Obituaries

Aug 12, 2016

Racine – Terrance Lee Otwaska, 69, known to all as Terry, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016.  He was born in Racine on June 24, 1947, son of the late Edward and Virginia (nee: Jacobsen) Otwaska.

Terry was an outdoorsman at heart.  He loved perch and walleye fishing on Lake Michigan.  Terry also loved deer hunting,...

Aug 12, 2016

RACINE – LaVerne "Vernie" H. Horton, 88, entered eternal life on August 12, 2016. She was born in Racine on May 17, 1928, to Joseph and Josephine (nee: Scheible) Gedemer.  She was a 1946 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On August 13, 1949, LaVerne was married to the love of her life, Aloysius E. Horton at Holy Name...

Aug 12, 2016

Racine – Evelyn Mae Martini, 83, known affectionately to all as "Evie", received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Menominee, MI, on April 11, 1933, daughter of the late Edward and Clara (nee: LaChappelle) Doubek.

Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth L. Martini,...

Aug 11, 2016

Racine – Joseph S. Francis, age 89, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Thursday, August 11, 2016.

Joe was born in Racine on December 24, 1926 to the late Frank and Mary (nee: Kopsie) Francis. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War.

Aug 9, 2016

Racine – Lyle Gordon Gunderson, 79, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. A lifelong resident of Racine, Lyle was born on September 17, 1936 to the late Morlan and Bernadette (nee: Springer) Gunderson. Lyle graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1956, and then served 2 years in the US Marines Corps.

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Aug 8, 2016

Sturtevant – Charlotte Ann Zboril (nee: Bauer); age 83; passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, August 8, 2016.

Charlotte was born in Wheeling, Illinois on November 4, 1932 to the late Joseph and Theresa (nee: Stanke) Bauer. She graduated from Washington Park High School. She was united in marriage to...

Aug 7, 2016

Racine – Albert R. Petersen and Mary T. (nee: Maerzke) Petersen have been reunited after a two year separation. Albert passed away on October 15, 2014 and Mary passed away on August 7, 2016.

Albert was born in Racine, WI on November 7, 1928. Mary was born in Hales Corners, WI on November 1, 1932.

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Aug 6, 2016

Sturtevant – David Michael Grasso, 54, affectionately known to all as "Chooch", received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Ironwood   MI, on February 1, 1962, son of the late Joseph and Rita (nee: Cvengros) Grasso. Dave was united in marriage to the love of...

Aug 6, 2016

John L. Gaal, 90, passed away peacefully, in the Aurora Hospital-Burlington, on Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in Welland, Canada on April 30, 1926 the son of the late John and Josephine (nee: Nikkar) Gaal. He served his country as a Frogman with the U.S. Navy, during WWII, doing underwater demolition. He had been employed by the...

Aug 5, 2016

Racine – Jose Luis Nava, 56, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 5, 2016.  He was born in Laredo, TX, on September 30, 1959, son of the late Victor Nava and Evelia (nee: Paredes) Nava.

Jose's family is planning a memorial Mass to be celebrated on Friday, August 12, 2016, 12:00pm, at St. Patrick...

Aug 5, 2016

RACINE – John R. Hutchinson, 55, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on August 5, 2016 after fighting a brave, never ending battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, like the champion he was, he left us too soon.

He was born in Racine on November 7, 1960, the son of Neil and Kathleen (nee: Mann) Hutchinson.

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Aug 4, 2016

Marie was an active and faithful member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and later at St. Richard's Catholic Church where she served on the church council. She was a talented artist; a member of the Racine Art Guild; and participated in the Senior Art Group meetings at the Chavez Center. Her artwork has been displayed during the Art...

Aug 3, 2016

Curley B. (nee: Pierce) Milsap, passed on August 3, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on May 19, 1942 in Heidelberg, MS to the late Houston and Jessie Pierce. On August 17, 1962 Curley united in marriage to Memphis Milsap. She spent her years caring for others as a homemaker, teacher aide, and foster mother. She leaves to...

Aug 1, 2016

Racine- Juanita Person 81 years young, passed away peacefully at WFH – All Saints on August 1, 2016.

She was born in Warren, AK on September 6, 1934 to Forrice and Roxie Finley. She was united in marriage to the late Ellis Person on July 2, 1950 in College Park, Ga. A former Rainfair employee until she...

Jul 30, 2016

~~David A. Larkin, 78 died peacefully at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on July 30, 2016. David was born on December 17, 1938 to the late Russell and Ella Larkin in Racine, WI. David served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1957-1960. While stationed in France in 1958 he met Liliane (Micheline...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...