Dennis Patrick Lacanne
Jul 28, 2016
RACINE – Dennis P. LaCanne, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2016.
He was born in Racine on August 23, 1957, the son of Richard and Genevieve (nee: Merriman) LaCanne. He graduated from JI Case High School in 1975.
Dennis was employed by Styberg Engineering. He always enjoyed racing cars at Great Lakes...
Clarence Edward King
Jul 25, 2016
Clarence Edward King was born on September 28, 1944 to the late Dewey and Rosie (nee: Pickens) King in Myrtle, MS. He departed this earthly life on July 25, 2016 in Racine, WI Clarence accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist Church in Myrtle, MS. He moved to Racine after serving in the United...
Jerry Theron Hansche I
Jul 24, 2016
Jerry Hansche, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center on Sunday, July 24, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Racine on June 2,1944, son of the late Theron Jorgen and Marceille Tertia (nee Christensen) Hansche.
Jerry was educated in the schools of Racine. He had been employed by SC Johnson for over 36...
Earl Edward Jump
Jul 24, 2016
Earl Edward Jump, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016. He was born in Colfax, WI on September 19, 1932, son of the late David and Martha (nee: Sagar) Jump. Mr. Jump served honorably in the US Army and was stationed in Korea from 1952-1954. He was married in Racine's Holy Communion Lutheran Church on May 12, 1956...
Florida Beatrice Booker
Jul 22, 2016
~~Racine, WI – Florida Beatrice Booker born January 17, 1932 in Sidon Mississippi, passed away July 22, 2016 peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Florida is survived by her children Jeanette (Alfonzo) Johnson, Peggy (Alfred) Williams, Marilyn (Earl Barnes) Booker, Christine (Gary Jones) Booker, and Antovia (Etter Mclemore) Booker Sr., one brother Henry Lee...
Franklin Richard West
Jul 20, 2016
Union Grove – Franklin Richard West Sr., 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital on Wednesday July 20, 2016. He was born in Eagle River on December 16, 1932, son of the late Fremont and Henrietta (nee: Rashendorfer) West. After serving in the US Army he relocated to Racine where he spent the remainder of his life....
Infant Da'Mario Rashad Boatner Jr.
Jul 19, 2016
~~Infant Da'Mario "Cayden" Rashad Boater Jr., age 6 months passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Hospital. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 29th, 11:00am, in the funeral home chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery.
Marie J. Fornal
Jul 19, 2016
Marie J. Fornal passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on July 19, 2016 at the age of 98. Marie was born in Wilson, Michigan on January 26, 1918. She was united in marriage to Robert B. Fornal on January 8, 1945 in Douglas, Arizona. Marie was retired from Moxness Products on March 23, 1982 after 22 years. Marie is survived...
Anthony Donald Bogus
Jul 19, 2016
RACINE. Anthony "Tony" Donald Bogus, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All-Saints Hospital.
He was born February 7, 1916 in Racine, WI to Anthony and Anna (Kunkowski) Bogus.
Tony attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and Franklin Junior High School. He graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1934. ...
Dale Lee Hoppe
Jul 17, 2016
RACINE – Dale L. Hoppe, 73, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on November 10, 1942. He served his nation with the US Army during the Vietnam War. On October 14, 1990 he married Mary Lou Johnson in Las Vegas.
Dale...
Andre Deneet Gillespie
Jul 14, 2016
RACINE – Andre D. Gillespie, 54, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
He was born in Benton Harbor, MI on June 17, 1962, the son of the late Freddy and Margie Fae (nee: Koonce) Gillespie. On April 27, 2014 he married Robin M. (nee: Craig).
Andre was a longtime employee...
Portia A. Smith
Jul 14, 2016
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Visitation from 11a.m. 1p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016: Wayman AME Church Visitation beginning at 10a.m. Homegoing Service will begin at 11a.m.
Chicago, Illinois – Portia Adele Smith, 36, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born in Racine on February 1, 1980, the daughter of Pamela Smith and...
Santhy Noel Mason
Jul 14, 2016
Santhy Noel Mason, 58, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Health Care on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born in Kenosha, on Feb. 22, 1958, the daughter of the late Clifton and Deather (nee: Bearden) Noel. Santhy had been employed by Racine Federated (now known as Badger Federated). She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children, Geanice Noel,...
Allan Acker,Sr.
Jul 14, 2016
Sturtevant – Allan A. Acker, Sr.; age 78; passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Allan was born in Franksville, WI on April 19, 1938 to the late Benjamin and Evelyn (nee: Searing) Acker. On June 20, 1959 in Sacred Heart of St. Martin, he was united in marriage with...
Frances Smetana
Jul 12, 2016
Racine – Fran "Tootie" Smetana (nee: Bauer) died of natural causes in the quiet, early hours of July 12, 2016, just 17 days after her 91st birthday.
She was born on June 25, 1925 in Arlington Heights, IL, into a large family. At a young age, she moved with her parents to Sturtevant to start a vegetable...
Grover Clifford Thomas
Jul 12, 2016
Racine – Grover Clifton Thomas, 99, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He was born in Thomasville, Alabama on August 6, 1916, son of the late Tommy and Annie (nee: Coats) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was married to Rose Gardner for more than 50 years when she passed away in 2002. On May 5, 2006...
Raymond Edwin Woitach
Jul 10, 2016
Racine – Raymond Edwin Woitach, 89, received the promise of eternal life on July 10, 2016. He was born in Racine, WI, on October 8, 1926, son of the late Stanley and Anna (nee: Budny) Woitach.
Ray was united in marriage to his wife, Mary Louise, on September 4, 1948, at St. Rose church in Racine. Mary...
Carolyn June Johnson
Jul 5, 2016
Carolyn June Johnson, 75, of Edmonds, WA passed away at All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI on July 5th due to complications from pneumonia. Carolyn was born in Picher, OK on March 25th, 1941 to Cleora and Burl Lane. She attended Picher High School and Pittsburg State University. Carolyn was a loving mother to her children, David and Allyson....
Marion O. Hasenstein
Jul 5, 2016
CALEDONIA – Marion O. Hasenstein, 93, peacefully passed away July 5, 2016 at The Woods of Caledonia where she always had a smile for anyone with whom she met.
Marion was born in Sheboygan WI on November 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Chester and Alice (nee: Ubbelohde) Fairweather. She married Harvey Hasenstein October 18, 1941. ...
Janet Joann Fredrickson
Jul 3, 2016
RACINE – Mrs. Janet J. Fredrickson, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
She was born in Byron, Wisconsin on November 22, 1933, the daughter of Myron and Elsie (nee: Schroeder) Meltesen. She moved to Racine in 1940 and graduated from Washington Park High School in 1952. On October 25, 1958 she...
