Howard Russell Johnson
Jun 17, 2009
Racine – Howard Russell Johnson, 87, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 as the result of a heart attack. A lifetime resident, Howard was born on the Meachem Farm here in Racine on December 9, 1921 to the late Herman and Soffie (nee: Christofferson) Johnsen. On June 9, 1945, he was united in marriage with...
Betty Jane Phillips
Jun 14, 2009
Racine – Betty Jane (nee: Kitzman) Phillips, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis. Betty was born in Racine on June 13, 1930 to Arthur and Mathilda "Tillie" (nee: Kitzmann) Kitzman. She was a 1948 graduate (first graduating class) of Lutheran High School. Following, she went on to school to...
Eugene Hagemann
Jun 13, 2009
Eugene "Gene" M. Hagemann, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13th, surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Caledonia on August 8, 1924 the son of the late Casper and Stella (nee: Block) Hagemann Sr. He moved to Racine at the age of 7. Gene served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps. While stationed in...
James Sorensen Jr.
Jun 12, 2009
James Sorensen Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. He was born in Racine on April 3, 1929 the son of Danish immigrants, James and Sorene (nee: Bendsten) Sorensen Sr. James graduated from Washington Park High School in 1947. He attended Carthage College in Illinois and the Kansas City Conservatory of Music. James was a member of...
Mary Jean Gahlman
Jun 12, 2009
Mary J. Gahlman, 57, died at her residence with her husband by her side. Her 15 year battle with cancer ended on June 12, 2009. Mary was born in Hartford, WI on August 20, 1951 to Raymond and Teresa (nee: Kennedy) Becker. On September 2, 1972, she married the love of her life, Carl Gahlman. They moved to Sturtevant...
Charlie Hale
Jun 12, 2009
Charlie Hale, 88, arrived "Safe at Home", when he was called by his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 12, 2009. Charlie was born in Columbus, MS on February 9, 1921 the son of the late Charlie and Willie Lee (nee; Sterling) Hale Sr. In March of 1941, in Columbus, MS, he was united in marriage to the former...
Ruth E. Bass
Jun 10, 2009
Racine – Ruth Evelyn Fynn Bass, 93, died peacefully on June 11, 2009 at Lincoln Village after a long illness. She has lived in Racine since 1936. She is survived by two daughters; Kay D'Acquisto,(San Diego,Ca) and Barbara Kasper, (Chanhassen Mn.) and four sons; Tim (Pam) Bass, (Burlington), Tom (Judy) Bass, (Salem, Or.), Richard Bass, (Salem, Or.) and John...
Alexia Leigh Johnson
Jun 10, 2009
Racine – Alexia Leigh Johnson, 20, affectionately known to many as "Ali", was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Ali was born in Racine on July 27, 1988 to Pamela Jeanette Harris and Albert Lee Johnson. She received her education from St. Catherine's High School and Gateway Technical College. Ali enjoyed praising her Lord at United...
William "Cool Jack" Carter
Jun 8, 2009
William K. "Cool Jack" Carter, 66, was called Home by his Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 8, 2009. William was born in Myrtle, MS on April 1, 1943, the son of Isaac and Maebell (nee: Talley) Carter Sr. William was united in marriage to Essie B. Smith, in 1977, in Racine. William was self-employed as an automobile mechanic....
Kathleen Ellen Kaul
Jun 6, 2009
Kenosha – Kathleen Ellen "Mima" Kaul, 59, passed away on June 6, 2009 at St. Catherine's Hospital. She was born in Kenosha on July 19, 1949, daughter of the late Matthew and Eleanor (nee: Eells) Skender. She was a lifetime Kenosha area resident. On November 1, 1995 she was united in holy matrimony to Stephen Kaul in Honolulu, Hawaii....
John H. Boehm
Jun 6, 2009
Racine – John H. Boehm, "Opa", passed away unexpectedly at All Saints Hospital on Saturday, June 6, 2009. He was 65. John was born in Racine on July 15, 1943, son of the late Edmund and Orlea (nee: Lampman) Boehm. Following high school, John joined the US Army, and served in Germany from 1960-63. There, he met a beautiful...
Orville Ross Canfield
Jun 3, 2009
Somers – Orville Ross Canfield, 79, beloved husband of Patricia J. (nee: Jornt) Canfield, was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2009. Orv was born in Racine on September 6, 1929 to the late Orville H. and Clara (nee: Janssen) Canfield. Baptized at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, he attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School –Racine and...
Cordula "Cordie" Susan Brady
Jun 2, 2009
Kenosha – Cordula "Cordie" Susan (nee: Burg) Brady, 95, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Alliance – Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Mrs. Brady was born in Caledonia, MN on October 12, 1913 to the late Philip and Cecilia (nee: Ernster) Burg. She lived all of her life in Caledonia, MN until moving...
Henry “Hank” Gement
Jun 1, 2009
Henry "Hank" Gement, 90, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Monday, June 1, 2009. He was born in Racine on February 9, 1919 the son of the late Bernard and Rose (nee: Burken) Gement. Hank served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and was stationed in Europe. On March 21, 1942, in St. Mark Catholic...
Kathleen Alice Born
Jun 1, 2009
Racine – Kathleen A. (nee: Kriofsky) Born, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Kathy was born in Kenosha on December 27, 1936 to the late Charles and Ruth (nee: Meyer) Kriofsky. On July 16, 1955 in Kenosha, she was united in marriage with the love of her life,...
Rose L. Scholzen
May 31, 2009
Rose L. Scholzen, 94, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital- All Saints on Sunday, May 31, 2009. She was born in Racine on May 2, 1915 the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine (nee: Siminic) Klass. Mrs. Scholzen had been employed by the Hamilton Beach Company and later retired from the Mamco Corporation in 1978. She was a...
Elizabeth “Betty” 17-Mar-18 Blackman
May 28, 2009
Racine – Surrounded by her loving family, Elizabeth "Betty" C. Blackman, 91, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home on Thursday, May 28, 2009. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey, on March 17, 1918, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Edna (nee: Hurley) Flood and stepmother Mary (nee: Noonan) Flood. On December 28, 1946, she...
Leona M. Popadick - Borger
May 25, 2009
Kenosha – Leona M. Popadick-Borger, 85, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009 at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha. Leona was born in Milwaukee on February 15, 1924 to the late Clarence and Isabelle (nee: Brown) Kaltenbach. She lived all of her life in Racine until moving...
Debra Hodges-West
May 24, 2009
Debra Hodges-West, 52, was called Home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Debra was born in Houston, MS on October 29, 1956 the daughter of the late Muldrow and Willie Bell (nee: Pulliam) Hodges. Debra received Christ at an early age and was devoted to her God, her church and her family for the rest...
Henry "Hank" Johnson
May 24, 2009
Henry "Hank" Johnson, 81, of Sturtevant passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 following a short illness. He was born April 30, 1928 in Union County, Illinois to Henry Vernon and Mae (Hawkins) Johnson. He attended Wolf Lake High School, Wolf Lake, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy from 1945 until 1948 in the Pacific Theater as a...
