Obituaries

Mar 11, 2012

Brighton – Melissa R. (nee: Baer) Allen, 60, passed away peacefully at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Melissa was born in Racine County on October 15, 1951 to the late Raymond J. and Margaret M. (nee: Heinen) Baer. A graduate of Salem Central, she went on to earn an Associate's Degree from...

Mar 11, 2012

Racine – Christopher Harrison Edwards, age 55, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center, Racine on March 11, 2012 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 19, 1956 to Peter G. and Joan D. Edwards.  Christopher was raised in Gambier, Ohio and attended Ohio University in...

Mar 10, 2012

Michael Quinn Henderson, 43, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Michael was born in Chicago, IL on June 16, 1968, the son of Michael L. and Linda (nee: Darby) Henderson.

Michael was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Vincent High School and M.A.T.C. He became a Master Barber...

Mar 9, 2012

Mr. Mabel Jackson, 87, made a quiet exit from this earthly life on Saturday, March 10, 2012.  He passed away at WFH- All Saints.

He was born in Brent, AL on March 5, 1925 to the proud parents of Berry and Edna (nee: Wooley) Jackson. Mabel served his nation proudly with the U.S. Army during WWII in...

Mar 9, 2012

Racine – Leroy Bradley Fitzgerald, 74, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 9, 2012, with his beloved wife, Angie, at his side.  He was born in Mondovi on August 2, 1937, son of the late Clarence and Anna (nee: Larson) Fitzgerald.

LeRoy faithfully served his country in the United States Army after graduating from high school. ...

Mar 9, 2012

Mr. Fred D. Crenshaw, 93, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Friday, March 9, 2012.

He was born in Crofton, KY on September 21, 1918, the son of Cordis and Evenus (nee: Duncan) Crenshaw.  After high school he honorably served his nation with the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He was at Pearl Harbor during the attack and...

Mar 8, 2012

Racine- Ellen L. David, age 85, passed away peacefully at her residence in Racine, March 8, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born September 21, 1926 in Burlington, to Adolph P. and Grace M. (Deist) Marck. The Marck family was related to the Karcher, Runkel and Rietbrock families, all early contributors to the Burlington community.

Ellen...

Mar 6, 2012

Racine-Robert John Muto, 58, passed away at WHF-All Saints on Tuesday, March 06, 2012. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 31, 1953, son of Joseph and Lisa (nee: Cheleli) Muto, but had been a Racine area resident since childhood. He was a graduate of Case High School. On June 8, 1998 he was united in marriage to...

Mar 5, 2012

Mrs. Ella Beth, 77, passed away Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Monday, March 5, 2012.

She was born in Sacramento, CA on February 1, 1935 to the late J.B. and Hessie (nee: Scott) Hutchins.  On December 31, 1951 she married Edward A. Beth in Portales, NM.  He preceded her in death on May 14, 1997.

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Mar 4, 2012

Racine – Joseph J. Dembowski, Jr., 67, entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 4, 2012.  He was born in Racine on September 9, 1944, son of the late Joseph J. and Mable (nee: Held) Dembowski, Sr.  Joseph was united in marriage to Barbara (nee: Downing) Dembowski on November 4, 1989.

Joe graduated from Horlick High School...

Mar 3, 2012

Sturtevant – John Richard Hawes, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on Saturday evening, March 3, 2012 after being diagnosed with cancer five months ago.

John was born in Rockford, IL on April 26, 1931 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (nee: Adams) Hawes. A 1949 graduate of Washington Park...

Mar 3, 2012

Ms. Connie Gray, 50, finished her race, March 3, 2012 at her home. She was born August 29, 1962, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Hattie Pearl & Henry Gray. Connie moved to Racine, WI when she was four years and made Racine her home.  She went through the Racine Unified School system and received her high school diploma...

Mar 1, 2012

Racine – Sebila Mary (nee: Rose) Funk, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

A lifetime resident, Sebila was born in Racine on May 9, 1939 to the late John "Jack" and Helen (nee: Gleixner) Rose. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1957.

On...

Feb 29, 2012

Robert M. Myers, 81, passed away in Kenosha United Hospital on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Bob was born in Kenosha on August 15, 1930, the son of the late Mark and Marie (nee: Muhlenkort) Myers.

Bob served his country, during the Korean War, with the U.S. Army in the 101 st Airborne. On April 28, 1951, in...

Feb 29, 2012

RACINE – Laurie Novak-Simmons, 51, leapt forth from our presence on Leap Day, providing one last show of her characteristic effort to stand out and her knack for impeccable timing. Laurie was born May 14, 1960 in Racine, Wisconsin to Elizabeth King and Myron Novak.  She passed away in her home.

A renaissance woman, Laurie opened one...

Feb 28, 2012

Mr. John L. Fornal, Sr., 70, passed away in Ajo, AZ on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

John was born in Racine on May 21, 1941 to the late Edwin and Evelyn (nee: Christensen) Fornal.

He retired as a deputy with the Racine County Sheriff's Department after 23 years of service.

John loved northern...

Feb 26, 2012

Judith Ann Coy, 49, passed away, peacefully, at Wheaton Franciscan Healtcare-All Saints, on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Judy was born in Kenosha on October 30, 1962, daughter of the late William and Joyce (nee: Kibler) Langendorf.

Judy was a lifetime resident of Kenosha until moving to Sturtevant last November. She tended bar in Kenosha for many years....

Feb 25, 2012

Racine – Sandra "Sandi" L. (nee: Feltz) Jeppesen, 66, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday evening, February 25, 2012.

Sandra was born in Stevens Point, WI on July 13, 1945 to the late Leonard and Cordelia (nee: Pepowski) Feltz. She was a graduate of Whitnall High School in Milwaukee. On September...

Feb 24, 2012

BOSSIER CITY, LA (FORMERLY OF RACINE) – Mr. Robert Lee Matsen, 66, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 24, 2012.

He was born in Racine on October 27, 1945, the son of the late Elmer and Lucille (nee: Ebert) Matsen.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964.  On May 27, 1967 he married...

Feb 23, 2012

Racine – Robert Lamar Post, 52, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 23, 2012.  Robert was born on June 9, 1959, son of Robert D. and Claudine L. (nee: Lamar) Post.

Robert attended Horlick High School in Racine.  He was a truck driver for Schneider National for 25 years.  Robert was an avid fisherman.  He enjoyed...