Obituaries

Mar 25, 2006

Racine- Elsie Mary (nee: Cosentino) Ricchio, 89, passed away peacefully at the Becker-Shoop Center on Saturday evening, March 25, 2006 following a four-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Ricchio was born in Marano Marchesato, Cosenza, Italy on November 7, 1916 to the late Michael and Carmela (nee: Ritacca) Cosentino. Her family emigrated Italy to Racine when she was 13...

Mar 25, 2006

Mrs. Mielke, 85, passed away in St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, March 25, 2006. She was born in Racine on April 8, 1920, the daughter of the late Walter and Jeanette (nee: Johnson) Crane. She was employed by Twin Disc. Mrs. Mielke was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God. Her husband, Alexander, preceded her in...

Mar 25, 2006

DORIS A. BERNHARDT RACINE – Doris A. Bernhardt, 61, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, March 25, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Merrill, WI on July 5, 1944 to the late Hubert and Ruth (nee: Baumann) Messerschmidt. On April 29, 1967, she married Michael Bernhardt. He preceded her in death on...

Mar 23, 2006

RACINE – Joseph E. Sabol, 86, passed away quietly at his home on March 23, 2006. Sabol was born in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1920, son of the late Frank and Anna (nee: Boldyzar) Sabol. Sabol was raised in Monessen, Pennsylvania, was graduated from Monessen High School, and proudly served in the US Army during WWII in campaigns...

Mar 21, 2006

JULIUS A. MICHALAK Racine – Mr. Michalak, 85, died peacefully and surrounded by his caring family on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. He was born in Racine, on May 24, 1920, the son of the late Joseph and Priscilla (nee: Bubacz) Michalak. He served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for Mohr-Jones and later retired from...

Mar 20, 2006

Racine- Audrey A. (nee: Rittenhouse) Kristzonas, 77, passed away unexpectedly in Milwaukee at the Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Monday, March 20, 2006 following a brief battle with cancer. Audrey was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 27, 1929 to the late Leo and Marie (nee: Tiedje) Rittenhouse. She has been a Racine resident for over 43 years. Audrey...

Mar 18, 2006

Racine – David D. Billups, 47, passed away at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 18, 2006. He was born in Racine on July 21, 1958, son of the late Robert W. and Adell (nee: Freeman) Billups, Sr. He was united in marriage to Darlene Petty on April 6, 1985.

David recently retired from the Chrysler...

Mar 14, 2006

Racine – Ellen Marie Bilello, 85, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. She was born in Mathers, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1920, daughter of the late Nazzarino and Irene (nee: Armfield) Virgili. Ellen spent most of her youth in Kenosha, moving to Racine after her marriage to Peno Bilello on July 25, 1942.

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Mar 14, 2006

Sturtevant – Donna M. Johnson, 67, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, after a long and courageous struggle with COPD. She was born in Racine on September 15, 1938, daughter of the late James and Dora (nee: Williamson) Foley. She was a lifetime Racine resident and a graduate of St. Catherine's High School.

Mar 14, 2006

Brenda J. Harris RACINE – Mrs. Brenda J. Harris, 58, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 28, 1947 to the late Erie and Margaret (nee: McKay) Harris. Brenda graduated from Central High School in Kalamazoo. After moving to Wisconsin she started her employment at Wisconsin...

Mar 13, 2006

Mr. Boyd, 60, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 13, 2006. He was born in Ripley, MS, on October 14, 1945, the son of the late Jimmy and Zenola (nee: Simmons) Boyd. On July 7, 1972, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Irma L. Wicks. He had been employed by...

Mar 13, 2006

Racine- Richard Otto Storheim, 77, passed away peacefully at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday evening, March 13, 2006. A lifetime resident, he was born in Racine on April 23, 1928 to the late Oluf and Magrethe (nee: Qualheim) Storheim. On October 11, 1952 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lorraine June Kammien,...

Mar 12, 2006

GEORGE M. GRABHER Racine- George Merle Grabher, 78, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Alliance-Hospice House in Kenosha, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, March 12, 2006 following a valiant battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, George was born in Racine on September 4, 1927 to the late George and Anna (nee: Iverson) Grabher. He was...

Mar 11, 2006

Penny Rose Kutis Racine – Mrs. Penny Rose Kutis, 61, died with her family by her side, at her residence, after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, March 11, 2006. She was born in Abeline, TX on April 23, 1944 to the late William and Irene (nee: Hovorka) Fritch. She graduated from Wilmot High School in 1962. On...

Mar 11, 2006

Anthony J. Klapat, Jr., 92, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born in Racine on November 11, 1913, to the late Anthony and Eva (nee: Lakovich) Klapat, Sr., and was a life-long resident of Racine. On June 6, 1942, he was united in marriage to the former Madlynne Haase at St. Catherine's...

Mar 10, 2006

Helen May Frank Racine- Helen May Frank, 78, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, March 10, 2006 at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1927 to the late George L. and Erma (nee: Richardson) Thompson. Helen graduated from William Horlick High...

Mar 8, 2006

NELLIE J. RECUPERO Racine- Nellie J. Recupero, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 following a brief battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Nellie was born in Racine on October 29, 1919 to the late Nicholas and Mary (nee: Palatino) Recupero. She was employed by Interlake Steel for over 45...

Mar 8, 2006

Elaine D. Gryczkowski, 74, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. She was born in Racine on October 24, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Frances (nee: Lubinski) Urban, Sr. She was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On May 26, 1951 she was married to Edward Gryczkowski in Holy Name Catholic...

Mar 8, 2006

Mr. Price, 67, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. He was born in Pontotoc, MS, on Feb.12, 1939, the son of the late Willie and Leora (nee: Ragland) Price. Mr. Price moved to Racine in 1960. He was a member of the Midtown Church of Christ. He had been employed by Belle City...

Mar 7, 2006

Mary V. Holly found peace March 7, 2006 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Holly.Dear mother of Robert (the late Irene) Holly, of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Cliff (Lisa) Holly, of Kingman, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John (Adele) Smolko, of Racine, WI. Mary was born...