Obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

Frank peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024 with his wife Siony and eldest son, Jacob, by his side. Frank had endured 3 weeks of aggressive treatments, in an attempt to mitigate a myriad of health issues, before the family decision was made to place him into hospice care. Frank made it abundantly clear that the diminished capacities...

Mar 12, 2024

Judeah N. Neal, affectionately known as Juju, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2 months of age at Ascension All Saints Hospital.

Judeah was born in Racine on December 18, 2023 to Micheala Nycole Poole and Brandon De'Yonte Neal. Judeah was a very sweet, mild-tempered baby to all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Mar 12, 2024

Racine – On Tuesday March 12, 2024, Susan Turner, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 77. Susan was born on February 16, 1947, in Racine, to Arthur and Mary (née Peck) Greer.

Sue was a dedicated SC Johnson employee of 40 years who wouldn't miss a chance at overtime. She was...

Mar 12, 2024

David A. Cook, 68, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Racine, on November 30, 1955, the son of Herschel Cook Sr and Dorothy (nee: DeRango) Waldron. David had been employed by the United States Post Office for over 32 years, retiring in 2013, 30 of which were as Union Steward and...

Mar 11, 2024

Sturtevant – Michael Earl Mohrbacher, age 77, passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, late Monday, March 11, 2024.

Michael was born in Racine on October 11, 1946 to the late Howard and Ruth (nee: Johnson) Mohrbacher. He was a 1965 graduate St. Catherine's High School. Michael was employed...

Mar 9, 2024

James Gerald Kanetzke, age 69, passed away peacefully at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Jim was born in Racine on August 12, 1954 to Gerald and Marie (nee: Eifler) Kanetzke. Jim graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. He was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he was baptized, confirmed and united...

Mar 8, 2024

Zeno A. Bell, 74, was called home by his Lord and Savior, on Friday March 8, 2024. He was born in Earle, Arkansas, on October 11, 1949, the son of the late Marvin and Eddie Lee (nee: Berry) Bell.

Zeno was a God-Fearing Man, who accepted Christ at a young age and was a current member of...

Mar 8, 2024

David, AKA Red, passed away at home, peacefully with family around him, on March 8 th , 2024. He was born on February 3 rd , 1927, to his late parents Stephen Kizewic and Kazimiera (Anne) Kizewic/Black, nee: Valiukas. He was the first born generation of Lithuanian immigrants.  As a child, he grew up on a farm off HWY...

Mar 8, 2024

"A shining light has dimmed here on earth, but Heaven has gained a new angel."

Eileen M. Carls, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2024. Eileen was born on July 12, 1926, in Kenosha, to Harry and Julia (Bonk) Orth.

On December 29, 1945, Eileen married Raymond Carls. They celebrated 58 years...

Mar 7, 2024

Manuel M. "Flaco" Martinez Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Racine on April 17, 1977, he was the son of J. Cruz Munoz, Sr. and Jeannie (nee: Rodriguez) Munoz. He was educated in the schools of Racine and worked as a CDL truck driver for many years. He was a...

Mar 5, 2024

RACINE – Thomas C. Smith, 65, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on December 22, 1958, the son of the late Morrell H. and Violet M. (nee Pankow) Smith.  Tom graduated from JI Case High School in 1977.

Tom enjoyed managing their...

Mar 5, 2024

Henning and Jackie Koch passed away peacefully at their home on March 5th, 2024.

Henning was born on July 29 th ,1936 in Denmark where he served proudly in the Danish army. He became a finish carpenter and immigrated to the United States where he became an avid pigeon flyer and met the love of his life,...

Mar 4, 2024

Maria Laurentina Zuniga-Torres, 94, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born in Victoria Guanajuato, Mexico, on May 1, 1929,  the daughter of the late Jose and Piedad (nee: Mata) Zuniga.

On February 6, 1944, in Mante, Tamaulipas Mexico, she was united in marriage to Amado Padron Torres. She was a member...

Mar 3, 2024

Mark Valade, age 62, passed on Sunday March 3, 2024 at Ridgewood Care Center.

He was born on June 30,1961 in Kankakee, IL. Mark attended Walden High School. He was employed as a payroll clerk, cook, maintenance, telemarketer, and hearing aid technician.

He was a wonderful artist and great at decorating. Mark was a wonderful,...

Mar 2, 2024

RACINE – Donald Edmund Putzer, age 57, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert Hospital, following complications after surgery, on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Donald was born in Racine on April 7, 1966 to the late Lon and Mary (nee: Carlson) Putzer. He was united in marriage with Cheryl Lynn (nee: Vorlob) Putzer on November 11, 1983. Sadly, she...

Mar 2, 2024

Mario Quiroz Velasquez, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Mario was born in Racine to Frank and Consuelo (nee: Quiroz) Velasquez on March 9, 1958. He attended Park High School. Mario was employed as a brick layer with Creative Brick and Concrete for many years. Among his interests, Mario was an...

Mar 1, 2024

Frank Smith passed away on March 1, 2024, in the care of Hospice of NW Ohio at the age of 73. He was born to the union of Andy V. Smith and Alberta Smith (nee Jackson) in Myrtle, MS on January 23,1951.

Frank graduated BF Ford High School in New Albany, MS class of 1969 after his...

Feb 27, 2024

Shirley Duncan passed away on February 27, 2024 peacefully after a brief illness.

Shirley was the beloved wife of Dr. James T. Duncan, Jr.; mother to James (Tom) T. (Jan) Duncan III; Douglas N. (Cathy) Duncan; grandmother to Erin (Jeff) Zematis; Dr. Stephen (Dr. Marcy) Duncan; David (Dayna) Duncan; Carrie (Page) Crozer; great grandmother to James, Jack...

Feb 26, 2024

Florine Cark (nee: Beard), 84, was called home by her Heavenly Father on February 26, 2024.

Florine was born to McKinley Wray and Cassie Beard on November 24, 1939 in New Albany MS.  Florine accepted the Lord as her Savior at a young age.  Florine relocated her family along with her mother to Racine in January 1960. ...

Feb 22, 2024

Passing into an eternity, when life has been sweet, is as going from one room into a larger and more beautiful one. The essence of the one blend itself into the beauty of the other.

Virginia Perry (nee Williford) peacefully departed this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Frontida Willow Green Assistant...