Obituaries

Sep 16, 2006

Louise Marie (Case) Hale, 96, died, September 16, 2006, at Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenosha, Wisconsin. Marie was born November 26, 1909, in Blair, Nebraska, to Samuel and Eva (Marple) Case. Her family farmed in Washington County and in the Divide Center Community in Burt County Nebraska where she attended school and church. She graduated from Oakland High...

Sep 16, 2006

Gladys S. Walton, 85, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, September 16, 2006. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 7, 1920, but had been a Racine resident for most of her life. She was married to Louis F. Walton in Jefferson, Arkansas on September 4, 1937. He has preceded her in death. Gladys...

Sep 16, 2006

Carol Ann Friend, 57, died unexpectedly at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, September 16, 2006. A lifelong resident of Racine, she was born on July 3, 1949 to Emil and Evelyn (nee: Blish) Thuriot. Carol was a hard working woman. Her employers included, Minnesota Fabrics, McDonald's on Lathrop Ave. and Ridgewood Healthcare Center. When she wasn't working she...

Sep 15, 2006

Grace Wojtecki Stempe, 88, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center, on Friday, September 15, 2006. She was born in LaCrosse, WI, on April 5, 1918, the daughter of the late Stanley and Cecylia (nee: Sobezak) Wojtecki. She came to Racine at the age of 7. Grace attended Horlick High School. On April 6, 1940, here in Racine, she...

Sep 15, 2006

Racine- Marie M. (nee: Neubauer, Johnson) Jones, 98, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan- St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, September 15, 2006. Marie was born in Kenosha on January 19, 1908 to the late William and Caroline (nee: Hansen) Neubauer. She has lived in Racine since 1924. On January 30, 1926, Marie was united in marriage with Joseph A....

Sep 14, 2006

Racine- Sue Ellen (nee: Draves) Wellington, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 14, 2006 as the result of a heart attack. A lifetime resident, Sue was born in Racine on June 16, 1954 to the late Richard O. and Virginia E. (nee: Smith) Draves. She was a 1972 graduate of Washington Park High School. Sue...

Sep 13, 2006

Adeline T. Mayew, 84, died on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in the Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Chicago, IL, on Feb. 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee: Plach) Ignarski. On July 20, 1940, in St. Stanislaus Church, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to Walter Mayew, who preceded her in...

Sep 13, 2006

– Doris I. Cameron, 89, died in the Aurora Medical Center of Kenosha on Wednesday, September 13, 2006. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 2, 1917, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Alfreda (nee: Burger) Burr. On July 20, 1940, she marri

Sep 12, 2006

– Lillie Mae Gray (nee: Weathersby), 80, went home to be home with her Savior on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Lillie was born in Marion, IL on July 21, 1926, to Abraham and Bertha (nee: Jones) Weathersby. On April 8, 1946, here in Rac

Sep 11, 2006

Ada Joy Steinmetz, 47, died at her residence, on Monday, September 11, 2006. She was born in Dayton, OH, on November 22, 1958, the daughter of the late Frank and Velma (nee: Friend) Steinmetz. Ada Joy had been employed by Sam's Club. She was an avid pool player. Surviving are her brothers Frank Steinmetz of Racine and Charles Steinmetz...

Sep 11, 2006

Racine- Margaret "Margie" J. Smerz, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, September 11, 2006 following her courageous battle with cancer since January 1, 2004. Margie was born in Columbus County, North Carolina on January 19, 1944 to Lonza Ray and Mary Ellen (nee: Tompkins) Sellers. A graduate of Lincoln High School in Milwaukee, she went...

Sep 10, 2006

Racine- Our little miracle, Mateo Marjil Mireles-Rangel, 13-days old, left us on Sunday, September 10, 2006 to rest with his great-grandmothers and his great-grandfather. Mateo was born on August 28, 2006, on his Grandpa Mireles' birthday. Our little Mateo put up a brave fight and was an inspiration to all of us. His inspiration was felt by all who...

Sep 8, 2006

Maxine Morones, 86, died on Friday, September 8, 2006, in Ridgewood Care Center, with her family at her side. She was born in Saltillo, Mexico, on December 11, 1919, the daughter of the late Demencio and Francesca (nee: Calsoncit) Escamilla. Mrs. Morones earned her American citizenship on December 12, 1984. She had been employed by St. Luke's Hospital until...

Sep 8, 2006

Jason Howard Bassinger, 29, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, September 8, 2006. Jason was born on April 6, 1977. He was engaged to be married on September 16, 2006 to Danielle Kechter. He had attended Case High School and was employed at Johnson Diversey, Inc. Jason had a wonderful talent for drawing, especially graphic design,...

Sep 7, 2006

Racine- Felipe S. Morales, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early afternoon of Thursday, September 7, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. Felipe was born in Cotulla, TX on September 13, 1934 to the late Rosalio and Luisa (nee: Sanchez) Morales, Sr. He moved to Racine in 1949 in search of employment which he found...

Sep 7, 2006

Evelyn Reynolds, 79, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Thursday, September 7, 2006 following a brief, but intense illness. Evelyn was born on May 11, 1927 in New Albany, MS, one of twelve children born to Clarence and Lou Ella (nee: Golden) McNeal. She graduated from New Albany High School. She accepted Jesus as her personal savior...

Sep 5, 2006

Somers – Alton B. Christensen, 90, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. He was born in Luck, Wisconsin on August 31, 1916, son of the late Walter and Ella (nee: Albert) Christensen. He was married on June 25, 1929 to Mary Virginia Crowley in Logan, Montana. She preceded him in 1991.

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Sep 3, 2006

Karl E. Hein found eternal peace in death on September 3 at the age of 92. He was born to Emma and Ernest Hein on December 11, 1913 in Streator, Illinois; his life unfolded to reflect the events of the 20th century. During the depression Karl temporarily left high school to help support his family, riding the rails to...

Sep 2, 2006

Ruth E. Churchija, 78, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, September 2, 2006. She was born in Mauston on November 10, 1927, daughter of the late John and Irene (nee: Barlow) Rogers. She was married in Mauston to Donald Churchija on August 6, 1944. Most of her life she lived in Racine. Ruth worked as a...

Sep 1, 2006

Sturtevant – Frank P. Bower Sr., 81, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 1, 2006, with his four sons at his bedside. He was born on the Bower family farm, on August 21, 1925, the son of the late Frank and Agnes (nee: Neu) Bower. He served his Country with the U.S. Army Air Corps. On Dec....