Obituaries

Aug 4, 2026

Dora Mae Cleveland (née Williams) passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. Dora was born on December 25, 1926, in Mississippi to her beloved mother, Ida Mae Alexander.

Before making her home in Racine, Wisconsin, Dora lived in Memphis, Tennessee, where she began building a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Throughout her...

Aug 3, 2026

John "Jay" E. Pease, formerly known as John E. Mayer, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Ascension All Saints in Racine just a few days shy of his birthday. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 7, 1945, to the late John E. and Edith M. (Smiley) Pease.

John lived in various...

Aug 3, 2026

Mrs. Jean Schneider, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 3, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Ireland on June 19, 1948, the daughter of the late William and Sarah (née Howard) Ross. She was educated in Ireland before immigrating to the United States in the early 1970s. While working at...

Aug 2, 2026

Leonard E. Peden, Jr.

March 10, 1939 – August 2, 2026

Grandpa, what else can I say other than you were one of a kind. You were so loved when you were here. You were crabby and grumpy, but you had such a big heart. You were like a giant teddy bear inside all that...

Jul 31, 2026

STURTEVANT – Mr. Henry J. Tambornino III, 92, passed away at Hospice House – Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Henry was born on June 14, 1934, the son of the late Henry S. and Clara (nee Klawinski) Tambornino, and was raised in Edgar, Wisconsin.

He proudly served his nation with...

Jul 31, 2026

Alice Marie Logan, 63, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Alice built a life rooted in love of family, friendship, and community. She possessed a spirited competitive nature and enjoyed participating in bowling, softball, and volleyball leagues, remaining active in the sports she loved until nearly 50...

Jul 29, 2026

Ronald Lee Blaski, age 80, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Son of Albert and LaVerne (née Johnson) Blaski, Ronald was born in Racine, Wisconsin on September 15, 1945. Ronald graduated from Washington Park High School. He devoted more than 44 years of loyal and dedicated service to Twin Disc. On August 1,...

Jul 28, 2026

Joanne Caroline (nee: Neubauer) Hoornstra, age 85, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Point Senior Living on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026.

Joanne was born in Racine on November 16, 1940 to the late Walter Neubauer and Margaret Burkhardt. She was lovingly raised by Walter and Exie (nee: Dewar) Neubauer. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington Park...

Jul 28, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT – Steven A. Winn, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

He was born in Milwaukee on August 7, 1965, the son of the late Michael O. and Carlien H. (nee: Jozwiak) Winn.  Steve graduated from Washington Park High School in 1983 and earned his associates degree from Gateway Technical College.

Steve...

Jul 27, 2026

Brenda Lee Thoennes, age 58, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, early Monday morning, July 27, 2026 following a brave battle with brain cancer.

Brenda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 10, 1968. She attended William Horlick High School and graduated from Gateway Technical College with an Associate's Degree in  Accounting. Brenda was employed...

Jul 27, 2026

Virginia Louise Hayes, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026.

Virginia was born on July 11, 1930, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Homer and Virgie (née Garland) Vaughn.

On September 10, 1954, Virginia married Lyndell Carl Hayes in Osceola, Arkansas. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, and devotion to those they...

Jul 26, 2026

James Arthur Seitz, age 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Jim was born in Spencer, WI to Franklin and Helen (nee: Martin) Seitz on August 30, 1937. Jim spent many years as a restaurateur and bartender. On December 26, 1992 he was united in marriage with Patricia Dankert. Among his...

Jul 24, 2026

Judith Jane Schultz Pedersen (née Cutler) passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Her remarkable journey centered on family, friendship, and appreciation for the joys that filled her life.

Judith (Judy) was born on July 26, 1933, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Henry and Letta (née Hills) Cutler. She graduated from North Fond du Lac High...

Jul 20, 2026

Virgil L. Coombs, age 74, died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI.  Born on January 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Everitt H. and Ethel (Brown) Coombs, Sr.

As a youth, Virgil sang with the YMCA's Boys' Choir.  In the summers, he liked to spend time staying with...

Jul 18, 2026

Tasya L. Exner, age 51, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1975, in Racine, WI to Susan Mattson.

Tasya was deeply loved and respected by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be remembered for her incredible strength, unwavering loyalty, selflessness, and kind heart....

Jul 18, 2026

Jean Lois (Meekma) Hawes passed away peacefully after a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in Racine, on March 30, 1933, the daughter of John James and Alta Jean (nee: Barrows) Meekma. She was a 1951 graduate of Washington Park High School. On June 2, 1951, Jean married the love of her life, John...

Jul 18, 2026

Lawrence Wilfred Barth, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Brookside Care Center with his family by his side.

A longtime resident of Racine, he was born on February 5, 1953 to the late Lawrence John Barth and Shirley Jean (nee: Bredow) Barth. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School class...

Jul 16, 2026

Arrival: March 30th, 1973            Farewell: July 16th, 2026

Surrounded by the love of her children, Nicole Frances Egerson (AKA: Niki J) of Racine, stepped into eternal life on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after suddenly passing away. As Nicole was always a person putting others before herself, we know that she is now in a place that rewards...

Jul 16, 2026

Julie Anne Esser, age 83, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born to the late Rennie and Dorothy (née Breheim) Dexter, Julie grew up surrounded by a large and loving family, where she worked alongside her brothers to help run the family farm.

Known for her warm heart, gentle smile, and quiet kindness, Julie...

Jul 15, 2026

Judith "Judy" M. Eitel, 88, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Racine on August 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth "Peg" (nee Konecny) Jacob, and the sister of Susan (Robert) Strand. Judy graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1955. In 1958 she met the...