Obituaries

Mar 14, 2015

Richard J. Robsel, 86, passed away in St. Catherine's Hospital System- Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Mr. Robsel lived all of his life in the Kenosha-Racine Area.

He had been employed by A.M.C. as Director of Traffic for over 30 years. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church and various traffic clubs, related to...

Mar 14, 2015

Mary Ruffalo, 92, passed away peacefully in Brookside Care Center on Saturday, March 14, 2015, with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Kenosha, on July 21, 1922 the daughter of the late Mike and Rose (nee: DeMarco) Lento.

Mary was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. She had been employed by...

Mar 10, 2015

RACINE – Mrs. Josephine B. Quadraccia, 98, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on April 24, 1916 (the same day as her future husband, delivered by the same mid-wife) the daughter of Nicholas and Mary (nee: Palatino) Recupero.  She graduated from Washington...

Mar 10, 2015

Racine – Laszlo "Les" Szabo, 89, received the promise of eternal life on March 10, 2015, at Clairidge House in Kenosha.  He was born on February 21,1926, in Abod, Hungary, son of the late Michael and Margaret (nee: Barva) Szabo.

Les came to the United States in 1948 and resided in Racine.  He married the former Magda...

Mar 8, 2015

RACINE – Mrs. Lisa W. Ludwig, 88, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

She was born in Einbeck, Germany on September 28, 1926, the daughter of the late Heinrich and Hermine (nee: Ellies) Seeger.  On July 9, 1954 she married Paul Josef Ludwig.  He preceded her in death on February 23,...

Mar 8, 2015

Richard C. Brandt, 84, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House-Racine, on Sunday, March 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in St. Paul, MN on June 29, 1930, the son of the late Charles and Mary Regina (nee: Kalischko) Brandt. Richard served his country with the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star. On...

Mar 6, 2015

Racine – Shirley Mae (nee: Muske) Parker, age 81; beloved wife of the late Leslie "Les" Parker; passed away at Hospice Alliance – Racine Hospice House on Friday, March 6, 2015.

Shirley was born to Harvey and Irene (nee: Imm) Muske on July 20, 1933 in Westfield, Wisconsin. She was baptized in her Christian faith on August...

Mar 5, 2015

RACINE – Mrs. Betty Jean Tye, 65, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. for the celebration of Betty's Life and Homegoing with Pastor Bobby Vinson officiating.   There will be a visitation from...

Mar 5, 2015

~~Willliam E. Woods, age 50, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.  A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave, 11:00am. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.  Interment will take place at Graceland...

Mar 5, 2015

Racine – Herman Joseph Hilgers, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by four generations of family on March 5, 2015. He was born in Racine on October 7, 1920, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (nee: Rothering) Hilgers.

Following his father's footsteps who served in WWI, Herman served in the Army in WWII, and later his...

Mar 4, 2015

Ronald J. Feichtner, Jr., 54, passed away with his wife and children by his side on March 4, 2015, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha.  He was born in Kenosha on December 23, 1960, son of the late Ronald and Janet (nee: Neubecker) Feichtner, Sr.

Ronald was united in marriage to the love of his life, the...

Mar 2, 2015

Kenosha – Andrew Lee Jones Jr., 27, was taken away from his beloved family and friends on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1987, the son of Andrew Lee Jones Sr. and Evette Moore. Andrew graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, and was most recently employed at Jade Electronics.

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Mar 2, 2015

~~Antonia Jenny LaFave, 89, completed her earthly journey at Azura Memory Care, Eau Claire, on March 2, 2015.  Antonia was born on February 4, 1926, in Racine, WI, the daughter of the late Anton and Frances Zore. On August 16, 1946, in Racine, WI, she was united in marriage to Richard E. LaFave.  She was an active member of...

Mar 2, 2015

Muskego (formerly of Racine) – Anthony Leroy "Tony" Navarro; age 48; passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Zilber Family Hospice in Milwaukee after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Through his battle Tony never complained and was a true hero to all who knew him.

Anthony was born in Racine on October 31,...

Mar 1, 2015

Racine – Mother Odesser Knuckles; age 97; passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to see almighty Jesus – face to face- on Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Odesser was born in Trail Lake, Mississippi on November 27, 1917 to the late Jeff and Ora (nee: Thomas) Burns. On December 20, 1936 in Twist, Arkansas she was...

Mar 1, 2015

Racine – Brian Lloyd Norby, age 43, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2015 – a true warrior in the fight of esophageal cancer.

Brian was born in Racine on April 9, 1971 to the late David and Gloria (nee: Svendsen) Norby.  He received his education from Walden, Horlick and Gateway.  Shortly after Brian's mother passed...

Feb 28, 2015

Zella Jeannette Williams, 63, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 26, 1951 the daughter of Clara Bridgeman and Charles Burnett.

She received her education at the Kalamazoo Central High School. Jeannette accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of the...

Feb 28, 2015

James T. Zickus Sr., 86, passed away at Hospice Alliance-Racine on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Jim was born in Racine on December 13, 1928, the son of the late Peter and Hedwig (nee: Lipinski) Zickus. After graduating from Park High School he served in the US Air Force from 1948 to 1952. Jim was stationed in England and participated...

Feb 25, 2015

Racine – Nancy Lee Frank, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All-Saints Hospital on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. She was born in Racine on November 14, 1938, daughter of the late Folden and Helen (nee: Wenclawski) Frank.

During her life she was employed at the Racine County Register of Deeds, Gold Medal Products, and most recently worked...

Feb 22, 2015

ORLANDO, FL – Mrs. Josephine Maringa, 88, passed away at Orlando Regional Medical Center on Sunday morning, February 22, 2015.

Josephine was born in Rudno Lehota, Czechoslovakia (n/k/a Slovakia) on April 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Vinca (nee: Harag) Krepelan.  She moved to the United States in 1947 by boarding the Queen Elizabeth...