Obituaries

Jul 26, 2012

Mr. Erik W. Petersen, 83, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, July 26, 2012.

He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 27, 1929, the son of the late Christ and Astrid (nee: Olesen) Petersen.  Erik spent his youth in both Lancaster, PA and Brooklyn, NY until moving to Aalborg, Denmark with his family until...

Jul 25, 2012

Racine – Virginia Katherine Faas, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.

Virginia was born on March 27, 1935, in Saukville, WI, to the late Arthur Marunde and Adeline Feldman.  She was lovingly raised by her grandparents, the late Rudolph and Katherine Feldman.

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Jul 22, 2012

Racine – Carmen Reyes, 61, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born in Hughes, Arkansas on April 8, 1951, daughter of the late Angel and Mary (nee: Hernandez) Reyes. Carmen was raised in Racine, and graduated from Horlick High School in 1969.

Carmen devoted 26 years working...

Jul 20, 2012

WATERFORD, WI (Formerly of Racine) – Mr. Jack R. Luedtke, 78, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 at his residence after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Racine on November 30, 1933, the son of the late Richard and Dora (nee: Jacobsen) Luedtke.  He graduated from William Horlick High School in...

Jul 19, 2012

Racine – John "Jack" W. Brehm, 80, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, surrounded by the love of his family.  Jack was born in Racine on August 4, 1931, son of the late Clarence and Florence (nee: Bohn) Brehm.

On May 18, 1957, he was united in marriage at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church to the love...

Jul 19, 2012

Racine– Mary Ann (nee: McClure) Chase, 78, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, July 19, 2012.

Mary was born in Ocean City, N.J. on April 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Vaughn McClure. She had resided in Somers Point, N.J. until she met her future husband, Russell Chase, Sr.,...

Jul 18, 2012

Florence Neibaur, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born in Racine on February 20, 1929 the daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Leskowicz.

Mrs. Neibaur was a 1947 graduate of Washington Park High School.  On October 23, 1948, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, she was united marriage to...

Jul 13, 2012

RACINE — Marjorie (Marge) Lucille Bogus, 95, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Ridgewood Care Center.  Marge was born in Racine on June 12, 1917, to Adam and Antonia (nee:  Gerbel) Bires.  She was united in marriage to Anthony (Tony) Donald Bogus on July 4, 1942 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church by Rev. Stephen Labai.  On July...

Jul 12, 2012

Racine– Stermidge "Sonny" Chambers, 89, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Thursday, July 12, 2012.

Stermidge was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on August 17, 1922 to the late Elijah and Clara (nee: Ingram) Chambers. Sonny faithfully served our Country with the United States Army in WWII.

With a tireless work ethic, he...

Jul 10, 2012

Racine – Helen Almuth (nee: Light) Selkurt, 87, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

Helen was born in Peoria, IL on November 6, 1924 to the late Henry and Mary (nee: Issac) Light. On May 31, 1941, in New Lisbon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leonard Selkurt, who preceded her...

Jul 10, 2012

Hixie Mae Hobbs was born on November 13, 1925, in Brownsville, TN, to the union of Jack Caldwell and Catherine (nee: McFarland) Caldwell. She departed this life on July 10, 2012, at WFH-All Saintsin Racine at the age of 86.  She began her walk in Christ at Grace Temple COGIC in Racine under the leadership of Elder Jettie Cornett...

Jul 10, 2012

Robert A. Sauder Sr., 56, passed away in Augusta, GA, following heart surgery, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He was born in Racine on May 13, 1956, the son of Elmer and Lucille (nee: Wahl) Sauder.

Robert had been involved with the television industry his entire career. After attending UW-Plattville and M.A.T.C., Robert entered his dream career...

Jul 8, 2012

Mt. Pleasant – Wilbert "Bill" Edwards, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at WFH All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine on December 5, 1920, son of the late Edwin and Lucy (nee: Brooke) Edwards. He was married on July 18, 1942 to Joan M. Jacobi in the Parsonage of First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Jul 7, 2012

Elmwood – Wilbert "Bucky" McKinley, 87, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born in Colp, Illinois on October 16, 1924, son of the late Edward and Edmonia (nee: Hamilton) McKinley. Mr. McKinley proudly served in the Army during WWII, seeing action in France during the D-Day invasion. After separating from the army in...

Jul 7, 2012

Racine – Karen M. Stinson, 46, affectionately known as "Cal" or "Sweet C", passed away on Saturday July 07, 2012. She was born in Grenada, MS, on September 19, 1965, to Joe Nathan and Mildred (Anderson) Stinson.

She enjoyed raising children, gardening, cooking, spending time with family and, most of all, she enjoyed fast cars and living...

Jul 7, 2012

Sheila C. Williams, 49, passed away at her residence under hospice care on Saturday, July 7, 2012 after a year and half valiant battle with cancer.  Her family was present with her at her death.

She was born in Eau Claire on March 3, 1963, the daughter of Carl and Cora (nee: Steinke) Brommer.  Sheila graduated from...

Jul 7, 2012

Karen M. Nielsen, 68, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Saturday, July 7, 2012. She was born in Racine on February 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Erhardt and Edith Nielsen.

Karen was a lifelong member of Atonement Lutheran Church where she volunteered and served as an usher. She was a hairdresser for over...

Jul 6, 2012

Nancy D. Helstad, 69, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Friday, July 6, 2012. She was born in Cornell, WI; on June 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Roy and Luella (nee: Jensen) LeTendre.

On June 15, 1963, in Cornell, WI, she was united in marriage to Howard Helstad.  She had been employed by...

Jul 5, 2012

Racine – Rose Mary Treiber, 88, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 5, 2012 with her close family by her side. She was born on July 13, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (nee: Gulyas) Bogyos, Sr.  She was a lifetime resident of Racine, and graduated from Horlick High School in 1941. In August...

Jul 4, 2012

Racine– Xavier Lorray Cooper, 20, received the promise of Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

He was born in Racine on January 6, 1992 – the son of Shelton and Nancy (nee: Conner) Cooper. Xavier was a handsome, hardworking and motivated young man….whose bright smile was infectious and humble confidence was magnetic.

A graduate...