Obituaries

Mar 25, 2015

Yorkville – Robert S. Olson, affectionately known as "Robbie", 46, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born in Racine on November 21, 1968, son of the late Orville and Sally (nee: Smith) Olson.

Robbie was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Lisa Marie Trucker, on June...

Mar 25, 2015

Christopher William Andrews, 64, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born in Anniston, Alabama on March 3, 1951, son of the late Donald and Dorothy (nee: Olson) Andrews. Chris was a Racine area resident for most of his life, and was employed for over 40 years at JI Case where he was a training...

Mar 25, 2015

Roger Higgenbottom, 52, went on the ultimate motorcycle ride to meet Jesus on Wednesday March 25, 2015. A lifetime resident of Racine, he was born July 8, 1962 to Lenora (nee: King) Higgenbottom and Roy Estes.  Roger was a proud graduate of Park High School.   On October 10, 2010, Roger married his "love of his life" and his best...

Mar 25, 2015

Michael (Mike) J. Sowle, 66, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2015 while vacationing in Texas. He was born in Milwaukee on September 16, 1948, the son of Don and Gloria (nee: Kelnhofer) Sowle.  Following his graduation from Custer High School in 1966, Mike proudly served in the US Navy from January 7, 1967 – January 29, 1971. Mike...

Mar 25, 2015

Racine – Benedetto "Benny" Castroreale, 86, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  He was born in West Allis on September 28, 1928, son of the late Antonio and Concetta (nee: Lonza) Castroreale.

Benny was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former, Delores "Dee" Jean Bisher, on November 11,...

Mar 24, 2015

Sturtevant – Rita Ann Grasso, 79, passed away at Racine Hospice House on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on October 3, 1935 to Michael and Lucille (nee: Gravitz) Cvengros. Rita was married in Ironwood, Michigan at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church to Joseph Grasso on June 30, 1956. He preceded her in death in...

Mar 24, 2015

Racine – Donald Joseph Tempesta; age 74; passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born in Racine on January 21, 1941 to the late Arnold and Cecile (nee: Jarzomski) Tempesta. He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine's...

Mar 22, 2015

Jennie Lynn Eberhardt, 60, passed away at All Saints Hospital Sunday, March 22, 2015 on her 40th wedding anniversay. She was born in Janesville on September 24, 1954, the daughter of Gordon and Gladys (Schoonover) Emmons. On March 22, 1975 she was married to Richard Allen Eberhardt in Janesville's Trinity Lutheran Church.

Jennie was the most loving...

Mar 22, 2015

Racine – Virgil C. Harp, affectionately known as Chuck, 80, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove.  He was born in Kenosha on January 14, 1935, son of the late Walter and Lillian (nee: Merrill) Harp.

Virgil proudly and faithfully served his country in the...

Mar 20, 2015

~~Jimmie Dale McWhorter "PawPaw" passed with peace and grace in Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 81. Jimmie D, as he was lovingly known by his close friends and family is survived by his loving wife Coren "Co" (nee: Gilliam), whom he married on August 5, 1951 in New Albany MS. To this union 4 children were born: Cora...

Mar 19, 2015

Green Bay (formerly of Racine) – Richard E. Ross; age 86; passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Richard was born in Toledo, OH on July 13, 1928 to Alfred and Gertrude Ross. He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and graduated from Macomber High School in 1946.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps and was proud to have been...

Mar 18, 2015

RACINE – Mr. Juan E. Carbajal, 83, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

He was born in Kyle, TX on May 16, 1931, the son of the late Cirilo and Josefa (nee: Elizondo) Carbajal.  On August 23, 1957 he married the love of his life, Elodia Amaya in...

Mar 17, 2015

George W. Rockette, 57, passed away unexpectedly in the WFH-All Saints Emergency Room on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. He was born in Water Valley, MS on June 5, 1957, the son of the late Sylvester Brown Sr. and Dorothy Louise Rockette. George had been employed by Thermal Transfer Products for over 25 years, retiring in 2001 due to health...

Mar 17, 2015

Salem – Sherry Ann Hetchler, 57, passed away at the Hospice Alliance of Kenosha on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. She was born in Racine on February 26, 1958, the daughter of Scott and Lucille (nee: Felber) Enright. Sherry was part of the class of 1977 from Case High School, and on July 26, 1976 she was married to Allen...

Mar 16, 2015

Racine – Clayton Joshua Smith, joined the choirs of angels in Heaven, after passing away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday evening, March 16, 2015 – at the tender age of 1 day old.

Clayton was born the precious son of Stephanie Mae Broadway and Jacob Andrew Smith on March 15, 2015. In addition...

Mar 16, 2015

KENOSHA (Formerly of Racine) – Michael Bouie, 49, fell asleep in death on Monday, March 16, 2015.  He had battled various health issues over the past eight years.

Harry Michael Bouie was born to Robert E. Bouie Sr. and Roberta (Dixon) Bouie on December 20, 1965 in Osceola, AR.  His maternal and paternal grandparents preceded him in...

Mar 15, 2015

~~Maquon  D'Mera Kimmons, age 41, was born on July 17, 1973 in Racine Wisconsin. Maquon was the only child of Linda Kimmons and the love of her life. Maquon resided in Indianapolis, Indiana for seven years.  He was a graduate of Washington Park on High School, class of 1991.  He continued his education at ITT Tech, where he received...

Mar 15, 2015

KENOSHA – Mr. Richard E. Hardy, Sr., 68, passed away at United Hospital System on Sunday, March 15, 2015.

He was born in Milwaukee on March 3, 1947, the son of the late Allen and Lillie Mae (nee: Matthews) Hardy.  Upon graduating from Union Grove High School he served his nation with the U.S. Navy from 1965-1968. ...

Mar 14, 2015

Racine – Donna Kay Nitz, age 70, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015 after a 3-month, courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born in Champaign, IL on May 14, 1944 to the late Delmar and Ruby (nee: Garst) Husman. As a young girl, she cared for her three younger brothers and helped her kindergarten teacher. This began a life...

Mar 14, 2015

Racine – Ada Rose Scheuerman, 88, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, March 14, 2015, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Racine on October 12, 1926, daughter of the late Donanto and Angelina D'Acquisto.

Ada graduated from Horlick High School in 1944.  She was united in marriage to the love...