Willie Jamal Bogan
Sep 1, 2011
Willie J. Bogan, 10, was called home by his Lord and Savior. He was born in Racine on October 11, 2000 the son of Robert and Doris (nee: Flagg) Bogan Jr. Willie would have been a 5 th grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School. He was a lovable boy and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He...
Dean M. Nees
Aug 31, 2011
Dean M. Nees, 64, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Dean was born in Racine on October 12, 1946, the son of the late Marvin and Lorraine (nee: Holler) Nees. Dean was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School Class of '64 and
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He also attended Carroll College in...
Edgar David Engler
Aug 30, 2011
Mount Pleasant – Edgar David Engler, 80, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. He was born in Blue Island, Illinois on March 20, 1931, son of the late Hibbard and Esther (nee: Wathers ) Engler. Edgar's formative years were spent in Crivitz, he moved to Milwaukee following his graduation from Wausaukee High School. In...
Robin Lynn Holbus
Aug 30, 2011
Racine- Robin Lynn (nee: Gavin) Holbus, 41, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 as the result of severe asthma attack.
Robin was born in Racine on April 10, 1970. A 1988 graduate of St. Catherine's High School, she went to earn a degree in nursing from Gateway Technical College.
On...
Cruz Manley
Aug 28, 2011
Mrs. Cruz P. Manley, 86, passed away in Ridgewood Health Care Center on Sunday, August 28, 2011. She was born in Petronilla, TX on May 2, 1925, the daughter of the late Mamerto and Angelita (nee: Castellano) Perez. She moved to Racine in June of 1956.
Mrs. Manley had been employed by Western Publishing for over 30...
Esther Emily Hathaway
Aug 27, 2011
Racine – Esther Emily (nee: Shoop) Hathaway, 90, passed away at WFH – All Saints Hospital on Saturday, August 27, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. She was born on November 11, 1920, daughter of the late Zigg and Mary (nee: Schram) Shoop.
Esther graduated from Park High School in 1939. Esther was an ordnance...
Lawrence Lussier
Aug 27, 2011
Racine- Lawrence "Larry" Lussier, 55, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday, August 27, 2011.
A lifetime resident. Larry was born in Racine on July 21, 1956 to Lawrence J. and Evelyn (nee: Howe) Lussier. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Navy. On August 1, 1992 he was...
Richard Heyse
Aug 25, 2011
Richard "Dick" Heyse, 74, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Dick was born in Milwaukee on August 13 1937, the son of the late Paul and Gerda (nee: Nicolaus) Heyse. Dick moved from LaCrosse, WI to LaPorte, IN, 1969 where he lived until moving to Racine in 1979.
On October 20, 1984,...
Maria Helena Serafin
Aug 24, 2011
Waterville, Ohio – Maria H. Serafin, 88, passed away in Waterville, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Maria was born in Poland on February 1, 1923, daughter of the late Stanislaw and Franciszka (nee: Ryj) Brodzinski.
Maria came to Racine from Poland in May 1964 after high school and vocational school. Maria's husband, Tomasz "Tom" Serafin, preceded...
Floyd Stanley Frank
Aug 20, 2011
Racine- Floyd Stanley Frank, 88, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center in South Milwaukee on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
Floyd was born in Racine on September 23, 1922 to the late George and Ida (nee: Maass) Frank. Following high school, Floyd went on to faithfully serve our Country with the United States Army during WWII in Europe...
Rev. Mildred Jean Foster
Aug 18, 2011
Racine – Pastor Mildred J. Foster, 64, passed away at Sheridan Medical Complex on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. She was born in Yantley, Alabama on July 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Julius Ruffin and Gertrude Lloyd. Mildred moved from Chicago to Racine in 1972. On March 11, 1972 she was united in marriage to Rev. William H....
Shirley Irene Oravetz
Aug 17, 2011
Shirley I. Oravetz, 78, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Shirley was born on September 8, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Elisabeth (nee: Hisgen) Hansen.
Shirley worked as a purchasing agent at the Racine Public Library for over 37 years, retiring in...
Carol Ann Barnett
Aug 14, 2011
Racine- Carol Ann (nee: Greeley) Barnett, 68, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Sunday, August 14, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Carol was born in Racine on October 12, 1942 to the late Alan D. and Florence C. (nee: Weber) Greeley. During her working career, she...
June E. White
Aug 13, 2011
June E. White, 86, passed away peacefully in the Heartland Manor Care on Saturday, August 13, 2011. She was born in Crandon, WI on March 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Ray and Evelyn (nee: Cyrus) Bingham.
Mrs. White graduated from Crandon High School. On February 9, 1946, in Racine, she was united in marriage to...
Anne Viola "Sis" Baker
Aug 11, 2011
Racine – Anne Viola (nee: Slaasted) "Sis" Baker, 84, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 11. She was a lifelong resident of Racine. She was born on April 6, 1927, daughter of the late Haakon and Anne (nee: Sorensen) Slaasted.
Anne was united in marriage on October 9, 1948 at Holy Communion Church to the...
Ella Mae Fergerson
Aug 10, 2011
Racine – Embraced by the love of her family, Ella Mae Fergerson, 70, passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. She was born in Senatobia, Mississippi on August 21, 1940, daughter of the late George W. Powell, Sr. and Katherine Cathey. She was married on March 17, 1964, to Booker T. Fergerson and had been a...
Luverne "Louie" Ystenes
Aug 9, 2011
Racine- LuVerne "Louie" O. Ystenes, 80, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.
LuVerne was born in Norman County, MN, on June 4, 1931, to the late Obert and Clara (nee: Svenby) Ystenes. Following graduation from high school in Fertile, MN, Louie went on to faithfully serve our...
Janet Cooper
Aug 4, 2011
Racine- Janet (nee: Booker) Cooper, 55, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center with her loving husband at her side, following a longtime struggle with congestive heart failure.
Janet was born in Memphis, TN on February 28, 1956, the daughter of Florida (nee: Prince) and Eddie Booker. She attended...
Virginia Lee Paolocci
Aug 4, 2011
Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Paolocci, 82, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Thursday, August 4, 2011.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on October 18, 1928, the daughter of Elmer Lawrence and Leta Leone (nee: Jackson) Larsen. On May 15, 1948 she married Joseph A. Paolocci at First Congregational Church. He preceded her in death on...
Clarence Becker "Cj" Jensen
Aug 4, 2011
Racine – Clarence Becker "CJ" Jensen, 91, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 4, 2011.
He was a lifelong resident of Racine. He was born January 13, 1920, to the late Louis Jensen and Pearl Becker.
On August 22, 1942, Clarence was united in marriage to Jeanette Marie Rasmussen who preceded him in...
