Obituaries

Dec 30, 2006

Cheryl F. Palmer, 60, died at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints Campus, on Saturday, December 30, 2006. She was born in Shell Lake, WI, on December 4, 1946, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (nee: King) Palmer. Cheryl had retired from Racine County, and worked many years in both in the Sheriff's Department and the Juvenile Detention Center....

Dec 29, 2006

Racine – Joseph H. Miller, 63, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Friday, December 29, 2006. Joe was born December 16, 1943 in Summerville, Tennessee, son of the late Mary Lou Weddle and Joseph L. Miller. He moved to Racine in 1958. He attended Franklin Junior High School, Washington Park High School, and Gateway Technical College. In...

Dec 26, 2006

Racine- Stanley Kava, 84, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. A lifetime resident, Stanley was born in Racine on December 6, 1922 to the late Peter and Mary (nee: Zielinski) Kawa. On June 17, 1950 in Stevens Point, he was united in marriage with Elsie Rose Formella, who preceded him in death on...

Dec 26, 2006

Racine- Raul "Roy" Carlos Renteria, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Roy was born in Greeley, CO on October 6, 1953 to Louis Renteria and Elvira (nee: Arjon) Cruz. He came to Racine at the age of 12. Roy graduated from William Horlick High School in 1971. Following,...

Dec 26, 2006

Winnie Jackson, 81, died at her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. She was born in Warren, Arkansas on December 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Ed and Nannie (Newton) York. On Sept. 8, 1956, here in Racine she was united in marriage to Rev. Nasree Jackson, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1996. Mrs. Jackson...

Dec 25, 2006

Racine- Mildred Ann Kaminski, 82, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2006. A lifetime resident, Mildred was born in Racine on February 26, 1924 to the late Michael and Anna (nee: Elsik) Zajac. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she had been employed by Western Publishing and by Community Dept. Store. However, her most self- satisfying...

Dec 25, 2006

Sturtevant – Patti Ann Whitmore, 53, passed away in her home on Monday, December 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Edward Whitmore; children, John Shepherd of Rockford, IL, and Nicole Whitmore of Racine; sister and brothers, Kathy (Joseph) Delap of Dakota, IL, Dan McDaniel of Byron, IL, Gordon McDaniel, Jr. of Mt. Morris, IL, Mike McDaniel of...

Dec 22, 2006

Samuel H. Howell, 70, died at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born in New Albany, MS on August 7, 1936, the son of the late Matthew W. and Viola (nee: Houston) Howell. Sam is survived by his wife, Annie (nee: Griffin) Bell; children, Lois Ann Crawford, Betty Jean (Sam) Stubbs, Shirley Jean Howell, Troy...

Dec 19, 2006

Jane Rynders, 91, died in the Ridgewood Health Care Center on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. She was born in Monmouth, IL, on January 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Zenas and Louise (nee: Mierenfeld) Spicer. She received her education from Monmouth High School, Quincy College and Monmouth College. She moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the Justice...

Dec 19, 2006

Alex Varju, 93, died on Thursday, December 21, 2006. He was born in Hartford, WI on April 9, 1913, the son of the late Bertram and Helen (nee: Miller) Varju. On November 18, 1939, in Holy Name Catholic Church, Racine he was united in marriage to the former Catherine Sweeti. He had been employed by the J. I Case...

Dec 19, 2006

Racine- Vincent W. Stellman, 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. A lifetime resident, Vince was born in Racine on May 4, 1926 to the late William and Elizabeth (nee: Brisko) Stellman. On May 5, 1951 he was united in marriage with Martha "Marti" Collins. Vince was very...

Dec 18, 2006

Racine – Thomas Steven Flannigan, 93, passed away at Timber Oaks in Union Grove on Monday, December 18, 2006. He was born August 24, 1913, the son of James and Nellie (nee: Killian) Flannigan. Mr. Flannigan retired from Young Radiator after working more than 30 years as an expeditor. All through his life he had a keen interest in...

Dec 18, 2006

Warren L. Harter, 83, died at the Wheaton Franciscan Health Care Center on Monday, December 18, 2006. He was born in Racine on June 25, 1923, the son of the late Leo and Angeline (nee: Evans) Harter. Mr. Harter served his country with the U.S. Marines Corps during WWII. On July 8, 1950, in St. Edward Catholic Church, he...

Dec 16, 2006

Racine – Terra Lynn Blackwell, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2006 due to a lengthy battle with Lupus. She was a life-long resident, born on April 13, 1976 to James E. Nelson and Ida Blackwell. Though she endured and persisted to provide and prepare her son for the world, she was able to recognize and live...

Dec 16, 2006

Racine – Margaret Rose Chapman, 75, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center in South Milwaukee on Saturday, December 16, 2006. She was born in Mohawk, Michigan, daughter of John and Elizabeth (nee: Hoffenbecker) Betzing. She was a Racine resident for most of her life. Margaret retired in 1992 from Walgreen's, where she worked as a cashier at the Durand...

Dec 14, 2006

Dolores A. Kaniewski, 77, died at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on Thursday, December 14, 2006 after battling Multiple Myeloma. She was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1929 to the late Frank and Irene (nee: Makowski) Komassa. On August 28, 1948, she married Donald J. Kaniewski in St. Hyacinth Catholic Church of Milwaukee. They resided in Milwaukee...

Dec 12, 2006

Sturtevant- Lynzay M. Legois, 14, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a tragic automobile accident due to extreme foggy weather conditions on Tuesday, December 12, 2006.

Lynzay was born in Racine on August 28, 1992. She was an Eighth Grade student at St. Lucy Catholic School, where she excelled in many subjects, especially in Religion class....

Dec 11, 2006

Racine- Tammy S. Collier, 43, passed away at her home on Monday, December 11, 2006 after a courageous battle with Neuro-Endocrine Cancer, of which she was diagnosed with on October 17, 2002. A lifetime resident, Tammy was born in Racine on August 28, 1963. A 1981 graduate of Washington Park High School, she proudly went on to earn her...

Dec 10, 2006

Stanley Stempe, 93, died in the Becker Shoop Center on Sunday, December 10, 2006. He was born in Racine on September 27, 1913, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Maher) Stempe. On April 6, 1940, he married the former Grace S. Wojtecki in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine. She preceded him in death on September...

Dec 9, 2006

Allie Hargrove, 75, died in Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center on Saturday, December 9, 2006. She was born in Ethelsville, AL on April, 1931, the daughter of the late Jeff and Rose (nee: Brooks) Blair. On May 6, 1957, in Columbus, MS, she was united in marriage to Samuel Hargrove. She had been employed by St. Luke's Hospital...