Tommie "Tuck" Moore
May 4, 2013
RACINE – Mr. Tommie Moore, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at United Hospital System in Kenosha on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
He was born in Okolona, MS on March 28, 1938, the son of the late George and Fannie Mae (nee: Darden) Moore. On May 24, 1958, he married Bob-Brette Boykin.
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Ricky Warren
May 4, 2013
Ricky Warren, age 53, passed away peacefully at WFH- All Saints Hospital on Saturday, May 4, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born on April 15, 1960, in Racine to the late Troy and Margaret Warren.
Ricky graduated from Case High School. Ricky was employed by Racine Steel until the company closed. His favorite...
Kristi "Kris" Jensen
May 2, 2013
Wayzata, MN (formerly of Racine) – Kris Jensen, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2013. She was born in Racine on December 5, 1950 to Helen (nee: Sorensen) and John Jensen. Kris worked in many places in the Printing Industry including Western Publishing in Racine, Menomonee Falls, New York, Connecticut, Nevada, Illinois and at Park Printing in...
Rita Mae Conway
May 1, 2013
RACINE – Rita Mae (nee: Husnik) Conway, age 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
Rita was born in St. Paul, MN on January 1, 1932 to the late Peter and Marie (Klein) Husnik. In 1953 she graduated from nursing school at St. Mary's in Rochester, MN and...
Wayne Bernard Schuebel
Apr 29, 2013
Racine- Wayne Bernard Schuebel, age 45, passed away at Carey Manor in Pleasant Prairie on Monday morning, April 29, 2013 following an especially long and hard fought battle with Huntington's Disease.
Wayne was born in Racine on January 3, 1968 to Clarence and Julianne (nee: Janot) Schuebel. Wayne attended Park High School and went on to become...
Antonio Mondell Hood
Apr 29, 2013
Antonio M. Hood, age 42, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital, in Racine, WI. Tony was born in Racine, WI, on November 7, 1970, to Clenton Williams and the late Betty Jean Hood. At 17 years of age, while attending J.I. Case high school, Tony was diagnosed with an illness that...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Zinke
Apr 26, 2013
Racine- Gerald Wayne Zinke, age 69, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday evening, April 26, 2013 – surrounded with the love of his family after a courageous 21-year battle with cancer.
Jerry was born in Racine on July 16, 1943 to the late William and Doris (nee: Post) Zinke. With...
Robert B. Johnson
Apr 26, 2013
Racine- Robert Bruce Johnson, age 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday evening, April 26, 2013.
Bob was born in Milwaukee on December 9, 1942 to the late Virgil and Nyra (nee: Crouch) Nelson. A 1960 graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to earn his degree from University...
Thomas Eugene Turek
Apr 23, 2013
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (Formerly of Racine) – Mr. Thomas E. Turek, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
He was born in Ashland, WI on October 21, 1929, the son of the late Jacob and TillieTurek. He served his country with The U.S. Army from...
Elmer Tyler
Apr 23, 2013
Elmer Tyler (Nee: Bobo), age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Saltillo, MS, on October 6, 1926 to the late Andrew and Lonie Bobo.
Elmer soon met and married the love of her life in September of 1958, Mr. Henry Tyler Jr. ...
John Mayfield
Apr 20, 2013
Racine – John Mayfield, 90, affectionately known as "Uncle Bud", received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born the youngest of ten children in Crockett County, Tennessee, on September 23, 1922, son of the late Paul and Mattie (nee: Fisher) Mayfield.
John was united in marriage to Edna Olivia (nee: Barkley)...
Virgil F. Gillmore
Apr 19, 2013
Mr. Virgil F. Gillmore, 78, (formerly of Mount Pleasant) passed away at United Hospital System in Kenosha on Friday, April 19, 2013.
He was born in Bristol on May 24, 1934, the son of late Byron and Jessie (nee: Younk) Gillmore. He met Joyce Pohorsky during a dance at Polish Hall and they were married on October...
James R. Dederich
Apr 18, 2013
Racine- James Ralph Dederich, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening, April 18, 2013.
James was born in Racine on September 26, 1928 to the late Joseph and Odelia (nee: Jackley) Dederich. Following graduation from St. Catherine's High School in 1946, he faithfully served our country with the United States Army in WWII.
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Francisco "Frank" Cordova Velasquez
Apr 15, 2013
Racine – Frank Cordova Velasquez, 80, affectionately known as KIKO, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, April 15, 2013, after a sudden battle with cancer. He was born in San Antonio, TX, on October 10, 1932, son of the late Benigno and Juanita (nee: Cordova) Velasquez. Frank was united in marriage to the love of his life,...
Doris Payne
Apr 14, 2013
Doris A. Payne, 92, passed away in the Becker Shoop Center on Sunday, April 14, 2013. She was born in Racine on May 6, 1920, the daughter of the late John and Iva (nee: Jacobson) Anderson.
Mrs. Payne was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On June 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Myron...
Michael J. Beck
Apr 14, 2013
Michael J. Beck, age 42, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born in West Allis, WI on January 17, 1971 to the late Kim Donald Beck and Rosemary R. (Nee: Scifo) Jorgenson.
During his early years Michael loved the precious time he spent fishing with his grandfather, father and brothers. He served his county...
Stase Petrusaitis
Apr 13, 2013
RACINE – Mrs. Stase Petrusaitis, 93, passed away at WFH- All-Saints on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
She was born in Pusalotas, Lithuania on December 22, 1919, the daughter of the late Kazys and Irena (nee: Silingaite)Simoliunas. In 1944 she married Peter Petrusaitis. They moved to Racine in 1954. Peter preceded her in death on February 23, 2000....
David Charles Nelsen
Apr 13, 2013
Racine – David Charles Nelsen, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was born in Racine on July 19, 1958, son of Robert and Derelys (nee: Neindorf) Nelsen.
Dave loved the outdoors. He took part in hunting of all kinds and also enjoyed boating. Dave was a lover of motorcycles, especially...
John Kosterman
Apr 12, 2013
John W. Kosterman, 61, passed away peacefully at his residence after a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. John was born Dec. 7, 1951 to Gloria D. Kosterman (nee Armbruster) and the late Wesley Cain. John was later adopted by Lawrence R. Kosterman who married Gloria in 1957.
John's early life was spent growing up in Racine and...
Carolyn A. Desmidt
Apr 12, 2013
Carolyn A. DeSmidt, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, aged 99, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 12, 2013. She will be dearly missed. She was born in Racine on January 16, 1914. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Wilhelmina (nee: Petersen) Christensen. She was one of 10 children. She married Marvin...
