John A. Zember
May 3, 2010
Racine – John A. Zember, 86, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully while asleep in his recliner at home, on Monday, May 3, 2010. A lifetime resident, John was born in Racine on February 6, 1924 to the late Joseph and Anna (nee: Zahradnik) Zember. After Washington Park High School, he went on to faithfully serve our Country with the...
Eddie Lee Hooks
May 2, 2010
Eddie Lee Hooks, 76, was called Home by his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, May 2, 2010. He was born in Tuskegee, AL on July 21, 1933, the son of the late Murphy and Zicey Hooks. Eddie Lee had been employed by A.M.C./Chrysler for over 44 years until retiring in 2003. He was a retiree of UAW Local 72....
Martha Gomez
May 2, 2010
Racine – Martha A. Gomez, 70, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Sunday, May 2, 2010. She was born in Laredo, Texas on February 22, 1940, daughter of the late Jesus and Margarita (nee: Castillo) Valdez. Martha had been a Racine resident for many years, and worked as a counselor at the Taylor Home. She found joy in her...
Herbert Lawrence Smith
Apr 28, 2010
Racine – Herbert L. Smith, 91, affectionately known to many as "Smitty" or "Stub", passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. A lifetime resident, Herb was born in Racine on December 12, 1918 to the late James and Mary (nee: Montanaco, Sasso) Smith. A 1935 graduate of Washington Park High School,...
Herbert Walter Spanske
Apr 26, 2010
Mr. Herbert W. Spanske, 82, died unexpectedly at WFH – All Saints on Monday, April 26, 2010.
A lifelong resident, he was born in Racine on April 22, 1928 to the late Frank and Violet (nee: Kaskin) Spanske, Sr.
A graduate of Washington Park High School, Mr. Spanske also served his country with the U.S....
Jeffrey Allan Oremovich
Apr 22, 2010
Racine – Jeffrey Allan Oremovich, 59, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2010. He was born in Racine on December 8, 1950, son of the late John and Virginia (nee: Cosford) Oremovich. Jeff attended Wm. Horlick high school and was a lifetime Racine resident. While Jeff enjoyed watching the Vikings with his brother Jim, his...
Robert Bruce Creighton
Apr 22, 2010
Arbor Vitae, WI – Robert B. Creighton, 61, passed away unexpectedly at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI on Thursday, April 22, 2010. A lifelong resident, Bob was born in Kenosha on November 29, 1948 to the late Louis H. and Nellie (nee: Curry) Creighton, M.D. He graduated from St. Mark's Grade School and Tremper High School...
Richard F. Pofahl
Apr 20, 2010
Richard F. Pofahl, 84, passed away in the Lutheran Home, Wauwatosa, on April 20, 2010. Richard was born in Kenosha on November 5, 1925 the son of the late of Frank and Ethel (nee: Smith) Pofahl. Richard served his country with the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines. On October 25, 1944, in the First Congregational Church, Kenosha, he...
Robert Nelson Holzer
Apr 19, 2010
Racine – Robert Nelson Holzer, 66, a loving and devoted husband – who truly died of a broken-heart, passed away unexpectedly in the ICU of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, April 19, 2010 just 15 days after his beloved wife, Gay Ann Holzer, died suddenly on Easter Sunday 2010. Bob was born in Milwaukee on...
Sammy Lee Garrett
Apr 16, 2010
Sammy Lee Garrett, 71, was called Home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 16, 2010. He was born in West, Mississippi on November 19, 1938, the son of the late Walter and Beatrice (nee: Turner) Garrett. Sammy graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1957 and on December 19, 1959 he was united in marriage to the former...
Patricia M. Tomes
Apr 15, 2010
Racine – Patricia M. Tomes, 78, passed away at the Becker-Shoop Center on Thursday, April 15, 2010. She was born in Milwaukee on July 27, 1931, daughter of the late Frank and Hedwig (nee: Perszyk) Wieczorek. On July 5, 1952 she was united in holy matrimony to John Tomes. She and John settled in So. Milwaukee to raise their...
Ezaria Angel White
Apr 14, 2010
Racine – Ezaria Angel White, precious infant daughter of Angela White and Emmanuel Terrell King, Sr., was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan – St. Luke's Health Pavilion. In addition to her parents, Ezaria is survived by her brothers Za'Karion, Emmanuel Jr. and Namanuel King; sister, Eniah King; grandparents, Greg White, Rhonda White,...
Helen Dorothy Rorek
Apr 13, 2010
Mrs. Helen D. Rorek, 95, died at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was at Franciscan Villa for only two weeks.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Mrs. Rorek was born on August 5, 1914, the daughter of Alex and Mary (nee: Kosakowski) Grigo. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1932....
Marion M. Wilson
Apr 11, 2010
Mrs. Marion M. Wilson, 82, died at Harmony Commons on Sunday, April 11, 2010.
She was born in Racine on May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Victor and Alta (nee: Schemmel) Andersen. On June 26, 1948, she married Harry A. Wilson. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1997.
Marion worked for...
Edith Mary Ricchio
Apr 9, 2010
Racine – Edith Mary (nee: Bertola) Ricchio, 95, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Manor on Friday, April 9, 2010. Edith was born on May 26, 1914 in Chapman, KS to the late Alexander and Philomena (nee: Paris) Bertolla. She moved to Racine in May of 1926. On October 20, 1934 in St. Lucy Catholic Church, Racine, Wisconsin, she was...
Erna A. Brazeale
Apr 9, 2010
Racine – Erna Brazeale, 94, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, April 9, 2010. Erna was born in Brazeao, Wisconsin on March 18, 1916 to the late Gus and Louise (nee: Krolzick) Cudnofsky. Following graduation from nursing school, she pursued her dream of living on the West Coast. Erna was employed as a Registered Nurse at...
Helene E. Herman
Apr 6, 2010
Racine – Helene E. (nee: Mitschka) Herman, 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Helene was born in Milwaukee on April 14, 1928 to the late John F. and Meta (nee: Burghardt) Mitschka. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1946. On January 11, 1947, she was united in marriage...
Gay Ann Holzer
Apr 4, 2010
Racine – Gay Ann (nee: Landmeier) Holzer, 65, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, N.M. on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, while travelling back to Racine from Arizona of apparent cardiac arrest. Gay was born in Elmhurst, Illinois on July 7, 1944 to the late Leonard and Elsa (nee: Eickelmann) Landmeier. A 1962 graduate of Fenton High School (Bensenville, IL),...
Bill A. West, Sr.
Apr 3, 2010
Bill A. West, Sr. 65, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on January, 13 1945 to the late Willie and Willie Mae (nee: Walker) West. He moved to Racine in 1965 and worked in the manufacturing industry for over 25 years.
Bill was...
Alfonza Hayslett
Apr 3, 2010
Racine – Deacon Alfonza Hayslett, 80, was called Home by his Loving Savior, after completing his early journey, on Holy Saturday, April 3, 2010. He was born in Collierville, TN on June 1, 1929 the son of the late Eldridge and Bernice (nee: Grandberry) Hayslett. Deacon Hayslett had been employed by Harris Metals for over 42 years and was...
