Matthew "Butch" Christofferson
May 19, 2012
Racine– Matthew Carl "Butch" Christofferson, 31, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Butch was born in Racine on August 10, 1980 to Harry and Joni (nee: Helminiak) Christofferson. He attended Fratt Elementary, McKinley Middle, Washington Park High, and Gateway Technical College with aspirations of being a chef....
Claude W. Troeger
May 18, 2012
Mr. Claude W. Troeger, 84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, May 18, 2012.
He was born in Chillicothe, MO on September 14, 1927, the son of the late Carl and Claudia (nee: Harvey, Files) Troeger. After graduating from high school, he served his nation with the U.S. Navy.
On April 9, 1950,...
Leo Joseph Welter
May 15, 2012
Racine – Leo Joseph Welter, 82, entered into eternal life on May 15, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee on December 25, 1929, son of the late Joseph and Katherine Welter.
Leo faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army from July 16, 1951 until August 31, 1975. He fought in both the Korea and Vietnam Wars...
Mark Bomhack
May 14, 2012
Mark G. Bomhack, 57, passed away on May 14, 2012. He was born in Oak Park, IL on November 1, 1954, the son of the late Raymond J. and Mary Bernadette (nee: Sterling) Bomhack Sr.
Mark is survived by his devoted wife, Susan; his brothers and sisters, David (Ellen) Bomhack, Mary (Terry) Neuman, Regina (Gary) Corkill, Thomas...
Theresa Martha Wirag
May 13, 2012
Racine – Theresa Martha Wirag, 72, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was born in Hungary on February 6, 1940, daughter of the late Karl and Katherine (nee: Hosster) Schmidt.
Theresa was united in marriage to the love of her life, Josef Wirag, on April 24, 1965, at St. Catherine's Church...
Darnell Goodwin
May 12, 2012
Darnell Goodwin, 58, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Darnell was born in Meridian, MS, on October 24, 1953, the son of the late Dave and Alice (nee: Davis) Goodwin.
Darnell was an active member of Gregg Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. He served as a Sunday school superintendent and a member...
Eula V. Gilliam
May 12, 2012
Mrs. Eula V. Gilliam, 78, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was born in Saltillo, MS on December 6, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Emma Jean (nee: Bobo) Lockridge. On October 28, 1950, she married Willie B. Gilliam in Tupelo, MS. He preceded her in death on April 5,...
Lawrence "Tarz" Oertel
May 11, 2012
Racine- Lawrence Donald Oertel, 67, affectionately known to family and friends as "Tarz", passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 11, 2012 with loved ones at his side following a courageous battle with cancer.
A lifetime resident, Tarz was born in Racine on January 15, 1945 to Lawrence R. and Elizabeth (nee: Kjornes) Oertel. A...
Alice Mary Muntinga
May 11, 2012
Wisconsin Dells – Alice M. Muntinga, formerly of Racine passed away at St. Clare Hospice House in Baraboo on Friday, May 11, 2012. She was born in Racine on November 7, 1928, daughter of the late Milan and Elizabeth (nee: Roseinski) Georgeff.
Alice was a 1947 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On June 14, 1952 she...
Irene May Dell
May 11, 2012
Racine– Irene May (nee: Clark) Dell, 89, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center, on Friday, May 11, 2012.
Irene was born in Escanaba, MI on July 22, 1922 to the late Thomas and Mabel (nee: Dupuis) Clark. On June 12, 1943 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, she was united in marriage...
Lequan Marquis Gandy
May 9, 2012
Racine – LeQuan Marquis Gandy, 29, passed away on May 9, 2012. He was born in Racine on October 22, 1982, the son of Byron Gandy and Janice Lois Miller. He was a Racine resident for most of his life.
In 1999 LeQuan moved to California, and later to Seattle, Washington where he operated his own commercial...
Gregory R. Stray
May 9, 2012
Racine– Gregory Roland Stray, 58, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack, while traveling through Kentucky on vacation, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
Greg was born in Racine on October 8, 1953 to Grover and Helen (nee: Gill) Stray. He graduated from Cudahy High School in 1972. On June 24, 2000 in St. Veronica Catholic Church...
Judith L. Pike
May 9, 2012
Judy L. Pike, 48, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
She was born in Burlington on July 29, 1963 and graduated from Waterford High School.
On June 29, 2009, Judy married her longtime companion, Melvin Pike at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
Judy enjoyed her life whether...
Mary Therese Donahue
May 5, 2012
Wauwatosa (formerly of Racine)- Mary Therese Donahue (nee: Korzinek), 76, passed away at St. Camillus Assisted Living in Wauwatosa on Saturday, May 05, 2012, following a brave ten-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
A 1953 graduate of St. Catherine's High School, she went on to graduate from Marquette University's College of Nursing in 1957, and becoming a registered...
Mary Jewel Bunch
May 4, 2012
Racine – Mary J. Bunch, 71, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints Hospital on Sunday, May 4, 2012. She was born on June 21, 1940 in Enterprise, Mississippi, daughter of the late Elmer and Roberta (nee: Buckley) Washington.
Mary was a giving woman with a heart of gold, and an amazing ability to make everyone around her...
Lois Ann Rashleger
May 4, 2012
Racine – Lois Ann Rashleger, 79, surrounded by her loving family, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born in Racine on January 21, 1933, daughter of the late William and Doris (nee: Post) Zinke.
Lois was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert George Rashleger, Sr., on...
Vilma Studey
May 3, 2012
Vilma Studey, 79, passed away in WFH-All Saints on Thursday, May 3, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born in Racine on September 18, 1932, the daughter of the late Otto and Alvilda (nee: Jensen) Hanssen.
On February 19, 1949, in Holy Communion Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to Donald Arthur Studey....
Eleanor Both
May 2, 2012
Eleanor Both, 79, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born in Milwaukee on March 10, 1933, the daughter of the late John H. and Eleanor (nee: Oleniczak) Reimer.
Eleanor graduated from Bayview High School. She was united in marriage to Melvin L. Both...
Classye Veloria Rogers
Apr 29, 2012
Mrs. Classye V. Rogers, 84, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012 at WFH – All Saints.
Classye was born in Blue Springs, MS on June 17, 1927 and moved to Racine in 1953. She was a loving and caring mother who will be sadly missed.
Classye is survived by her children, Marcella Rogers, Melvin Rogers,...
Michaeleen Pier
Apr 29, 2012
Racine – Michaeleen A. (nee: Krepelan) Pier, 66, affectionately known as "Micki", passed away peacefully comforted by family at Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha on Sunday, April 29, 2012.
A lifetime resident, Micki was born in Racine on October 1, 1945 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (nee: Vassh) Krepelan. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School...
