Obituaries

Feb 28, 2007

Shirley M. Loken, 76, died at her son's residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. She was born in Racine on December 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Albert and Martha (nee: Mueller) Lindmeyer. On August 26, 1950, in Epiphany Lutheran Church, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to Thomas Loken, who preceded her in death on...

Feb 28, 2007

Mrs. Ruth Haney, 83, died at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. A lifelong resident, she was born on August 2, 1923 to the late Earl and Josephine (nee: Krainak) Meyers, Sr. On April 12, 1947, she married Norbert P. Haney in St. Mary's Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1977. Ruth...

Feb 26, 2007

Racine- Jerome Joseph Gedemer, 82, affectionately known to many as "Romie", passed away at his home on Monday, February 26, 2007 following a valiant battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Jerry was born in Racine on May 24, 1924 to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee: Scheible) Gedemer, Sr. A graduate of St. Catherine's High School, he served our...

Feb 24, 2007

Mary DeAngelis, 87, died Saturday, February 24, 2007, in Hospitality Manor, Kenosha. She was born in Kenosha, WI on September 8, 1919, the daughter of the late Arthur and Carmela (nee: Constanti) Piccolo. Mrs. DeAngelis received her education in the schools of Kenosha, and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. She was united in marriage to Louis DeAngelis...

Feb 23, 2007

RACINE – Tyson L. Cobb, Sr., 29, died unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Friday, February 23, 2007. He was born in Racine on July 20, 1977. Tyson worked as a master barber for InStyle Hair Design. His survivors include his son, Tyson Cobb, Jr.; step-daughter, Tavaria Funderburg; mother, Vicki Cobb of Racine; father, Curtis (Gloria)...

Feb 20, 2007

Kenosha – Margaret Lapat, 85, passed away at Clairidge hose in Kenosha on Wednesday, February 20, 2007. She is survived by her son, Frank Bedzula of Mesa, Arizona, her daughter, Susan Lapat of Manassas, Virginia; and grandson, Joe Bedzula of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Private services will be held in Arizona. Margaret's family would like to express their thanks to...

Feb 18, 2007

RACINE – Harriet A. Trott, 92, passed away peacefully at Woodstock Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha on Sunday morning, February 18, 2007. She was born in Pontotoc, MS on August 15, 1914, to Will and Adeline Trott. Harriet worked for Hotel Racine until its closure. She was a member of the McDonald United Methodist Church in Pontotoc,...

Feb 16, 2007

Leona C. Spring, 73, passed away at the Vitas Innovative Hospice IPU, Wauwatosa, on Monday, February 16, 2009, following a long and difficult illness. Leona struggled strong and hard until the very end. Her will was stronger than her body. Finally, she could no longer go on. Leona has fought the good fight and finished the race. She now...

Feb 15, 2007

Racine – Elizabeth L. Brandt, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints Hospital on Thursday, February 15, 2007. She was a lifetime resident of Kenosha, the daughter of Lawrence and Jane (nee: Strang) Hinz. She was married on August 28, 1954 to Richard C. Brandt in the chapel at Great Lakes Naval Base. Elizabeth was proud...

Feb 13, 2007

Rose F. Ayers, 88, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, when she returned from her sister-in-law's funeral in Chicago. She was born on the north side of Chicago, on November 2, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (nee: Korczyk) Zaremba. Mrs. Ayres loved to travel. She had a trailer and moved all over the country, from...

Feb 10, 2007

Racine- Jean Marie (nee: Allen) Acklam, 85, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, February 10, 2007 following a brief, yet spirited, battle with cancer. A lifetime Racine County resident, Jean was born in Burlington on January 14, 1922 to the late William and Elizabeth (nee: Hempsted) Allen. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went...

Feb 10, 2007

Paulette C. Garin, 67, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, February 10, 2007, with her husband and her daughter at her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 13, 1939, the daughter of the late Paul and Monica (nee: Waitkus) Walters. On June 10, 1961, in St. Peter Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to...

Feb 9, 2007

Sturtevant- Joseph Henry Lendabarker, Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly at work, as the result of a heart attack, on Friday, February 9, 2007. Joe was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 10, 1945 to the late Joseph Henry and Lucille (nee: Stover) Lendabarker, Sr. Living in various cities throughout his lifetime, he has been a Racine resident since 1986....

Feb 8, 2007

Acworth, GA – John R. Hill, 49, formerly of Kenosha, died unexpectedly while traveling on business in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 7, 1957, the son of John W. and Ethel (nee: Gardner) Hill. His mother has preceded him in death.

John lived in Kenosha for most...

Feb 7, 2007

Racine – Paul Paricka, 56, died at St. Luke's Hospital Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. He was born in Kenosha on December 23, 1950, the son of John and Irene (nee: Potter) Paricka.Mr. Paricka was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School, University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Gateway Technical Institute. On October 23, 1982, he married the former...

Feb 5, 2007

RACINE ~ Robert J. Wilkinson, 58, died unexpectedly at work on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born on October 18, 1948, the son of the late Robert E. and Ruth M. (nee: Wilcox) Wilkinson. Bob served his country for four years with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. For the past several years he worked for Genesis...

Feb 4, 2007

Mrs. Adele Rubin, 90, died at Sterling House (3109 12th St in Kenosha) on Sunday, February 4, 2007. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada on February 15, 1916 to the late Max and Rebecca (nee: Cohen) Arber. In 1946, she met Robert Frank Rubin in New York City. They married in Winnipeg on March 29, 1947. After...

Feb 2, 2007

RACINE – Madlynne S. Klapat, 92, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee on January 18, 1915, daughter of the late Edward and Lydia (nee: Gutzman) Haase. On June 6, 1942, she was united in marriage to Anthony J. Klapat at St. Catherine's Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her...

Feb 1, 2007

Racine- Jane E. Henkes (nee. Ludwig), 75, of Racine, died Thursday, February 01, 2007 at the Harbor House – North in Kenosha following a valiant struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on September 1, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, to Frank and Margeurite (nee: Davis) Ludwig. Jane graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine in 1949, and...

Jan 31, 2007

Racine – Joan Ellen Overby, 65, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. She was born in Summit, Wisconsin on May 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Harold and Ellen (nee: Noonan) Piper. She lived most of her life in Racine. On July 15, 1966 she was united in marriage to Jessie R. Overby in...