Obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2006

Udie, 70, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 6,2006. He was born in Racine on October 17, 1926, the son of the late William and Hannah (nee: Hansen) Neels. Udie served his country with the U.S. Navy Amphibian Unit, in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. On February 2, 1952, he was...

Mar 5, 2006

Alexandra "Alex" E. DeVinny Racine – The race that Alex DeVinny had with life was cut short by her long time rival, anorexia nervosa. She lost that race on Sunday, March 5, 2006 when her large and generous heart just stopped beating. She was 20 years old. Alex was born in Racine on October 14, 1985 to Doug and...

Mar 5, 2006

Mr. Chernouski, 70, died in St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, March 5, 2006. He was born in Racine on August 4, 1935, the son of Joseph and Evelyn (nee: Garrett) Chernouski Sr.. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's School and attended, St. Catherine's High School. Mr. Chernouski served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict....

Mar 1, 2006

VICTOR M. ROSE Waupaca- Victor M. Rose, 85, passed away at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Victor was born in Reedsburg, WI on April 12, 1920 to the late Martin and Lillian (nee: Thienert) Rose. Following graduation from high school, he faithfully served our Country with the United States Army during WWII, touring...

Feb 27, 2006

VIRGIL N. SCHULTZ Sturtevant- Virgil N. Schultz, 85, passed away at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, February 27, 2006. He was born on June 27, 1920 in Emerald, WI to William and Vivian (nee: Kirk) Schultz. Virgil graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1938. He faithfully enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from December...

Feb 24, 2006

JAMES WALTER SOWINSKI RACINE – James (Jimmy) Walter Sowinski, 54, died peacefully at All Saints Medical Center on Friday, February 24, 2006, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with many complications from diabetes. He was born on April 1, 1951, to the late Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Brish) Sowinski. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School, The...

Feb 22, 2006

Mary Ann,48, passed away peacefully in St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, surrounded by her family. She was born in Oshkosh, on January 3, 1958, the daughter of Herbert and Mary Louise (nee: Allen) Thomas. Mary Ann had an associate degree in Culinary Arts. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Her family remembers...

Feb 19, 2006

Racine- Betty M. Matson, 78, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, February 19, 2006. She was born in Racine on September 10, 1927, daughter of the late Vincent James and Carmella (nee: Gioelli ) Trentadue. She was married in Racine on December 13, 1947 to Eugene Matson. Betty had a long career as a beautician and...

Feb 19, 2006

Violet L. Schick Racine – Mrs. Violet L. Schick, 84, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, February 19, 2006. She was born in Racine on October 5, 1921 to the late Fred and Florence (nee: Reck) Schmidt. On June 23, 1945, she married Harold M. Schick. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1989. Mrs....

Feb 18, 2006

THOMAS J. GRANGER Racine- Thomas James Granger, 73, passed away at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, February 18, 2006. A lifetime resident, Tom was born in Racine on March 30, 1932 to the late Robert Charles and Margaret Ann (nee: Phillips) Granger. He faithfully served our Country with the United States Army from 1953 – 1955, remaining...

Feb 18, 2006

JAMES W. "BILL" HALL Racine- James William "Bill" Hall, 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Saturday, February 18, 2006. A lifetime resident, Bill was born in Racine on May 28, 1929 to the late Gorman and Gertrude (nee: Baggott) Hall. He graduated from St. Rose Catholic Grade School in 1943, St....

Feb 16, 2006

Joseph J. Kurpis, Sr. Clearwater, FL – Joseph J. Kurpis, Sr., 88, died at Palm Gardens of Clearwater on Thursday, February 16, 2006. Mr. Kurpis was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 23, 1917 to the late John and Catherine (nee: Samojiedna) Kurpis. On December 31, 1940, he married the former Stella A. Malinowski. Mr. and Mrs. Kurpis moved...

Feb 16, 2006

GRACE C. ANDERSON Racine- Mrs. Grace C. (nee: Griena) Anderson, 92, passed away peacefully at the Ridgewood Care Center, a place she had called home for the past three years, on Thursday, February 16, 2006. She was born in Scandinavia, WI on March 22, 1913 to the late Peter and Ida (nee: Hanson) Griena. Mrs. Anderson has lived in...

Feb 14, 2006

STANISLAWA "STELLA" ABROMAITIS RACINE – Mrs. Stella Abromaitis, 79, died with her family by her side at Hospice House in Kenosha on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. Mrs. Abromaitis was born in Vilno, Poland on June 11, 1926 to Edward and Stanislawa (nee: Ratomska) Lobaczewska. In 1973 she and her husband, Eugenius "Eugene" moved their family to Racine. Eugene preceded...

Feb 13, 2006

Racine – Paul Stublaski, 66, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 13, 2006. He was born in Sturtevant on June 29, 1939, son of the late Thomas and Nathalie (nee: Arnold) Stublaski. On February 7, 1959 in St. Patrick's Church he was united in holy matrimony to Judith L. Sebastian.

Paul retired from SC Johnson...

Feb 13, 2006

JACKSON HIGH Racine- Mr. Jackson High, 71, was called Home by his Savior on Monday, February 13, 2006. He was born in New Albany, MS on April 2, 1928, the son of the late John and Zettie Mae (nee: Cullen) High. Jack moved to Racine at age 17. Jack was united in marriage to Winoner "Juanita" Lee on December...

Feb 12, 2006

WALTER J. FIESCHKO RACINE – Walter Fieschko (formerly of Milwaukee) passed away unexpectedly at Kenosha Care Nursing Facility on Sunday, February 12, 2006, at the age of 89. He was born in Menominee, Michigan on July 22, 1916. He spent his childhood in Racine, attending elementary school at St. Edward's Parish and graduating from Washington Park High School. On...

Feb 10, 2006

Irene McCarthy Racine – Mrs. Irene McCarthy, 83, died at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove on Friday, February 10, 2006. She was born in Racine on January 18, 1923 to Joseph and Alexandria Gill and graduated from Washington Park High School. On May 6, 1965, she married Gerald "Jerry" T. McCarthy. Jerry preceded her in death on...

Feb 9, 2006

SALLY JEAN GONZALEZ RACINE – Sally Jean Gonzalez, 57, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 9, 2006. She was born in Racine on September 12, 1948, the daughter of Forrest and Izora (nee: Heather) Hollister. Sally's childhood was spent in the Osseo and Foster area, but she lived in Racine most of...