Obituaries

Jul 11, 2024

Magda Mary Szabo, 87, a woman with a generous heart and a passion for family, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Parkview Gardens surrounded by love. Born in Hungary on November 11, 1936, Magda embarked on a journey that led her to her beloved Racine at the young age of ten, where she established her roots...

Jul 10, 2024

Richard was born on June 7, 1941, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Camille and Esther (Pearson) Klofanda. He graduated from Park High School in 1959. He served our nation honorably in the Air National Guard from 1963 until 1969 as an airman first class and apprentice weather observer. On January 15, 1966, he married the love of his...

Jul 10, 2024

In loving memory of our dearest Michael O'Larry Winn, the world mourns the loss of a kind-hearted soul who graced us with his presence for 78 years. Born on December 7, 1945, in Ogema, WI, Michael left a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Michael was united in marriage to the...

Jul 9, 2024

Gulfport, MS (formerly of Racine) – Gail Lamar Paricka, age 69, passed away at Gulfport Care Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and service.

Gail was born in Racine, WI on January 11, 1955. She graduated from Case High School and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin...

Jul 8, 2024

Clifton T. Bester (Ricky), 46, of Madison, passed away at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI on July 8, 2024. He was born in Racine, WI on August 26, 1977, the tenth of twelve children of Henry James and Kizzie (nee: Washington) Bester.

Clifton graduated from Madison East High School, Class of '95 and attended college in Gilroy...

Jul 7, 2024

Michael Patrick Rosienski (Rosi) , age 70, was called home to the Lord on Sunday July 7, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend to many and will be deeply missed.

Michael was born in Racine, WI on February 7, 1954 to Anthony and Hallie Rosienski, the youngest of three children. A proud alumnus...

Jul 6, 2024

Avonna Ann Prager, known affectionately as Vonnie, 89, was born on October 8, 1934, in Waterloo, IA, and peacefully passed away on July 6, 2024, in Kenosha, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her community.

Vonnie graduated from East High School in Waterloo, IA, in...

Jul 5, 2024

"I did it all, I did it all. I owned every second that this world could give, I saw so many places. The things that I did. Yeah, with every broken bone, I swear I lived."

Corwin Riley Wheeler came into this world on September 23rd, 2002, and he did own every second of the...

Jul 2, 2024

Roseann Litton, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.

Roseann was born in Macon, GA on January 17, 1953, the daughter of the late Hillard "Slim" and Frances (nee: Lehner) Litton. Roseann graduated from JI Case High School. She was employed as a Laundry Clerk at Marriott Hotel...

Jul 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Janice S. Kropp, age 68, passed away at Froedtert South – Pleasant Prairie Hospital on Monday, July 1, 2024 after fighting several complications during her aggressive cancer treatment.

Janice (Jancy) was born in Racine on July 30, 1955 to the late Carl and Evelyn (nee: Prosniak) McGilsky. She...

Jun 30, 2024

ELMWOOD PARK – Karen R. Passow, 68, passed away at her residence on June 30, 2024.

Karen Ruth Passow was born May 30, 1956 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Fred and Ruth Passow. She was baptized and confirmed at Highland United Methodist Church in Wausau. In 1974 she graduated from D.C. Everest High School in Wausau and continued...

Jun 30, 2024

Lori S. Pingel-Horn, age 50, passed away on June 30, 2024.

Lori was born on April 22, 1974, in Amory, WI, the daughter of Willis A. and Karen L. (Krause) Pingel.

She attended Olympia Brown Elementary, Gilmore Middle School, and was a graduate of William Horlick High School.

Lori went on to receive...

Jun 28, 2024

Waterford, WI – Jonathan James Delagrave, age 51, passed away suddenly, while jogging on Friday morning, June 28, 2024.

Jonathan was born in Racine, WI on November 1, 1972 and lived his entire life in Racine County. After graduating from JI Case High School, he earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse and...

Jun 23, 2024

Edward R. Vandenorth Jr., passed away on June 23, 2024.

Eddie was born July 29th, 1999, a son of Edward R. Vandenorth and Chelsie Vandenorth.

Eddie was a maverick of a man, goofy and kind with a Viking spirit. He loved teaching himself to play guitar, writing songs, and playing video games. He took great...

Jun 23, 2024

Steven A. Geiss, 65, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at the University of Louisville-Jewish Hospital on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born in Racine on July 11, 1958, the son of the late Frederick Charles and Alice Hilda (nee: Meyer) Geiss Sr.

Shortly after graduating from Horlick high school, Steve joined the U.S. Army. He served...

Jun 23, 2024

Mother Mary Victoria (nee Simmons) Weatherspoon ( one of the Simmons' girls ) peacefully made her transition to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Mother Weatherspoon was born in Ripley, Mississippi on October 28, 1934, to the late George and Jonnie B. (nee Stricklin) Simmons.   She was united in marriage to the late Elzie...

Jun 22, 2024

Ruth Ann Pincikowski, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Ruth was born in Racine on July 8, 1939, the daughter of Georgetta and Stanley Fisher, and stepmother Fern Fisher. She was married to the love of her life Leonard Pincikowski for over sixty years. They were married on September 7, 1963 at St....

Jun 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jesse Luis Gutierrez, age 91, on June 21, 2024, at North Point Senior Living in Kenosha.

Jesse was born in Texas on August 25, 1932 to Maximillian and Guadalupe (nee: Sabala) Gutierrez. Despite not completing formal education, Jesse dedicated himself to his work with...

Jun 21, 2024

John Kenneth Cashion was born on June 18, 1930, in Vancouver, B.C., the second son of Faith Mary Corning and Daniel Edward Cashion. After graduating from high school in Calgary in 1947 he joined The Congregation of St. Basil, a teaching order based in Toronto, Canada. He was ordained in 1956. Ten years later he applied for a decree...

Jun 17, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mr. Leonard J. Klappauf, 92, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Monday, June 17, 2024.

He was born in Chicago on December 14, 1931, to the late Alphonse F. and Angeline E. (nee Bertrand) Klappauf, the youngest of seven boys.  His family moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin during his high school years. ...