Daryl Manchester
Jan 4, 2025
Daryl Manchester, a beloved husband, father, and noted figure of Racine, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.
Daryl was a beacon of light and hope in our community, touching countless lives through Alcoholics Anonymous. He was dedicated to his family, AA, and fishing.
Daryl...
Douglas Theron Devinny
Jan 4, 2025
Mount Pleasant- Douglas "Doug" Theron DeVinny, age 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025.
Doug was born in Montrose, Colorado, on March 10, 1944, to George and Bernice (nee: Fredrickson) DeVinny.
Growing up in western Colorado, Doug spent his formative years surrounded by family...
Eugene Breidel
Jan 3, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Breidel, 86, of Racine, entered eternal life on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in La Crosse, WI on August 15, 1938, to Frank and Viola Breidel. Gene married Mary Cronk on August 1, 1959, and they moved to Racine, Wisconsin to raise their family. Gene was an excellent hunter and fisherman....
Victor Ray Price
Jan 2, 2025
Victor Ray Price, age 63, received the promise of eternal life on Thursday, January 2,2025 at home following health issues.
Victor was born on January 13,1962 at St. Mary's Hospital to Mattie and John T. Price.
After completing high school, Victor went on to Gateway. He worked at GCA and the VFW in Racine.
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Janet H. Burlingame
Jan 2, 2025
Janet H. Burlingame, 89, formerly of 1110 S. Sunnyslope Drive, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant on the morning of January 2 nd , 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. She was born in Racine on October 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (nee: Woodward) Ludvigsen. Janet graduated...
Karen Van Lone
Jan 1, 2025
Karen Fink (VanLone, Britton) was born on September 17, 1952 in Kenosha. She is the daughter of Ralph and Gladys Fink (Kjorstad). Karen attended Forest Park Elementary, Lance Junior High School and Tremper High School. She then attended Carthage College, graduating with business and accounting degrees. She worked at Modine Manufacturing in Racine, where she met her future husband,...
Pamela G. Cremer
Jan 1, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT – Pamela G. Cremer (nee Benzow), 78, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Pam was born in Racine on November 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Roland and Genevieve (nee Shumaker) Benzow. She graduated from St. Catherine's High School, class of...
Robert Frank Houdek
Jan 1, 2025
Mount Pleasant – Robert Frank Houdek, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on January 1, 2025.
Robert was born in Racine, WI on March 13, 1935 to the late Gerald and Irene (nee: Horvath) Houdek. Following graduation from Washington Park High School, Bob faithfully served our country with the United...
Phylistine Franklin
Dec 31, 2024
Phylistine Franklin was born December 6, 1940, in Quitman Mississippi to the late Jimmie Brown and Clara Lott-Brown. Phylis relocated to Racine, Wisconsin in 1965 where she was a homemaker. In 1966, she met Robert Franklin, and later went on to work for Liebenow's Catering. They would go on to marry on October 27, 1987, where she became a...
Michelle Lynn Wood
Dec 30, 2024
Michelle Lynn Wood (Nee: Mertins), 64, passed on December 30, 2024, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center/Hospice in Neenah, WI. She was born in Racine, WI on July 19, 1960, to Glenn & Laurissa (Wurster) Mertins.
Michelle was best known for her love of singing & playing the organ for church. It was one of her favorite past...
Michael S. Hellesen
Dec 30, 2024
Michael S. Hellesen, age 42, passed away very unexpectedly on December 30. 2024.
Michael was born in Racine on November 5, 1982. He was the son of Barbara (nee:Andersen) and the late Charles Hellesen.
Michael loved so many things in life, including cooking. Whether it was doctoring someone's favorite old recipe, or creating his own,...
Terrie Lee Williams (Sheppard)
Dec 29, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terrie Lee Williams (Sheppard) a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, who gained her wings peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 69. Terrie was in the company of her two- four-legged canine companions, Mai Tai and Poopie. Terrie was born on March 15, 1955,...
Thomas Charles Mccalmont
Dec 27, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother and son, Thomas Charles McCalmont, on December 27th, 2024. Born in the summer of 1969 amidst the Summer of Love and the first moon landing, Tom touched many lives with his limitless energy, passion for life, spontaneity, and mischievous sense of humor. He passed away at peace, surrounded...
Gerald "Jerry" Michael Greenfield, Phd
Dec 27, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Michael Greenfield passed away on December 27, 2024, at 81 years of age, nearly nine years after being diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's. Jerry lived most of his adult life in Racine, Wisconsin.
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 12, 1943, the first-born son and third child of Dr. Stanley Greenfield and Mrs....
Sara Ortiz
Dec 27, 2024
Racine – Sara Ortiz, aged 86, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday December 27, 2024.
Born in Atascosa Texas, Sara lived the majority of her life in Racine. At a young age she started working for Western Publishing and remained there for 43 years until she retired.
On June 22 1963, Sara...
Aubrianna Kay Williams
Dec 25, 2024
Aubrianna Kay Williams, 2 months old, passed away on Christmas morning, 2024.
Aubrianna was born on October 18, 2024, in West Allis, WI, the beautiful daughter of Alexis Hauck and Nicholas Williams.
Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Alexis and Nick; her brothers, Rowan Hauck and Carsen O'Connor-Williams; her maternal grandmother, Christine Hauck;...
Wanda Anita Smith
Dec 25, 2024
Wanda Anita Smith, age 67, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, December 25,2024 with family at her side.
Wanda was born on January 5, 1957 to the late Alberta (Jackson) Adams and Joseph W. Graham.
Wanda leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Ty and Michelle; grandchildren, Aurelia, Raul Jr., Cristian, Micah,...
Cleveland Scaife
Dec 25, 2024
RACINE- Cleveland Scaife, 94, was called home by his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born in Marvell, AR on September 16, 1930, the son of the late James and Annie (nee: Bridges) Scaife.
In 1952, in Madison, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Dorothy (nee: Harris) Scaife. They moved to Racine,...
Andrew (Andy) Lee Brown, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
STURTEVANT – Andrew L. Brown, 83, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on December 24, 2024.
He was born in Villa Ridge, IL on June 26, 1941, the son of Andrew L. and Dorothy R. (nee Hughes) Brown, Sr.
Andy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After...
John F. Barr
Dec 23, 2024
John F. Barr of Racine, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on December 23, 2024. He was 61 years old.
John was born August 31, 1963 at St. Franics Hospital in Evanston, IL, the son of William and Mary (nee: Harrington) Barr. John met the love of his life, Angela Globerger, with...
