Jason P. Riekkoff
Mar 13, 2013
Racine- Jason Patrick Riekkoff, age 24, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.
Jason was born in Racine on December 2, 1988 to Susan (nee: Beck) and Patrick Riekkoff. He attended the schools of Roosevelt and Jerstad-Agerholm; and graduated from William Horlick High School in 2006. Jason went on to attend Gateway Technical College.
Brilliantly...
Emily M. Arndt
Mar 12, 2013
Racine- Emily Mary (nee: Janiak) Arndt, age 83, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare– All Saints Medical Center, surrounded with the love of her family, on Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013.
A lifetime resident, Emily was born in Racine on December 17, 1929 to the late Joseph and Constance (nee: Kawecka) Janiak. On June 5, 1948 in...
Rob Freeze
Mar 11, 2013
Mount Pleasant – Rob Freeze, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2013.
He was born in St. Joseph, MI on December 24, 1973, however was raised and educated in the Racine area.
Rob is survived by his son, Andrew Borke of Racine; his mother, Sue Freeze of Mount Pleasant; his father, Terry Freeze...
Beulah B. Thompson
Mar 10, 2013
Racine- Beulah B. Thompson, age 77, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday evening, March 10, 2013.
Beulah was born in Clay County, Mississippi on August 17, 1935 to Rosie A. (nee: Spraggins) King and the late Andersen Henley. In October of 1954, she was united in marriage with the love...
Garth F. Dirksen
Mar 9, 2013
Garth F. Dirksen, 95, passed away in the Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha, on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Mr. Dirksen was born in German Valley, IL, on September 17, 1917, to Edwin and Gladys (nee: Chichester) Dirksen.
Mr. Dirksen proudly served with the Illinois State Rockford Reserve Militia. He lived in Pecatonica, IL from 1917 until moving to Racine...
James "Jimmy" John Garski
Mar 9, 2013
RACINE – Jimmy Garski, 62, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
He was born in Racine on August 11, 1950, the son of the late Frank and Esther (nee: Zielinski) Garski. Jimmy graduated from Washington Park High School in 1969 and was the first in his family to graduate from college...
Leonard Skip Oswald
Mar 5, 2013
Leonard "Skip" Oswald, 70, passed away in the University of Chicago Hospital on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Skip was born in Racine on September 1, 1942, the son of the late Leonard and Clara (nee: Christhausen) Oswald.
Skip was united in marriage to the former Sharon Laverty, in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, on July 24,...
Raymond Sigurd Slaasted
Mar 3, 2013
Racine – Raymond Sigurd Slaasted, 88, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, March 3, 2013. He was born in Warrens, WI, on November 28, 1924, son of the late Sigurd Emil and Hansena (nee: Nelson) Slaasted. On August 14, 1948, Raymond was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lois Irene Christensen, at Gethsemane Lutheran...
Gladys Grace Foldy
Mar 3, 2013
Racine- Gladys Grace (nee: Patrick) Foldy, age 100, passed away peacefully at home and was born into Eternal Life on Sunday, March 3, 2013.
A lifetime resident, Gladys was born in Racine on October 10, 1912 to the late Joseph J. and Marie (nee: Christensen) Patrick. She was a 1930 graduate of Washington Park High School.
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Karl Stanke
Mar 2, 2013
Racine- Karl "Opa" Stanke, age 82, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, March 2, 2013.
Karl was born in Jamki, Ukraine on March 27, 1930 to Johann and Friederike (nee: Reck) Stanke. At age 7, Karl and his family were forced to flee from Russia to Poland, losing his father...
Ina Mae Behrens
Mar 1, 2013
Bristol – Ina Mae Behrens, 84, passed away at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House on March 1, 2013. She was born in Waukegan, IL, on October 10, 1928, daughter of the late Royal Crawford and Amanda Elizabeth (nee: Potter) Heydecker.
Ina worked for Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) in Waukegan. In 1979, she moved to Gamaliel, AR, where...
Ronald E. Jones
Feb 27, 2013
Ronald E. Jones, 81, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jones was born in Racine, on February 3, 1932, the son of the late Hugh H. and Ruth M. (nee: Williamson) Jones.
Mr. Jones was a graduate of Washington Park High School class of 1950, and in...
Jacob Alexander Lott
Feb 27, 2013
Mr. Jacob A. Lott, 88, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
He was born in Enterprise, MS on June 23, 1924, the son of the late Daniel and Lula (nee: Haynes) Lott.
Mr. Lott proudly served his nation with the US Army during WWII. He retired from Webster Electric after over...
Joseph Sansone
Feb 26, 2013
JOSEPH SANSONE passed away at Wheaton All Saints Franciscan Hospital, Hospice Care on February 26, 2013 at the age of 53.
Joseph is predeceased by his father and mother, Anthony J. and Mary B. Sansone, his oldest brother, Anthony (Tony) and his maternal grandparents, Dominick and Bernadette Agrifoglia and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Rose Sansone.
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Andre Wilbert Allen
Feb 25, 2013
Andre Wilbert Allen, 55, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, February 25, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. Andre was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 2, 1957. He relocated to Racine, WI with his family at a young age, where he remained as a lifelong resident.
Andre graduated from William Horlick High School...
Cynthia Ann Lakeman
Feb 23, 2013
Cynthia Ann (nee: Barber) Lakeman, age 45, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2013. We were blessed with her on August 9, 1967 in Flora, Mississippi.
Cynthia was a successful entrepreneur, as the owner of "Cynthia's Beauty Supply" where she greeted everyone with her contagious smile. She was also the queen of Karaoke...
Gerald Arthur Lake
Feb 23, 2013
Racine – Gerald A. Lake, 82, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was born in Wauwatosa on May 25, 1930, son of the late Clarence and Barbara (nee: Wagner) Lake. Mr. Lake was a Racine area resident for most of his life.
Gerry had worked at Careers Industries, and had...
Elizabeth Naumann
Feb 23, 2013
MOUNT PLEASANT – Elizabeth Naumann, 84, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Although of German heritage, she was born in Bastai, Croatia on January 19, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Eva (nee: Heberling) Knoch. She moved to Slatina, Yugoslavia in1944. From there she moved to Austria for 11...
Mae Bell Johnson
Feb 22, 2013
Racine- Mae Bell "Big Momma" Johnson, 101, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born inBenton County, Mississippi on June 22, 1911 to late Alfred and Jennie (nee: King) Talley.
Mae Bell (nee:Talley) was united in marriage to Isaac James Carter on November of 1932. The couple began raising...
Brian Lennell Anderson
Feb 22, 2013
Racine – Brian L. Anderson, 42, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was born in Racine on March 18, 1970, son of the late LeRoy Anderson and Barbara (nee: Randall) Anderson.
Brian was an eccentric person with a big heart. His smile could instantly light up a room. Brian looked forward...
