Obituaries

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....

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.

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

Jul 3, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – George V. Nissen, 89, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday July  3, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee on January 6, 1927, the son of the late George and Anna (nee: Borger) Nissen. George was a January 1945 graduate of Washington Park High School, and on March 10th, 1945...

Jul 1, 2016

RACINE – Mr. Daniel L. Struebing, 78, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Friday, July 1, 2016.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on January 23, 1938, the son of the late Clarence and Alice (nee: Peterson) Struebing.  On November 13, 1959, he married Nancy Carol Soule.

Daniel worked as an...

Jul 1, 2016

Patrick A. Mc Guff, 52, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 1, 2016. He was born In Cudahy, WI on August 7, 1963 the son of the late Robert Lee and Judith Ann (nee: Brady) Mc Guff. He served his country with the U.S. Army. Patrick studied and received his degree as a CNC operator. Surviving are his daughter,...

Jun 30, 2016

~~Racine – Margarita Ann Hargrove, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11:00am at St. Paul MBC, 1123 Center St.  Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of service.  Pastor Melvin...

Jun 29, 2016

Racine – Doris Adele (nee: Craig) Szymanski, age 86, went to be with the Lord and passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 surrounded with the love of family.

Doris was born in Ashland, Kentucky on June 26, 1930 to the late Gordon and Evelyn Martha (nee: Noell) Craig. In Indiana, on June...