Donald "Don" Henry Degroot
Jun 2, 2006
Racine- Donald H. DeGroot, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, June 2, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Don was born in Racine on October 1, 1928 to Peter and Mary Anna (nee: Barth) DeGroot. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant...
Shirley Mae Plaski
May 29, 2006
Mrs. Plaski, 76, died in St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, May 29, 2006. She was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1929, the daughter of the late Leonard and Lorraine (nee: Tibbets) Simonton. On April 29, 1950, in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Gordon Plaski, who preceded her in death on May...
Jack Q. Weaseman
May 26, 2006
Jack Q. Weaseman, 80, died unexpectedly at St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, May 26, 2006. Although a Racine resident since 1933, he was born in Kenosha on December 6, 1925, the son of the late Chester and Agnes (nee: Alaxson) Weaseman. He graduated from Washington Park High School. Jack served his country with the US Army Air Corps...
Esther Mary Clickner
May 23, 2006
Esther M. Clickner, 85, passed away in the Becker Shoop Center on Tuesday, May 23, 2006. She was the daughter of John and Alexandra Putra ; wife of Howard Clickner; mother of Richard, Susan (Jeffrey) David (Margaret), and Jeffrey; grandmother of Michael, Rachel (Steven) and Jessie; great grandmother of Zoe, Gavin, Steven and Claire. Since both Howard and Esther...
Irene Soderman
May 15, 2006
Mrs. Irene Soderman, 94, died at her residence on Monday, May 15, 2006. She was born in Rome, WI on July 11, 1911 to the late Anton and Mary (nee: Danek, Kotas) Smutny. On May 21, 1938, she married Bert Soderman in Crown Point, IN. Mrs. Soderman worked for Walker Manufacturing and Hamilton Beach. Her survivors include her son...
Sandra Lee Wendt
May 15, 2006
Sturtevant- Sandra Lee (nee: Magerowski) Wendt, 61, passed away at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, May 15, 2006. A 1963 graduate of South Division High School, Sandy was born in Milwaukee on April 26, 1945. She has been a longtime Sturtevant resident. On April 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Florence Marini
May 14, 2006
Racine- Florence (nee: Barto) Marini, 94, passed away at Villa Saint Anna on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2006. She was born in Oglesby, IL on May 22, 1911 to the late Andrew and Margaret (nee: Audo) Barto. A 1928 graduate of Hall High School in Spring Valley, IL; she was a Racine resident since 1941. On August 9,...
Charles Leo Feest
May 12, 2006
Racine- Charles Leo Feest, 82, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, May 12, 2006. A lifetime resident, Charles was born in Racine on February 1, 1924 to the late Oswald and Mary (nee: Henkes) Feest. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1941. Following graduation, Charles began working for Massey-Ferguson. Shortly after, he...
Bennie Deon Smith
May 7, 2006
Bennie, 22.was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 7, 2006. He was born in Englewood Hospital, Chicago on April 19, 1984, the son of Vanessa Taylor and Bennie L. Smith. He moved to Racine later in 1984. Bennie was a member of Deliverance Crusaders Church. He went to Jersted -Angerholm, Gilmore, Horlick, and the Mack...
Rosita Schroeder
May 7, 2006
Mrs. Rosita Schroeder, 71, died unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, May 7, 2006. She was born in Bogota, Columbia on November 29, 1934, the daughter of the late Gabriel and Esther Maria (nee: Franco) Pinzon. On August 20, 1960, in St. Edward Catholic Church, Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Ronald E. Schroeder, who preceded her...
Robert Joseph Mccormick
May 6, 2006
ROBERT J. MCCORMICK Paris Township – Robert J. McCormick, 64, died at his residence on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Robert was born in Menominee, MI on May 14, 1941 to the late William G. and Lucille A. (nee: Bourdlais) McCormick. On May 26, 1962 he married the former Sally Jo Velich in Marinette, WI. He worked at JI Case...
Sylvia J. Burns
May 5, 2006
Sylvia J. Burns Lyons Township – Sylvia J. Burns, 62, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, May 5, 2006. She was born in Menomonie, WI on July 27, 1943 to Harley and Leona (nee: Schoenoff) Kostman. On March 20, 1976, she married Thomas E. Burns in Minocqua, WI. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1988. Her...
Josephine Frankenberger
May 3, 2006
Mrs. Josephine Frankenberger, 82, died at Kenosha Memorial Hospital (United Hospital System) on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. She was born in Racine on July 30, 1923 to the late James and Bridget (nee: Catanese) Capasso. She attended Holy Name School and Washington Park High School. On June 21, 1947, she married Cletus Frankenberger in Holy Name Catholic Church. He...
Jeanne Katherine Ince
May 2, 2006
Ft. Atkinson – Jeanne Kathryn (nee: Nicholson) Ince, 77, died at home with her daughter at her side on May 2, 2006. She was born on September 7, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the eldest child of Clara Nicholson (nee Pier) of Racine and Charles Nicholson, originally from Kansas. At a very young age she and her...
James G. Andersen
May 2, 2006
James G. Andersen Racine – James G. Andersen, 81, died at Woodstock Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha on Tuesday, May 2, 2006. A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on March 17, 1925 to the late George and Cecelia (nee: Adam) Andersen. On July 19, 1947, he married the former Dorothy Douglas. James served his country in...
Genevieve Ludwig
May 1, 2006
Racine – Genevieve "Gene" M. Ludwig, 82, passed away at All Saints Healthcare on Monday, May 1, 2006. Gene was born in Hartford, CT, on January 6, 1924 to the late Edward and Marie (nee: Bogdanski) Olschefskie. Following graduation from Bulkeley High School in Connecticut, she faithfully served in the United States Navy as a 2nd class Petty Officer...
Dorian Shaunte Johnson
May 1, 2006
Dorian became an angel on Monday, May 1, 2006, the same day he was born. He is survived by his mother Melissa Bunch, father Edward Johnson, grandparents Mary (Clinton) Bryant Sr., all of Racine, Edward (Tayna) Brown in AR: great-grandmothers, Mary Bunch of Racine, Regenia Bryant of Butler, AL, and Verna Brown in AR; uncle Clinton (Redelia) Bryant Jr.;...
Joseph Lamantia
May 1, 2006
Joseph LaMantia, 90, passed away at Washington Manor nursing Home on May 1, 2006. Joseph was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1916. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Nancy (nee; Lococo) LaMantia. He came to Kenosha as a small child and was educated in the schools of Kenosha. On October 12, 1940 he was...
Diane Jean Dreier
Apr 30, 2006
Diane Jean Dreier Racine – Mrs. Diane Jean Dreier, 44, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, April 30, 2006 as the result of a heart attack. She was born in Kenosha on September 3, 1961 to Beryl and Nancy (nee: Main) Vogelman. On September 28, 1996, she married Paul Dreier. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family...
David Stanley Chlopek
Apr 30, 2006
Racine- David S. Chlopek, 58, passed away unexpectedly at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, April 30, 2006. David was born in Racine to Anthony and Elizabeth (nee: Dobos) Chlopek. He lived most of his life in Racine but had thoroughly enjoyed residing in Cleveland, OH for several years. Among many of his interests, David had collected an...
