Samuel Albert Higgins, Jr.
Jul 7, 2013
Racine – Samuel Albert Higgins, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday morning, July 7, 2013. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1953, son of Samuel and Edna (nee: Wilhelm) Higgins. Sam moved to Racine in 1976, and then on July 21, 1978 was united in marriage to Rebecca Sue Willis.
Sam had...
Archie King
Jul 7, 2013
Racine – Archie Daniel King, age 76, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Dan, as he was affectionately known, was born in Enterprise, MS on September 4, 1936 to Bennie and Alma (nee: Williams) King. He moved to Racine in 1952. Dan was united...
Lucille Cathey
Jul 5, 2013
Lucille Cathey, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2013. A service will be held to honor her life at a later date that will be chosen by the family.
Stephen Loren Johnson
Jul 3, 2013
Racine- Stephen "Steve" L. Johnson, age 27, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, July 3, 2013 at his home as the result of an enlarged heart – a medical condition he never knew he had.
Steve was born in Racine on July 30, 1985 to Dawn Marie Johnson and Ted Kirk. A graduate of Washington...
Steve Djurich
Jul 1, 2013
Racine- Steve Djurich, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 1, 2013.
Steve was born in Plavno, Yugoslavia on September 15, 1925 to the late Vaso and Vasilija (nee: Cvjanovic) Djurich. As a young teenager, his mother encouraged Steve to join the Serbian Chetnik Freedom Fighters to prevent being murdered by the enemies. Surviving...
Donald Alvin Welch
Jun 30, 2013
Donald Alvin Welch passed away, June 30, 2013, at the blessed age of 96 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, Union Grove.
Don was born on January 12, 1917 in Minong, WI and moved to Racine in 1939. It was in Racine where he met and married Marjorie (Marge) Nielsen, Oct. 27th, 1942 at Holy Communion Church. He...
Jo Ann Lueck
Jun 30, 2013
Kenosha – Jo Ann Lueck, 58, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, June 30, 2013. She was born in Dallas, Texas on May 23, 1955, daughter of the late Roy and Elsie (nee: Kjeldgaard) Jorgensen. She has been a Kenosha resident since 2001.
Jo enjoyed a successful career as a software engineer,...
Cathryn T. Bresnahan
Jun 29, 2013
Cathyrn T. Bresnahan, 87, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints, on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born in St. Cloud, MN, on April 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Joe and Bertha (nee: Neeser) Rengel.
On May 29, 1954, she was united in marriage to Benjamin C. Bresnahan, who preceded her in death on...
Mary D. Peavy
Jun 28, 2013
Mary Dean Peavy, 69, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2013. She was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on April 25, 1944, the daughter of Roy and Hattie Lee Lockridge. She was a Racine resident for most of her life.
Mary will be remembered for her outgoing personality and love of life. She...
Diane Laurine Biddle
Jun 28, 2013
Racine – Diane Laurine Biddle, age 69, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Diane was born in Racine on January 17, 1944 to the late Raymond W. and Julitta (nee: Thielen) Biddle. After attending St. Catherine's High School, she became employed with Wisconsin Electric. Later, Diane proudly went...
George Milton Krug
Jun 27, 2013
Racine – George Milton Krug, 72, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, June 27, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Racine and was born on October 18, 1940, son of the late George G. and Helen (nee: Peterson) Krug. George was a member of Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church.
George would tell everyone that he...
Erlene H. Baker
Jun 23, 2013
Erlene H. Baker, 75, passed away in Aurora Health Care Center- Kenosha, on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Mrs. Baker was born in Ettrick, WI on Nov. 20, 1937, the daughter of the late Ernest and Geraldine (nee: Spaulding) Twesme. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Edward Baker. Mrs. Baker was a longtime bus driver, in...
Jeffery Coleman
Jun 21, 2013
Location: Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church, 929 State Street, Racine Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Homegoing Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery Memorials to the family have been suggested
Jeffery Coleman, Son of Pinkie E. Smith and the Late...
Sammie Earl Sanders Sr.
Jun 19, 2013
Sammie Earl Sanders Sr, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. A private service was held in his honor.
Harry George Fischer, Sr.
Jun 18, 2013
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Harry G. Fischer, 84, passed away at his home on June 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Rhinelander, WI on November 16, 1928, the son of the late Richard and Theresa (nee: Gohlke) Fischer. On August 1, 1953 he married Jean Miller at Holy Name Catholic Church.
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Louis Joseph Ferraro
Jun 17, 2013
Louis J. Ferraro, 84, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Monday, June 17, 2013. He was born in Racine on December 22, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Carmela (nee: Schifano) Ferraro.
Following his graduation from Horlick High School, Louis was a Minor League Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies organizations from 1947-1950. On...
Donald Orville Foss
Jun 17, 2013
Racine – Donald Orville Foss, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Don was born in Racine on June 15, 1942 to the late Orville and Charlet (nee: Radtke) Foss. On February 20, 1965 in Pentecost Evangelical Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage with his childhood sweetheart, Kathy...
Agnes E. Fornal
Jun 17, 2013
Agnes E. Fornal, 96, passed away in the Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, on Monday, June 17, 2013. She was born in Racine on September 17, 1916, the daughter of the late Lewis and Laura Christensen. She was the last of her family, out living her mother who died 2 months prior to her 95th birthday.
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James Wright, Jr.
Jun 14, 2013
Racine – James Wright Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 14, 2013.
James was born in Racine on January 26, 1947 to the late James and Lillie Bell (nee: Chattman) Wright. Following graduation from high school, he faithfully served our Country with the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He was...
Herbert York
Jun 13, 2013
Herbert York, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Lincoln Village in Racine, WI. He was born on June 16, 1937 in Warren, Arkansas to Jessie York and Martha Jane (Ellis) York. He was united in marriage to Martha Marie Merriweather on December 14, 1964 and to this union four children were born. He worked various factory...
