Obituaries

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...

Jul 12, 2023

RACINE –  Keith Joseph Ruelle, 79, of Racine died Wednesday July 12, 2023 after a short but hard-fought battle with a rare form of blood cancer.

Born on June 12, 1944 in Kenosha, WI, Keith was the son of Earl and Ottilia Ruelle (nee Gedemer).

Keith graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine, WI...

Jul 11, 2023

John Henry McCullough was born to the late Marion "Mac" and Lucille (nee: Valley) McCullough on October 9, 1942.

He graduated from Park High School in 1960.  He attended Trinity College.  On August 16, 1969, he married the love of his life, Priscilla J. Yunk.  Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Peter McCullough of Milwaukee, and...

Jul 10, 2023

George W. Kinney, 75, received the promise of eternal life on July 10, 2023.  He was born in Rock Island, IL, on April 3, 1948, son of the late George and Mildred (nee: Fetes) Kinney.

George was united in marriage to the former Mary Lou Crooks on August 18, 1990, in Moline, IL.

George worked...

Jul 10, 2023

Racine – Jeffrey Konesko, age 69, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Jeff was born in Racine to Felix and Marie (nee: Boivin) Konesko on May 6, 1954. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1972. On May 31, 1980, Jeff was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Jul 9, 2023

James A. Castroreale, age 58 of Racine, passed away unexpectedly in Milwaukee WI with his family by his side. He was born in Mount Pleasant, WI (Lake Park) on December 8, 1964, to the late Ben and Delores (Bisher) Castroreale.

Jim was fun-loving, smart, and talented with his hands.  He loved getting on a backhoe, driving, and...

Jul 9, 2023

Jeff Knuckles, 68, passed away at Aurora Medical Center-Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born in Tyronza, Arkansas, on October 1, 1954, the son of Joseph and Odesser (nee: Burns) Knuckles Sr.

Jeff had been employed by Racine Steel. He enjoyed painting houses and working in the garden.

Surviving are his siblings,...

Jul 8, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT – Mrs. Judith M. Molbeck, 83, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Judy was born in Racine on November 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Sigward and Verna (nee Nelson) Hansen. She graduated from William Horlick High School.

She married Jack Molbeck on May 25, 1990.

Jul 7, 2023

Jay R. Slesarenko, age 71, of Racine, passed away at his home on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1952 in Racine, a son of Fred and Lorretta (nee: Reisenauer) Slesarenko. Jay was a 1970 graduate of Case High School and served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed...

Jul 5, 2023

Gerhardt "Gary" Bublitz, 78, (Jan 1, 1945-July 5, 2023) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Gary grew up in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1962. Immediately after graduation, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Coast Guard and traveled the world, serving 4 years on active duty...

Jul 5, 2023

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Nee: Hamers) Hurtubise passed away on July 5, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant, WI, with members of her loving family at her side. Betty was born in Racine, to Joseph and Judith (Lefever) Hamers on July 25, 1939. She attended St. Joseph School and graduated from St. Catherine's High School "Class of 1957."