Obituaries

Feb 29, 2016

Caledonia – Colonel John Phillip Haumersen USA retired, 87, passed away at All Saints hospital on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born in Racine on January 20, 1929, son of the late Milton and Grace (nee: Schultz) Haumersen. Following his graduation from Wm. Horlick High School in 1947, John entered the United States Military Academy at West Point...

Feb 28, 2016

RACINE – Sophie passed away peacefully on February 28, after a life she might now say was too long.

If only one word could be used to describe Sophie Woitach it might be ' giver' . She was many others: independent, determined, and warm are just a few.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Sophie married...

Feb 24, 2016

Racine – Flora L. (nee: LaRose) Klinkhammer, age 89, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 with her daughters at her side.

Flora was born in Holcombe, Wisconsin on March 24, 1926 to the late Alphonse and June (nee: Beaulieu) LaRose. On February 1, 1947 in Holy Name Catholic Church,...

Feb 23, 2016

Racine – Ruthe Mae (nee: Grice) McFarland, age 75, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

Ruthe was born in Marktree, Arkansas on February 12, 1941 to the union of Sylvester and Hattie Campbell. Ruthe was united in marriage to Willie C. Thomas McFarland. She moved to Racine...

Feb 23, 2016

~~Racine- Mr. Glover Kidd Jr. was born on September 15, 1944 to the union of the late Glover and Ollie Mae (nee: Davis) Kidd Sr. in Stonewall, MS.  Mr. Kidd moved to Wisconsin in the early 1960s. Mr. Kidd accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Little Zion Methodist church in Stonewall, MS and...

Feb 22, 2016

RACINE – Kathy J. Rannow, 57, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Monday, February 22, 2016.

She was born in Woodstock, IL on February 26, 1958, the daughter of Charles and Betty (nee: Schueneman) Crabtree.

Kathy worked at InSinkErator for over 36 years, retiring in 2014.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting, riding her Harley, playing softball,...

Feb 22, 2016

Racine – Gerald Mason Stickland, known to all as "Jerry", 76, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, February 22, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  He was born on May 23, 1939, son of the late Mason and Geraldine (nee: Humbert) Stickland.

He was united in marriage to David Fanelli on...

Feb 21, 2016

STURTEVANT – Mr. Chuck A. Snyder, 86, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

He was born in Chicago, IL on June 5, 1929, the son of the late Clarence and Ruth (nee: Lennan) Snyder.  He attended Chicago grade schools and St. Mel's Military Academy for high school.  In 1988 he married...

Feb 20, 2016

Racine – Roland J. Woods, age 85, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, February 20, 2016.

Roland was born on June 1, 1930 in Sparta, Wisconsin. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1948 – where he excelled as an athlete in football, basketball and baseball. He faithfully served our country with the United...

Feb 19, 2016

A Celebration of Life…..Our beloved Albert Earnest "Sonny" Walker passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Racine, WI, at the age of 70 years old.  Sonny was born in Okolona, Mississippi on March 20, 1945, son of the late Woodrow and Icelean (nee: Wilson) Walker.

Sonny received Christ at an early age at...

Feb 17, 2016

Racine – Nelson B. Liston, known to all as "Byrl", 87, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Wheat Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Flat Rock, IL, on September 6, 1928, son of the late Oscar and Victoria (nee: South) Liston.

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Feb 16, 2016

Caledonia – Timothy A. Gage, 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Tim was born on April 17, 1960, the son of Bud and Gretchen (Jarvela) Gage. He was a lifelong Racine resident.

Tim began working at Hougard Auto Parts more than 36 years ago, and was currently the store manager for Bumper-to-Bumper...

Feb 16, 2016

Racine – Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Zinnen, age 102, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Betty was born in Racine on November 19, 1913 to the late Nicholas and Lyda (nee: Geb) Zinnen. She was employed for many years at Webster Electric. Betty was a faithful member of St. Richard of Chichester Catholic...

Feb 16, 2016

Tiniesha Monique (nee: Griffin) Pannell, age 34 passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.  A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 27,2016, 11:00am at Parkside Baptist Church, 2620 14th Place in Kenosha.

Feb 15, 2016

MOUNT PLEASANT – Jean Mae Metzger, 72, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Monday, February 15, 2016.

She was born on her family farm in Marathon County on June 5, 1943; the daughter of the late Ernest and Vivian (nee: Lair) Dassow.  She graduated from Medford High School.  On July 7, 1962, she married Kelvin...

Feb 14, 2016

~~Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Racine, WI) -Dennis J. Garbo, age 66, passed away at Hope Hospice Care in Fort Myers, Florida on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Dennis was born on August 11, 1949 to the late Sam and Bernice (nee: Klingenmeyer) Garbo. He attended Lutheran High School in Racine and the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, WI where...

Feb 14, 2016

Racine – Donald J. Silvers, 84, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born in Crawford County Wisconsin on December 16, 1931 the son of the late Henry and Goldie (nee: Jones) Silvers.   On August 1, 1955 he was married to June Collins. Donald served in the US Army and was a Racine area...

Feb 13, 2016

RACINE – Rashod D. Morris, 24, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Saturday, February 13, 2016.

Family and friends are invited to meet at Greater Grace Temple (522 N. Memorial Drive) on Friday, February 26, 2016 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  His Homegoing celebration will follow at 11:00 a.m.  His interment will...

Feb 8, 2016

Kenosha – Jack Thomas Mann, 64, passed away at home on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born in Kenosha on October 10, 1951, son of the late Ernest and Jacqueline (nee: Thompson) Mann. Following his graduation from Tremper High School he attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering and earned a degree in Hydraulic Engineering.

Jack spent...

Feb 8, 2016

~~St. Paul, MN (formerly of Racine) – Darrell Timothy Smith; age 43; beloved son of Linda & Greg Coleman and Lawrence Johnson; passed away peacefully at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN on Monday, February 8, 2016 following a longtime heart condition.

Darrell was born in Racine on April 19, 1972. He attended J.I....