Alberta Reams
Sep 4, 2009
Racine – Alberta Reams, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was affectionately called by many names. To extended family members and friends she was known as "Big Ma", "Big Mamma", "Mamma Reams", "Mother Reams", "Aunt Alberta", "Miss Alberta", "Bert", "Sis", and "Baby Girl". Alberta was born July 20,...
Lorraine Wintermuth Adams
Sep 3, 2009
Lorraine Wintermuth Adams, 91, died and was reunited with her husband on Thursday, September 3, 2009. She was born in Milwaukee on September 13, 1917, the daughter of the late Edward and Johanna (nee: Jordan) Wintermuth. On November 20, 1937, she married Addison Adams at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1995....
Eugene W. Hansen
Aug 31, 2009
Racine – Eugene (Gene) W. Hansen, 77, passed away unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, August 31, 2009. Gene was born on September 6, 1931 to the late Walter M. and Catherine G. (nee: Gizinski) Hansen. He received his education from St. John Nepomuk Grade School "Class of 1945"; St....
John Rotkis
Aug 30, 2009
John "Rocky" Rotkis, 66, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He was born in Racine on June 16, 1943 the son of the late Mike and Agnes (Ceader) Rotkis. John graduated from Holy Name Grade School and St. Catherine's High School. He had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. for over 30 years....
Leonard Earl Cotton
Aug 28, 2009
Leonard Earl Cotton, 70, was called Home by his Lord ad Savior on Friday, August 28, 2009. He was born in Macon, MS on November 11, 1938 the son of Booker T. Harrington and Johnnie I. Cotton. Leonard confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He joined New Salem United Methodist Church in Macon, MS. Leonard graduated...
Clinton Ray Mcneil
Aug 27, 2009
Clinton Ray McNeil, 56, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 27, 2009 surrounded by family. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on December 25, 1952 to Curtis and Augusta (nee: Jurnett) McNeil. He was a lifelong Racine resident.
Clinton worked at Racine Railroad Products as a painter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing dominos,...
Luetta Ruth Gayfield
Aug 26, 2009
Racine – Luetta Ruth (nee: Morgan) Gayfield, 55, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Luetta was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 9, 1954 to the late Wardell Sylvester Morgan, Sr. and Mamie Rosalie (nee: Madison) Morgan. She attended Marshall Elementary, Turner Middle School, and Sumner High School in...
Clarence "Cunnel" Johnson
Aug 22, 2009
Mr. Clarence "Cunnel" Johnson, 85, died at Harmony of Kenosha on Saturday, August 22, 2009. A lifetime resident of Racine, Cunnel was born on May 28, 1924 to Iver and Amanda Louise (Erickson) Johnson. He graduated from Washington Park High School and faithfully served his nation with the U.S. Army during WWII in the European theater. On January 17,...
Ronald W. Johnson Sr.
Aug 21, 2009
Ronald W. Johnson Sr., 59, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, August 21, 2009, with his family at his side. He was born in Waukegan, IL on February 18, 1950 the son of the late Clayton and Dorothy (nee: Oglesby) Johnson. On September 4, 1971, in the First Methodist Church in Kenosha, he was united in marriage...
Susan Marie Mcfarland
Aug 20, 2009
Susan Marie McFarland (nee: Gordon) gracefully passed away Thursday, in her home the evening of August 20th, 2009. At the moment of her death she was lovingly surrounded by her husband Jamie, son Jerrod and daughter Lisa. Sue's journey with cancer began 8 years ago; it encompassed much of her life but never defined it. First and foremost was...
Charles Raymond Urban
Aug 16, 2009
Racine – Charles Raymond Urban, 63, passed away at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on Sunday, August 16, 2009. A lifetime resident, Charles was born on February 12, 1946 to the late Howard and Catherine (nee: Chaffee) Urban. He attended St. Catherine's High School through his Junior year until transferring to Washington Park High School,...
Edward Lee Kimmons
Aug 15, 2009
Racine – Edward Lee "Reed" Kimmons, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, August 15, 2009 as the result of a Pulmonary Embolism. Edward was born in New Albany, MS on April 2, 1937 to the late Velmer and Lucille (nee: Robinson) Kimmons. He received Christ at an early age through Watson Grove...
Lance Willie Edward Bogan
Aug 15, 2009
Lance Willie Edward Bogan, 46, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2009. He was born in Racine on September 16, 1962 the son of James and Annie Earl (nee: Bradford) Bogan Sr. On July 8, 2000, in Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, he was united in to the former Barbara Williams Claxton. Lance worked...
Margaret "Pauline" Peters
Aug 13, 2009
Racine – Margaret "Pauline" Peters, 92, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Pauline was born in Creston, Iowa on February 28, 1917 to the late Dale H. and Pearl E. (nee: Lucas) Bunn. On August 21, 1944 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Marvin A. Peters. They moved to...
William O. Mousseau
Aug 11, 2009
William O. Mousseau, 70, passed away in the Hope Health and Rehab Center in Lomira on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was born in Racine on December 14, 1938 the son of the late Omer and Mary (nee: McCarthy) Mousseau. Bill served his country with the United States Marine Corps and was discharged in 1961. On May 19, 1962,...
Earnest Lee Redmond
Aug 11, 2009
Earnest L. Redmond, 57, was unexpectedly called Home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. He was born in Isola. MS on August 24, 1951 the son of Booker T. and Roberta (nee: Rayford) Redmond. Earnest had been employed by the J.I. Case Co, for over 33 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the...
Bernice Mae Garbo
Aug 10, 2009
Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Racine) – Bernice Mae Garbo, 83, passed away in Ft. Myers, FL on Monday, August 10, 2009. Bernice was born in Racine on December 16, 1925 to the late Fred and Pauline (nee: Mattie) Klingenmeyer. She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1943. While at Horlick, she met the love of her life,...
Lyle R. Salvo Sr.
Aug 9, 2009
Lyle R. Salvo Sr., 84, died in North Port, FL on Sunday, August 9, 2009. He was born in Racine on December 12, 1924, the son of the late Lyle A. and Elizabeth (nee: Williamson) Salvo. On October 1, 1948 he was united in marriage to the former Carol Fehlberg who preceded him in death on August 13, 1989....
Dorothy Coolidge
Aug 8, 2009
Racine – Dorothy Coolidge, 71, passed away in the Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI, on August 8, 2009. She was born in Milwaukee on November 13, 1937 the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth (nee: McGonegle) Moseley. On April 14, 1956, in St. Mark Catholic Church, Kenosha, she was united in marriage to Thomas L. Coolidge who preceded...
Lionginas “Leon” Pliura
Aug 6, 2009
Lionginas "Leon" J. Pliura, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on August 6, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 23, 1914 the son of the late Benediktas and Pulcherija (nee: Navickas) Pliura. His family returned to their homeland of Lithuania settling in Linkuva a few years later. Lionginas served in...
