Obituaries

Aug 2, 2006

Racine- Theresa F. Sugent, 82, passed away at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. Theresa was born in Durand, WI on July 25, 1924 to the late Ignatz and Anna (nee: Bauer) Koller. On September 4, 1948 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Durand, she was united in marriage to Albert Joseph Sugent, who preceded...

Aug 2, 2006

Racine- Frank M. Krepelan, 86, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Frank was born in Racine on August 8, 1919 to the late Michael and Gertrude (nee: Foldesy) Krepelan. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he faithfully served our Country with the United...

Aug 2, 2006

Mt. Pleasant- Henry "Hank" Rohner, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. Hank was born on the family dairy farm in Caledonia on September 7, 1919 to the late Paul and Katherine (nee: Schraepfer) Rohner. He attended Hood's Creek Elementary and graduated from William Horlick High School "Class of 1937". He...

Aug 2, 2006

Jason "JB" Barnes, 30, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. He was born in Elgin, IL on June 15, 1976, the son of Terry and Mildred (nee: Swift) Barnes. Jason attended J.I. Case High School and was a star quarterback from 1992 until 1994. He was the 1993 Racine County Player of the...

Jul 31, 2006

DARLENE "DOLLY" WOOD RACINE – Darlene "Dolly" Wood, 56, died at her residence on Monday, July 31, 2006 after a brave and valiant struggle with cancer. She was born in Racine on October 9, 1949, the daughter of Arthur C. and Martha A. (nee: O'Connor) Wood. Dolly worked as the picture framing market manager for Specialty Tapes for nearly...

Jul 29, 2006

Mrs. Rose B. Wirt, 92, passed away at Ridgewood Health Care Center on Saturday, July 29, 2006. She was born in Racine on March 17, 1914 to the late Harry R. and Laura L. (nee: Brinkman) Lehman. She graduated from William Horlick High School. On April 3, 1948, Rose married Victor C. Wirt in Crown Point, IN. He preceded...

Jul 27, 2006

Racine – Jennifer L Opichka, 34, passed away at University of Chicago Hospital on July 27, 2006 after a brief and courageous struggle with cancer. Jenny was born in West Allis on July 3, 1972, the daughter of Michael and Mary (nee: Boyle) Rick. She was a 1990 graduate of Pius high school, and received a B.S. in Criminal...

Jul 26, 2006

Mrs. Christine Stewart, 95, was called home by her Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, July 27, 2006. She was born in Mississippi, on August 20, 1910. Mrs. Stewart was LPN working in various hospitals and private care homes in the Memphis Area. She moved to Racine 5 years ago by her grandson Carl Stewart, whom she raised after his mother...

Jul 24, 2006

Marian E. Mathe, 85, died at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 24, 2006, after a brave and valiant struggle with cancer. Mrs. Mathe was born in Green Bay, on July 22, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Ethel (nee: Vanderheyden) Marchant. On January 2, 1946, in St. John Nepomuk Church, here in Racine,...

Jul 23, 2006

Racine- James Bernard Haumersen, 75, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, July 23, 2006. A lifetime resident, Jim was born in Racine on October 23, 1930 to the late Milton F. and Grace M. (nee: Schultz) Haumersen. He faithfully served our Country with the US Air Force in London during the Korean War. It was while serving...

Jul 20, 2006

Kurt K. Rasmussen, 56, died at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on May 9, 1950 to Henry and Bernice (nee: Nielsen) Rasmussen. On August 19, 1978 he married the former Barbara Lynn Olson. Kurt served his country in the Mediterranean with the US Navy during the...

Jul 19, 2006

Jeffery A. Hicks, 42, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on June 29, 1964, the son of Thomas L. and Beverly (nee: Cobb) Hicks. Jeffery was a 1982 graduate of J.I. Case High School. Surviving are his parents, Thomas L. and Beverly Hicks; 2 brothers, Bryan...

Jul 19, 2006

Racine- Mrs. Alice Johnson, 84, was born into eternal life on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Alice was born in New Orleans, LA on July 23, 1921 to the late James and Frozene "Rosie" (nee: Lee) Lindsey. She lived in New Orleans until moving to Racine in 1945. Alice enjoyed her longtime employment with the Racine YWCA, from where she...

Jul 16, 2006

OTTO M. PERMAN Racine- Otto Matthew Perman, 84, was lifted Home peacefully by the angels on Sunday, July 16, 2006 from All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center. He faced a tough road of illnesses over the last eight months with determination and a precious smile on his face. Otto was born in Wishek, N.D. on December 10, 1921 to the...

Jul 16, 2006

Daniel E. "Shark" Hansen, 48, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, July 16, 2006 after fighting a battle with cancer. He was born on November 6, 1957, son of the late Robert and Elaine (nee: Aller) Hansen.He was a 1976 graduate of Washington Park High School and was a lifetime resident. On January 23, 1988 he...

Jul 14, 2006

RACINE- Dorothy L. (nee: Heidenreich) Meier, 82, went to meet her Lord on Friday, July 14, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1924 to the late August and Marie (nee: Michalek) Heidenreich. She proudly graduated from the Marquette University-School of Nursing. Dorothy served as a nurse at the Zablocki V.A....

Jul 12, 2006

Racine- Christine Rose Sell, 58, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born in Kingsford, Michigan on December 16, 1947 to Donald and Martha (nee: Lash) Heiskala. A 1965 graduate of Washington Park High School, she lived in Racine for most of her life. On July 20,...

Jul 12, 2006

Sister Freddie Mae Shaw, 72, answered a call to live in a mansion not made by hand on July 12, 2006. She died at Infirmary West Hospital in Mobile, AL. Sister Shaw was born in Orrville, on January 3, 1934 to the late Elijah and Millie (nee: Garling) Thomas, Sr. At an early age she dedicated her life to...

Jul 8, 2006

Conway Grandy Sr., 62 transitioned from this life to eternal life on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at his residence. Conway was born in Warren, Arkansas on June 9, 1944, son of Willie D. Price and the late Levi Grandy. He was a resident of Racine for most of his life.

Conway attended Park High School and was...

Jul 7, 2006

John P. Medzis, 89, died at Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation Center of Kenosha on Friday, July 7, 2006. John was born in Racine on June 17, 1917. He was the son of the late Anton and Anna (nee: Mickinis), Medzis. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the 32nd Red Arrow Division during WWII from 1941-1945. He...