Obituaries

Jun 30, 2007

Donald P. Roman, 54, died following complications of injuries received in a bicycle accident. He was born in Kenosha on August 20, 1952, the son of the late Alex and Evelyn (nee: Leszkowicz) Roman. Donald was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. He graduated from St. Casimir's Elementary School, St. Joseph's High Scholl and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Donald had...

Jun 30, 2007

RACINE – Our hearts are saddened as our dear mother and grandma left us on June 30, 2007 to be with our dad in heaven. She was loved very much and we are proud she was part of our lives. Mom was born on August 31, 1921, the child of the late Edgar and Rose (nee: Marsch) Davis. She...

Jun 29, 2007

Friendship – Diana Lou Benson, 70, passed away at the Villa Pines Living Center on June 29, 2007. She was born in Shawano on January 18, 1937, daughter of the late Edward and Nona (nee: Clemen) Thompson. Most of her life she had lived in Racine. Diana spent her childhood under the big-top watching her father Ed "Crash" Thompson...

Jun 27, 2007

Racine – Nancy L. Henry, 74, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. She was born in Racine on September 5, 1932, daughter of the late John and Louise (nee: Everard) Sandbach. She had been a lifetime resident of Racine. She is survived by her children, Rene' (Dan) O'Connor, and Ronald (Susan) Henry; grandchildren, Joseph and...

Jun 27, 2007

Mr. Fred D. Petty, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. He was born in Stonewall, MS on November 17, 1935 to the late Robert and Willie Mae (nee: Goodwin) Petty. On October 2, 1954 he married Flora L. Petty. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1981. Fred worked at In-sink-erator for...

Jun 25, 2007

Urijah LaRoy Gilleylen, 4 months, became an angel on Monday, June 25th. He was born in Racine on Feb. 7, 2007, the son of Shevon Smith and Bilal Gilleylen Sr.. Urijah is survived by his parents; brothers and sisters, Bilal Jr., Quishani, Saivion, Saivon, Nioka; grandparents, Rennaia Wesley, Bernard Smith, Vannessa and James Nunn all of Racine; great grandparents,...

Jun 24, 2007

Cape Coral, Florida – Verne Christensen, formerly of Racine and Somers, died June 24, 2007. He was born in Racine to Henry & Nanna (nee: Ebbinsen) Christensen. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, B.S.M.E. In WWII, Verne served in the U.S. Army and later in the U.S. Air Force in Korea as flight engineer. On December 26. 1964...

Jun 24, 2007

Sturtevant – Jane Ellen Smith, 62, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 24, 2007. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico on June 3, 1945, daughter of the late Fred and Irma (nee: Claus) Townson. She was a 1963 graduate of Clovis high school. On May 30, 1965 in Clovis, she was united in holy matrimony to William...

Jun 22, 2007

Douglas C. Julius, 67, died a peaceful death on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Bethesda Hospital-Hospice Unit in Boynton Beach after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born in Racine on October 21, 1939, the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (nee: Meyers) Julius.

Family, friends and faith brought joy and guided his life. A...

Jun 22, 2007

Racine- Linda Ann Marzec, 51, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with Sarcoidosis, an aggressive pulmonary disease, on Friday, June 22, 2007. Linda was born in Milwaukee on November 13, 1955 to Donald and Mary Ann (nee: Olbinski) Marzec. She was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha. Linda was employed as a manager by...

Jun 21, 2007

Karen M. Tenuta, 62, died at her residence, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in Racine on March 24, 1945, the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (nee: Marx) Stadther. On October 9, 1976, in St. Rita Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to James Tenuta. Karen was a...

Jun 18, 2007

Racine- Angeline Jane Kapellusch, 86, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, June 18, 2007. A lifetime resident, she was born in Racine on April 11, 1921 to the late John and Jane (nee: Andropolis) Simopulos. On January 25, 1946 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Angie was united in marriage with her devoted husband Clarence "Kap" Kapellusch, who died...

Jun 14, 2007

Racine- Herbert Newman Peterson, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Port Washington, WI on February 18, 1921 to the late Severin and Isabelle (nee: Goodman) Peterson. Herb proudly served our Country in the 8th Air Force of the Army Air Corps in England during WWII. Herb was united...

Jun 14, 2007

Racine – Glenn O. Droysen, 75, passed away in his home on Thursday, June 14, 2007. He was born on March 24, 1932, son of the late William and Gladys (nee: Collins) Droysen, Sr. Glenn was raised in the Racine/Kenosha area, but lived most of his adult life in California. After returning to Racine in 1982, Glenn became actively...

Jun 14, 2007

Racine- Mathew "Buddy" Thomas, Jr., 54, had his life senselessly taken from him by being fatally shot and killed in front of his home on Thursday, June 14, 2007. He was born in Minter City, Miss. on July 24, 1952 to Mathew and Margie (nee: Perkins) Thomas, Sr. Buddy has lived in Racine for over 25 years. He was...

Jun 12, 2007

Racine- Marvin L. Applin, 72, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 following a courageous four-time battle with cancer. Marvin was born in Gaastra, Michigan on May 11, 1935 to the late John "Jack" and Luella (nee: Battye) Applin. On February 12, 1955 he was united in marriage...

Jun 9, 2007

Racine – Mr. Robert Lee Hill, 60, passed unexpectedly on June 9, 2007. He was born in Chickasaw county Mississippi on February 5, 1947, son of the late Willie and Essie (nee: Crocket) Hill. He had been a Racine area resident for nearly 30 years. Mr. Hill served honorably in the US Army during the Viet Nam War Era....

Jun 9, 2007

– Walter B. Helfrich, 84, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Saturday, June 9, 2007. He was born in Racine on July 23, 1922, the son of the late Henry and Sally Helfrich. Wally served his country with the U.S. Army 876th Ai

Jun 9, 2007

RACINE – Char Johnson, 78, died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints and transitioned to her new life with God on Saturday, June 9, 2007. A lifelong resident, she was born in Racine on September 28, 1928 to the late Edward and Agnes (nee: Swenson) Ross. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1946. Char worked for...

Jun 6, 2007

Racine – Charles W. Foreman, 93, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. He was born Kempster, Wisconsin on January 26, 1914, son of the late William and Hazel (Pheister) Foreman. Charles served in the army during WWII, and after discharge he relocated to Racine. On June 29, 1946 he was married to the former...