Joan Elizabeth Drasen
Sep 16, 2008
Racine- Joan Elizabeth Drasen, 78, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 following a valiant 6-week battle with cancer. Joan was born in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 1930 to the late Ernest and Gladys (nee: Nutwell) Millar. She has lived in Racine since 1948. On December 26,...
William Story
Sep 15, 2008
Mr. William C. Story, 78, passed away at W.F.H. – All Saints on Monday, September 15, 2008. He was born in Ripley, Mississippi on June 15, 1930, the son of the late Cleve and Jinnie Mae (nee: Simelton) Story. In 1963, W.C. married the former Lorene Simmons. W.C. served his nation with the U.S. Army. He retired from J.I...
Emma Ann & Amy Lynne Thorn
Sep 14, 2008
Racine- Emma Ann and Amy Lynne Thorn, precious infant twin-daughters of Steven and Rebecca (nee: Brewer) Thorn, were born into Eternal Life on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Wheaton Franciscan – St. Luke's Health Pavilion. Surviving are their heart-broken parents, Steve and Becky; grandparents, Kim and Don Veltus; Leonard Brewer; and Ric and Connie Thorn; great-grandparents, Richard and Esther...
Maria Perez
Sep 14, 2008
Racine – Maria A. Perez, 59, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, September 14, 2008. She was born in Mexico on July 22, 1949, but was a Racine area resident for many years. Maria took great pleasure in providing a home for her family that was filled with love. She was happiest when she was together with them....
Daniel W. Johnson
Sep 14, 2008
Daniel Warren Johnson was with his beloved wife of 56 years as he peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 14 after a long battle with COPD. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, a role model of compassion, and tower of strength to his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. He was born on August 7, 1928...
Raymond Robert Jorgensen
Sep 12, 2008
Racine- Raymond R. Jorgensen, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 12, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Ray was born in Racine on October 15, 1938 to the late Raymond and Madeline (nee: Sovich) Jorgensen. He attended William Horlick High School. Ray was employed for over 42 years as a millwright...
Joseph Minardi
Sep 10, 2008
Sturtevant- Joseph Minardi, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Joe was born in Triggiano, Italy on January 11, 1924 to the late Frank and Louise (nee: Caccuciolo) Minardi, moving to the United States in 1946. On July 28, 1951 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with the love of...
Lucy T. Sepanski
Sep 10, 2008
Lucy T. Sepanski, 93, died at the Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. She was born in Buffalo, NY on December 13, 1914. On May 10, 1941 she married Theodore C Sepanski in New York. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2004. Mrs. Sepanski was a member of St. Edward Catholic...
David A. Penza
Sep 7, 2008
David Anthony Penza, 19, passed away at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona on Sunday, September 7, 2008 following a courageous five-year battle with cancer. David was born in Racine on March 4th, 1989, son of Frank Leahy Penza and Cheryl Kay Penza. David graduated from 8th grade at Union Grove Christian School and then from 12th grade...
Albert "Abie" D. De Rango
Sep 4, 2008
Racine- Albert "Abie" D. De Rango, 85, passed away peacefully at Harbor House Assisted Living on Thursday, September 4, 2008. A lifetime resident, Albert was born in Racine on September 8, 1922 to the late Achille and Lillian (nee: Toy) De Rango. On December 28, 1942, he was united in marriage with the true love of his life, Vera...
Joan Marlene Bednar
Sep 4, 2008
Kenosha – Joan Marlene Bednar, 76, formerly of Racine, passed away at Brookside Care Center on Thursday, September 04, 2008. She was born in Burlington on September 10, 1931, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mollie (nee: Isferding) Downie. Joan graduated from Horlick High School, and was a Racine resident for most of her life. On February 16, 1952...
Leda Q. Robinson
Sep 2, 2008
Leda Q. Robinson, 48, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday September 2, 2008 with her family at her bedside. She was born in Racine on July 8, 1960, the daughter of the late James and Verneda (nee: Westmoreland) Robinson. Leda received the Lord at an early life and was baptized at Second Missionary Baptist Church....
Wendy Sue Leittl-Sprague
Aug 31, 2008
Racine (formerly of Kenosha)- Wendy Sue (nee: Hupp) Leittl-Sprague, 48, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Centre on Sunday, August 31, 2008 following a courageous four-year battle with melanoma. Wendy was born in Kenosha on May 15, 1960 to Marvin and Jeanette (nee: Michell) Hupp. She graduated from Reuther High School in 1978. Wendy was employed...
Jimmy Joe Hombs
Aug 30, 2008
Racine- Jimmy Joe Hombs, 32, passed away unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Saturday morning, August 30, 2008 as the result of a massive heart attack. Jimmy was born in Waukegan, IL on October 25, 1975 to Gene and Delores (nee: Wittnebel) Hombs. He attended Round Lake High School – Class...
Willie Arthur Thornton
Aug 28, 2008
Willie Arthur Thornton, who was affectionately known as "Captain Blackdraw" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56 on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Willie was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on August 30, 1951 to the late Willie Mae Powell and Willie O. Thornton. The Thornton family moved to Racine when Willie was a small child. He was involved in...
Robert Aaron Christensen
Aug 26, 2008
Racine – Robert A. Christensen, 87, passed away at Home Harbor on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. He was born and raised on a farm near Jackson, Minnesota on July 2, 1921, son of the late Enoch Richard and Verna Samantha (nee: Miller) Christensen. When he was eight years old his family moved to Racine. He graduated from Park high...
George William Thomas
Aug 25, 2008
Racine- George William Thomas, 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, August 25, 2008. George was born in Carrier Mills, Illinois on September 19, 1919 to the late William and Mary (nee: McCutcheon) Thomas. He has lived in Racine since 1949. George faithfully served our Country with the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division in Europe during...
Dave Flores
Aug 25, 2008
Racine- David Flores, 50, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI on Monday, August 25, 2008 as the result of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm which occurred while relaxing at his campsite in Milton. A lifetime resident, Dave was born in Racine on July 10, 1958 to Nestor and Julia (nee: Sabala) Flores. A graduate of Case High...
Catherine Sue Klinkhammer
Aug 21, 2008
Racine- Catherine S. (nee: Smetana) Klinkhammer, 57, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Thursday, August 21, 2008, following a brave and determined 11-year battle with ovarian cancer. A lifetime resident, Cathy was born in Racine on February 1, 1951 to the late Charles and Catherine E. (nee: Bentley) Smetana. She attended...
Yolanda Pierangeli
Aug 20, 2008
Racine- Yolanda (nee: Aiello) Pierangeli, 87, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. A lifetime resident, Yolanda was born on October 22, 1920 to the late Salvatore and Palma (nee: Molinaro) Aiello. A talented athlete in high school, she graduated from Washington Park in 1939. On November 16, 1940 in St. Lucy Catholic Church,...
