Obituaries

Oct 20, 2013

Orlando Obrien Pitt 27, of Racine was granted his angel wings Sunday October 20, 2013. His final days were spent surrounded by his family and friends that he had touched in some small way throughout his short yet memorable life.

He was born in Racine, WI to Jeffrey L. Pitt and Loretha Patton. Orlando graduated from Case...

Oct 20, 2013

Racine – Peter Thompson Damm III, age 64, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Sunday, October 20, 2013.

Peter was born in Racine April 8, 1949 to the late Peter and Thelma (nee: Zirkelbach) Damm II. He was a 1967 graduate of Washington Park High School and went on to study at Gateway Technical Institute....

Oct 17, 2013

Racine – Mary Katherine Herman, 65, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, October 17, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Racine on March 8, 1948, daughter of the late Howard and Anna (nee: Kowalsky) Herman, Sr.

Mary graduated from Park High School in 1967.  She was a chef and...

Oct 15, 2013

The Life of Robert Lee Chatman

" Bob  –  Tater  –  Bullet  –  Bobby  – Daddy  –  PaPa  "

Robert Lee Chatman was the seventh of twelve children born to James and Frances Chatman on July 20, 1945 in Natchez, Mississippi.   He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and united with the...

Oct 15, 2013

PEWAUKEE (FORMERLY OF RACINE AND KENOSHA) – Mrs. Edith A. Begh, 89, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

She was born in Caledonia on December 10, 1923, the daughter of the late Gust and Anna (nee:  Behnke) Beich.  On March 27, 1943, she married Carl E. Begh in Portage, WI.  He preceded her...

Oct 15, 2013

RACINE – Violet Conley, 80, affectionately loved and known as "Bobbie and Granny", departed this life on October 15, 2013 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was born in Florence, AL on August 16, 1933 to the late Webster and Vina Chandler.  She moved to Racine as an adult.  Violet began her walk with Christ at...

Oct 15, 2013

Racine – Sam Hill, 77, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.  He was born in Hillsboro, Alabama, on June 30, 1936, son of the late Joe and Pearlie (nee: Bates) Hill.  Sam was united in marriage to Rhodell (nee: Swoope) Hill.

A prayer service will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2013,...

Oct 14, 2013

RACINE – Mrs. Caroline C. Christensen, 78, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Monday, October 14, 2013.

She was born in Milwaukee on July 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (nee: Marcaniak) Kraczek.  Caroline served in the US Navy Reserve from 1958 – 1963.  Following the Navy, she worked at Milwaukee...

Oct 13, 2013

RACINE – Mr. James L. McGee, 76, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

He was born in Racine on March 15, 1937, the son of the late James W. and Eva E. (nee: Anderson) McGee.

Jim served his nation with the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. Upon returning to Racine he continued...

Oct 13, 2013

Racine – Mary Ann Jackson, 60, closed her eyes to this life on Sunday, October 13, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family following a long battle with her health.  She was born in Eden, MS, on December 13, 1952, to K.W. and Mary Lee (nee: Booker) Williams.

Mary was united in marriage to her late...

Oct 13, 2013

Terry Golden, age 48, passed away on October 13, 2013 at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Terry was born on January 20, 1965 to Raymond and Liza L. (nee: Anderson) Golden, in Racine, WI.  He met and married Tina Hinds and to this union two children were born; Shantel (nee: Golden) Davis and...

Oct 13, 2013

Racine, WI-Raymond "Jack" Golden, Jr. 59 passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday October 13, 2013.  Raymond "Jack" Golden, Jr. was born on May 23, 1954 to Raymond Golden Sr. and Liza L. (nee: Anderson) Golden in New Albany, MS.  He was united in marriage on June 21, 2013 to Rosalind M. Golden (Pitt) of Racine, WI.

Oct 12, 2013

Racine– J. Craig Cameron, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at home, with his wife of 46 years, Carol, by his side on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Craig was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 1944 to the late James D. and Doris (nee: Burr) Cameron. He was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School in 1962...

Oct 12, 2013

Mike Davidovic, 59, of Kenosha, swiftly 'putted in two' to heaven on October 12, 2013.

Mike was born February 08, 1954 in Racine, WI. He attended local schools and graduated from Park High School. He went on to serve his apprenticeship & received Journeyman status as a Millwright with the State of Wisconsin. Mike was employed with...

Oct 12, 2013

Racine – Nicole Rae (nee: Stanek) Trobaugh, age 36, affectionately known to everyone as "Nikki", passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Wheaton Franciscan  – All Saints Medical Center due to unforeseen complications with a recent surgery.

Nikki was born in Cudahy, WI on February 25, 1977 to Marvin "James" and Connie Rae (nee: Biadasz)...

Oct 12, 2013

Racine– Winoner Juanita (nee: Lee) High, age 79, affectionately known by everyone her entire life as "Nita", passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Froedtert Hospital.

Nita was born in Ackman (Choctaw County), Mississippi on August 9, 1934 to Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Gussie Beatrice (nee: Reed) Lee. The Lee family later moved to ...

Oct 11, 2013

Kenosha – Helen T. (nee: Zimmermann) Koblenski, age 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2013 at St. Joseph's Home in Kenosha.

Helen was born in Kenosha on July 3, 1913 to the late Ferdinand and Christina (nee: Mueller) Zimmermann. On June 1, 1935 in St. George Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with the...

Oct 10, 2013

Racine – Lynn Mary Christoplis, 63, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, October 10, 2013.  She was born in Racine on June 17, 1950, daughter of August and Katherine (nee: Braun) Perman.

Lynn was united in marriage to the love of her life, James John Christoplis, on April 20, 1974, at Epiphany Lutheran Church in...

Oct 9, 2013

Racine – Joseph J. Sorenson, age 44, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013.

Joe was born in Racine on March 6, 1969 to the late Robert P. and Shirley (nee: Humble) Sorenson. He was a graduate of Walden III High School. On July 2, 1994 in St. John's Lutheran Church,...

Oct 8, 2013

Kenosha – Kenneth W. Steenhagen, 81, of Kenosha, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, with his family by his side.  Ken was born in Muskegon, MI, on April 13, 1932, son of the late Henry and Minnie Steenhagen.

Ken proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean...