O. T. Freeman
Dec 4, 2024
O.T. Freeman passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, surrounded by family.
O.T. was born on December 5, 1935 in New Albany, MS to the late McKinley Wray and Jannie (Guyton) Wray. She accepted Christ at an early age. O.T. attended school in New Albany and later moved to Racine. She was united in marriage to the...
Alan Knorr Malmstadt
Dec 4, 2024
Alan Knorr Malmstadt, age 60, passed away at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Al was born in Racine to Alfred and Sandra (nee: Knorr) Malmstadt on September 22, 1964. He was a 1982 graduate of Horlick High School. Al's life was centered around his daughter, Gabrial. He was so proud of...
Joseph Murl Sens
Dec 3, 2024
Joseph Murl Sens, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, following a long illness. He was born in Edina, Missouri on August 20, 1942, the son of the late Lewis and Mildred (nee: Mc Carty) Sens.
After graduating from Edina High School, Joe served his country with the United States...
Patricia J. "Patti" Olson
Dec 1, 2024
Patricia J. "Patti" Olson, age 68, of Somers, passed away peacefully at her home on December 1, 2024.
Patti was born in Racine on July 27, 1956, a daughter of the late John Sr. and Lillian (nee: Johnson) Zurawski.
On March 5, 1983, in Racine, she was united in marriage to Eric M. Olson. Sadly,...
James R. Thornton
Dec 1, 2024
James Roy Thornton, age 64, passed away at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant on Sunday, December 1, 2024 surrounded by family.
Jim was born in Racine to Elmer and Gloria (nee: Evenson) Thornton on May 7, 1960. He was employed by numerous companies in the area, including Goldblatt's Tire Center, Ganton Technology and Andis Company. On...
Vita Andersen
Dec 1, 2024
It is with a profound sense of loss and deep appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Vita Andersen, age 77, who peacefully departed this world on December 1, 2024. Born on April 16, 1947, in the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, Vita graced our lives with her warmth, creativity, and culinary talents for over...
Judy Ellen Ostermann
Nov 30, 2024
Mount Pleasant – Judy Ellen (née Mach) Ostermann, age 71, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Judy was born in Racine on May 15, 1953, to Joseph Earl Mach and Helen Emma (née Dickinson) Mach Tuska. Her journey of love began in eighth...
Patrick Adam Cain
Nov 28, 2024
Kenosha, formerly of Racine – Patrick Adam Cain, age 56, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th, 2024 at Froedtert South, Pleasant Prairie. Patrick was born in Racine, November 14th, 1968, to the late Russell Cain and Jean Henderson. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 86′. On September 19th,...
Vicki Ellen Wells
Nov 28, 2024
Vicki E. Wells, 69, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, in Milwaukee, on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in Racine on June 6, 1955, the daughter of the late Russell Earl and Evelyn Viola Vivian (nee: Bates) Burks, Sr.
Vicki was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of...
Richard E. Root
Nov 28, 2024
Richard E. Root, age 64, of Kenosha, passed away at his home on November 28, 2024.
Rich was born on June 26, 1960, in Hudson, WI, a son of Herbert L. and Marlys A. (nee: Johnson) Root.
He attended Kansas State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1982. He then went...
Jessica Lynn Taskonis
Nov 28, 2024
Jessica Lynn Taskonis, beloved daughter, sister, and mother, age 52, of Racine, WI, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on November 28, 2024, leaving a huge void in her family. She was born in Racine on March 7, 1972 to William and Ruth (nee: Ballewske) Schmidt. Jessica attended Burlington High School before graduating with her Bachelor of Science Degree...
Shirley Ann Scott
Nov 26, 2024
Racine – Shirley Ann (Thomas) Scott entered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Shirley was born March 24, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Joseph and Alma Lee (Henderson) Thomas. She grew up in Bessemer, Alabama and returned to Chicago after marrying William C. Scott Sr. on July 27,...
David Richard Smith
Nov 26, 2024
David Richard Smith, age 75, passed away at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
David was born in Sturtevant to Dennis and Joyce (nee: Braatz) Smith on November 21, 1949. A 1967 graduate of Horlick High School, David went to faithfully serve our country with the U.S. Navy from 1971...
William "Bill" D. Neuhaus
Nov 23, 2024
William "Bill" Neuhaus, 86, of Paris Township, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was born in Kenosha on June 7, 1938, the son of the late William F. and Dora (nee: Deitrich) Neuhaus.
Bill graduated from Salem-Central High School, Class of '56. On June 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to...
Mary Jane Papenfuss
Nov 22, 2024
Mary Jane Papenfuss, 83, of Wind Point, passed away at Harvest Home Assisted Living in Mount Pleasant on Friday, November 22, 2024.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Nicolas and Vera (nee: Peckham) Madgey and was the oldest of eight children.
After graduating from Wilmette Mallinckrodt...
Delores "Loris" Jean Sims
Nov 22, 2024
Racine – Delores "Loris" Jean Sims, age 87, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her children, early Friday morning, November 22, 2024.
Delores was born in Racine on June 11, 1937, to the late Joseph and Frances (nee: Harding) Westmoreland. She went to Franklin School and Washington Park High School "Class of 1956"....
Thomas Edward Finn
Nov 22, 2024
Franksville – Thomas Edward Finn, age 87, passed away peacefully in his wife's arms at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, November 22, 2024.
Tom was born in Racine on August 16, 1937 to the late James and Joyce (nee: Clausen) Finn. He attended Beebe School and Washington Park High School. On May 21, 1960 at First...
Jeremy F. Haupt
Nov 19, 2024
Jeremy F. Haupt, 47, of Racine, passed away at Froedtert Hospital, in Wauwatosa, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, following an industrial accident. He was born in Kenosha on December 4, 1976, the son of Kathleen A. (nee: Berka) and the late Vernon E. Haupt.
After graduating from high school, Jeremy studied auto mechanics. He had recently been...
Donald E. Phillips
Nov 19, 2024
Donald E. Phillips, a life-long resident of Racine, passed away on November 19, 2024, at St. Monica's Senior Living Memory Care. Don was born in May 1930, to Edward and Leona (Alders) Phillips.
Don was a member of Lutheran High's first graduating class in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy, served for a year on...
Beth Lynn Conner
Nov 18, 2024
Beth Lynn Conner passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Beth was born on March 31, 1953 in Racine to Elmer, Sr. and Barbara (nee: Gleason) Jacobsen. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Conner; brother, Wayne Jacobsen; sister, Debbie Rodriguez; and her cherished dogs, Casey and Peanut. She is survived by her brother,...
