Claudine L. Vaughn
Jun 6, 2007
Mrs. Claudine L. Vaughn, 77, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. She was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas on February 17, 1930 to the late Willie and Emily (nee: Walker) Dogans. While living in Racine she worked at High Ridge for over 20 years. She moved to Herrin, IL with her husband Alvin Vaughn. Claudine...
Royal M. Harvey
Jun 4, 2007
Royal M. Harvey, 82, died at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, June 4, 2007. He was born in Racine on September 25, 1924 to the late Royal and Ida (nee: Koening) Harvey. In 1947 he married the former Levia Marabelli. She preceded him in death on June 5, 1987. Mr. Harvey served his...
Mario Joseph Derosa
Jun 4, 2007
Racine- Mario Joseph DeRosa, 70, passed away unexpectedly in Milwaukee at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Monday, June 4, 2007. Mario was born in Cosenza, Italy on November 12, 1936 to the late Eugene and Angeline (nee: Ricchio) DeRosa. He lived in Racine since 1945. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he went to further his education at...
Arnold L. Christiano
Jun 4, 2007
Arnold L. Christiano, 85, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital – All Saints on Monday, June 4, 2007. Arnie was born in Racine on July 20, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Concetta (nee: DeLuca) Christiano. On September 25, 1948, he married Faye D. Bowen in Atonement Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on August...
George P. Dament
May 27, 2007
George P. Dament, 71, died at the Howard Young Medical Center, in Minocqua, on Sunday May 27, 2007. He was born in Racine on February 4, 1936, the son of the late James and Mabel (nee: Johnson) Dament. George graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1955. On June 21, 1958, in St. Rose Catholic Church here in Racine,...
Elizabeth "Babe" Jean Wisinger
May 26, 2007
Aloha, OR (formerly of Kenosha)- Elizabeth Jean Wisinger, 82, passed away in Aloha, OR on Saturday, May 26, 2007. Affectionately known to many as "Betty Jean" and "Babe", Betty was born in Chicago, IL on March 11, 1925 to Fred and Mary Jane (nee: Daly) Harper. Betty was employed at Ray Radigan's Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed gardening...
Casimir "Cas" J. Gryczkowski
May 26, 2007
Racine- Casimir "Cas" J. Gryczkowski, 83, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 26, 2007. Cas was born in Kenosha on July 14, 1923 to the late Peter and Anastasia (nee: Kuczinski) Gryczkowski. He proudly served our Country with the United States Navy in WWII. Following graduation from vocational school, Cas began his 47 year career as...
Mary Zamagne
May 25, 2007
Racine- Mary (nee: Commodore) Zamagne, 97, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Friday, May 25, 2007. Mary was born in Pennsylvania on July 27, 1909 to the late James and Catherine Commodore. She lived in Racine most all of her life. On October 11, 1924, she was united in marriage with John Zamagne, who preceded her in...
Rebecca S. Rangel
May 20, 2007
Racine – Rebecca S. Rangel, 82, died at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints on Sunday, May 20, 2007. She was born in Cotulla, TX on February 22, 1925, the daughter of the late Jesus and Delsina (nee: Perez) Saldivar. On July 19, 1953, she married Theodore S. Rangel Jr. in St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She had been employed by St....
Daniel J. Gavin
May 19, 2007
STURTEVANT – Daniel J. Gavin, 77, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 19, 2007 following a short battle with common bile duct cancer. He was born in Lansing, IA on April 20, 1930 the son of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth M. (nee: Manning) Gavin. On August 16, 1955, he married the...
Genevieve M. Driver
May 19, 2007
RACINE – Miss Genevieve Marjorie Driver, 98, died at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on May 19, 2007. Miss Driver was born in Chicago on September 3, 1908, the daughter of David and Jessie (nee: Rendall) Driver. She graduated from U.W. Whitewater. A devoted educator, she worked as a schoolteacher in the Racine School District for 40 years, retiring in...
Harold J. Maynard
May 19, 2007
Racine – Harold J. Maynard, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2007. He was born in Racine on September 28, 1921, son of the late Charles and Bertha (nee: Kuehl) Maynard. On August 4, 1945 he was married to Pearl Sebastian, who has preceded him in death.
Harold enlisted in the army air corps in October...
Christine M. Johnson
May 18, 2007
Christine M. Johnson, 54, passed away unexpectedly, at her residence, on Friday, May 18, 2007. She was born in Crystal Falls, MI, on January 21, 1953, the daughter of Carroll Hunt and Joyce L. Johnson. Christine was a 1971 graduate of J. I. Case High School. She had been employed by Metro Milwaukee Auto Mart. Christine was an avid...
Lorraine Mae Orrico-Pattee
May 14, 2007
Racine- Lorraine Mae (nee: Machnik) Orrico-Pattee, 79, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee on Monday, May 14, 2007. Lorraine was born in Sandoval, IL on July 17, 1927 to the late Emanuel and Cecelia (nee: St. Clair) Machnik. She was a resident of Glen Ellyn, IL until moving to Racine in 1983. On April 12, 1969,...
Elizabeth Small Felton
May 12, 2007
Racine- Elizabeth "Betty" (nee: Small) Felton, 86, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, May 12, 2007. A lifetime resident, Betty was born in Racine on May 3, 1921 to the late Joseph J. and Esther J. (nee: Larsen) Small, Sr. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1939. Many years ago, Betty began her working...
Jeffrey J. Kowalski
May 6, 2007
– Jeffrey J. Kowalski, 57, died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, May 6, 2007. Jeff was born in Racine on November 5, 1949, the son of the Julius and the late Dolores (nee: Michalak) Kowalski. Jeff was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus C
Watson "Sonny" Earl Howze
May 6, 2007
Pontotoc, MS- Watson Earl "Sonny" Howze, 64, was called Home on May 6, 2007 in Pontotoc, MS. He leaves to cherish his memory- his wife, Carrie L. (nee: Dumas) Howze; daughters, Karen (Jeff) Hadley, Tina (Rodney) Howze, Beth Howze and April (Corey) Guenther; sons, Jeffrey Dumas and Tony (Benita) Howze; 17 "grands"; 12 "great-grands"; sisters, Betty Young-Howze and Maxine...
Anna Elizabeth Ralis
May 5, 2007
Anna Elizabeth Ralis, 94, passed away in the Becker-Shoop Center on Saturday, May 5, 2007. She was born in Racine on April 8, 1913, the daughter of the late John and Rose (nee: Jasakaitus) Gleebs.
Before she was married, Anna worked at the Hamilton Beach Company. On May 5, 1945, Anna married Bronislaw Joseph Ralis in Racine....
Eric A. Staples
May 5, 2007
Racine- Eric A. Staples, 31, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, May 5, 2007. He was born in Racine on April 22, 1976. An extremely talented artist, Eric was respected among his peers as an amazing tattoo designer. He was currently employed by Modern Image, a local tattoo studio. In his spare time, Eric enjoyed drawing and...
Renee Marie Steinmetz
Apr 29, 2007
Union Grove- Renee Marie Steinmetz, 63, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, April 29, 2007 as the result of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Renee was born in Tomah, WI on October 3, 1943 to the late Robert J. and Bernadine M. (nee: Gilner) Steinmetz. She lived in Kenosha / Racine for...
