Obituaries

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...

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...