Obituaries

Jul 31, 2023

Georgia M. Ayotte, 94, formerly of Sturtevant, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born in Ashland, WI on February 22, 1929, the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (nee: Vamosh) Langren.

On May 25, 1946, in Bessemer, MI, Georgia was united in marriage to Benjamin Wellington Ayotte. He...

Jul 31, 2023

Barry R.  Woodington, age 44, of Racine passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Barry was born in Racine on April 11, 1979, a son of Shelly J. Myhre and Glenn F. Woodington.

He attended Racine schools and was a graduate of Park High School.   He attended Gateway Tech for various studies.                  .

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Jul 30, 2023

Racine – Gerald Melvin Mahler, age 86, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Jerry was born in Racine to Frank and Mabel (nee: Albrecht) Mahler. A graduate from Park High School with the Class of 1954, Jerry went to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army from...

Jul 28, 2023

Thomas W. Pietras, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Tom was born in Kenosha on December 30, 1941. He served his country with the U.S. Navy. On July 13, 1963, in Holy Name Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Mary Tradewell. Tom had been employed by S.C....

Jul 28, 2023

Racine – Gilbert Fred Hoffman, age 88, passed away peacefully at AccentCare Hospice in Wauwatosa, on Friday, July 28, 2023.

A lifetime resident, Gilbert was born in Racine on March 18, 1935 to the late Gustave and Oletta (nee: Eifler) Hoffman. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School and went on to attend University of...

Jul 26, 2023

RACINE – Mrs. Evangeline Rios-Roberts, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 26 th with her loved ones by her side. Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 28, 1954, to parents Jesus and Conception Rios. Angie worked at Racine Unified School District for 19 dedicated years, where she worked with kids' kindergarten through 12 th grade and was loved by many...

Jul 26, 2023

Josephine Stokes, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born February 12, 1944, to Josephine Arthur in Orrville, AL. She confessed her love for Christ at a young age. Josephine graduated high school from the Dallas County school system in Beloit, AL. She went on to receive an Associate degree for Business  Administration from Gateway...

Jul 26, 2023

On July 26, 2023, Christophe Ware of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away. On July 30, 1972, Chris was born to his parents, Tely Henry (T.H.) Lewis and Lanzy Mae Ware in Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest boy out of twelve children. Chris was an avid member of the Refuge Temple Apostolic Church in Racine, Wisconsin.

As a...

Jul 25, 2023

Mount Pleasant – John Louis Krekling, age 87, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, early Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023.

John was born in Racine, WI on January 21, 1936 to the late Harry M. and Mildred I. (nee: Bassinger) Krekling. Following high school, John faithfully served our country with the United...

Jul 25, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Scholzen, 70, today your family lost their beautiful daughter and loving sister. Her ever loving smile and quick wit will be missed by all who knew Ginny. A loving person who would do anything for anybody at any time without being asked. She was born in Racine on November 22, 1952, the daughter of Richard G. Sr....

Jul 22, 2023

Kenosha – Alice M. May (nee: Baker), age 85, formerly of Racine, passed away on July 22 nd , 2023 at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital with her eldest daughter at her side and the love of her family.

She was born on November 24 th , 1937 in Binghamton, N.Y., daughter of the late Floyd and Gladys...

Jul 17, 2023

John V. Lehman, age 68, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 after a long (7 months) attempted recovery from Liver Transplant surgery.

John was born in Kenosha on November 8, 1954, a son of the late Kenneth J. and Priscilla A. ( Helmbrecht) Lehman.  He attended St. Mary Elementary School and was a...

Jul 17, 2023

Rosemary Pederson, age 73, of Kenosha passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Rose was born in Chicago on January 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Vincent and Pauline (nee: Fiedler) Cappelo.

She attended Chicago schools, and had been employed with the Chicago Sun Times and Ameritech, when not running her own unique business....

Jul 15, 2023

Janet L. Iggulden, 86, passed away at her residence on July 12, 2023.  She was born in Racine on May 31, 1937, daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille (nee: Helling) Valukas.

Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life, Charles "Chuck" Iggulden, on May 15, 1965, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Racine....

Jul 14, 2023

Racine – Constance "Jo" LaFrance, age 71, passed away on July 14, 2023 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.

Born May 6, 1952 in Union Grove, she moved to Racine where she was an Emergency 911 dispatcher for Racine County for 20 years, retiring in 2010.  She was also a member of the Critical...

Jul 13, 2023

Maria Guadalupe Carbajal passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 13, 2023.  She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Crescencio Elizondo Carbajal. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on October 25, 1934, the daughter of proud migrant workers, the late Jesus and Antonia (Nieto) Cantu.

She met the love of her...

Jul 13, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Miles J. Fuerstenau, 19, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2023.

He was born in Racine on April 6, 2004.

Miles enjoyed snowboarding, soccer, playing the bass, video games and being in the company of his family and friends.

Miles had an infectious smile and unmatched sense of humor. Between...

Jul 13, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Patricia L. Richardson, 88, passed away at her residence on July 13, 2023.

She was born in Potosi, WI on August 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Leo and Hazel (nee Eggers) Koeller.

Patricia married Charles Richardson on February 26, 1955. Together they enjoyed traveling, camping, and boating with their...

Jul 13, 2023

Jodi A. Savaglio, age 59, of Racine passed away at her home on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Born in Kenosha on December 17, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Louise (nee: Hoadley) Van Wie.

Jodi attended Kenosha schools and was a graduate of Ruether High School.  She also attended Gateway Technical...

Jul 12, 2023

James (Santiago) Castañeda of Racine, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on July 12, 2023 at his residence. He was 94 years old. Known to most as Jim or Jimmy, he was born to parents Pablo and Francisca Castañeda on November 27, 1928 in Pearsall, Texas – firstborn of ten children.

In the 1940s, the Castañeda family worked during...