Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2016

Racine, WI – Sonya Michele Pulliam-Farris was born on May 5, 1966 to Joyce A. Pulliam (nee: Baker) and Robert L. Pulliam, Jr. in Racine, WI.

Sonya Pulliam-Farris graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine, WI and went on to receive her Child Care Certifications at Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI.

Sonya Pulliam-Farris...

Aug 28, 2016

GOSHEN, AR – Judith (Judie) Lynn Conklin was born on September 29, 1939 in Racine, Wisconsin to Leo and Hazel Lehtiner. She married her beloved husband, William Curtis Conklin in 1961, and together they had four children. They relocated to California for her husband's new job, and lived most of their lives in California. Her children were very active...

Aug 27, 2016

Caledonia – Frances Marie Rule, 78, passed away in Whitewater on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Frances was born on October 4, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (nee: Horner) Hertelt Jr.  Fran grew up on a small dairy farm located on 6 ½ Mile Rd.  She attended St. Louis Catholic Grade School and St. Catherine's High School....

Aug 26, 2016

Arija Jirgensen, 92, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Friday, August 26, 2016.  She was born in Latvia on August 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Alexandris and Zelma (nee: Vebers) Vinogradova.

Arija fled Latvia in 1945, at the end of World War II, leaving behind her entire family, to escape Communist occupation. She spent...

Aug 26, 2016

Racine – Rayven L. Griffin; age 13; a sweet young girl who loved singing, dancing and gymnastics and had aspirations of someday becoming a famous actress/singer; passed away unexpectedly in an accident at Island Park on Friday, August 26, 2016.

Surviving are her dad & mom, Willie Ray Griffin and Amanda Galkowski; devoted aunt & foster mom,...