James Richard Horner
Sep 23, 2009
Racine – James "Horny" Richard Horner, 61, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Jim was born in Two Rivers, WI on July 26, 1948 to the late Benjamin and Grace (nee: Weber) Horner. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jim...
Mary Nell Thurman
Sep 22, 2009
Racine – Mary Nell Thurman, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on January 17, 1935, daughter of the late L.E. and Cornell (nee: Milliken) Duffy. Mary was married to Samuel Edward Thurman on October 3, 1951. She and Edward then made their home in Racine. Mr. Thurman passed...
Phoebe L. Cozad
Sep 22, 2009
Yorkville, WI – Phoebe L. Cozad; Mother of seven, World War II Flight Nurse, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, School Teacher, Peace Corp Volunteer, loving grandmother and great-grandmother; passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2009 at the age of 91. Born in Whitefish, Montana on October 20, 1917, she was a member of St. Sebastian's...
Henry "Big John" James Bester
Sep 21, 2009
Racine – Henry James Bester, 68, affectionately known to many as "Big John", passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Monday, September 21, 2009.
Henry was born in Laurel, MS on November 20, 1940 to James and Virgie Bester. On June 13, 1959 in Laurel, he was united in marriage with his lifelong love,...
Henry "Big John" James Bester
Sep 21, 2009
Racine – Henry James Bester, 68, affectionately known to many as "Big John", passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Monday, September 21, 2009.
Henry was born in Laurel, MS on November 20, 1940 to James and Virgie Bester. On June 13, 1959 in Laurel, he was united in marriage with his lifelong love,...
Patricia Jean Barnes
Sep 20, 2009
Racine – Patricia Jean (nee: Bilyard) Barnes, 58, beloved wife of Dale Barnes, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 20, 2009, comforted by the presence of her family.
Pat was born in Kankakee, IL on January 29, 1951 to the late Al and Wilma Jo (nee: Ohmes) Bilyard. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University and...
Daniel Christ Christensen
Sep 20, 2009
Sturtevant – Daniel Christ Christensen, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center after suffering a stroke last week.
A lifetime resident, Dan was born in Racine on July 19, 1950 to the late Wilfred "Bunny" and Betty (nee: Storbeck) Christensen. He graduated from JI Case High School in...
Lee Smith
Sep 19, 2009
Lee A. Smith, 70, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born in Belden, MS on February 20, 1939 the son of the late Nathaniel and Daisy (nee: Harper) Smith. He had been employed by Ladish-Tri Clover for nearly 30 years. Mr. Smith was a member of Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary...
George Washington Jr.
Sep 19, 2009
George Washington, 58, was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was born in Clarksville, TN on January 14, 1951 the son of George and Myrtle (nee: Barker) Washington Sr. George had been employed as a semi driver by Kulke Trucking for over 30 years. George enjoyed playing football and wrestling while...
Robert Raymond Lewis
Sep 17, 2009
Racine – Dr. Robert Raymond Lewis, 90, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital on Thursday, September 17, 2009. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 7, 1919, son of the late Raymond and Ebba (nee: Rehn) Lewis. He completed his pre-dental studies at the University of Chicago, and graduated from Marquette University Dental School in 1944....
Ljubomir Mikic
Sep 17, 2009
Ljubomir Mikic Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family at his side. He was born in Slisane Lebane, Yugoslavia on June 6, 1919 the son of the late Svetislav and Andjelija Mikic. On December 4, 1947, in Dusseldorf, Germany, he was united in marriage to the former Johanna Vossen who preceded him in death on...
Irene Lillian Stone-Wittke
Sep 16, 2009
Racine – Irene Lillian Stone-Wittke (nee: Becker), 86, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. A lifetime resident, she was born in Racine on November 3, 1922 to the late Adolph and Luella (nee: Schlender) Becker. A graduate of William Horlick High School, Irene was employed by St. Luke's Hospital, Hamilton Beach...
Rita Dolores Radke
Sep 15, 2009
Franksville – Rita Dolores Radke, 70, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She was born in Racine on January 26, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (nee: DeHerra) Fischer. Rita was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School, and was a Racine resident for most of her life. On May 5, 1962 she...
Chester Richard Sadowski
Sep 14, 2009
Racine – Chester R. Sadowski, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Becker-Shoop Center. The twelfth born of thirteen children, Chet was born in Winona, Minn. on March 29, 1919 to the late Michael and Martha (nee: Prztarski) Sadowski. On April 27, 1946 in Holy Name Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the...
Bonnie L. Geiss
Sep 12, 2009
Racine – Bonnie L. Geiss, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 3:52 am following a valiant battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, she was born in Racine on June 16, 1951 to Fred and Alice (nee: Meyer) Geiss. A graduate of William Horlick High School, Bonnie was employed by SC Johnson Wax – Building 64A...
Clarence O. Bayer
Sep 10, 2009
Mr. Clarence O. Bayer, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital – All Saints on Thursday, September 10, 2009. A lifelong resident of Racine, Clarence was born on April 19, 1927 to the late Joseph and Minna (nee: Eick) Bayer. He graduated from William Horlick H. High School. On June 15, 1963, he married the former Mary "Jocelyn" Parent....
Mary E. Keenan
Sep 4, 2009
Mary E. Keenan, 48, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center on Friday, September 4, 2009, after a long battle with diabetes. She was born in Racine on October 17, 1960 the daughter of the late Angel and Mary (nee; Hernandez) Reyes. On July 16, 1982, in Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Dennis R. Keenan. Surviving are...
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....
