Albert F. Hernke
May 20, 2010
Franksville – Albert F. Hernke, 83, passed away in Wausau on Thursday, May 20, 2010 following a brief, but courageous battle of cancer. He was born in South Milwaukee on May 6, 1927, son of the late Arthur and Julia (nee: Dahlem) Hernke. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. Al was proud to have...
Willie Lee Sims, Sr.
May 19, 2010
Mr. Willie Lee Sims, 64, passed away at Claridge House in Kenosha and was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.
He was born in Shelby, MS on November 1, 1945, the son of Grant and Belva (nee: Bell) Sims. In 1966, he married Carrie Ellis. She preceded him in death.
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Kartar Singh Virdi
May 18, 2010
Racine- Kartar Singh Virdi, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday morning, May 18, 2010. Born in India on June 28, 1922 to Surain Singh Virdi and Atti Kaur (nee: Palahe) Virdi, he came to Racine in 1997. Surviving are his wife, Amir Kaur (nee: Bibrah) Virdi; daughters, Harjinder K. (Parminder S.) Jutley, Gurvinder...
Elaine Izetta Donner
May 18, 2010
Elaine Izetta Donner, 84 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Healthcare on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She was born in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin on March 11, 1926 to the late Harry and Lelia Bell Harris. She was joined in matrimony to the late Virgil Leroy Donner and lived in Racine for over 30 years. Elaine was a dedicated...
Mattie Lee Klein
May 17, 2010
Mattie Lee Klein, 75, passed away in Manor Care-Kenosha, on Monday, May 17, 2010. She was born in Thompkinville, KY on May 9, 1935 the daughter of the late Willy Ross Cable and Gennie Belle Cable Henry and stepfather John Lee Henry. On September 29, 1956 she was united in marriage to Clarence Conrad Klein who preceded her in...
Alma A. Nelson
May 16, 2010
Racine- Alma A. (nee: Klingbeil, Spranger) Nelson, 86, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, after suffering a stroke last week. A lifelong resident, Alma was born in Racine on May 3, 1924, to the late Gustave and Adolfena (nee: Karcher) Klingbeil. A 1941 graduate of Washington Park High School, she...
Rev. Raymond Walter Fechner
May 16, 2010
Rev. Raymond W. Fechner, 93, (formerly of Des Moines, IA and Fond du Lac, WI) died at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
He was born in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada on May 29, 1916 to the late Rev. Walter and Minnie (nee: Fickenscher) Fechner. On November 21, 1940, he married the former Dorothy Louise...
Leroy David Haggart
May 11, 2010
Racine – LeRoy David Haggart, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Norma; his daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Jerry Kirkland, and Candace and Bob Freeman; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial celebrating LeRoy's life will be held in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May...
Elaine M. Salerno
May 10, 2010
Mrs. Elaine M. Salerno, 83. passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Care Center on Monday, May 10, 2010. She was born in Racine on July, 14, 1926 the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (nee: Beutow) Baker. On December 7, 1963, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to John Salerno. Mrs. Salerno had been employed by Apex...
Carl E. Begh, Jr.
May 9, 2010
Mr. Carl E. Begh, Jr. (formerly of Kenosha and Racine) passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010.
He was born in Kenosha on February 10, 1921 to the late Carl and Babetta (nee: Wecklein) Sr. His early years were spent in Philadelphia, PA., Ridgefield, NJ., Melrose, MA., and Kenosha.
Graduating from Kenosha High School in...
Mary Alice Petersen
May 8, 2010
Born to serve, Mary Alice Petersen died on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Mary Alice was born March 21, 1938, the daughter of Hans and Alice (Jensen) Nyboe. She attended Fratt Elementary, McKinley Junior High and Park High School in Racine, graduating in 1956. On August 23, 1958 at Bethania Lutheran Church she was united in marriage to LeRoy E....
Norbert T. Kosterman
May 8, 2010
Norbert T. Kosterman, 95, passed away at Manor Care Center, Kenosha, on Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was born in Racine on December 25, 1914 the son of the late Charles and Catherine (nee: Komas) Kosterman. Mr. Kosterman graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School. He attended St. Catherine's High School and graduated from Racine Vocational School. On May 28,...
Robert James Chizek
May 7, 2010
Keshena, WI – Robert James Chizek, 65, formerly of Racine, passed away at the Shawano Medical Center, under the compassionate care of Shawano Community Hospice, on Friday, May 7, 2010. Robert was born in Racine on December 22, 1944 to the late John L. and Helen K. (nee: Hudak) Chizek. He lived in Racine all of his life until...
Richard E. Strom
May 7, 2010
Racine – Richard E. Strom, 73, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday, May 7, 2010. Richard was born in Oconto, WI on February 3, 1937 to the late George and Margaret (nee: Jensen) Strom. After receiving his education from Washington Park High School, Dick went to work as a mechanic / auto-body specialist...
Stephen T. Penzkowski
May 6, 2010
Racine – Stephen T. Penzkowski, 86, passed away at the Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Thursday, May 6, 2010. Born in Black Creek, WI on December 26, 1923 to Peter and Caroline Penzkowski, Steve is survived by his wife, "Jan" Jessie Audrey; two daughters, Bridget (Tom) Habetler of Snellville, GA, and Tanja (Jay) Gilray of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren,...
Maryann Pettit
May 5, 2010
Mrs. Maryann Pettit, 72, (formerly of Racine) died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
She was born in Fennimore, WI on August 19, 1937 to the late Raleigh and Ruth (nee: Stepper) Loomis.
Mrs. Pettit was an active member of the Salvation Army. She also enjoyed her connection with the Home League.
Her survivors...
Walter Gibson
May 5, 2010
Walter "Walt" Gibson, 77, passed away in the Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Walt was born in Bailey's Harbor, WI on September 11, 1932, the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (nee: Jusis) Gibson. Walt was a 1950 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee....
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...
