Doris Mae Hoffman
Jan 6, 2012
Racine- Doris Mae (nee: Michna) Hoffman, 88, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday, January 6, 2012.
Doris was born in Racine on November 2, 1923 to the late Clarence and Bernice (nee: Haas) Michna. On March 27, 1941 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Richard...
David Clarence Riedel
Jan 5, 2012
Somers- David Clarence Riedel, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
David was born in Racine on June 25, 1939 to the late Clarence and Helen (nee: Kralicek) Riedel. A graduate of St. Catherine's High School, he went on to vocational school to master the trade of the...
Darrell Coleman
Jan 3, 2012
Darrell Coleman, 51, affectionately known to many as "Uncle Darrell", passed away on January 3, 2012. Darrell was born on April 1, 1960 to the late Clyde and Matilda Coleman. He graduated from Case High School, and completed two years of study at Howard University in Washington, DC. In the year of 1985, he was united in marriage to...
John Torres
Jan 2, 2012
Racine – John "Pelos" Torres Sr., 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 2, 2012. John was born in Uvalde, Texas on June 8, 1945, son of the late Jose and Refugia (nee: Baca) Torres.
John moved to Racine/Kenosha area as a young man, but remained the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan ever. He was very...
Josef Ludwig
Jan 2, 2012
Racine – Josef "Sepp" Ludwig, 82, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 2, 2012. He was born in Bernsdorf, Germany, on November 12, 1929, son of the late Josef and Anna (nee: Baier) Ludwig. Josef was United in Marriage to the love of his life, Marlene Seeger, in Einbeck, Germany on December 21, 1954.
Sepp and...
James Scott Jr.
Jan 1, 2012
James Scott, 56, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2012. He was born in Waukegan, IL on August 11, 1955, the son of the late James C. and Evangelist Ella Mae Scott.
James was formerly employed by A.M.C. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing cards, and being with family and friends.
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Helen Naomi Lindmark
Jan 1, 2012
Racine- Helen N. (nee: Rasmus) Lindmark, 89, passed away peacefully and was born into eternal life with Jesus on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center.
She was born on May 1, 1922 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Gudrun (nee: Thompson) Rasmus.
Helen was a loving wife, mother...
Scott A. Wilear
Dec 31, 2011
Mount Pleasant – Scott A. Wilear, 59, passed away at home due to complications of a long term illness. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on February 12, 1952, son of the late Jerome and Pearl (nee: Hansen) Wilear. Scott was a 1970 graduate of Case High School, and had been a Racine county resident for most of his...
Tary Ann Ludka
Dec 30, 2011
Tary A. Ludka (nee: Manderfield), 54, lovingly nicknamed 2-P, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Adams, WI on Friday, December 30, 2011.
She was born in Racine on March 5, 1957.
Tary had a compassionate and kind heart. Whether she was working with Goodwill Industries or caring for abandoned animals, Tary enjoyed helping those...
Vivian Sarah Graceffa
Dec 30, 2011
Mrs. Vivian S. Graceffa, 83, passed away at St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee on Friday, December 30, 2011.
She was born in Racine on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Angeline (nee: Salerno) Valente. On February 1, 1947 she married Carl Graceffa. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1998.
Mrs....
Robert Charles Clark
Dec 28, 2011
Racine- Robert Charles Clark, 87, passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, December 28, 2011.
Bob was born in Racine on May 5, 1924 to the late Thomas and Mable (nee: Dupuis) Clark. Born with special needs, along with his brother, James, they lived at High Ridge Care Center and Racine Residential Care together for...
Muhbash-Shir Muhammad
Dec 27, 2011
Kenosha – Muhbash-Shir Muhammad, 68, a server of the Muslim Center of Racine, was called home to Allah on Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
He was born in Marion, IL on June 21, 1943 to Benjamin Samuel Griffin and Mercedes Clark. Mr. Muhammad attended Roosevelt Elementary, N. Division High School, Dominican College and Gateway Technical College. He accepted...
Paul F Brisko
Dec 27, 2011
Mt. Pleasant – Paul F. Brisko, 62, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Paul was born on June 3, 1949, the son of Paul and Sophie (nee: Brodowski) Brisko. He was a lifelong resident of Racine, and graduated from Washington Park High School. Paul served honorably for six years in the Wisconsin National Guard.
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Betty Lou Nelson
Dec 26, 2011
Mrs. Betty Lou Nelson, 83, passed away with her family by her side on December 26, 2011.
She was born in Mount Vernon, Il on November 4, 1928, the daughter of the Artie T. and Melba F. (nee: Hetser) Rice. She received her education in Illinois. In 1950 she married Clarence T. Nelson. He preceded her in...
Viola Hemkes
Dec 25, 2011
Racine- Viola (nee: Clemmensen) Hemkes, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2011 at Lakeshore Manor.
Viola was born in Sturtevant, WI on June 18, 1920 to the late Soren and Anna (nee: Ostergaard) Clemmensen. She had been a member of the Racine Bible Church.
Surviving are her brother, Ernest Clemmensen of...
Dawn Ellen Kawa
Dec 24, 2011
Waukesha – Dawn Ellen (nee: Osadsky) Kawa, 70, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha, on her favorite day of the year, December 24, 2011, surrounded by her loving family following a short yet courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born in Racine on May 19, 1941 to the late Willard and Beatrice Thompson. She was later...
Irene Marie Bugni
Dec 23, 2011
Racine – Irene Marie Bugni (Belanec), 59, passed away. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 7, 1952, the daughter of Josephine Maringa (Krepelan-Belanec) and Thomas Belanec.
Irene graduated from Washington Park High School in 1970. Irene worked as a pre-loader for 32 years at the United Parcel Service (UPS), retiring in 2011. Her career was...
Charline A. Dykstra
Dec 22, 2011
Racine- Charline A. Dykstra, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine on March 29, 1928 to John and Gertrude (nee: Johnson) Lewandowski.
On November 22, 1947 in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage with Thomas Dykstra, Jr. Charline was employed by...
Mary Ellen Kathleen Mazek
Dec 22, 2011
Racine – Mary Ellen Mazek, 87, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha. Mary was born in Salem on July 26, 1924, daughter of the late George Tsirigotis and Emily (nee: DeLange) VanMaastricht.
Mary lived most of her life in Racine. She was united in marriage on March 6, 1948,...
Shirley Mae Gramkow
Dec 20, 2011
Kenosha- Shirley Mae (nee: Olsen) Gramkow, 85, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully at Hospice Alliance Inc. – Hospice House on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
Shirley was born in Waukegan, IL on March 23, 1926 to the late John and Edna Olsen. On May 19, 1945 in Waukegan, she was united in marriage with the love of her...
