Obituaries

Jul 7, 2006

Charles W. Wodicka, 77, died at his residence on Friday, July 7, 2006. He was born on February 12, 1929 to the late Charles and Dora (nee: Ziebell) Wodicka. Chuck retired from Twin Disc in 1991 with almost 20 years of service. He enjoyed building and flying model planes; belonging to the Racine RC Club, family genealogy, spending time...

Jul 7, 2006

Sturtevant – Mrs. Alice J. Stollenwerk, 88, passed away in St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, July 7, 2006. She was born in Bristol, WI on May 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Leo and Jacquelyn (nee: Spruyt) Dam, Sr. On November 20, 1937, she married Clem Stollenwerk in St. Sebastian Catholic Church where they remained longtime members....

Jul 1, 2006

Eleanor R. Brook, 88, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, July 1, 2006. She was born in Burlington on March 2, 1918, daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (nee: Schultz) Arnold. She was a lifetime Racine county resident. Eleanor was married to Howard J. Brook. Eleanor was a successful mom and homemaker who enjoyed cooking,...

Jun 30, 2006

Sturtevant- Lucie Marie (nee: Carpino) Minardi, 80, found eternal peace, surrounded with the love of her entire family, on Friday, June 30, 2006 at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center. Lucie and her family were comforted that they were all together at the end and had the chance to say good-bye in their own way and in their own time....

Jun 30, 2006

Racine – Carolyn P. Holmes, 81, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, June 30, 2006. She was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, daughter of the late Francis and Anna Price. She was united in marriage to Edwin T. Holmes.

A lifetime resident of Springtown, New Jersey, Carolyn enjoyed life and reached out to...

Jun 27, 2006

Racine- Peter Van Dongen, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in Milwaukee at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Peter was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on April 11, 1922 to the late Johanes Gerardos and Johanna (nee: Kraamer) Van Dongen. At age 15, he began employment with the Holland America Cruise Line, allowing him the chance...

Jun 23, 2006

John T. Vandenberg, 60, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born in Racine on September 16, 1945 to the late Jerome and Catherine (nee: Zeyen) Vandenberg. On June 28, 1969, he married the former Virginia Loomis. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1991. On March 15, 2003, he married the...

Jun 21, 2006

RACINE – Mr. Edward J. Kanyuh, 79, died at All Saints St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. He was born in Racine on February 15, 1927 to the late Edward and Myrtle (nee: Harvey) Kanyuh. On April 20, 1947, he married Lois Witynski. She preceded him in death on April 4, 1988. On September 10, 1988,...

Jun 18, 2006

Racine- Joseph A. Gleissner, 92, passed away peacefully at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2006. Joe was born in Kenosha on May 18, 1914, the son of Louis and Eleanore (nee: Stadler) Gleissner and a resident of Racine since 1935. He was united in marriage to Bette Cullo at St. Patrick's Church-Racine on...

Jun 17, 2006

Racine- Patrick Bernard Cranley, 76, passed away peacefully at the Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, June 17, 2006. Patrick was born in Ludington, MI on March 31, 1930 to the late Michael John "Jack" and Mary (nee: Hillig) Cranley. A 1948 graduate of St. Catherine's High School, Patrick faithfully served our Country with the United States Army during the...

Jun 14, 2006

Racine- Bonnie Lee Grissom, 59, of 4250 Hideaway Hollow, Racine, died peacefully Wednesday, June 14th, 2006, at her home in the presence of her loving family. She was born Bonnie Lee Docter in Detroit, MI on October 4, 1946 to the late Marie Docter. She graduated from Mary D Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI in 1964 and later graduated...

Jun 14, 2006

Mrs. White, 59, died in Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, on Wednesday, June 14, 2006. She was born in Minter City, MS, on Nov. 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Eugene and Beatrice (nee: Wright) Perkins Sr.. Mrs. White was a member of Wayman A.M.E. Church, where she was a longtime member of the Ushers Board. She was also...

Jun 13, 2006

Racine – Andre "Billy Dee" Williams, 47, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. He born in Racine on January 14, 1959, son of the late Jack and Lucille (nee: Moore) Williams. Andre was a graduate of Walden high school, and served our country in the Army from July 19, 1977 to...

Jun 13, 2006

Racine- Barbara Ann Anderson (nee: Broecker), 70, unexpectedly died Tuesday evening, June 13 at All Saints Hospital. Barbara Ann was born in Racine June 7, 1936, the daughter of Stella and John Broecker. She was married at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 20, 1959 to John L. Anderson. Barbara graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1956. Prior...

Jun 12, 2006

Racine – Betty Lee Matkus, 73, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, June 12, 2006. Betty was born in Racine on January 5, 1933, daughter of the late John and Betty (nee: Kopsie) Kemeny. She was a graduate of Park high school. On April 30, 1955 she was united in marriage to Jerome Matkus in St....

Jun 11, 2006

Ember White, 27 years old, passed into eternal life on Sunday June 11th, 2006 in St. Paul MN. He was a victim of a gunshot wound. He is survived by his father, Alvin (Ann) White, sons Ember Jr., and Emarion, and daughter Christina, brothers Sammy, Tavis, Alvin "Shonnel", twin brother Cember White (fiancé Racquehl Golden), Tony, Timothy Franklin and...

Jun 10, 2006

RACINE- Shirley Ann Lojeski, 71, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Saturday evening, June 10, 2006 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. A lifetime resident, Shirley was born in Racine on October 12, 1934 to the late Harry and Mortina (nee: Bording) Tolfson. A graduate of Washington Park High School,...

Jun 7, 2006

Racine – Vinnie Evelyn Campeau, 90, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born in Osseo, Wisconsin on December 11, 1915 to the late Robert and Mildred (nee: Hayes) Rosenberg. On April 3, 1942 she was married to Lawrence Campeau, who preceded her on January 16, 1983.

Vinnie lived most...

Jun 7, 2006

Mrs. Edith E. Jaeschke, 76, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 after a short battle with leukemia. Edith was born in Pommern, Germany on May 14, 1930 to the late Julius and Minna (nee: Hohnke) Schemmel. She moved to Racine in 1952. On August 16, 1952, she married Erich Jaeschke in the First Evangelical...

Jun 4, 2006

Mrs. Angeline M. Innocenzi, 86, (formerly of Racine and Highland Park, IL) died in Phoenix on June 4, 2006. She was born in Racine on March 8, 1920 to the late Charles and Concetta (nee: DeLuca) Christiano. She married Joseph P. Innocenzi. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1997. Angeline lived most of her life in the...