Jose "Joe" Zavala
Oct 30, 2014
Racine – Jose "Joe" Zavala, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after falling at his home this past Tuesday morning.
Jose was born in Robstown, Texas on September 24, 1943 to the late Jose and Aurora (nee: Castellano) Sabala. On November 7, 1964 in Racine, Joe was united...
Judith Mae Pryor
Oct 29, 2014
Racine – Judith Mae Prior, 73, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 26, 2014. She was born in Plymouth, Indiana, on June 18, 1941, daughter of Pearl John (P.J.) and Mary (nee: Kesling) Hamilton.
Judith graduated from Crown Point High School in 1959. She received her B.S. in Education from Indiana
University in...
Charles Ray, Jr.
Oct 28, 2014
Racine – Charles C. Ray Jr., 71, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was born in Crossville, Tennessee on January 14, 1943, son of the late Charles Ray and Sylvia (nee: England; Wood) Jackson. Charles never met his father, a U.S. soldier KIA in 1943. Charles was deeply treasured by his mother who prayed...
Nell Joann Hile
Oct 28, 2014
RACINE – Mrs. Nell J. Hile (nee: Dykstra, Rasmussen), 82, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
She was born in Racine on June 9, 1932, the daughter of Thomas and Cora (nee: Post) Dykstra. She graduated from Washington Park High School.
After her children were...
Andrew Zachary Christian
Oct 27, 2014
~~ Andrew Z. Christian, 18, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born in Racine on February 28, 1996, the son of Joseph C. and Joy K. (nee: Cacciotti) Christian Jr. Andrew graduated from Union Grove High School in 2013, while taking CNC classes at Gateway. He enjoyed: playing basketball, camping, and riding his ATV. He recently...
Timothy Christensen
Oct 24, 2014
Racine – Timothy W. Christensen, 58, passed away at home on Friday, October 24, 2014. He was born in Racine on July 27, 1956, son of the late Wilfred and Betty (nee: Storbeck) Christensen.
After graduating from Horlick High School, Tim served with pride in the US Marine Corps. Tim worked in the construction trades as a...
"Betty" Bernice Poetschke
Oct 24, 2014
Bernice "Betty" Poetschke, 87, passed away at the Lincoln Lutheran Convalescence Center on Friday, October 24, 2014 in Racine, WI. A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on July 12, 1927, daughter of the late Phillip II and Leone (nee: Schultz) Valley. She was married in Racine on September 18th, 1948 to Gerhardt O. Poetschke. He preceded her...
Bernie George Peterson
Oct 21, 2014
UNION GROVE – Mr. Bernard G. Peterson (Bernie), 82, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Boland Hall on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
He was born in Loves Park, IL on December 30, 1931, the son of the late Axel Peterson and Evelyn Munson. On January 26, 1957, he married Carole M. Borchardt.
Mr....
Mother Shirlean Jennings
Oct 21, 2014
Mother Shirlean Jennings was born March 23rd, 1943 to the union of Ed Blackwell and Willard (nee: Jeans) Blackwell in Blue Mountain, Mississippi. In her early teenage years the family later relocated to Racine, Wisconsin.
Mother Shirlean Jennings received her formal education from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. She continued her education at the American...
Allen Willis
Oct 20, 2014
Racine – Allen Willis, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Allen was born in Hoopeston, Illinois on January 19, 1923 to the late Harry and Katie (nee: Rowlett) Willis. On May 16, 1943 in St. Rita Catholic Church, Allen was united in marriage with the...
Lela Ann Coleman
Oct 19, 2014
~~Lela Ann Coleman, age 52, was born on February 16, 1962 to the union of Jimmie Lee Nelson Sr. and Zodie Mae Simmons in Alamo, Tennessee. Lela attended Horlick High School in Racine, WI and completed her HSED through Gateway Technical College. Lela was introduced to the Lord at an early through attending Holy Ghost filled services every Sunday...
Dian Renee Sorenson
Oct 18, 2014
Mount Pleasant – Dian Renee Sorenson, 71, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, October, 18, 2014, surrounded by the love of her family at her home. She was born in Washington D.C. on March 20, 1943, daughter of the late Richard Duus and Naomi Olson (formerly Duus).
Dian received her degree from Alverno College in...
Lois Mae Kohel
Oct 18, 2014
WINTER GARDEN, FL (Formerly of Racine) – Mrs. Lois M. Kohel, 89, passed away at Health Central Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2014.
She was born in Merrill, WI on September 20, 1925, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (nee: Gregory) Vachon. She graduated from Park High in 1943. On May 31, 1947 she married Donald J....
Willie J. Billups
Oct 17, 2014
RACINE – Willie James "Jamie" Billups, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, October 17, 2014.
He was born in Racine on December 2, 1951, the son of the late Robert W. and Adell (nee: Freeman) Billups, Sr. Jamie attended Washington Park High School. He previously worked at American Motors. Most recently he worked as...
Tami Fanke
Oct 17, 2014
Bristol – Tami L. Fanke, 62, passed away unexpectedly at St. Catherine's Medical Center on Friday, October 17, 2014. She was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Georgetta (nee: Shear) Gibney. After graduating from Salem Central High School, she was married to Emil F. Fanke III on June 13, 1970 in the...
Jean Delcore
Oct 17, 2014
Somers – Jean Violet (nee: Gering) Delcore, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 17, 2014.
Jean was born in Lena, Wisconsin on October 29, 1922 to the late George and Christine (nee: Urbanek) Gering. She graduated from Lena High School. Jean and her husband, Francis "Whitey" Delcore, lived in Racine until retiring...
Earline Neal
Oct 15, 2014
Racine – Earline Neal, 89, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. She was born in Grenada, Mississippi on June 20, 1925, daughter of the late Crawford and Nina (nee: Turner) Alexander.
Earline was a proud homemaker who took great care in providing a loving home for her family. She enjoyed working...
Martha Ann Cooper
Oct 15, 2014
Detroit – Martha Ann Cooper, 73, received the promise of eternal life on October 15, 2014. She was born in Gloster, MS, on April 6, 1941, daughter of the late Claude and Mamie (nee: Porter) Rogers.
Martha leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Andre Tucker and Chad Tucker; daughters, Vanessa Lilly, Valerie (David) Smith, and Veronica...
Anna Ello
Oct 12, 2014
Racine – Anna (nee: Chasar) Ello, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 12, 2014 at Ridgewood Care Center.
Anna was born in Jedo, PA on March 11, 1918 to the late John and Anna (nee: Stofan) Chasar. On January 26, 1946 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, George Ello,...
Raymond K. Biddle, Sr.
Oct 12, 2014
Racine – Raymond K. Biddle, Sr., age 77, passed away early Sunday morning, October 12, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
Ray was born in Racine on November 17, 1936 to the late Raymond W. and Julitta (nee: Thielen) Biddle. On August 10, 1957, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he was united in marriage...
