Leon J. Rosko
Feb 21, 2025
Leon J. Rosko, age 75, of Kenosha, passed away on February 21, 2025.
Leon was born in Kenosha on December 27, 1949, son of the late Zigmund M. and Genevieve S. (nee; Smolik) Rosko.
He attended St. Casmir's Parish Elementary School in Kenosha and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1968.
On...
Carol L. Jones
Feb 21, 2025
Carol L. Jones, 76, completed her earthly journey on February 21, 2025. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 2, 1948, the daughter of the late William and Charlotte (nee: Gaddis) Herron.
Carol received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and her Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She had been...
Stacey D.K. Mia
Feb 21, 2025
Stacey D. K. Mia, 66, of Kenosha, passed away on February 21, 2025.
Born on February 20, 1959, in Hawaii, he was the son of the late James and Priscilla Mia.
Stacey was educated in Hawaii. His proudest achievement was marching in the State Honors High School Band as percussionist in the New York City...
Rosie Mae Haynes
Feb 20, 2025
Rosie Haynes (West) born 3/27/1945 to Lucy West (Coleman) and Roosevelt West. Both parents preceded Rosie in death.
Momma was born in Tunica, Mississippi and moved to Memphis as a child. Mom is eldest of 4 siblings, George West (preceded in death), Dorothy Jean Smith, Esau West and Jacob West (preceded in death). Mom grew up in...
Lois Ann Peronto
Feb 20, 2025
Sturtevant – Lois A Peronto passed away at her home on Thursday February 20, 2025.
She was born in Milwaukee on August 2, 1951, the daughter of the late Herbert and Marjorie (nee. Schwerbel) Strupp.
Lois married David H. Peronto on July 25, 1970. He preceded her in death October 7, 2022.
She...
Bernard "Bernie" William Gross, Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Bernard "Bernie" William Gross passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his immediate family. The family is deeply saddened but grateful that he passed as he wished; at home. Bernie was born on March 5, 1941. He was 83 years old.
Bernie is survived and missed by his loving wife Sally (née...
Ruth A. Staples
Feb 19, 2025
Ruth A. Staples, age 70, of Racine, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by those she loved on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Ruth was born in Racine on August 15, 1954, a daughter of the late Henry and Helen (nee: Locey) Christopherson. She attended Racine schools and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from UW- Parkside....
Karin K. Laplante
Feb 18, 2025
RACINE – Karin K. LaPlante, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on September 22, 1947, the daughter of the late Perry and Frances (nee Grube) Langendorf. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1965.
She married Lawrence R. LaPlante on...
Marian Rose Bado
Feb 18, 2025
Marian R. Bado, age 91, passed away February 18, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 12, 1933, daughter of the late Gaetana (nee: D'Acquisto) and Nicholas D'Acquisto.
Marian graduated from St. Catherine's High School Class of 1952 and worked for the Racine, Wisconsin, accounting firms L.W. Van Natta & Company and Earl W. Hammill &...
Dorraine "Dorry" Pirk Waller
Feb 17, 2025
Dorraine "Dorry" Pirk Waller (nee: Smith), age 60, passed away at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Dorry was born in Racine to George and Beverly (nee: Greene) Smith. She was employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years at the Sheridan Medical Complex. Among her interests, Dorry loved working in...
Angela T. Braun
Feb 16, 2025
In Memory Angela T. Braun 1966 ~ 2025
Mount Pleasant ~ Angela T. Braun, 58, passed away peacefully in her husband's arms at home in Racine on February 16, 2025. She was born in Muskego on August 4, 1966, by the parents of late Joseph and Helen (nee: Barnhart) Small. On May 5, 2007, she was united...
Barbara Ann Girton (Nee: Canfield)
Feb 14, 2025
Waterford (formerly of Racine) – Barbara Ann Girton (Canfield), age 81 passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on February 14th, 2025.
Barbara was born in Racine, WI on March 9th, 1943, to the late Orville H. and Clara (nee: Jansen) Canfield. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School and shortly thereafter started her life...
James E. Pierce
Feb 14, 2025
James E. Pierce. was born on September 24, 1960, in Jasper County Mississippi, to Lurline Townsend and the late James Waters. James was reared by his grandparents the late Houston and Jessie Pierce along with his cousins Mary A. Kennedy(AL), Barbara A. Jones(Mickey) and sister Lisa Pierce-Walker. At an early age James accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his...
Gary D. Landa
Feb 13, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT – Surrounded by loved ones, Gary Dean Landa, age 72, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee. Gary was the youngest child of Arthur and Harriet Landa (nee De Garis). He was preceded in death by his older brothers David, Richard, Robert, and Dale. He is survived by his only sister, Winnie DiChristopher,...
John L. Meissner
Feb 13, 2025
John Louis Meissner, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
John was born in Racine to Joseph and Margaret (nee: Nahalka) Meissner. At an early age, his family moved to Kenosha. John graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha, attended UW-Whitewater for a...
Debra "Deb" Lynn Bodi
Feb 13, 2025
Racine – Debra Lynn (nee: Bufton) Bodi, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. Deb dealt with multiple health issues over the last few years. Through it all, she was an inspiration to her family on how to face the most difficult hardships in...
Sandy Dewalt
Feb 13, 2025
Sandy DeWalt (née Nicholson) was born on March 2, 1946, to Marian and Rodney Nicholson at Scott Air Force Base, IL. She passed away on February 13, 2025, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, following two brain hemorrhages suffered 13 days earlier.
Sandy's life was shaped, in part, by events that happened when...
Junior "Slick" Townsend
Feb 12, 2025
Junior "Slick" Townsend, 83, of Racine, was called home by his Loving Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born, January 8, 1942, in Lee County MS to the late Fred and Emma (Woods) Townsend.
On April 22, 1976, he was united in marriage to Laura (Flora) Lee Jones. Junior was a faithful member of JAM...
Patrick D. Starks
Feb 12, 2025
RACINE – Patrick D. Starks, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
He was born in Gore Springs, MS on February 11, 1966, the son of the late Jessie Starks and Tommy Golliday. He graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1985.
Patrick worked as a machine operator for...
Robert Paul Pirk, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Racine – Robert Paul Pirk, Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Monday, February 10, 2025 following an eleven day battle with pneumonia.
Bob was born in Racine, WI on May 4, 1956 to the late Walter and Imogene (nee: Barnes) Pirk. He graduated William Horlick High School and...
