's Country.  It was a place where he loved to be and enjoy many family and friends.  The hunting was always good and the time spent at the cabin were the best memories of his life.  They will never be forgotten.  "I believe I'll...

Sep 15, 2016

Tyra R. Coleman, 36, passed away in the Post-Acute Medical Center, Greenfield, WI on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born in Racine, on February 3, 1980 the daughter of Laurie Coleman and Haven Smith.

Tyra was a 1998 graduate of J. I. Case High School. She was an aide with the Durham Bus Company. Tyra was...

Sep 14, 2016

Racine-Aretha Lynn Abbott, 47, was called home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Aretha was born April 16, 1969 to Arthur and Deborah (nee: Greer) Abbott.

Aretha graduated from JI Case High School in Racine, WI in 1989 going on to Job Corp where she completed her course in computers. She was employed with Belle Urban Transit for...

Sep 13, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – Thomas Hubbard, 68, passed away unexpectedly while on a Canadian fishing trip on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Tom was born in Geneva, Illinois on November 24, 1947, the son of Paul and Ruth (nee: Nelson) Hubbard. Ruth passed away when he was a boy and later was adopted by Paul's 2nd wife, Mary Ann Brown. Tom...

Sep 12, 2016

Racine – Leslie Alonzo Griffith, 89, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, September 12, 2016. He was born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on August 5, 1927, son of the late Gordon and Helen (nee: Taylor) Griffith.

Leslie worked as a Senior Retail Sales Representative for the Shell Oil Company for forty years...

Sep 12, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Ophelia Oliver, 93, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center on Monday, September 12, 2016.

She was born in Bentonia, MS on November 26, 1922, the daughter of the late Tom and Minnie (nee: Rawles) Gordon.   On February 17, 1945 she married Willie Howard Oliver Sr. in Enterprise, MS.  He preceded her in death...

Sep 9, 2016

RACINE – John C. Dawson, 62, passed at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday, September 9, 2016.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on May 23, 1954, the son of the late Albert and Carole (nee: Tilbury) Dawson.  John graduated from JI Case High School where he earned All-State honors in football.  After...

Sep 9, 2016

Derrick D. Martin, age 38, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 9, 2016. Beloved father, brother, nephew and friend to so many. He was born on September 4 th 1978 in Racine, WI to Arnold aka Mickey and Julie Ann (nee: Hunter) Martin. His mother Julie Ann, baby brother Collin and his grandmother Emma "Ruth"...

Sep 8, 2016

Racine – Eleanor Rose (nee: Hayes) Rogers, 64, passed away at home on Thursday, September 8, 2016. She was born in Alamo, Tennessee on December 29, 1951 to the late Robert and Rose Marie (nee: Anthony) Hayes.

Eleanor was employed at Beckart Environmental, Inc. as a CAD Drafter for over 20 years. Eleanor was also...

Sep 7, 2016

Patricia J. Hohensee, 77, passed away, unexpectedly, at her residence on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was born in Milwaukee, on August 8, 1939 the daughter of the late Ralph and Adeline (nee: Dzioba) Benning.  Mrs. Hohensee had been employed the City of Racine, in the Treasurer's Office, for over 25 years, retiring in 2005. On November 14, 1959...

Sep 7, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Ruth Kelbach, 100, passed away at New Visions of Life Adult Family Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

Ruth was born in Racine on April 2, 1916, the daughter of Lester and Louise (nee: Kriz) Kopitzke.  She graduated from Horlick High School.  On April 5, 1946 she married Wilbert Kelbach.  He preceded her...

Sep 7, 2016

William G. Schlachter, 62, passed away at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 29, 1954 the son of the late Frank and Marjorie (nee: Goettler) Schlachter.

Bill graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1972. He was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams that won several state titles back in...

Sep 6, 2016

Rosie L. Ross, 90, passed away at home on September 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1926 in Shelby, MS, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Alee and Cora (Buckner) Glass. Rosie was educated in schools in Shelby and Gunnison, MS. Rosie accepted Christ as her savior at the age of 11 and...

Sep 6, 2016

Racine – Cecilia A. (nee: Oster) Ketarkus, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

Cecilia was born in in Racine on January 6, 1923 to the late Jacob and Josephine (nee: Wolski) Oster. She attended St. Edward's Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1941". On December...

Sep 4, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – Phillip John Sorensen, 89, passed away peacefully in the surroundings of his home and family on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Phillip was born in Racine on January 15, 1927, son of the late George and Frances (nee: Olson) Sorensen. He was a proud Marine, having served with the 6 th Marine Division during WWII.

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Sep 2, 2016

Somers – Beatrice Lee (nee: Hansen) Marion, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 surrounded with the love of her family.

Beatrice was born in Racine on February 5, 1947 to the late Maurice and Georgelean (nee: Bell) Hansen. She was a 1965 graduate of Washington Park High School. On December 17, 1966 in...

Sep 2, 2016

Harlow J. Klema, 77, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Friday, September 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Milwaukee on March 7, 1939 the son of the late Harlow and Alma (nee: Carlson) Klema.

On June 13, 1960, in Tucson, AZ he was united in marriage...