Obituaries

Apr 22, 2016

Racine – Beverly June Smith, 81, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born in Eau Claire on March 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (nee: Buckmeyer) Greene. On November 12, 1954 she was married to George Smith Jr. Mr. Smith preceded her in death in 1989.

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Apr 22, 2016

Racine –Clarence F. Denzin, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Clarence was born in Milan, Wisconsin on February 8, 1925 to the late Paul and Theresa (nee: Vierks) Denzin. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army from 1943-46. On November 18, 1949 in Raymond Congregational Church, he...

Apr 21, 2016

RACINE – Mr. Armando F. Ortiz, 69, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

He was born in San Antonio, TX on November 28, 1946, the son of the late Santiago and Christina (nee: Flores) Ortiz.

Mr. Ortiz retired from JI Case Corporation after many years of employment.  He enjoyed spending his...

Apr 19, 2016

RACINE – Ms. Hilary G. Williams was born on June 11, 1967 to the union of Nile L. Cox and Loretta Fantine Williams in Racine, Wisconsin. Hilary was a member of Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church, and attended several other churches in the Racine area.

Ms. Williams worked as Food Service worker at the Racine Youthful Offender...

Apr 19, 2016

Racine – Bessie Lou Andrews, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was born in Etta, Mississippi on November 16, 1927, daughter of the late Amul and Estelle (nee: Visor) Harris. Bessie moved to Racine when she was a young woman, and in 1952 was married to Champion Andrews. Mr. Andrews preceded her in death...

Apr 19, 2016

Julian Cornelius Lott, 50, left this earthy life to be with our heavenly Father on, April 19, 2016.   Born in Hughes, Arkansas on June 14, 1965, he was the fifth son of the late Scott Eugene Lott, Sr. and Elizabeth Lott- Hill.  He accepted Christ and was baptized at Ebenezer Baptist Church and later moved his membership to Greater...

Apr 18, 2016

Racine –Joseph Zeisberger, age 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Joseph was born in Germany on December 31, 1930, to the late Joseph and Auguste (nee: Schmidt)  Zeisberger. On August 4, 1956, in Holy Name Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his...

Apr 18, 2016

Kenosha –Jason D. Curtis, age 31, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Jason was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 9, 1984 to Jeffrey and Jackie (nee: Underwood) Curtis. He attended Mary D. Bradford and graduated from Walter Reuther Central High School in Kenosha. Jason was a talented chef who had cooked...

Apr 17, 2016

Racine – Magdalena Maria Perico, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Laredo, Texas on January 20, 1949, daughter of the late Rojelio and Teresa (nee: Palacios) Castro. She was married on April 12, 1968 to Angel Perico. Magdalena was a 1968 graduate of Horlick High School.

Magdalena is survived by her...

Apr 17, 2016

Racine –Nellie Rae Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Nellie was born in Weathersby, Mississippi on July 6, 1923. She was united in marriage with Paul A. Smith on February 5, 1943 in Jackson, MS. She was employed as the cafeteria supervisor at St. Luke's...

Apr 16, 2016

Racine – Ruth Rose Georgeson, 95, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, at St. Monica's Assisted Living in Racine.  Ruth spent her life caring for others as a nurse, mother to 8, grandmother to 23, and great-grandmother to 36.  She will especially be remembered for her dedication to her family and her...

Apr 15, 2016

RACINE – Steven A. (Tequila) Rovinski, 61, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was born in Racine on April 21, 1954, son of Rudy and Phyllis (nee: Moody) Rovinski.

Steve loved fishing with his boys, trap shooting at Wisconsin Sportsman, buying and selling cars, talking on his ham radios, Saturday poker games, hanging out with...

Apr 15, 2016

Kenosha, WI – Barron L. Moore, age 44, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at United Hospital-St. Catherine's Campus.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, April 25th, 11:00am at Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 1411 25th Ave, Kenosha, Wi.  Visitation will be at the church from 9:00am until the time of service.  Please see...

Apr 12, 2016

Pewaukee – Raymond John Peterson, Jr., 48, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.  He was born in Racine on July 21, 1967, son of Raymond (Sr.) and Joanne (née: Wally) Peterson.

Ray was united in marriage to Jenny Lynn (née: Petersen) on August...

Apr 12, 2016

Arkdale- Thomas "Tiger" Becker, 58, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from complications of COPD at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. He was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully moved from this life to the next. Thomas was born in Racine, WI on June 4th, 1957 to Jim and Pat (Ahnen) Becker. He was raised in...

Apr 11, 2016

Racine – Florence Bernice Burke, age 95, passed away peacefully at Pathways Assisted Living in Goodyear, AZ on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Florence was born on August 1, 1920, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (nee: Bartoszewicz) Gill, and was a lifelong resident of Racine. She worked in the experimental department at In-Sink-Erator, retiring after 32...

Apr 8, 2016

Racine- Louise (nee: Foley) Slesar, age 91, was reunited with her husband on Friday, April 8th, 2016 after a long and fulfilling life.

Louise was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin on August 17th, 1924 to George and Louise Foley. She attended Park High School and joined the Army shortly after leaving school.  Through the Army, she...

Apr 7, 2016

RACINE – Mrs. Shirley P. Groves, 90, passed away at Casa Del Mare in Kenosha on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Shirley was born in Worthing, SD on March 4, 1926, the daughter of Ralph and Nellie (nee: Koons) Dyal.  She moved to South Bend, IN in 1941.  On November 15, 1942, she married Thomas Groves.  They moved...

Apr 7, 2016

Mt. Pleasant – Stanley Jay Kozlik, 60, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born in Racine on March 9, 1956, son of the late Paul and Gladys (nee: Despins) Kozlik. Stanley graduated from JI Case High School in 1974; and then spent the next 37 years working at JI Case, retiring in...

Apr 3, 2016

Kenosha – Maria M. Neave, 86, was surrounded in the love of her family as she passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born in Mexico on January 16, 1930, daughter of the late Abundio and Vicenta (nee: Villalobos) Rodriguez. In 1958 she was married to Alfonso "Poncho" Neave, and shortly afterwards they moved to Kenosha.