Obituaries

Apr 24, 2006

Mrs. Orr, 85, died in St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, April 24, 2006. She was born in Racine on May 9, 1920, the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (nee: Cosentino) Fallico Sr. On May 8, 1943, in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to John "Jack" Orr, who...

Apr 22, 2006

STURTEVANT – Mr. Robert D. Hetland, 79, with his family at his side, died in St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, April 22, 2006. He went to his final reward after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in West Salem on August 23, 1926, the son of the late Adolph and Farroll (nee:...

Apr 22, 2006

Leon Bragg, 62, died April 22, 2006, at Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenosha, from complications of multiple sclerosis.

He was born May 15, 1943, in Blair, Nebraska, to Clyde and Maxine (nee: Miller) Bragg. He graduated from Blair High School, attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln as a Regents Scholar, and received a bachelors of...

Apr 22, 2006

Racine- Edwin Robert "Bob" Dermody, 87, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2006. A lifetime resident, Bob was born in Racine on October 29, 1918 to the late Edwin R. and Mabel C. (nee: Clutter) Dermody. Baptized at St. Rose Catholic Church, he attended the Howell, Winslow, Franklin and Washington Park Schools. Bob proudly served...

Apr 20, 2006

Racine- John J. Holbus, 94, passed away peacefully at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Thursday, April 20, 2006. A lifetime resident, John was born in Racine on September 30, 1911 to the late Martin and Caroline (nee: Haluska) Holbus. On April 10, 1937 in the rectory of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Alma...

Apr 20, 2006

Racine- Geraldine Elizabeth (nee: Chapman) Simon, 82, found peace on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at United Health System-Kenosha Medical Center following a courageous battle with CNS Lymphoma. A lifetime resident, Gerry was born in Racine on October 25, 1923 to the late Harry W. and Eleanor (nee: Lauer) Chapman. She was a 1941 graduate of St. Catherine's High School....

Apr 18, 2006

Racine – Frederick E. Dickfoss, 67, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 30, 1939, son of the late Alvin and Vera (nee: Huebner) Dickfoss. He was a Racine resident for most of his life, and graduated from Park high school 1958. On May 23, 1964 he...

Apr 18, 2006

Racine- Judith Ann Peden (nee: Sorenson), 66, passed away at her home in the arms of her beloved husband, Leonard, on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 following a courageous battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Living most of her life in Racine, Judy was born in Kenosha on January 13, 1940 to the late Norman and Margaret (nee: Pier) Sorenson. She...

Apr 17, 2006

Racine- Harry John Czosnek, 81, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2006 in Kenosha at Washington Manor following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Harry was born in Racine on April 7, 1925 to the late John and Magdalena (nee: Szuba) Czosnek. On June 30, 1947 in Atonement Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage with the...

Apr 12, 2006

RACINE – Donald W. Boughton, 79, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. He was born in Kankakee, Ill. on November 18, 1926, son of the late Raymond and Maggie Jane (nee: Lynn) Boughton. He was a Racine area resident for most of his life. On January 25, 1951, in the St. Rose Catholic...

Apr 11, 2006

Ervin M. "Jun" Riedi, Jr. Racine – Mr. Ervin M. "Jun" Riedi, Jr., 80, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2006. He was born on November 12, 1925 to the late Ervin and Edna (nee: Schreiber) Riedi, Sr. He grew up in Eleva, WI and moved to Racine in the early 1950's. On September 5,...

Apr 7, 2006

Milwaukee – Davon Varmont Butler Carrigan was 2 months old when earned his angel's wings on Friday, April 7, 2006. He is survived by his parents, Laquisha N. Butler and Cory R. Carrigan; maternal grandparents, Roy (Calla) Butler; paternal grandparents, Steve Calhoun and Maxine Carrigan; brothers and sisters, Jarkele, Cory Jr., Arshod, and Traveon; aunts and uncles, Jermaine Jones,...

Apr 4, 2006

Racine- Lois Ann Hrpcek (nee: Downie), 72, passed away peacefully in Kenosha at the Brookside Care Center on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 following a 5-year struggle with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A lifetime resident of Racine County, Lois was born in Burlington on May 23, 1933 to the late Lawrence F. and Amelia "Mollie" (nee: Isferding) Downie. A...

Apr 3, 2006

Michael was called home by his Heavenly Father, shortly after birth, on Monday, April 3, 2006. Michael is survived by his parents Tia Mack and Michael J. Walker Sr.; his brother Terrance Lamar Mack; grandparents Annie Burnside, Larry Evans and Mary Walker, all of Racine. Michael is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Graveside...

Apr 2, 2006

Mrs. James 90, died in St. Mary's Medical Center, on Sunday, April 2, 2006, She was born in Dagget, MI, on April 27, 1915, the daughter of the late Emil and Adline (nee: Zimmerman) Sawall. On July 21, 1937, in Detroit, MI, she was united in marriage to Arthur James. She was a longtime waitress in the Racine Area,...

Apr 2, 2006

Alvaro "Embudo" Saldivar, Sr. Hillsboro, WI – Mr. Alvaro "Embudo" Saldivar, Sr., 71, (formerly of Racine) passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born in Cotulla, TX on November 22, 1934 to the late Celso and Maria (nee: Perez) Saldivar. Mr. Saldivar worked for Coleman Cable in North Chicago. After his retirement he moved...

Apr 1, 2006

Racine- David C. Levin, 85, passed away at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, April 1, 2006 following a several month bout with cancer. A lifetime resident, David was born in Racine on March 26, 1921 to the late Joseph and Jennie (nee: Slobodkin) Levin. He served our Country with the United States Air Corps during WWII, touring...

Apr 1, 2006

Racine- John Henry "Johnny" Hemkes, 86, passed away at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Saturday, April 1, 2006. A lifetime resident, Johnny was born in Racine on May 25, 1919 to the late Henry and Jennie (nee: Dykstra) Hemkes. At age 5, he began his lifelong interest in music. As a young lad, Johnny loved to sing and...

Mar 31, 2006

Racine- Lawrence M. Gorelik, 53, passed away at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, March 31, 2006. Born in Racine on October 22, 1952, Larry served our city as a paramedic with the Racine Fire Department for over 30 years, retiring as a Captain in 2004. Surviving are his wife, Traci; daughter, Marla Gorelik; son, Zachary Gorelik; dad...

Mar 28, 2006

Mrs. Barber, 71, passed away, unexpectedly, at her residence on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. She was born in Racine on December 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Priscilla (nee: Malcom) Gregory. On November 5, 1954, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to Jerome Barber, who preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1994. She...