Obituaries

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...

Feb 21, 2024

Elsie M. Person, age 84 of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by the love of family.

She was born in Brownsville, TN, on June 7, 1939, the daughter of the late Jack and (nee: Mc Farland) Katherine Caldwell.  At the age of 13, her parents and other siblings moved to...

Feb 19, 2024

Celebration of Life – Shirley Goodwin

Shirley Goodwin (nee Floyd), a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and cousin, passed away at the age of 75 on February 19, 2024, in Racine, WI.

Born on November 2, 1948, in Magee, MS, Shirley Goodwin was the daughter of late CW and...

Feb 19, 2024

Mark Douglas Pederson, age 71, passed away peacefully at Grande Prairie Health & Rehab Center on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Mark was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on October 14, 1952 to the late Theodore and Doris (nee: Common) Pederson. He was a 1971 graduate of JI Case High School. Mark faithfully served our country with...

Feb 18, 2024

Jean Audrey Lensby (nee: Leonard), age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 with her daughter by her side.

She was born June 4, 1932 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Francis and Evelyn (nee: Cunningham) Leonard. Jean worked at many places throughout her life. The last two jobs where she met many friends were Surgitek and...

Feb 18, 2024

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Lorraine Mary Stachow, 98, passed away at Pleasant Point on February 18, 2024.

She was born in Racine on June 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (nee Oteman) Bednar.  Lorraine married Felix Stachow on February 2, 1946.  He preceded her in death on August 21, 2015.

She...

Feb 18, 2024

Rose Ella (nee: Mueller) Harmann, age 92, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded with the love of family.

Rose Ella was born on September 1, 1931 to the late Peter and Elizabeth (nee: Hartmann) Mueller. She attended Holy Name Elementary School and graduated from St. Catherine's High...

Feb 17, 2024

Marlene J. White, age 62, passed away at Ignite Medical Resort in Oak Creek, WI on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Marlene was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on December 26, 1961 to Thomas and Eleanor (nee: Stelter) White. She had an eye for interior decorating and kept up with the latest fashions. Marlene loved her family and...

Feb 16, 2024

Christopher Tom Edward Nesby "Boobie" was born June 26 th , 1970 to the late Ruth Lee Nesby and Elbert Williams in Chicago, IL.

Boobie attended Pope Elementary School and Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, IL. Boobie and his family then relocated to Racine, Wi in 1989 where he worked various jobs as a package handler.

Feb 15, 2024

RACINE – Mark unexpectedly passed away at his home, February 15, 2024. He was born February 14, 1959, in Milwaukee and raised in Racine, WI, where he attended Case HS, Class of '77. He worked various jobs throughout his career and always made lasting friendships with whomever he worked.  A well-loved man, Mark enjoyed meeting new people from every...

Feb 13, 2024

Joseph "Lowell" Charon, age 85, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2024.

Lowell was born in Escanaba, MI on November 9, 1938, a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth (nee: Swille) Charon.

He was educated in Escanaba schools.

On March 1, 1969, in Hartford, SD, he was united in...