Obituaries

Dec 9, 2005

Merrillan, Wisconsin – Charles T. Sliker, 62, formerly of Racine, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, December 9, 2005. He was born on March 4, 1943, son of the late William and Evelyn (nee: Gilbertson) Sliker. Charles honorably served in the US army from 1963 – 66 including a tour in Viet Nam Charles was an avid...

Dec 9, 2005

RACINE – Mrs. Jennie J. Harter, 89, died with her family by her side on Friday, December 9, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Grant County, SD on May 15, 1916 to the late Fredrick J. and Folena H. (nee: Aden) Kauers. She moved to Racine in 1947. On July 8, 1950, she married...

Dec 7, 2005

Goldie B. Guss Racine (formerly of Cudahy)- Mrs. Goldie B. (nee: Glazier) Guss, 97, passed away at the home of her nephew and niece, Herbert and Carmen Glazier, on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Goldie was born in Cudahy on April 4, 1908 to the late Frederic and Bebeanna (nee: Kleineider) Glazier. She graduated from St. Mary's Girls Academy, Milwaukee...

Dec 6, 2005

Racine – Andrew Dean Confer, Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, December 6, 2005. He was 63. Shorty was born in Riemersburg, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1942, son of the late Andrew and Elsie Mae (nee: Priester) Confer. Most of his life he had lived in Racine. Shorty served in the Army and Army Reserve from...

Dec 6, 2005

Tommy Stewart Racine- Tommy Stewart, 54, was born into eternal life at the emergency room of All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2005. Tommy was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 27, 1951. He lived in Chicago for most of his life until moving to Racine in 2000. A devote Christian, he was an inspiration...

Dec 5, 2005

Mrs. Lorraine C. Koenig, 87, was united with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer at St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, December 5, 2005. She was born in Mosinee on May 24, 1918, the daughter of the late Michael and Matilda (nee: Ahles) Fochs. On September 15, 1936, here in Racine, she was united in...

Dec 5, 2005

RACINE – Mr. Paul J. Carey, 74, died surrounded by his family at Kindred Hospital of Greenfield on Monday, December 5, 2005. He was born in Morris, IL. on October 7, 1931, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (nee: Todd) Carey. On September 1, 1956 he married the former Margaret Rita Carey at St. Margaret of Scotland...

Dec 5, 2005

Faith joined the angels in Heaven on December 5, 2005. Her survivors include her parents, Gerald and Tracey (nee: Huissen) Bloom; sisters and brothers, Faille, Mason, Grace, and Gabriel of Racine; grandparents, Larry and Laure Huissen of Racine, Elizabeth (Les) Wald of Wausau, Gerald N. Bloom of Kenosha; great grandparents, JoHanna Huissen and Lucy DeBerge both of Kenosha and...

Dec 2, 2005

Benjamin L. "Uncle Benny" Eckblad Racine – Mr. Benjamin L. Eckblad, 91, died at St. Mary's Medical Center on Friday, December 2, 2005. He was born in Racine on February 10, 1914 to the late George and Karen (nee: Hanson) Eckblad. On May 24, 1941, he married the former Borgne Olsen at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Racine. Mr. Eckblad...

Nov 30, 2005

Racine- Patricia H. (nee: Hansen) Czosnek, 84, found peace on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Becker-Shoop Center following a longtime struggle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born in Chicago, IL on September 30, 1921 to the late Percy Viggo and Clara (nee: Thielen) Hansen. A 1941 graduate of Washington Park High School, she lived most of her life in...

Nov 27, 2005

RACINE – Mr. Antoni Suchy, age 90, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Sunday, November 27, 2005. He was born in Partynia, Poland on May 13, 1915. Mr. Suchy bravely served in the Polish National Army during WWII. After the war he settled in Racine and found work as a butcher, and in several local factories until...

Nov 26, 2005

Johnnie Mae Crawford, 75, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2005 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Johnnie was born on June 29, 1930 in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late John and Matilda Crawford. She attended Cotton Valley Grammar School and graduated from Tuskegee Institute High School. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Johnnie moved to Chicago at...

Nov 24, 2005

Mae J. Feest Clermont, FL (formerly of Racine, WI and Redgranite, WI)- Mae J. Feest, 78, went Home to her Lord, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, November 24, 2005 following a battle with cancer. Mae was born in Racine on November 19, 1927 to the late Earl J. and Theresa J (nee: Beyer) Morrison. Mae...

Nov 22, 2005

Racine – Eudora "Pug" Sanders-Mayfield, 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 22, 2005. She was born in Myrtle, Mississippi on June 21, 1926, daughter of the late Elzie and Addie Lee (nee: Austin) Sanders. Pug moved to Racine in the 1960's and worked at Liebenow's catering for many years. She later worked at Racine Medical...

Nov 20, 2005

Robert "Bob" L. Duchesneau, Sr. Racine – Bob Duchesneau, Sr. 74, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee on Sunday, November 20, 2005. He was born in Beloit on April 29, 1931, the son of the late Aldaige E. and Florence (nee: Mason) Duchesneau. On August 18, 1951, he married the former Phyllis Lederman in Brodhead, WI. Bob...

Nov 20, 2005

Mr. Schroeder, 68, died, surrounded by his family, at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. He was born in Milwaukee, on May 17, 1937, the son of the late Edward and Margaret (nee: Preston) Schroeder. On August 20, 1960, in St. Edward Catholic church, Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to the former Rosita Pinzon. He was a registered...

Nov 19, 2005

ERNEST McLAIN Racine Mr. McLain, 91, was called home by his Heavenly Father, from St. Mary's Medical Center, on Saturday, November 19, 2005. He was born in Enterprise, MS on February 18, 1914, the son of the late John and Minnie (nee: Smith) McLain. He had been a resident of Racine since 1949. Mr. McLain served his country with...

Nov 16, 2005

JOAN C. CYPCAR Kenosha- Joan Carol Cypcar, 64, passed away in Kenosha at the Aurora Medical Center on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 following a brave battle with cancer. Joan was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on February 2, 1941 and was cared for by her foster parents Alex and Ann (nee:Koshak) Graef. She lived in the Racine / Kenosha...

Nov 14, 2005

IRENE E. BENJAMIN Racine- Irene E. (nee: DeCaire) Benjamin, 85, passed on to eternal life at All Saints-St. Mary's Medical Center on Monday, November 14, 2005. Irene was born in Cadott, WI on April 21, 1920 to the late Joseph and Anna (nee: Zillyette) DeCaire. On December 16, 1939 in St. Mary's Catholic Church-Racine, she was united in marriage...

Nov 13, 2005

Becky Ann Bartels, age 29, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, November 13, 2005. She was born in Milwaukee on August 27, 1976, daughter of Gary and Mary (nee: Salm) Bartels. Most of her life was lived in Racine, and she graduated from JI Case High School.

Becky was employed by Lakeside Curative, Inc. and had also...