Obituaries

Aug 10, 2026

Patricia Ellen (Joyce) Crawford of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 10, 1947, to Robert C. and Nora (Corcoran) Joyce in Youngstown, Ohio. She was raised in Boardman, Ohio and was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School of Youngstown. In August of 1967 she married her...

Aug 10, 2026

Jose Palacios, age 89, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Jose was born in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 1936 to the late Gregorio and Angelina (nee: Suarez) Palacios. On December 5, 1954 in Laredo, Jose was united in marriage with the love of his life,...

Aug 9, 2026

James “Jimmy” Concentine Jr. was born on September 17, 1962, in Racine, Wisconsin, to James Robert Concentine Sr. and Mellie Lenita Concentine. Jimmy grew up in Racine, where he was educated through the Racine Montessori School (DeKoven) and the Racine Unified School District.

On August 9, 2026, at the age of 63, Jimmy completed his earthly journey and entered into eternal...

Aug 9, 2026

Josephine Ann (née Cottonaro) Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2026.

Born in Milwaukee, WI on January 1, 1931, she was a first-generation American born to Sicilian immigrants Antonio and Maria (née Maglio) Cottonaro. Josephine married Wayne Johnson Sr. on May 10, 1950. Together they lived and raised seven children in Racine, WI.

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Aug 9, 2026

 David A. Henry,  84, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born May 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to David H. and Grace (née Calmeyer) Henry. His family moved to the Racine/Kenosha area in 1951, where Dave spent the rest of his life.

Dave graduated from Racine Park High School in 1960, where he played three...

Aug 7, 2026

Kenneth "Ken" L. DeRango passed away at his residence on Friday, August 7 th, after a short battle with terminal lung cancer.

Kenneth was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on July 21 st , 1945, to Albert and Vera (Willis) DeRango. In 1964, Ken graduated from Saint Catherine's High School. He proudly served with the United States Navy...

Aug 7, 2026

Erma "Jean" Daniels was called home to her heavenly father on Friday, August 7th, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1950 in Helena, Arkansas to parents, Willie B. Daniel and Nina Mae Daniel. She worked in Chicago as a nurse and eventually settled in Kenosha, WI, where she retired from American Motors. Jean truly lived life to the...

Aug 7, 2026

Gerd Weitkuhn, age 89, passed away at his home, August 7, 2026.

Gerd was born on August 5, 1937 in Eastern Germany to Hermann and Minna Weitkuhn. In 1952, he immigrated to the United States with his family. They lived in Missouri for a short time before settling in Racine, Wisconsin. One day at the movies, he...

Aug 6, 2026

In Loving Memory of Alice D. (Bay Scott) Davis

On November 10, 1963, a beautiful baby girl, Alice Denise Scott, was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late James C. Scott Sr. and Evangelist Ella Mae (Willis) Scott.

On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Alice peacefully departed this earthly life, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Aug 6, 2026

Timmy (Tim) A. Watkins, age 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Tim was born in South Milwaukee on March 7, 1963 to Robert and Lucille (nee: Visocky) Watkins. He was a 1981 graduate from J.I. Case High School. Tim was employed at Apple Valley/Clayton House as a maintenance engineer. From there, he...

Aug 4, 2026

August "Augie" Schmidt, III, age 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center, Union Grove, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Augie was born in Chicago to August II and Alice (nee: Lester) Schmidt on December 26, 1936. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in Chicago, and earned his Masters Degree in Education from Western Illinois University. On...

Aug 4, 2026

Dora Mae Cleveland (née Williams) passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. Dora was born on December 25, 1926, in Mississippi to her beloved mother, Ida Mae Alexander.

Before making her home in Racine, Wisconsin, Dora lived in Memphis, Tennessee, where she began building a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Throughout her...

Aug 3, 2026

John "Jay" E. Pease, formerly known as John E. Mayer, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Ascension All Saints in Racine just a few days shy of his birthday. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 7, 1945, to the late John E. and Edith M. (Smiley) Pease.

John lived in various...

Aug 3, 2026

Mrs. Jean Schneider, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 3, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Ireland on June 19, 1948, the daughter of the late William and Sarah (née Howard) Ross. She was educated in Ireland before immigrating to the United States in the early 1970s. While working at...

Aug 2, 2026

Leonard E. Peden, Jr.

March 10, 1939 – August 2, 2026

Grandpa, what else can I say other than you were one of a kind. You were so loved when you were here. You were crabby and grumpy, but you had such a big heart. You were like a giant teddy bear inside all that...

Jul 31, 2026

STURTEVANT – Mr. Henry J. Tambornino III, 92, passed away at Hospice House – Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Henry was born on June 14, 1934, the son of the late Henry S. and Clara (nee Klawinski) Tambornino, and was raised in Edgar, Wisconsin.

He proudly served his nation with...

Jul 31, 2026

Alice Marie Logan, 63, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Alice built a life rooted in love of family, friendship, and community. She possessed a spirited competitive nature and enjoyed participating in bowling, softball, and volleyball leagues, remaining active in the sports she loved until nearly 50...

Jul 29, 2026

Ronald Lee Blaski, age 80, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Son of Albert and LaVerne (née Johnson) Blaski, Ronald was born in Racine, Wisconsin on September 15, 1945. Ronald graduated from Washington Park High School. He devoted more than 44 years of loyal and dedicated service to Twin Disc. On August 1,...

Jul 28, 2026

Joanne Caroline (nee: Neubauer) Hoornstra, age 85, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Point Senior Living on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026.

Joanne was born in Racine on November 16, 1940 to the late Walter Neubauer and Margaret Burkhardt. She was lovingly raised by Walter and Exie (nee: Dewar) Neubauer. She was a 1958 graduate of Washington Park...

Jul 28, 2026

MOUNT PLEASANT – Steven A. Winn, 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

He was born in Milwaukee on August 7, 1965, the son of the late Michael O. and Carlien H. (nee: Jozwiak) Winn.  Steve graduated from Washington Park High School in 1983 and earned his associates degree from Gateway Technical College.

Steve...