Obituaries

Jan 10, 2006

Aiken, SC (formerly of Racine)– Dorothy O. Snyder, 91, passed away at the Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center on January 10, 2006. She was born in Racine on May 26, 1914, daughter of the late George and Ottilia (nee: Gedemer) Scheible. She was a life-long resident of Racine until her recent move to South Carolina. On October 21,...

Jan 8, 2006

Dennis A. Smith Racine – Dennis August Smith, 89, passed away at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on his wife's birthday, Sunday, January 8, 2006. He was born on November 17, 1916, son of the late Herman and Lizzie (nee: Petzold) Smith. In 1943 he moved to Racine, and was married to Joyce Marie Brandt on June 24, 1943....

Jan 8, 2006

Nancy C. Knepper Racine- Nancy Carol Knepper, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 8, 2006. Nancy was born in Milwaukee on February 3, 1932 to the late Claire and Eva (nee: Scherzer) Shoemaker. For many years, she has been a resident of Racine. Nancy was an independent woman with great strength and character. She had a...

Jan 3, 2006

Racine – James O'Hara Gordon, Sr., 53, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. James was born on August 1, 1952 in Racine and was a lifelong resident. James was a devoted member of the community. He faithfullt served his country and was honorably discharged from the Army in 1969. He was formerly a member of...

Dec 30, 2005

Gregory, 46, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 30, 2005. He passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence, in Milwaukee. He was born in Racine on April 7, 1959, the son of John W. and Lillie B. (nee: Driver) Barry. Gregory graduated from J.I. Case High School. He served his country with the U.S. Navy. He...

Dec 30, 2005

Racine – Jamil D. Hayes, 26, was called Home by his Lord on Friday, December 30, 2005. He was born in Racine on April 9, 1979. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn (Ricky) McMorris; father, Walter Malone; step-daughter, Eronia Martin all of Racine; 14 brothers and sisters, Cory Malone, Adrian Malone, Rhonda Malone-Lee, Keith Waters, Lori Green, Alicia...

Dec 29, 2005

Mr. J. Jay Anderson, 76, died at All Saints – St. Mary's Medical Center on Thursday, December 29, 2005. He was born in Kenosha on July 20, 1929 to John E. and Jennie (nee: Ostergaard) Anderson. Jay attended Kenosha public schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1948. On December 30, 1950 he married the former Phyllis A....

Dec 28, 2005

Racine – Steven R. Buelow, 44, found his peace on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Buelow, and their son, Christopher of Racine; his mother, Roberta (nee: Pracki) Buelow; sister Diane Buelow both of Florida; and brothers, Eddie Buelow and Mike Buelow both of South Milwaukee; other relatives and friends. He was preceded by...

Dec 26, 2005

HELENE WEISENSEL Racine- Mrs. Helene Weisensel (nee: Jaje), 78, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Monday, December 26, 2005 following a brave battle with cancer. Helene was born in Gumniska Folks, Poland on May 6, 1927 to the late Michel and Caroline (nee: May) Jaje. On February 16, 1946 in Bouligny,...

Dec 23, 2005

MARZELLE IRVIN Racine- Ms. Marzelle Irvin, 80, passed away in Greenfield at the Kindred Hospital on Friday, December 23, 2005 following a lengthy illness. Marzelle was born on September 13, 1925 in Shell, Arkansas. When her cousin, Marion T. Franklin, died in 1969, she moved to Kansas City to raise Marion's six children. With nine children of her own...

Dec 21, 2005

Racine – Mary A. Edwards passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the age of 91. She was born in Gas City, Indiana on July 18, 1914, daughter of the late Dan and Margaret (nee: Baker) Jones. Mary lived most of her life in Indiana, moving to Racine in 1986 with her husband,...

Dec 21, 2005

RACINE – Mr. Chester 'Chet' Layman, 64, died unexpectedly in St. Mary's Medical Center on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. He was born in Terre Haute, Ind. on January 14, 1941, the son of the late Lloyd and Grace (nee: Lucas) Layman. On October 7, 1961, he married the former Marilyn 'Sue' Ziner at the Eighth Avenue Baptist Church in...

Dec 19, 2005

Huay Lin Fong Racine- Huay Lin Fong, 66, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, December 19, 2005 at 3:34 pm. Huay Lin was born in Laos on July 21, 1939 to the late Mei Xiu and Shu Xing (nee: Qi) Fong. On January 8, 1960 in Laos, Huay Lin was...

Dec 19, 2005

Mr. Charles N. Martin, 67, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 19, 2005. He was born in Taylor, MS on January 10, 1938 to Comic and Mae Etta (nee: Fondren) Martin. On January 25, 1961 he married the former Betty Jean Ivy. She preceded him in death on June 22, 1990. He worked at JI...

Dec 18, 2005

STANLEY A. "DUKE" STANTON Racine- Stanley A. "Duke" Stanton, 88, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the Becker-Shoop Center following a longtime struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Duke was born in Rockford, IL on May 25, 1917 and had lived in Racine for most of his entire life. He faithfully served our Country with the United States...

Dec 15, 2005

Mrs. Fornal, 90, peacefully went home to her Lord from the Becker Shoop Center on Thursday, December 15, 2005. She was born in Racine on July 4, 1915, the daughter of the late Lewis and Laura (nee: Larsen) Christensen.

She was a graduate of Washington Park High School. On February 8, 1936, in Our Savior Lutheran Church,...

Dec 13, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God"

Daniel William Farrell, 47, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. He was born in Milwaukee on March 10, 1958, son of the late John William and Lauretta Mae (nee: Rohan) Farrell. He moved to Racine after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-River...

Dec 12, 2005

EVELYN M. FRAYER Racine Mrs. Frayer, 80, died in St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, surrounded by her family. She was born in Racine County, on August 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Anna (nee: Barth) DeGroot. On Nov. 28, 1944, in Lakeland, FL, she was united in marriage to Wayne Frayer....

Dec 10, 2005

ELLIOTT A. BLOMQUIST BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Mr. Elliott A. Blomquist, 88, formerly of Racine, died on Saturday, December 10, 2005, at the Gardens of Bloomington in Minnesota. He was born in Norway, Mich. on May 13, 1917, to the late Eric and Katarina (nee: Boman) Blomquist. On November 26, 1947, he married the former Sue Mary Ruffalo in Green...

Dec 9, 2005

Ms. Eldora "Pete" Pinson, 88, passed away at the Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, December 9, 2005. Homegoing services will be celebrated at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, December 16, 2005 at 11:00 am with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. There will be a viewing at the church...