Obituaries

Dec 8, 2006

Muriel M. Anderson, 64, died at the Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, on Friday December 8, 2006. She was born in Rural Iowa on June 6, 1942, the daughter of Helen and the late Leonard Schulke. On June 2, 1962, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Anderson. They made their home in Racine and were very active...

Dec 8, 2006

Racine- Lorraine B. (nee: Zamagne) Applin, 72, passed away at her home, surrounded with the love of her entire family, on Friday, December 8, 2006, following a brief battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. A lifetime resident, Lorraine was born in Racine on April 16, 1934 to John and Mary (nee: Commodore) Zamagne. She graduated from Washington Park High...

Dec 7, 2006

Racine – Orland E. Guard, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Allsaints on Thursday, December 7, 2006. He was born on September 26, 1924 in Nadeau Township, Michigan, son of the late Lars and Edna (nee: Lucke) Guard. Orland graduated from high school in Michigan, and then served in the Navy from September 1942 – January 1947....

Dec 7, 2006

Racine – John Earl Phelps, 60, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Heathcare-Allsaints Hospital on Thursday, December 07, 2006. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on January 19, 1946, the son of Marshall S. and Alice F. (nee: Carter) Phelps. John was a Racine resident for most of his life. John was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving...

Dec 3, 2006

Mrs. Vernette I. Baars, 83, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, December 4, 2006. A lifetime resident of Racine, she was born on August 5, 1923 to the late Rudolph and Lydia (nee: Pflugradt) Zellmer. On September 16, 1944 she married Clifford Baars, Sr. in Epiphany Lutheran Church. Together, they owned and operated Sturtevant True Value Hardware...

Dec 3, 2006

Racine- On Sunday, December 3, at age 79, Mary E. Green,- a dedicated wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother and proud great-grandmother – was received by God after a four month battle with cancer. She was born in Kenosha on December 24, 1926. Mary retired in 1986 after working for Wisconsin Bell/Ameritech for many years. Mary enjoyed spending quality time...

Nov 30, 2006

After a brief stay at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center, Ottilia Ruelle was born into eternal life on Thursday November 30, 2006. She entered this world in Racine on June 9, 1914, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee:Scheible) Gedemer.

Ottilia was a 1928 graduate of Holy Name Grade School and a 1932 graduate of...

Nov 30, 2006

Mr. Mark A. Garner, 56, (formerly of Racine) died at his residence with his family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2006. He was born in Racine on November 4, 1950 to Anthony T. and Adeline M. (nee: Perman) Garner. He moved to Darlington a few years ago to be with his grandchildren. Mark served his country with...

Nov 29, 2006

Ruth Audrey Meyer, 85, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. She was born in Racine on April 3, 1921, daughter of the late Edward and Eliza (nee: Knuth) Scholtz and lived as part of a large family.

Ruth had a long working career at Moxness Products in Racine. She grew up...

Nov 29, 2006

Racine – Reginald K. Raheem Conda, 43, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan Allsaints Hospital on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. He was born in Chicago on October 28, 1963, son of Robert Conda and Dorothy (nee: Watkins) Conda. He moved to Racine at the age of 24, and on October 2, 1999 was married to Angela Marie Arndt in...

Nov 28, 2006

Albert Sanchez Sr., 60, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, on November 28, 2006. He was born in Kenosha on August 17, 1946, the son of the late Nicholas and Geromina (nee: Lopez) Sanchez. On Feb. 20, 1970 they celebrated the birth of their son Albert "Nunu" Sanchez Jr., who preceded him in death on May 14, 1998. On January 14,...

Nov 27, 2006

Mount Pleasant- Oscar Schneider, 79, was welcomed into Paradise, as promised by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 27, 2006. Oscar was born in Goodrich, N.D. on December 4, 1926 to the late Ferdinand and Adolfine (nee: Raboldt) Schneider. He has lived in Racine County since 1938. At an early age, Oscar faithfully helped, emotionally and...

Nov 24, 2006

Racine- Colleen Louise Paap, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2006 at the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints Medical Center. Colleen was born in Minneota, MN on August 18, 1932 to the late Everette and Mary (nee: Van Dorpe) Coleman. A graduate of Minneota High School, she went on to laboratory technician school before joining the military. Colleen...

Nov 22, 2006

Joy A. Krause, 84, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. She was born in Gay, MI, on April 7, 1922, the daughter of the late Samuel and Hilda (nee: Erkkila) Aho. On July 17, 1940, in Gay, MI, she was united in marriage to Earl V. Krause, who preceded her...

Nov 20, 2006

Racine – Marvin E. De Smidt, 95, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center on Monday, November 20, 2006. He was born in the town of Greenbush on July 8, 1911, son of the late Erwin and Lillian (nee: Pearce) De Smidt. He moved to Somers at an early age, where he met his future wife, Carolyn...

Nov 20, 2006

Edward L.Wahlen Jr., 69, died at St. Catherine's Medical Center, on Monday, November 20, 2006. He was born, the youngest of six children, in Racine on May 29, 1937, the son of the late Edward and Ruth (nee: Given) Wahlen Sr.. Mr. Wahlen served his country with the U.S. Navy from 1954 until 1958. He had been employed by...

Nov 20, 2006

Mary V. Czarnowski, 93, passed away at the North Ridge Medical Center in Manitowoc, on Monday, November 20, 2006. She was born in Racine on December 19, 1912, the daughter of the late John and Susan (nee: Cupan) Kurhajec.

On April 27, 1935 she was united in marriage to Edward Czarnowski, who preceded her in death on...

Nov 19, 2006

Racine- Martin Gulbrandson, 69, passed away at his home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Sunday, November 19, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Marty was born in Racine on December 9, 1936 to the late Berger and Margaret (nee: Cerutti) Gulbrandson. A 1954 graduate of Washington Park High School, Marty faithfully served...

Nov 19, 2006

Racine- Jerome J. Orth, 71, passed away in Kenosha at the Kenosha Care Center on Sunday, November 19, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Jerry was born in Racine on September 14, 1935 to the late Jacob and Augusta (nee: Bickel) Orth. He graduated from St. Lawrence Seminary in 1953. Jerry went on to receive...

Nov 18, 2006

Marinette- Marcel Emil Gesquiere, 93, formerly of Racine, passed away in Marinette, WI on November 18, 2006. He was born in Belgium on July 28, 1913. Living in the United States since he was teenager, Marcel lived most of his life in Racine until moving to Marinette in 2004. Retired from SC Johnson Wax, he was a longtime member...