Margaret “Peg” Graceffa
Apr 15, 2025
FRANKLIN (FORMERLY OF MOUNT PLEASANT) – Margaret "Peg" Graceffa, 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Dick Graceffa, and her loving family.
Per Peg's wishes, a private service took place.
James Carl Becker
Apr 14, 2025
Racine- James Carl Becker, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side early Monday, April 14, 2025 at The Woods of Caledonia.
Jim a Racine native, was born in Racine on February 8, 1930, the only child of the late Carl Robert Becker and Elsie Rose (nee: Karpen) Becker. He was...
Joseph "Joe" John Bever
Apr 12, 2025
Joseph "Joe" John Bever, age 95, passed away at Aurora Medical Center – Summit on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Joe was born in Fairchild, WI to the late Peter and Theresia (nee: Brandstedter) Bever. He went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army in the Korean War. On September 10, 1960, Joe was united...
Tam Thi Tran
Apr 10, 2025
Kenosha- Tam Thi Tran, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha.
Tam was born in Vietnam on January 20, 1937 to Vinh Quang Tran and Tuyen Thi Tran. She married Bang Van Phung in Vietnam before immigrating to the United States in...
Judith R. Reinhard
Apr 9, 2025
March 10, 1937 – April 9, 2025
Judith "Judy" Reinhard, known as "Nana," age 88, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at her daughter's home in Hebron, Illinois.
Born on March 10, 1937, in Racine, Wisconsin, Judy was the daughter of Daniel and Carol (Quinn) Weishaar. She graduated from Lutheran High...
Jim L. Schreiber
Apr 8, 2025
Jim L. Schreiber, age 70, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1954, in Burlington, WI, to Phyllis L. Larson (nee: Rognsvoog) and Harold I. Schreiber.
Jim graduated from J.I. Case High School. He won awards for his ceramics and was an excellent gymnast, specifically...
Rusty Stirle
Apr 8, 2025
Racine- Rusty (nee: Smith) Stirle, age 78, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, as the result of a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
A lifetime resident, Rusty was born in Racine on March 24, 1947 to the late Robert and Rosalie (nee: Coberly) Smith. A 1965 graduate of Washington Park High...
Joseph S Klinski
Apr 7, 2025
Joseph S. Klinski, age 74, of Racine, passed away at his home on April 7, 2025, following a brave battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born in Racine on July 24, 1950, a son of the late Alex P. and Pauline J. (nee: Adzima) Klinski. He attended Park High School.
He served his country in...
Alan W. Ellingham
Apr 7, 2025
Alan William Ellingham, 79, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born in Racine, on April 29, 1945 to Earl and Alfreda (Hodges) Ellingham.
He graduated from Washington Park High and earned a Bachelor's degree from Stout State College and a Master's degree from Viterbo College. He taught for 33 years in RUSD and retired from...
Cora J. Billups
Apr 5, 2025
Cora J. Billups, aka "Chic", age 72, was called home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born in Racine on May 1, 1952 to Jimmie D. and Coren (Gilliam) McWhorter.
Cora enjoyed softball, bowling, spending quality time with and cooking for all she considered family and friends. To know Chic was to love her, and if...
Laurie A. Ernst
Apr 3, 2025
Ms. Laurie A. Ernst passed away at her residence in Racine on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 68. Ms. Ernst was born in Racine on February 19, 1957 and has been a lifetime resident, graduating from JI Case High school in 1976. She worked at InSinkErator for many years and retired from food service with the...
Albert "Al" L Cole
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Albert "Al" Cole, age 69, died from respiratory failure on Thursday, April 3, 2025
He was born in Cincinnati, OH on April 28, 1955, to the late Robert and RoseMarie (nee: Maxwell) Cole. On June 14, 1986, he married the former MaryEllen Wise.
Al worked as a machinist for 40 years at Thermal Transfer...
Gregory John Frank
Apr 3, 2025
Gregory John Frank was born in Hartland, Wisconsin to Donald and Ruby (nee Dailey) Frank on May 28, 1950. In 1960, his mother moved to Racine, Wisconsin, where Greg spent the rest of his life. Greg honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 – 1971. In 1973, Greg went to a trade show and...
James Herbert Shea
Apr 3, 2025
James "Jim" Shea, aged 92, passed away at his home in Mount Pleasant, WI, surrounded by family. Jim was born in Eau Claire, WI. He served in the United States Army. After his service, he earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He went on to earn his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jim was...
Barbara "Barbie" Hinrichs
Apr 2, 2025
Surrounded by her family, Barbara 'Barbie' T. Hinrichs, 85, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Barb was born in Winger, Minnesota on January 27,1940 to the late Helbert & Inga (Willand) Hauge. On March 31,1962, she married the love of her life, Orland 'Orlie' G. Hinrichs who passed away on April 3, 2008....
Robert Charles Christman
Mar 31, 2025
Robert "Bob" Christman, age 77, passed away at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL to Norbert and Betty (nee: Van Houtegen) Christman. A graduate of Burlington High School, he went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier...
Betty Jane Brown
Mar 28, 2025
Betty Jane Brown passed away on March 28, 2025 after battling several health issues. She leaves behind her granddaughters, Catherine Brown-Robison and Rebecca Brown, as well as two great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Betty worked hard throughout her life, but her favorite role was being a grandmother.
She shared wild tales of barrel-jumping and crab-catching...
Lon Charles Laehr
Mar 27, 2025
RACINE and BOULDER JUNCTION – Mr. Lon C. Laehr, 78, passed away at Aurora Hospital in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
He was born in Racine on January 13, 1947, the son of the late Carl and Beverly (nee Lingsweiler) Laehr. He graduated from Phelps High School.
Lon married Joyce E. Orthey at...
Anthony O. Ricchio
Mar 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Ricchio, 46, who left us peacefully at his home on March 26th, 2025. Tony was preceded in death by his beloved father, Mark Ricchio, and his loving mother, Donna Ricchio. Their absence is felt deeply, and he will be reunited with them in spirit.
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Scott M. Hottovy
Mar 26, 2025
Scott Melvin Hottovy, age 65, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Scott was born in David City, Nebraska to John and Agnes (nee: Kobza) Hottovy on February 13, 1960. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and Aquinas High School in David City, and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was united in marriage...
