Gary William Vinkavich
May 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary William Vinkavich, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 20, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin, Gary lived a life characterized by quiet strength and unwavering dedication to those he loved.
Gary...
Walter "Wally" Iver Johnson
May 10, 2025
Walter "Wally" Johnson, age 74, passed away at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Wally was born in Racine to Walter and Joan (nee: Pfeiffer) Johnson on March 19, 1951. He was employed at American Motors, Chrysler and various trucking companies throughout his career. On February 20, 2006, Wally was united in marriage with Eleonora...
Antonio Ramos Martinez
May 9, 2025
Antonio Ramos Martinez,79, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born in Pearsall Frio, Texas on June 18,1945 the son of Estanislado and Anita (nee: Ramos) Martinez.
Antonio served his country with the U.S. Marines Corps from 1967 until 1970, doing a tour of duty in Vietnam. He had been employed as a technician...
Phyllis M. Evans
May 9, 2025
Phyllis M. Evans, age 96, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Primrose Senior Living Community. She was born on May 5, 1929, in Westby, WI, the daughter of the late Maurice and Petra (née Lovstad) Melby.
Phyllis graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1947 and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education...
Koang Woong Kim
May 7, 2025
Grandmaster Koang Woong Kim, 85, peacefully passed away at home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Born on July 10, 1940, in South Korea to Jae Guk Kim and Soo Soo Lee, Grandmaster Kim lived a remarkable life filled with love, service, dedication, and groundbreaking achievements in the martial art of Taekwondo.
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Virginia "Ginny" Aneloski
May 7, 2025
Virginia Aneloski, affectionately known as Ginny to those who loved her, was born on July 3, 1926, in Chicago, IL. She departed this life just shy of her 99th birthday on May 7, 2025.
Ginny married the love of her life, George Aneloski, a proud veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, on September 2, 1944....
Paul Ernest Commodore
May 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Paul Ernest Commodore, a devoted husband, caring father, and friend, who left us too soon on May 6, 2025 at the age of 62.
Born on April 4, 1963, Paul was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoyed playing baseball,basketball, bowling and tennis in his younger years....
James R. Bates
May 6, 2025
James R. Bates, age 82, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away at his home on May 6, 2025.
Jim was born on September 20, 1942, in Madison, WI, a son of the late Theodore E. and Hazel I. (nee: Sturdivant) Bates.
Following high school, Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
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Karole A. Gomaz
May 6, 2025
Karole Annjanette Gomaz, 59, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by friends and family.
Karole was born on February 22, 1966, in Kenosha to Daniel Gomaz Sr. and Dorothy DeTaeye (née Harrison). She grew up in Sturtevant, attended Case High School, and graduated from Bradford High School in 1984....
William Morris Jensen
May 6, 2025
Racine – William Morris Jensen, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025 at Ascension All Saints Hospital surrounded by his family.
A lifetime resident, William was born in Racine on January 25, 1936 to the late James "George" Jensen and Mabel (nee: Sannes) Jensen. He was a 1954 graduate of Washington Park High School....
Ben Martin, Jr.
May 6, 2025
Racine – Ben Martin Jr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Ben was born in Kenosha on June 25, 1963 to the late Ben and Leila (nee: Jansen) Martin. He was a graduate of JI Case High School and served our country with the United...
Ronald "Ron Richards" Richard Stiff
May 3, 2025
Racine – Ronald Richard Stiff, affectionately known in our community on 1400 AM WRJN radio name "Ron Richards", age 77, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from complications of emergency bypass heart surgery after being flown Flight-For-Life to Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.
Ron was born in Tomahawk, WI on October...
Donna Mae Winchell
May 3, 2025
Donna Mae (Groy) Winchell, born November 19 th , 1945 in Beecher WI, was peacefully called by the Lord on May 3, 2025 to join her husband, Walter E. Winchell, her parents Max and Dorothy Groy, and her brother James Groy. Donna met Walter at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee and married August 28, 1965. They enjoyed nearly 60...
Shirley A. Mandernack
May 3, 2025
Shirley A. Mandernack, of the Village of Somers, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Racine on July 1, 1936, the daughter of Erving and Marie (née Rasmussen) Ingrouille. She graduated from Washington Park High School, and later married Ralph G. Mandernack, of Kenosha, on July 10, 1954.
A stay-at-home...
John Devincentis
May 2, 2025
John DeVincentis, 91, of Kenosha passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 27, 1934, in New York, he was the son of the late Pasquale "Patsy" and Lucy (Lupone) DeVincentis.
John graduated from Honeoye Falls Central High School in June 1951. While in high school...
Iva Lee Benson-Russell
May 2, 2025
Iva was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 12, 1955 to parents Pastor Virgie Lackey and Alvin Benson. After spending her early childhood in Mississippi, she relocated with family to California. Iva attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Los Angeles, California. Following graduation, she achieved her goal of working in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Attendant for...
Nathaniel James Partee, Sr.
May 2, 2025
The obituary for Nathaniel is not yet available.
Service DetailsThe family is planning a memorial for Nathaniel in the future.
Kathleen Lucile Grabanski
Apr 30, 2025
Kathleen Lucile Grabanski (nee: Krause), age 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Kathy was born in Hortonville, WI to Leslie and Lucile (nee: Radichel) Krause on February 14, 1944. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1962. On October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage...
Herman J. Thomas
Apr 30, 2025
Herman's obituary will provided the day of his celebration of life.
Service DetailsA time to celebrate the life of Herman J. Thomas will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 o'clock Noon.
Roger Gilbert Paap
Apr 28, 2025
Raymond – Roger Gilbert Paap, age 77, passed away at home on Monday, April 28, 2025 just a few weeks after being diagnosed with ALS – Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Roger was born in Racine, WI on February 2, 1948 to the late John M. and Lucienne (nee: Boniface) Paap. He was a 1966 graduate of Washington Park...
