Obituaries

Sep 1, 2014

Todd J. Willis, Sr., 48, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, September 1, 2014, after spending a peaceful weekend with his family.  He was born in Milwaukee on March 9, 1966, son of John and Sybil (nee: Banner) Willis.

Todd is a graduate of Horlick High School.  He most recently worked for Mayfair Car Rental. ...

Aug 30, 2014

~~     Wesley "Dudlo" Egerson, 74, was called home on Saturday, August 30, 2014. He was born in Taylor, MS on March 17, 1940, to Reverend Lee and Mildred (nee: Norphet) Egerson of Taylor, MS. Wesley received Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Hope M.B. Church in Taylor, MS. Wesley was united in marriage to the love of...

Aug 29, 2014

Racine – Chester James Leskowicz, age 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday evening, August 29, 2014 with his family at his side.

A lifetime resident, Chet was born in Racine on June 16, 1931 to the late Vincent and Helen (nee: Klimaszewska) Leskowicz.  He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, graduated...

Aug 27, 2014

Racine – George William Emmrich, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Elder Care Cottages in Waterford on Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014.

George was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 28, 1919. After graduating from high school, he faithfully served our Country with the United States Army Air Force during WWII. During his time in service,...

Aug 26, 2014

Racine – Meredith D. Villup, 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 following a valiant fight with breast cancer. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 30, 1957 to Harry and Patricia (nee: Jennings) Brown. Meredith was a Kenosha resident for many years and had lived in Racine since 2011.

Meredith is survived by her...

Aug 25, 2014

~~ Patricia E. Henke, 77, passed away in Surprise, AZ, on Monday, August 25, 2014, with her husband and daughter at her side. Patricia was born in Wausau, WI on January 18, 1937. The Henkes moved to Surprise, AZ after their retirement. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School. She was united in marriage to Gerald F. Henke on...

Aug 24, 2014

~~Jean M. (nee: Pahl) Kalcic, passed away peacefully on the beautiful evening of August 24, 2014. She was born 89 years ago in Kenosha, Wis., on August 1, 1925. Her parents, Emil and Rose Pahl, were Danish immigrants to the United States. She grew up at the feet of her strong and loving grandmother, Laura Peterson, who helped raise...

Aug 24, 2014

Racine – Tyrese Brooks, 43, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 24, 2014.

A celebration of Tyrese's life will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014, 3:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service.

Aug 19, 2014

John Robert Evinic, 68, of Racine, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.  He was born in Racine on January 24, 1946, son of the late Charles and Laura (nee: Adel) Evinic.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Lorette Larrin, who preceded John in death.

Aug 15, 2014

Racine – Lois R. Johnson, 72, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital following a recent and sudden illness. She was born in Bemidji, Minnesota on June 9, 1942, daughter of the late Hilding and Alfhild (nee: Husby) Blade. Lois graduated from Racine Lutheran High School; and was a member of the first graduating class...

Aug 14, 2014

Jane R. Pfeilstifter, 80, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She was born on August 18, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Clara (nee: Brandes) Green. She was a lifetime Racine resident. Jane was married in Holy Name Catholic Church on April 4, 1952 to David Pfeilstifter.

Jane worked as a...

Aug 13, 2014

Racine – Karen Kay Glasenapp, 74, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, after a sudden and unexpected illness. She was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on October 1, 1939, daughter of the late Arvid and Gladys (nee: Erickson) Olson. On September 12, 1959 she was married to her high school sweetheart, Richard A. Glasenapp in...

Aug 13, 2014

~~     Glenn Irving Voge, 81, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ives Grove, WI on October 20, 1932 the son of the late Leslie and Ruth (nee: Higgins) Voge. Glenn had been employed by Western Publishing for over 38 years until he retired. He was...

Aug 11, 2014

Caledonia – Christopher Mark Andersen, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2014.  He was born in Racine on July 30, 1960, son of David and Dawn (nee: Kerner) Hassel.

Chris graduated from Park High School in 1978.  He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army.  Chris was self-employed and owned a...

Aug 11, 2014

Racine – Shelly Marie Melby, age 52, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday morning, August 11, 2014 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

Shelly was born in Racine on April 28, 1962. She attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1980.

On September 18,...

Aug 10, 2014

Racine – Paige Nicole Gister, precious 2 ½ month-old princess of Joseph and Roxanne (nee: Paque) Gister, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2014 following a brave fight-for-her-life since she was born on May 20, 2014.

In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by her sisters, Jessy L. and Kyrra M. Gister; brother,...

Aug 7, 2014

~~William Leon Randle, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014.  A celebration of his life will take place on Friday, August 15, 2014, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road, with Pastor Roy Carter.  Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service.  Full obituray will be available on thursday.

Aug 5, 2014

~~    Juan Manuel Ramirez, 54, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Corpus Christi, TX on September 9, 1959, the son of the late Feliciano and Albina (nee: Zuniga) Ramirez. Juan attended Case High School and proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps. ...

Aug 4, 2014

Kenosha– Norman Edward Monson, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital System – Kenosha Campus on Monday evening, August 4, 2014.

The son of a United States Army soldier, Norman was born in Germany on March 26, 1959 to the late Marshall and Gertrude (nee: Schindeldecker) Monson. He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School...

Aug 1, 2014

Racine – Steven Paul Briwick, 56, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Friday, August 1, 2014. He was born in Kenosha on August 14, 1957, son of the late Gordon and Alice (nee: Youngblood) Briwick. After graduating from Wm. Horlick High School in 1975, Steven enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served on active duty for 3...