Ruth G. Byers
Mar 20, 2008
Ruth G. Byers, 77, died due to complications from surgery early March 20, 2008 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints, with family by her side. She was born May 13, 1930 in Randolph, Vermont to Jeff Gottshall of Pennsylvania and Miriam Angell Gottshall of Vermont. Ruth graduated from Cornell University, Class of 1950, with a bachelor's degree in...
Rose Powell
Mar 19, 2008
Rose Powell, 82, went Home to her eternal reward on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. She was born in Crockett County, TN on April 6, 1925, the daughter of the late Walker and Rachel (nee: Warren) Koonce. On November 27, 1947, in Corinth, MS she was united in marriage to Theophlious Powell who preceded her in death on December 15,...
Maggie Lee Garth
Mar 17, 2008
Racine- Maggie Lee Garth, 64, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Monday, March 17, 2008 following a valiant 5-year battle with cancer. The first born of 23 children, Maggie was born in Okolona, Mississippi on March 25, 1943 to Eddie and Lillie Mae (nee: Ware) Gates. On December 24, 1964, she was united in marriage...
Katherine M. Richards
Mar 16, 2008
Racine – Katherine M. Richards, 41, passed away unexpectedly in Waupaca on Sunday, March 16, 2008. She was born in Two Rivers on February 28, 1967, and had been a Racine area resident since 1992. Katherine will be remembered most for her thoughtful and attentive ways, and the manner in which she cared for those she loved. She enjoyed...
Jacquiline J. Hood
Mar 12, 2008
RACINE – Jacquiline J. Hood, 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Racine, the daughter of Herbert and Laverne Fechner. Jackie graduated from Washington Park High School in 1949. She received a MA in Education and taught for Racine Unified for 22 years. Jackie dedicated...
Lena Mae Sims
Mar 11, 2008
Lena Mae Sims, 82, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. She was born in Choctaw, AL on August 13, 1925 the daughter of the late Matt and Sadie (nee: Wimbley) Austin. She was united in marriage to Roy Sims who preceded her in death. She was a devoted member of Midtown Church of...
Kay Johnson-Vincent
Mar 10, 2008
Racine- Kay Johnson-Vincent, 97, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Monday, March 10, 2008. Kay was born in Okolona, Mississippi on November 25, 1910 to the late Allen and Martha (nee: Hartwell) Johnson. She came to Racine with her family in 1950. Kay was an active and devoted member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church for...
Hal "Bobo" Jonson
Mar 10, 2008
– Hal Johnson Jr., 60, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 10, 2008. He was born in Alamo, TN on February 9, 1948 the son of Hal and Hattie Sue (nee: Walker) Johnson Sr. Mr. Johnson moved to Racine in 1971. He was united in h
William J. Novak
Mar 8, 2008
William "Bill" Novak, 57, died at home on Saturday, March 8, 2008. He was born in Racine on July 21, 1950, the son of James and Shirley (nee: Kvapil) Novak. Bill graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1972. On October 1, 1988, he married Kathryn (nee: Chobanian) Tomaloff. Bill worked at the family business, Novak Appliance,...
Esther F. Foreman
Mar 6, 2008
Racine – Esther F. Foreman, 88, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away at All Saints Hospital on Thursday, March 06, 2008. She was born in Fond Du Lac on February 20, 1920, daughter of the late Julius and Wilhelmina (nee: Gross) Nedjelsky. On June 29, 1946 she was married in Neva, Wisconsin to Charles W....
Leonard Selkurt
Mar 5, 2008
Leonard Selkurt, 88, passed away in Aurora St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, after battling heart complications. He was born in Alberta, Canada on November 13, 1919 the son of the late Ephriam and Amanda (nee: Stirley) Selkurt. On May 31, 1941 he was united in marriage to the former Helen Light. Mr. Selkurt was...
Sholonda Chanel Cade
Mar 5, 2008
Racine- Sholonda Chanel Cade, 19, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a tragic automobile accident in Milwaukee on early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008. Surviving to cherish her treasured memory are her father, Charles E. Herron; mother, Lacy C. Cade; sisters, Tiffany Cade, Marquina Cade and Marie Herron; grandmother, Epsie M. Herron; grandfather, Henry Lee Herron; special niece,...
Mary C. Powell
Mar 3, 2008
Mary C. Powell, 83, was called Home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2008. She was born in Springfield, IL on November 17, 1924 the daughter of the late Thomas and Della (nee: Jackson) Banks. Mrs. Powell had been employed by St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. On March 31, 1979, here in Racine she was...
Joseph J. Prause
Mar 3, 2008
Racine – Joseph J. Prause, 86, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Monday, March 3, 2008. He was born in Chicago on September 13, 1921, son of the late Ludwig and Caroline (nee: Ciolek) Proszowski. Joe served with distinction in the US Army, and received multiple decorations while in the Philippines and during the battle for Okinawa. Joe...
Joann H. Moran
Feb 28, 2008
Racine – Joann H. Moran, 53, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 28, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1954, the daughter of David and Jeanette (nee: Kaser) Moran. Joann was a lifelong Racine resident, and attended Hansche Elementary School, Starbuck Jr. High School and graduated from Case High School,...
Betty Davis Sutton
Feb 27, 2008
Racine – Betty Davis Sutton, 55, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was born in Scott City, Missouri on November 24, 1952, daughter of the late James and Bertha (nee: Mathias) Davis. She had been a Racine resident since 1980. She is survived by her children and their families, Collette Davis of Racine, James...
Mary Louise Thomas
Feb 27, 2008
Mary Louise Thomas, 84, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, with her family at her bedside. She was born in Stevens Point, WI on September 3, 1923 the daughter of the late Vernon and Iona (nee: Rasmussen) Allen. Her family moved to Oshkosh, WI when Mary Louise was 14. It was there she later met...
Dolores M. Spanske
Feb 25, 2008
RACINE – Dolores M. Spanske, 78, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born in Racine on April 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Frank and Violet (nee: Kasken) Spanske Sr. Miss Spanske graduated from Washington Park High School. She worked at Modine Manufacturing for over 16 years and later at...
Elaine B. Axtell
Feb 24, 2008
Sturtevant- Elaine B. (nee: Albright) Axtell, 83, passed away peacefully in Kenosha at the Hospice Alliance – Hospice House on Sunday, February 24, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Elaine was born in Racine on April 25, 1924 to the late Charles H. and Anna (nee: Svec) Albright. On April 19, 1947 in Emmanuel Lutheran...
Ruth T. Melitz
Feb 23, 2008
Kaukauna – Ruth T. Melitz, formerly of Racine, passed away in the St. Paul Elder Nursing home on Saturday, February 23, 2008 She was 82. She was born in Racine on August 19, 1925, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (nee: Piotrowski) Henneke. On November 11, 1950 she was united in holy matrimony to Bruno Melitz. While Ruth...
