Obituaries

Sep 1, 2006

Arlene R. Hetland, 74, passed away in LaCrosse on Friday, September 1, 2006. She was born in Racine on January 29, 1932, daughter of the late Theodore and Violina (nee: Vogelman) Hoffmann. On May 5, 1951, in St. Sebastian's Church she was united in holy matrimony to Richard E. Hetland, Sr.

Arlene will always be remembered for...

Aug 31, 2006

Racine – Carolyn L. McRundles, 73, passed away in Kenosha on Thursday, August 31, 2006. She was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on May 17, 1935, daughter of the late Oliver and Idella (nee: Lockridge) Anthony. Carolyn is survived by her son, Fred Morris; grandchildren Sherrie Miller, and Frederick McRundles, Jr.; great grandchildren, China, Nathan, and Terry Miller; sisters-in-law Lela...

Aug 29, 2006

Racine- Harvey George Urban, 80, passed away peacefully at the Wheaton Franciscan – St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. A lifetime resident, Harvey was born in Racine on April 9, 1926 to the late Walter J. and Frances (nee: Lubinski) Urban. After attending Racine Vocational School, he proudly served our Country with the United States Army...

Aug 27, 2006

Racine- Allison Sue Tryba, 23, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan – St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday morning, August 27, 2006. Allison was joyfully born into the lives of Lyle E. and Susan G. (nee: Perman) Tryba on March 29, 1983. Although born with the challenging syndrome of Cornelia de Lange, she proudly graduated...

Aug 26, 2006

Racine- Paul Michael Krause, 36, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of Wheaton Franciscan-St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday evening, August 26, 2006. A lifetime resident, Paul was born in Racine on April 16, 1970 to Richard Krause and Diana (nee: Churchija). On January 12, 2001 he was united in marriage with Carrie Beth Yarrington. A total and...

Aug 25, 2006

Racine – Patricia Georgene Jander, 71, passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Friday, August 25, 2006. She was born in Racine on November 28, 1934, daughter of the late Harold and Mabel (nee: Moore) Hawes. On June 2, 1956 she was united in holy matrimony to Ronald Jander, who preceded her in 1994. Patricia was a mother...

Aug 23, 2006

Racine- Alvin "Al" R. Johnson, 76, passed away surrounded by family and friends in Kenosha at the Washington Manor on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Al was born in Racine on October 12, 1929 to the late Iver and Amanda Louise (nee: Erickson) Johnson. He proudly served our Country with the...

Aug 23, 2006

Mrs. Laura T. Mielke, 88, died in the Lakeshore Manor, Nursing Home, on Tuesday, August 23, 2006. She was born in Racine on September 22, 1917, the daughter of the late Alexander and Saveria (nee: Ruffolo) Ricchio. She was raised in Racine and was a longtime member of Holy Name Church. On March 1, 1939, she married Paul Mielke...

Aug 21, 2006

Maple Grove, MN- Elizabeth "Betty" (nee: Thomas) Miller, 89, (formerly of Racine) was born into eternal life from the St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN on Monday, August 21, 2006. A native of Kenosha and graduate of St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1935", Betty married fellow St. Cat's Angel, Bernard F. Miller, on October 5, 1940 in...

Aug 21, 2006

Mr. Russell W. Bullamore, 85, died at his residence on Monday afternoon, August 21, 2006. He was born in Somers Township on March 24, 1921, the son of the late Russell and Nellie (nee: Waugh) Bullamore. On December 26, 1970, he married the former Ellie Hansche Bednar. Russell graduated from Kenosha High School and served his nation with the...

Aug 15, 2006

Helen S. Cram, 84, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, August 15, 2006. She was born in Bialystock, Poland on January 8, 1922, the daughter of the late Jan and Mary Swiencicki. Helen moved to the Unites States as a young girl. A loving mother, Helen worked hard as a single parent in order to provide for...

Aug 14, 2006

Racine – Mother Clarice J. Williams, 70, was called home on Monday, August 14, 2006. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 12, 1936, daughter of the late Jesse and Lucille (nee: Cooper) Pitt. On October 3, 1959 she was united in marriage to Charles Williams, Jr. in Racine.

Mother Williams was a member of United...

Aug 12, 2006

Mrs. Ann C. Reader, 95, died at Woodstock Health Care Center of Kenosha on Saturday, August 12, 2006. A lifetime resident of Racine, she was born on July 27, 1911 to the late John and Pauline (nee: Vallach) Chovan. On February 14, 1942, she married Robert D. Reader. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1991. Ann graduated...

Aug 12, 2006

Racine- Billy Ray Mills, 46, was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from the All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1960 to Charles Mills Sr. and Peggy Ann (nee: Hopkins) Mills. Billy attended the Evanston Township High School, where he was active with the drum and bugle corps. On January 29,...

Aug 11, 2006

Demencio 'John' DeLeon, Jr., 53, made his journey to Heaven on Friday, August 11, 2006, with his family at his side. John was born in Racine to the late Demencio and Bernarda (nee:Moya) DeLeon on March 12, 1953.

John enjoyed life spending time with family and friends, whether a family occasion get together or extending his generous...

Aug 11, 2006

Racine – Demencio "John" DeLeon, Jr. passed away on Friday, Aufust 11, 2006 at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital in Miwaukee. He is survived the mother of his children, Michelle Irish; his daughters Shawna and Michelle DeLeon; brothers and sisters Raul DeLeon, Mary Gutierrez, Ernestine DeLeon, Herlinda Gomez, Esperanza DeLeon, Erminia Aguirre, Oscar DeLeon, and Theresa Sanchez; many nieces, nephews...

Aug 9, 2006

Racine- Elmer A. Nettleton, 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 in Milwaukee at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Elmer was born in Hayward, WI on May 26, 1930 to the late Lyman and Grace (nee: James) Nettleton. He lived most of his life in Racine. Elmer faithfully served our Country with the United States Army...

Aug 8, 2006

Mrs. Christina L. Obermeier, 75, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. She was born in Columbus, OH on March 15, 1931, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (nee: Radermacher) Wayer. On October 8, 1955, she married Siegfried Obermeier. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1990. Mrs. Obermeier was Methodist by...

Aug 5, 2006

Betty E. Schlenz, 75, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2006 while visiting her family in New Jersey. She was born in Herbert, PA on February 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Robert C. and Ruth I. (nee: Barnhart) Holliday. She lived in Racine for most of her life. Betty retired from In-sink-erator with over 30 years of...

Aug 3, 2006

Marie Castaneda Hillyer, 69, passed from this Life on Thursday, August 3, 2006. She was born in Racine on October 1, 1936, daughter of the late Theron Jorgen and Marceille Tertia (nee: Christensen) Hansche.

Most of Marie's life was spent in local schools as a student and a teacher. Her education began in kindergarten at Hansche School...