Obituaries

Oct 22, 2007

Racine- Warren Henry Johnson, 82, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, October 22, 2007. Beloved husband of Alice M. (nee: Sawinski) Johnson for nearly 60 years, Warren served our Country with the United States Coast Guard and was a retired 30-year veteran of the Racine Police Department. In accordance with Warren's wishes, cremation has taken place...

Oct 22, 2007

Racine – Patrick C. Narcis, 60, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 22, 2007. He was born in San Fernando, Trinidad on October 27, 1946, son of late Cuthbert and Thedoica (nee: Coffy) Narcis. Patrick emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Racine in 1974. He had worked at Racine Silver Steel, JI Case, Jacobson Manufacturing, and...

Oct 21, 2007

Kenosha – William R. Firchow, Jr., 89, passed away at Washington Manor on Sunday, October 21, 2007. He was born in Kenosha on August 9, 1918, son of the late William and Bertha (nee: Dumke) Firchow, Sr. He graduated from Kenosha high school in 1936, and on November 30, 1939 he was married to the former Dorthea Mae Sinclair....

Oct 15, 2007

RACINE – Nancy L. Ellison, 68, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, October 15, 2007. Nancy was born in Milwaukee on December 2, 1938 to the late LeRoy and Lorraine (nee: Konell) Du Brucq. She graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1957. On September 23, 1961, she married the love of her life, Glenn C. Ellison....

Oct 13, 2007

Oak Creek – Darian LeVonne Smith died as the result of a motor vehicle incident on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He was born in Racine on April 22, 1992, the son of Nicole Rachelle Smith and Daniel Lee McMillian.

Darian attended SC Johnson Elementary and Starbuck Middle School in Racine, and was currently a sophomore at Oak...

Oct 13, 2007

Racine- Angel Damari Blade was born into life at 4:04 am and into Eternal life at 5:05 am on Friday, October 13, 2007. Beloved daughter of Bobby Blade Jr. and Precious Manning, Angel is further survived brothers and sisters, Delon, Eugene, Destiny, Di-Reese, Daz-Ray, Josh, Dajanae and Nehemiah; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Manning; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Wright, Bobby Blade, Sr....

Oct 13, 2007

RACINE – Mrs. Lorraine Ann Jorgensen, 75, died at WFH- All Saints on Saturday, October 13, 2007. A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on January 8, 1932 to the late Joseph and Carol (nee: Christiansen) Navratil. Lorraine graduated from Washington Park High School in 1950. On June 6, 1953, she married Richard W. Jorgensen. He preceded her...

Oct 11, 2007

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, ARK. – Robert Louis 'Bob' Sheppard, Sr., 80, died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at his residence after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 27, 1927, in Racine, to the late Louis Sheppard, Sr. and Martha Simonsen Sheppard. He served in the Merchant Marines and married Margaret 'Margie' Hawes on November 26,...

Oct 10, 2007

South Milwaukee (formerly of Racine)- Robert James Staples, 61, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at St. Luke's South Shore in Cudahy. Bob was born in Racine on February 11, 1946 to the late Vernon and Helen (nee: Mutchie) Staples. A 1964 graduate of St. Catherine's High School, Bob devoted his entire career serving others as a respiratory...

Oct 9, 2007

Katherine (Kathy) Louise Oliver, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at United Hospital Systems in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kathy was the eldest child born to Alonzo J. and Ada Mae (nee: Wells) Oliver on January 1, 1954 in Racine, Wisconsin. Kathy's parents relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she attended the elementary school system. After her mother's death...

Oct 7, 2007

Racine- Barbara Lea (nee: Agamenoni) Wiklund, 74, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis on Sunday, October 7, 2007. Barbara was born in Virginia, Minnesota on May 13, 1933. On February 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Richard Lorentz Wiklund, who preceded her in death on December 2, 1998. Barbara loved the outdoors. She enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2007

Kenosha- Veronica Marion Anastasia (nee: Kaminiskis) Klapproth, 82, passed away at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha on Friday, October 5, 2007. Veronica was born in Kenosha on December 21, 1924 to the late John Charles and Magdeline (nee: Degris) Kaminiskis. She lived in Kenosha / Racine area all of her life. On October 19, 1946 in St. Casimir Catholic...

Oct 4, 2007

Loren (Larry) H. Cain, 75, died peacefully at his daughter's home, with his family at his side, on Thursday, October 4, 2007. He was born in LaCrosse, WI on May 4, 1932, the son of the late Hilbert and Juanita (nee: Russell) Cain. On March 24, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Ok Pun Lee. Mr....

Oct 2, 2007

Racine- Richard L. Peterson, 73, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Yvonne, at Wheaton Franciscan- All Saints Medical Center on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. A lifetime resident, Richard was born on September 27, 1934 in Racine, son of the late LeRoy and Helen (nee: Hanson) Peterson. He was united in marriage to the love of...

Sep 30, 2007

Edward J. Kovac, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2007 in the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, with his wife Ellen at his side. Edward was born in Racine on April 3, 1918, the son of the late Samuel and Louise (nee: Zahumensky) Kovac. On August 2, 1941, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, he was united in...

Sep 30, 2007

Racine – Martha A. Wood, 84, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Sunday, September 30, 2007. She was born in Laona on September 21, 1923 to the late Joseph and Emma (nee: Fueher) O'Connor. Martha was a 1941 graduate of Park high school. On September 28, 1946 in St. Edward's Catholic Church she was united in marriage to...

Sep 30, 2007

Racine- Victor George Liegler, 87, passed away at WFH – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Victor was born in Wauwatosa, WI on June 7, 1920 to the late Fred and Gertrude (nee: Thonnes) Liegler. He faithfully served our Country in WWII with the United States Navy aboard the USS Jouett and Jack Miller from 1940-46....

Sep 28, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Betty Jean (nee: Beal) Daye, 79, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Nursing Home in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, September 28, 2007. She was born in Cape Girardeau, Mo. on June 19, 1928, to Flora Beal. She was a resident of Racine for more than 50 years until moving to Minnesota in 1998. In November of...

Sep 28, 2007

Michael G. Zanis, 55, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee on Friday, September 28, 2007. He was born in Racine on July 14, 1952, the son of the late Gregory and Joan (nee: Marry) Zanis. Michael had been employed by Western Publishing Co. for over 14 years. He was a former member of the Instinctive Bowman. Michael loved...

Sep 27, 2007

Racine- Linda Renate (nee: Cruz) Northard, 52, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 27, 2007. A lifetime resident, Linda was born in Racine on August 28, 1955 to Frank and Joan (nee: Rasmussen) Cruz. She graduate from JI Case High School in 1973. On August 25, 1979 at Wustum Museum, she was united in marriage with...