Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Anthony D. Lewis, Jr. age 19, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on June 28, 2003, he was the son of Shaneka Sims and Anthony Lewis, Sr. Anthony Jr. attended Washington Park High School. He loved being around his family and friends; he enjoyed music, dancing, and rapping. If you knew him, you would...

Mar 23, 2023

Racine – William Edward Scharding, age 87, passed away at Accentcare – IPC in Oak Creek on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

William was born in Racine on March 1, 1936 to Edward and Margaret (nee: Feiner) Scharding. He attended St. Catherine's High School. On August 16, 1958, William was united in marriage with Nancy Lui. In the...

Mar 23, 2023

Alma Jean McKinley, 91, passed away at home on March 23, 2023. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI, on January 21, 1932, to the late William Henry Baird and Olive Jeanne Davis.

Alma married Wilbert Leon McKinley, Sr. on November 9, 1946. They had an enduring marriage for over 65 years. Alma graduated from nursing school...

Mar 23, 2023

Robert J. Matelski, age 75, of Racine passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Aurora Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Racine on June 22, 1947, a dearly loved son of the late Chester T. and Lorraine L. (nee: Heegeman) Matelski.

He humbly and admirably served his country...

Mar 21, 2023

Jasper Roy Swift, 67, was called Home by his Heavenly Father, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, with his family by his side.

Jasper was born on February 16, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the second twin son of the late Frank Roland and Mary Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Swift. He was the second born twin of six children....

Mar 21, 2023

Carrie L. Heider, known to all as Lois, 94, went to see Jesus on March 21, 2023.  She was born in Endicott, NY, on February 24, 1929, daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (née Albert) Mead.

Lois was united in marriage to the love of her life, Roland "Wally" Heider on June 27, 1953, in Baltimore,...

Mar 19, 2023

Racine- Bernadine LeeAnn Agne, was born still, on March 19, 2023.

Left to remember her memory are her parents, Denise and Andrew Agne (Racine); siblings, Evelyn, Arielly, and Whyatt; grandparents, Rebecca and Lisa Straley (Racine), David Westerby (Racine), and Cindy Pintar (Kenosha); aunts/god-mothers, Karrina Westerby (Racine), Doryann Flesher (Kenosha); Uncles Christopher (Racine); and cousins, Aubree Tobias and...

Mar 19, 2023

Hugh Barrett "Bill' Feigel Jr., of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bill was born on June 1, 1930 in Miami Springs ,FL, the son of Hugh B. Feigel Sr. and Thelma Pauline (nee: Williamson) Feigel. Following the untimely death of his mother, he...

Mar 16, 2023

Palm Bay, FL (formerly of Racine) – Jean Ann Lorenzini, age 91, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Palm Bay, FL. She was born to Francis and Helen (Cunningham) Huston 0n March 5, 1932. On September 15, 1951, she was married to Richard Lorenzini.

Jean was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School,...

Mar 16, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Williams age 79, passed away on March 16th, 2023 at Hospice Alliance South-Pleasant Prairie.

Born on March 12th, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kuchera) Wallo.

Growing up in Kenosha, Kathy attended St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Washington Jr. High School and graduated from Mary D. Bradford in 1962....

Mar 16, 2023

Robert L. Leo Sr., 57, of Racine, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  He was born in Racine on April 28, 1965, the son of the late , Ezequiel and Juanita (nee: Rangel) Leo Sr.

Robert had been employed by the Kerry Seasoning Group. Robert had a beautiful soul, like no other. He loved his family...

Mar 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Schmidt passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2023 at his residence in Racine.

​ Bob was born on June 4, 1944, in South Milwaukee to Oscar and Anna (Clauer) Schmidt. After graduating from Racine Lutheran High School, Bob joined the National Guard. He enjoyed traveling around the world. After the military, Bob was employed at US...

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia A. Ruppel, age 85, of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

She was born in Racine, WI on July 16, 1937, to the late George and Margaret (nee: Manderfield) Sweeti.

Pat was a graduate of Washington Park High School, "Class of 1955".  On August 9, 1958, she was united in marriage to...

Mar 13, 2023

Racine – Crawford B. Doss, Jr., age 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Bruce, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Racine on December 6, 1936 to Crawford and Olga (nee: Williams) Doss, Sr. He faithfully served our country with the United States Air Force from...

Mar 13, 2023

Elizabeth Juanita Tanner-Gray known as "Skeet" received her wings on March 13, 2023, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Elizabeth was born on October 3, 1960, to the union of Emma Elizabeth (nee: Wilkie) Tanner and the late Lawrence Tanner Sr. in Waukegan, Illinois.  She attended Waukegan East High School, graduating in 1978. Elizabeth...

Mar 13, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Emma Steinhoff, age 87, passed away at home on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Emma was born in Breitenthal, Germany on September 19, 1935 to Josef and Franziska (nee: Egger) Deutschenbaur. She came to the United States in 1958. Emma owned and operated Astro Deli & Nut Shop and Mooncorn Popcorn Company. She also worked...

Mar 11, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Dianna Lynn Kaiser (nee: Wickert), age 62, passed away at home on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Dianna was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 30, 1960 to Bernard and Sharon (nee: Holeton) Wickert. The family moved to Kenosha when Dianna was young. She graduated from Tremper High School. Dianna began her work career in...

Mar 11, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Alexis Nicole Mann, age 26, passed away unexpectedly, yet found peace, on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Alexis was born in Arlington Heights, IL on September 26, 1996. Naturally gifted and bright, she graduated within the top ten of her class from Harborside Academy in Kenosha. In recent years, Alexis worked as an assistant manager...

Mar 10, 2023

Eyvan Drake "General" Evans, age 75, of Racine, passed away at Villa of Lincoln Park, Racine, on March 10, 2023.

Eyvan was born on April 3, 1947, in Waukegan, Il, the son of Leonard C. and Jeanne (nee: Grampovnik) Evans.

He was employed with Massey-Ferguson until it's closing.  He then became employed with UTI and...

Mar 10, 2023

Helga Walker, 84, passed away at Pleasant Point Senior Living on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was born in East Prussia on January 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Gustav and Ida (nee: Krug) Liedtke.

She was one of the last survivors of the ill-fated Wilhelm Gustloff, ocean liner that sank on January 30, 1945. Helga...