Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

STURTEVANT – Rose Ryback, 93, passed away at her residence on April 18. 2023.

She was born on March 8, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Apolonia (nee Wolman) Grudzinski.

In her earlier years she enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening and canning.  However, she was always happiest cooking and caring for her family; especially...

Apr 18, 2023

Janet Janaky, 80, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2023. She was born in Racine on August 16, 1942, to the late Dale and Alice (nee Brien) Grant.

Janet graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1960. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing tennis for many years. Janet spent much of her time...

Apr 17, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Hudson Fynn Hess, was born too soon and lived to be 1 hour old, joined the choirs of angels in Heaven, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Our precious son was due to be born August 30, 2023.

Surviving are his dad & mom, Bruce and Ashley (nee: Jones) Hess; brothers & sisters, Kevin, Matthew,...

Apr 17, 2023

Mount Pleasant – Marshawnii Robin Thurman, age one month, passed away at home on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Shawnii made such a loving impact on our family in such a short time. She will be missed deeply and always remembered. Shawnii will continue touching the hearts of the people who are most dear. She will not be...

Apr 16, 2023

Joshua K. Smith

1984-2023

Joshua K. Smith, 39, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2023.

He was born in Racine, WI on January 17, 1984 to Sandra L. Ramsey and Todd K. Smith. He was educated in the R.U.S.D. and lived in Racine the majority of his life. Josh...

Apr 14, 2023

RACINE – Mr. Jerome N. Matkus, 92, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant on Friday, April 14, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Racine, Jerry was born on June 5, 1930, the son of the late Mike and Monica (nee Willowich) Matkus.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1948. Jerry proudly served his...

Apr 14, 2023

Racine – Judith Ann Christianson, age 78, a resident of Racine, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. Judith was a graduate of Washington Park High School and The University of Wisconsin Madison. Judith was a member of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church. No services are planned at this time.

Apr 14, 2023

Mount Pleasant- Robert Edmund Pilot went to be with the Lord April 14, 2023.   Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 8, 1935 to Sophie and Edmund Pilot.  His grade school days were spent in Chicago where he began his lifelong love of the Chicago Cubs.   The family moved to Wisconsin Dells where he attended high school and...

Apr 13, 2023

Caledonia – Erik Arnold "Arnie" Froode passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Arnie was born in Racine to the late Erick and Esther (nee: Johanson) Froode after they immigrated to the United States from Sweden. Arnie graduated from Washington Park High School and enrolled in additional classes at Racine Vocational School and MATC...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert E. Woodward, age 92, of Racine, passed away peacefully with his daughter, Donna by his side on April 13, 2023.

Bob was born in Racine WI May 29, 1930, a son of the late Earl R & Francis G (nee: Peterson) Woodward

He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley...

Apr 12, 2023

Racine – Jeanette Ann (nee: Peden) Olley, age 81, passed away peacefully at Villa at Lincoln Park on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Jeanette was born in Eau Claire, WI, along with her twin sister, Jeanene, on May 7, 1941 to the late Leonard E. and Lorraine E. (nee: Hill) Peden of whom had a total of 14...

Apr 12, 2023

James (Jim) Ralph Brehm of Racine was born April 7, 1948 and passed away shortly after turning 75. He died at home April 12, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

Jim served our country with the United States Marines, surviving a violent tour in Vietnam, the memories of which caused him to suffer PTSD. He did receive...

Apr 12, 2023

Enid May (Haynes) Hill, 88

May 8, 1934 – April 12, 2023

Racine, WI – Enid Hill passed away peacefully at home with her girls by her side.

Enid was born In Darby, England on May 8, 1934,  to James and May (nee Riggit) Haynes.  Enid, along with her parents and three brothers,...

Apr 11, 2023

Racine – Randall William Chaffee, age 54, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 after brief complications from respiratory and cardiac issues.

Randy was born the 7 th of 8 children to the late Robert "Butch" and Dorothy (nee: Babak) Chaffee on December 6, 1968 in Racine. A 1987 graduate of St....

Apr 9, 2023

RACINE – Chester Walter Andersen DDS, age 94, passed away on April 9, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Racine, Chester was born April 14, 1928, son of Walter K and Lillian (Helding) Andersen.  A 1946 graduate of Washington Park High School Chester immediately enlisted in the Army and served in Tokyo Japan attached to General Douglas MacArthur's Honor Guard.   ...

Apr 9, 2023

Ricardo "Rick" Ortiz, 82, passed away peacefully next to his grandson, Renny Garcia, at Ignite Medical Center in Oak Creek on April 9, 2023.  He was born in Corpus Christi, TX, on March 21, 1941, son of the late Jesus and Teresa (née Elizondo) Ortiz.

Rick moved to Racine in 1966. He loved to sing and play...

Apr 5, 2023

Racine – Barbara A. Jarstad, age 72, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Barbara was born on April 13, 1950 in Racine. She was the only child to Opal Butterfield; loving wife of 56 years to Robert Jarstad; mother of five to, Sandy Canaday (Al), Terri (Jim) Thurmann, Brian Jarstad, Kevin Jarstad and Michael...

Apr 4, 2023

James M. Smith, age 76, of Somers, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Jim was born in Kenosha on September 7, 1946, a son of the late Merlyn and Ursula (nee: Luce) Smith.

Jim was a  graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.  He ran the family farm with his father until 1986. ...

Apr 4, 2023

Ruth Nettie (Harcus) Ostrander went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 4, 2023. An angel on earth, now an angel in heaven, will be forever in our hearts. She was born September 23, 1940 daughter to the late Robert and Nettie (Grant) Harcus. Ruth married Richard Lee Ostrander on October 11, 1958, and he preceded her...

Apr 2, 2023

Robert (Bob) P. Tudjan, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 at Casa Dell Mare, Kenosha, WI., forty seven days following the death of his twin brother Richard.  He was born in Kenosha, on August 8, 1929 to the late Charles and Mary (Slamar) Tudjan.  On May 30, 1953, he married Lois Mae Bennett. They were blessed...