Robert "Bob" Philopulous
Jan 6, 2016
Racine – Robert Lee "Bob" Philopulous; age 70; passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 following a one-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bob was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan on October 12, 1945 to Arthur and Priscilla (nee: Waite) Philopulous.
The step-son of an...
Eugene "Gene" Matson
Jan 5, 2016
Racine – Eugene J. "Gene" Matson, age 89, passed away peacefully at Becker-Shoop Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
Gene was born in Cloverton, Minnesota on December 2, 1926 to the late James and Cecilia (nee: Milkie) Matson. On December 13, 1947 in St. Patrick's Chapel, he was united in marriage with the love of his life,...
Jeffrey Lance Locke
Jan 5, 2016
Racine – Jeffrey Lance Locke, 69, was called home on January 5, 2016. He was born on October 4, 1946, son of Ethel Desso and Ronald Mayer, at Martha Washington Salvation Army Hospital in Wauwatosa. He was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Amanda Locke, at the age of two.
Jeff was raised in Hammond, WI,...
Dewey Lee Bobo
Jan 4, 2016
~~ Racine – Dewey Lee Bobo Sr., age 59, passed away quiet and peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born on March 10, 1956, in Osceola, Arkansas to his mother, Elmer (nee: Bobo) Tyler and Herman Lee Davis. Dewey was blessed to have Henry Tyler Jr as a father for the majority of his...
Judith Ann Neu
Jan 4, 2016
Racine – Judith Ann Neu, 73, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born in Racine on November 14, 1942, daughter of Almondo and Delores (nee: Steibel) Ricchio.
Judy graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1960. She worked with newborns as a CNA for St. Mary's Hospital following high school. ...
Marion Shirley Mahaffy
Jan 3, 2016
KENOSHA – Mrs. Marion S. Mahaffy, 86, passed away at her residence with her loving daughters by her side on January 3, 2016.
She was born in Racine on June 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Tom and Violet (nee: Mincey) Tarkington. Marion graduated from Washington Park High School. On August 21, 1948 she married Alfred...
Edward Rombak
Jan 3, 2016
Sparta – Edward "Ed" Rombak, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born in Brazil on January 14, 1960, son of the late Frank and Janina (nee: Chodyn) Rombak.
Ed was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Joanne Marie Bigwood, on March 31, 1995, in Waukegan, IL.
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Helen E. Bednar
Jan 2, 2016
Racine – Helen Evelyn (nee: Barry) Bednar, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Helen was born in Racine on March 21, 1924 to the late Frank and Rose Marie (nee: Lavatore) Barry. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1941. On November 27, 1947 at...
Michael Leon Smith
Jan 1, 2016
Racine – Michael Leon Smith, 64, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 7, 1951, the son of Flora Lee Coleman and John Henry Smith, but has lived in Racine since he was a child. Michael graduated from Park High School and attended Boston College before earning his Juris...
Austin R. Smith
Dec 31, 2015
Indianapolis, IN (formerly of Racine) – Austin Ramon Smith, age 25, passed away on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2015.
Austin was born in Racine on March 25, 1990 to Ginamarie Griffin and Dwayne Smith. A graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School, he went on to employed as a professional forklift operator. However, writing and...
George Elmer Suda
Dec 30, 2015
George E. Suda, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was born in Racine on February 14, 1935, son of the late George M. and Helen (nee: McCarthy) Suda. George was raised in Portage, Wisconsin and returned to Racine in the early 1960's. He was a graduate of UW-Platteville and received his...
Gena Carol Checki
Dec 30, 2015
Mount Pleasant – Gena Carol Checki, 49, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at All Saints Hospital. She was born in Racine on January 13, 1966, the daughter of James and Helen (nee: Sinsky) Checki. Following her graduation from JI Case High School, Gena went on to earn a bachelor's degree at UW-Parkside, and then a master's degree...
Nicolette Kay Reed
Dec 30, 2015
Sturtevant – Nicolette Kay Reed, affectionately known as "Nicki", 64, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. She was born January 12, 1951, daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (nee: Goppa) Reed.
Nicki graduated from Menominee Falls High School and earned a BA degree from Concordia University. She was a...
Barbara Ann Christoff
Dec 29, 2015
Racine – Barbara Ann (nee: Matter) Christoff, age 79, passed away peacefully at the Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
Barbara was born in Racine on August 28, 1936 to the late Elmer and Gertrude (nee: Aller) Matter. She was a 1954 graduate of William Horlick High School. Short after, while working at Neisner's Dime...
Edward George Jacoby
Dec 29, 2015
Edward George Jacoby, known to all as "Ed" or "Ringo", 71, received the promise of eternal life on December 29, 2015. He was born on November 12, 1944, son of George and Ann Jacoby.
Ed was raised on a dairy farm in Marshfield until the age of 14. The family then moved to Racine where he attended...
Jean Seiser
Dec 28, 2015
~~Racine – Jean M. Seiser (nee Molnar), 83, fell asleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and immediately joined His heavenly Church Triumphant on Monday, December 28, 2015. Jean was born at home in Milwaukee, WI, as she always said "…at the foot of the bed", the only child of Eugene and Edna Olson Molnar...
Nick Vaillancourt
Dec 27, 2015
Racine – Nick Vaillancourt, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2015.
Nick was born in Racine on August 13, 1979 to Maureen (nee: McGovern) Vaillancourt and Gary Vaillancourt. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School "Class of 1997" and went on to attend MATC. A longtime Boy Scout with Troop 400, sponsored...
Patricia Ann Footit
Dec 27, 2015
STURTEVANT – Mrs. Patricia Ann Footit, 73, passed away at Primrose Retirement Community on Sunday, December 27, 2015.
She was born in Mauston, WI on March 1, 1942, the daughter of the late Leo and Marietta (nee: Geier) Jurkowski. On June 15, 1958 she married Raymond Footit, Jr. They moved to Sturtevant in 1963. Ray preceded her...
Robert J. Kumferman
Dec 26, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT – Robert "R.J" Kumferman, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2015.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, January 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a memorial service remembering his life. There will be time to meet with his family before the service from 2-3 pm....
Zachary Robert Melby
Dec 24, 2015
Racine – Zachary Robert Melby, age 26, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Zachary was born on September 30, 1989 to Robert M. and Shelly M. (nee: Holterman) Melby and had attended Washington Park High School.
Among his interests, Zach enjoyed sailing, cooking, fishing, hunting, camping, music, and being adventurous. He...
