Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Racine – Brenda Lee King was born on October 19, 1960 in New Albany, MS to the late Barbara King-Blair (Nee:Smith) and Jessie King. She received her wings peacefully to her eternal resting place while at home surrounded by family on March 10, 2023. Brenda worked in environmental services for 15 years until she was unable to. Brenda was...

Mar 10, 2023

Racine – Florence Gister (née: Kochanski), aged 90, passed away in her sleep at Parkview Gardens Senior Living Community on March 10, 2023.

Florence was born in Racine, Wisc. on July 27, 1932 to Mason and Anna (née: Oszczepenski) Kochanski. She met her forever love, Martin Gister, during one of her weekly bowling league sessions at Duke's...

Mar 9, 2023

Marilyn Small Trimberger, 87, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born in Racine on July 10, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (nee: Larsen) Small Sr.

Marilyn was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of  '54. On June 6, 1956, in St. Mary Catholic Church, she...

Mar 9, 2023

Vickie Terise (nee Norman) Doss, known to some family and friends as "Bam Bam", for reasons God had delivered her from. Vickie was born on September 4, 1962, to Earline and Hazell Norman. Vickie transitioned to be with her Lord and Savior on March 9. 2023.

Vickie received her high school diploma J.I Case High School and...

Mar 9, 2023

David C. Halverson, 79, of Racine, passed away at AccentCare-Oak Creek, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born in Superior, WI on May 21, 1943, the son of the late Clayton S. and Elsie E. (nee: Joiner) Halverson.

David served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany. In Superior Wisconsin, in Calvary Baptist Church, he...

Mar 8, 2023

Racine – Carol Susan (nee: Spinski) McCarty, age 83; passed away peacefully, surrounded with the love of family, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Holistic Hospice – Ignite Medical Resort in Oak Creek.

Carol was born in Racine, WI on October 31, 1939 to the late Bernard and Mildred (nee: Tyler) Spinski.  She was a graduate of...

Mar 8, 2023

Shelley W. Lacey, 83, of Racine, passed away at the Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born in Birmingham, AL on August 2, 1939, the son of the late Samuel O'Neil and Alice Arene (nee: Chatman) Lacey.

Shelley had been employed by the J.I. Case Co., as a machinist. On November 9, 2002,...

Mar 6, 2023

Pleasant Prairie – Kenneth A. King, age 76, passed away on March 6, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.

Kenneth was born on September 3, 1946 to Charles and Sarah (nee: Spedale) King in Chicago, Illinois.  After graduation from Central High School, Kenneth went to work at Jacobsen for 35 years.  While at Jacobsen, he...

Mar 5, 2023

Racine – Teresa "Terri" Lee Both, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Terri was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 9, 1959 to the late John "Jack" B. Leyer and Clarice Ann (nee: Jacoby) Sklba. She attended St. John Nepomuk, St. Edward's, and graduated from Washington Park...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph   Drechsler, age 88, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie.

He was born in Pittsville, WI on March 25, 1934, a son of the late Henry and Lina (nee: Dolata) Drechsler.

Joe was educated in the schools of Wood County and came to Racine as...

Mar 4, 2023

RACINE – John A. Wiedenbeck, 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

He was born in Elkhorn, WI on October 30, 1946, the son of the late John W. and Dorothy (nee: Frear) Wiedenbeck.

John proudly served his nation with the US Army from 1966-68.  On June 14, 1969, he...

Mar 3, 2023

Sturtevant – Mr. Jonathan C. Knutson, age 41, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on March 3, 2023. He was born in Racine on April 21, 1981, the son of the late Steven Knutson and Renee (nee: Mertins) Knutson.

Jonathan enjoyed working on vehicles and building things. He was happiest when he was bringing joy to...

Feb 27, 2023

Brad A. Brailsford, age 71, of Sturtevant, passed away on February 27, 2023 at Zilber Family Hospice, Wauwatosa, WI

Brad was born on October 2, 1951, in Evanston, IL, a son of the Late Walter R. and Barbara J. (nee: Couse) Brailsford.

He was a thirty-five-year employee of Amtrak retiring as an Operations Manager in...

Feb 27, 2023

Theresa Marie Gergen, 62, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on February 27, 2023. Born on September 29, 1960, she was the last born, only daughter of Audrey and Charles T. May. Growing up in a ranch home, Theresa was Charles's "girl", and she spent a lot of time with him in the "Doghouse", Charles's woodworking shop....

Feb 26, 2023

RACINE – Jeffrey Robert Lui, aged 66, passed away on February 26th, 2023, at The Villa surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born in Racine, WI on July 30th, 1956, to his mother Betty (nee Ager) and father Jerome Lui.

Jeff attended St. Catherine's high school and graduated in 1974. After a few years...

Feb 25, 2023

Judy Lojeski passed away Saturday, February 25 th after 86 full years, with her daughter Joellyn and son-in-law John by her side. Judith Mary (nee: Kempter) Lojeski was born May 9, 1936 the oldest and best child of Clarence and Helen (nee: Evenson) Kempter.

Judy was a devout Catholic who never turned down a charity that she...

Feb 25, 2023

Karl R. Grabher, 69, passed away at AccentCare Hospice- Oak Creek on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born in Racine on December 21, 1953, the son of the late George M. and Jeanne H. (nee: Dibble) Grabher.

After graduating from high school, he went on to earn his associate degree as a HVACR Technician. On March...

Feb 23, 2023

Willie Ruth (Howard) Campbell went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Willie Ruth (Howard) Campbell was born on May 10, 1946 to the union of Walter and Lizzie Ann (Hickman) Howard, in New Albany,MS. Willie Ruth attended Shiloh CME Church, in New Albany, MS. Willie Ruth confirmed and recommitted...

Feb 23, 2023

Michael Johnson, 31 of Kenosha passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2023.  He was born in Kenosha on August 8th, 1991. Michael graduated from Lakeview Technology Academy in 2009 and went on to work outdoors doing landscaping and snow removal.  Michael was an avid sports fan, growing up playing golf, baseball and basketball with his father coaching his teams. His...

Feb 22, 2023

SHEBOYGAN FALLS – Walter "Buzz" Koshen, age 83, passed away February 22, 2023, at home surrounded by his family Barb, Missy, Jim, Ryan, and Vanessa after a heroic battle with dementia. Buzz was born in Racine on April 5, 1939, to the late Walter and Aileen (nee, Johnson) Koshen Jr. Buzz was united in marriage on July 18, 1959,...