Mary Ellen Legath
Jan 15, 2025
Mary Ellen LeGath August 17, 1930 – January 15, 2025
Racine – Mary Ellen LeGath (nee: Riordan) passed away peacefully in here sleep at Villa Lincoln Park on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Her late husband, Art, showed her the way home.
Mary was born on August 17, 1930, to Arvid and Agnes (nee: Harlow) Riordan....
Robert Ralph Blasi
Jan 11, 2025
Robert Ralph Blasi, affectionately known as "Bobby" to his family and "Bob" to his friends, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 14, 1939, he was the cherished son of Margaret Blasi (Niashee) and Ralph Blasi. Robert grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, alongside three brothers and two sisters.
Robert's...
Michael F. Malone
Jan 10, 2025
Michael Francis Malone, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and educator, passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on December 17, 1946, in Manchester, Iowa, to Frances, née Kelley, and Francis Aloysius Malone.
Mike was united in marriage to Mary Karen Pierpont on August 20, 1971, and together they raised three children:...
Bobbie Louise Krug
Jan 10, 2025
Elmwood Park, WI – Bobbie Louise Krug, 86, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
Born on October 5, 1938, in London, KY, Bobbie was the cherished daughter of William Sizemore and Thelma (House) Sizemore Hicks. She grew up with a bright spirit and...
Doris "Dorie" B. Dudek
Jan 9, 2025
Doris "Dorie" Dudek, 97, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025.
She was born on August 9, 1927 to parents Gus and Olga (nee. Larsen) Whitefoot in Kenosha. On October 8, 1948, she was united in marriage to Eugene (Gene) Dudek at St. Mary's Lutheran Church. They had 70 years together.
Doris attended schools in...
Mary Lynn Salzman
Jan 9, 2025
Mary L. Salzman, age 70, of Kenosha, passed away on January 9, 2025.
Mary was born in Racine on November 15, 1954, a daughter of the late Jay R. and Dorothy R. (nee: Ruilmann) Boyer.
Mary was employed in customer service for many years.
She is survived by her daughter Amie; her two...
Helen (Elena) Castañeda
Jan 7, 2025
Helen (Elena) Castañeda of Racine, Wisconsin passed away on January 7, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was 95 years old. Helen was born to parents Crisoforo and Clotilde Juarez on August 11, 1929, in Racine, Wisconsin – a matriarch as the first Mexican American child born in Racine.
After graduating from St Catherine's...
Suzette Ann Marie Rogers
Jan 7, 2025
Mrs. Suzette Ann Marie Rogers, age 61, passed away at her home Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Suzette was born in North Carolina on January 29, 1963, the daughter of the late Terrance Irish and Joanne Wilhem (Weill). She attended Washington Park High School.
Suzette enjoyed playing bingo, shopping and spending quality time with her grandkids....
Raymonde L. Moriarty
Jan 6, 2025
Raymonde L. Moriarty, age 89, of Racine, passed away on January 6, 2025.
She was born in Sorel, Province of Quebec, Canada on January 13, 1935, a daughter of the late Raymond and Jeanne d' Arc (nee: Lavoie) DesMarais.
Raymonde moved to Southern California at age 20 and held a wide array of jobs including...
Daryl Manchester
Jan 4, 2025
Daryl Manchester, a beloved husband, father, and noted figure of Racine, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.
Daryl was a beacon of light and hope in our community, touching countless lives through Alcoholics Anonymous. He was dedicated to his family, AA, and fishing.
Daryl...
Douglas Theron Devinny
Jan 4, 2025
Mount Pleasant- Douglas "Doug" Theron DeVinny, age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025.
Doug was born in Montrose, Colorado, on March 10, 1944, to George and Bernice (nee: Fredrickson) DeVinny.
Growing up in western Colorado, Doug spent his formative years surrounded by family...
Eugene Breidel
Jan 3, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Breidel, 86, of Racine, entered eternal life on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in La Crosse, WI on August 15, 1938, to Frank and Viola Breidel. Gene married Mary Cronk on August 1, 1959, and they moved to Racine, Wisconsin to raise their family. Gene was an excellent hunter and fisherman....
Victor Ray Price
Jan 2, 2025
Victor Ray Price, age 63, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, January 2,2025 at home following health issues.
Victor was born on January 13,1962 at St. Mary's Hospital to Mattie and John T. Price.
After completing high school, Victor went on to Gateway. He worked at GCA and the VFW in Racine.
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Janet H. Burlingame
Jan 2, 2025
Janet H. Burlingame, 89, formerly of 1110 S. Sunnyslope Drive, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant on the morning of January 2 nd , 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. She was born in Racine on October 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (nee: Woodward) Ludvigsen. Janet graduated...
Karen Van Lone
Jan 1, 2025
Karen Fink (VanLone, Britton) was born on September 17, 1952 in Kenosha. She is the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Fink (Kjorstad). Karen attended Forest Park Elementary, Lance Junior High School and Tremper High School. She then attended Carthage College, graduating with business and accounting degrees. She worked at Modine Manufacturing in Racine, where she met her future husband,...
Pamela G. Cremer
Jan 1, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT – Pamela G. Cremer (nee Benzow), 78, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Pam was born in Racine on November 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Roland and Genevieve (nee Shumaker) Benzow. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School, class of...
Robert Frank Houdek
Jan 1, 2025
Mount Pleasant – Robert Frank Houdek, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on January 1, 2025.
Robert was born in Racine, WI on March 13, 1935 to the late Gerald and Irene (nee: Horvath) Houdek. Following graduation from Washington Park High School, Bob faithfully served our country with the United...
Phylistine Franklin
Dec 31, 2024
Phylistine Franklin was born December 6, 1940, in Quitman Mississippi to the late Jimmie Brown and Clara Lott-Brown. Phylis relocated to Racine, Wisconsin in 1965 where she was a homemaker. In 1966, she met Robert Franklin, and later went on to work for Liebenow's Catering. They would go on to marry on October 27, 1987, where she became a...
Michelle Lynn Wood
Dec 30, 2024
Michelle Lynn Wood (Nee: Mertins), 64, passed on December 30, 2024, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center/Hospice in Neenah, WI. She was born in Racine, WI on July 19, 1960, to Glenn & Laurissa (Wurster) Mertins.
Michelle was best known for her love of singing & playing the organ for church. It was one of her favorite past...
Michael S. Hellesen
Dec 30, 2024
Michael S. Hellesen, age 42, passed away very unexpectedly on December 30. 2024.
Michael was born in Racine on November 5, 1982. He was the son of Barbara (nee:Andersen) and the late Charles Hellesen.
Michael loved so many things in life, including cooking. Whether it was doctoring someone's favorite old recipe, or creating his own,...
