Kenneth Joseph Fronsee
May 24, 2009
Racine – Kenneth Joseph Fronsee, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 24, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center following an inspirational battle with cancer. Ken was born in Stephenson, Michigan on November 26, 1940 to the late Emmanuel and Kathryn (nee: Mathias) Fronsee. He graduated from Menominee High School in 1958. On October 16, 1965 in...
Sgt. 1St Class Brian K. Naseman
May 22, 2009
RACINE – Sgt. 1st Class Brian K. Naseman, 36, died while serving our Country with the U.S. Army – 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team – 108th Forward Support Company, attached to the 2nd Battalion in Iraq on Friday, May 22, 2009.
Brian was born in St. Mary's, Ohio on July 13, 1972 to Richard and Diane (nee:...
Kim Erickson Dumont
May 21, 2009
Somers – Kim Marie Erickson-DuMont, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the age of 44. She was born in Racine on June 30, 1964, daughter of Rodney and Mitzi (nee: Boris) Erickson. Kim attended St. Lucy's School,Park High School and St. Catherines High School. On May 22, 1993 she was...
Robert "Bob" P. Wiersum
May 21, 2009
Robert Wiersum, 52, died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Thursday, May 21, 2009 after battling multiple health issues over the years. A lifetime resident of Racine, he was born on July 2, 1956 to Myron and Carol (nee: Haumersen) Wiersum. He graduated from Washington Park High School. Bob grew up attending Racine Bible Church. However he...
Frank F. Bellovary
May 19, 2009
RACINE – Mr. Frank Francis Bellovary, 92, passed away peacefully, the morning of Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Frank was born in Gary, Indiana on November 5, 1916 to Joseph & Anna (nee:Galvacsky) Bellovary. Frank married his true love Flora Antoinette Rago on February 1, 1941 at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, where he has been a longtime member. He was...
Helen Margaret Prochacka
May 19, 2009
Racine – Helen Margaret (nee: Secanky) Prochacka, 87, passed away at 1:20 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center. Helen was born in Racine on May 31, 1921 to the late Albert and Josephine (nee: Gasparec) Secanky. She graduated from Park High School in 1939. On November 27, 1943 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church,...
Arlene M. Koykkari
May 18, 2009
Racine – Arlene M. Koykkari, 74, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on Monday, May 18, 2009. She was born on March 26, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (nee: Herder) Biljan. Arlene was raised in West Allis, and graduated from the Layton School of Art. Arlene...
Thomas F. Cotteleer
May 17, 2009
Racine – Thomas F. Cotteleer, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Tom was born in Evanston, IL on August 28, 1942 to the late Joseph and Margaret (nee: Vlach) Cotteleer. He lived in Barrington, Palatine and Prairie Grove, Illinois before moving to Racine in 1994. Tom made his winter homes in Florida at...
William Eugene Rice
May 15, 2009
Racine – William Eugene Rice, 74, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at All Saints Hospital. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee on May 29, 1934, but had been a Racine resident for most of his life. Mr. Rice retired from Racine Steel Castings 1988. He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Darrell) Bullock; and grandchildren, Anthony Clark,...
Margaret Mary Csik
May 13, 2009
Racine – Margaret Mary (nee: Yankech) Csik, 86, affectionately known to many as "Midge", passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. A lifetime resident, Margaret was born in Racine on January 14, 1923 to the late Joseph and Pauline (nee: Strelec) Yankech. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1941....
Kenneth Louis Mowry, Jr.
May 4, 2009
Racine- Kenneth Louis Mowry, Jr., 45, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, May 4, 2009. Kenny was born in Racine on March 9, 1964 to Kenneth Louis and Pamela Jean (nee: Stephen) Mowry, Sr. He received his education from Walden High School and Gateway Technical College. Kenny was an accomplished automobile mechanic at...
Charles John Bendix, Ii
May 3, 2009
Racine- Charles John Bendix II, 36, affectionately known all of his life as "C.J.", passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2009 of sudden cardiac arrest. C.J. was born in Racine on August 8, 1972 to Charles John and Diana Rose (nee: Desotell) Bendix, Sr. He received his education from Goodland Elementary, Starbuck Middle and Washington...
Neil N. Whitney
Apr 29, 2009
Mr. Neil N. Whitney, 83, passed away at United Hospital System on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. He was born in Chisum, MN on November 22, 1925, the son of the late Howard and Ellen (nee: McFarland) Whitney, Sr. On April 17, 1948, he married the former Emilia "Millie" Lento at the First Methodist Church in Waukegan. Mr. Whitney proudly...
Zachary Taylor Jensen
Apr 27, 2009
Zachary Taylor Jensen, 10 weeks old, became an angel on Monday, April 27, 2009. He, along with his twin sister Brianna, was born in Racine on February 15, 2009 the son of Thomas "T.J." and Megan (nee: Gaulke) Jensen. Zachary leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Thomas "T.J." and Megan Jensen; his twin sister Brianna and brother Levi;...
Jennie D. Gibson
Apr 27, 2009
Terrace on Monday, April 27, 2009. Jennie was born in Zion, IL on August 14, 1921 to the late Anthony and Jennie (nee: Sturino) Pontillo. She grew up in Kenosha before moving to Racine in 1946. Jennie was employed for over 36 years at Western Publishing, retiring in 1983. Catholic by faith, she was a member of St. Joseph...
Adeline "Addie" Melcher
Apr 25, 2009
Adeline "Addie" Melcher, 91 passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009. She was born in Marquette, WI the daughter of the late Edward and Ottelia (nee: Sigman) Wickner. Mrs. Melcher was a longtime employee of the Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company. She also was a longtime member of Atonement Lutheran Church. Surviving are her children, Charles (Nancy) Melcher, John (...
Deangelo Earl Sims, Jr.
Apr 25, 2009
Racine – Precious infant DeAngelo Earl Sims, Jr. was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm. Surviving are his mother, LaShayla Unekqua Morris; father, DeAngelo Earl Sims, Sr.; grandparents, Tasha Price, Craig (Angela) Morris, Angelia Sims and Mark Hollins; great-grandparents, Josephine Morris, Johnnie Price, Raymond West and Roosevelt Dotson; and a host of aunts,...
Wayne George Prechtel
Apr 24, 2009
Sturtevant – Wayne George Prechtel, 66, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Friday, April 24, 2009. Wayne was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1942 to the late Alfred and Adeline (nee: Magnus) Prechtel. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School of West Allis in 1960. He faithfully served our Country as a military...
Dolores Lehman
Apr 24, 2009
Racine – Dolores "Dolly" Lehman, 80, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2009. She was born in Racine on January 17, 1929, daughter of the late Wilmar and Martha (nee: Mandel) Schmidt. Dolly graduated from Kemper Hall, and Layton Art School. On May 8, 1948 she was married to Karlton F. Lehman, who has preceded...
Carol M. Williams
Apr 21, 2009
Kenosha – Carol M. Williams, 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Carol was born in Milwaukee on January 6, 1948 to the late Peter and Germaine (nee: Watson) Williams. A graduate of Union Grove High School, she lived in Milwaukee until moving to Kenosha in 1999. Carol was...
