Thomas R. Razdik
Sep 19, 2022
Racine – Thomas "Tom" R. Razdik, 88, went home peacefully to be with the Lord September 19, 2022 at Ascension Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Racine, the son of Phillip and Mary Razdik.
Tom graduated from Horlick High School in Racine, Class of 1952. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army where...
Barbara Maxine Suiter
Sep 18, 2022
Dover – Barbara Maxine Suiter, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Barb was born in Racine to Gerald and Kaye (nee: Fuller) Mann on April 6, 1960. She was married on February 10, 1990 to Todd Suiter. Barb was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, and found time in...
Karen L. Reisenauer
Sep 16, 2022
Karen L. Reisenauer, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away in Home Inspired- Kenosha on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was born in Racine on September 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Victor and Hazel (nee: Kopplin) Jensen.
After graduating from high school, Karen went on to further her education and became a registered nurse and served...
Scott Keith Lutkus
Sep 16, 2022
KANSASVILLE – Scott Keith Lutkus, 65, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on Friday, September 16, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Racine County, Scott was born on December 16, 1956, the son of the late Clemons Ludwig and Carol June (nee Hoffman) Lutkus. Scott graduated from St. Catherine's High School and studied information technology...
Douglas James Garavalia
Sep 16, 2022
RACINE – Douglas J. Garavalia, Sr., 81, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on September 16, 2022, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.
He was born in LaCrosse on April 10, 1941, the son of the late Vincent John and Mary Catherine (nee Trussoni) Garavalia. After high school, he served his country with the...
James John Runkel
Sep 15, 2022
James J. Runkel
February 27, 1951 – September 15, 2022
Mount Pleasant – James John Runkel, age 71, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Jim was born in Racine to the late James and Shirley (nee: Lamers) Runkel on February 27, 1951. Jim faithfully served our country with the United...
Elaine Elizabeth Mclaren
Sep 14, 2022
Mount Pleasant – Elaine Elizabeth (nee: Wuerker) McLaren, age 95, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Gardens Assisted Living on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Elaine was born in Racine on July 2, 1927 to the late Carl and Emma (nee: Karnack) Wuerker. She was a 1945 graduate of William Horlick High School. On May 27, 1950 at St....
Irene J. Strudwricks
Sep 14, 2022
Irene Joyce Strudwricks Turner of Chicago completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born March 21, 1945, the daughter of the late Richard F. Strudwricks and Verlee (Strudwricks) Turner in Chicago, IL. She was raised from the age of 4 to the age of 12 by her late grandmother Bessie Thomas in Starkville, MS. "Mama...
Gerard R. Boyer
Sep 14, 2022
Gerard R. "Gary" Boyer, age 68, of Racine, passed away on September 14, 2022.
Gerard was born in Racine on October 7, 1953, a son of the late Jay R. and Dorothy R. (nee: Ruilmann) Boyer. He was educated in Racine schools and was a 1971 graduate of Horlick High School. He furthered his education in the...
Carol Vaillancourt
Sep 12, 2022
Racine- Carol Vaillancourt, age 92, passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Carol was born in Racine on May 28, 1930 to Earl O. Christianson and Elise (nee: Jelinek). She was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 1948. She was a proud wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and sister. On November...
Brenda K. Gillespie
Sep 11, 2022
Brenda Katherine Gillespie was born on August 5, 1957, in Macon, Mississippi. At age 65, Brenda passed away peacefully in her bed September 11, 2022. Brenda attended Knoxubee County High School in Macon, Mississippi. Brenda left Mississippi in 1985 and moved to Racine, Wisconsin with her eldest brother Donald W. Gillespie. Brenda loved to help anyone in need and...
Henry B. Mata
Sep 10, 2022
Henry B. Mata, 76, passed away at Ascension-All Saints, on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Fort Worth, TX on January 13, 1946, the son of the late Meliton, and Marie (nee: Bermejo) Mata.
Henry had been employed by S.C. Johnson and Son for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Lucy Catholic...
Glenter Jerome Banks, Sr.
Sep 10, 2022
Glenter Jerome Banks, Sr.
October 1, 1962 – September 10, 2022
Racine – Glenter Jerome Banks, Sr., age 59, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Glenter was born in Waukegan, IL. At a young age, he was adopted by Ezra and Pearl (nee: Johnson) Banks. Glenter loved...
Georgene (Nee: Cottingham) Searcy
Sep 9, 2022
Georgene (nee: Cottingham) Searcy, age 74, entered eternal life September 9, 2022. Georgene was born March 9,1948 in Montevallo, Alabama to George W. II and Marie A. (nee Prentice) Cottingham. She loved working at JI Case in Racine as a keyboard operator. Her hobby was shopping and spoiling her grandchildren. She also loved music, dancing and, cooking; her favorite...
David Lee Zuniga
Sep 7, 2022
David Lee Zuniga, 59, passed away at his residence on September 7, 2022. He was born in Racine on August 26, 1963, son of the late Jesus and Margaret (nee: Wahlust) Zuniga.
David was a forklift operator for JRS Distribution. He enjoyed fishing and camping especially up north in Merrill, WI.
David leaves to cherish...
Carol D. Townsend
Sep 7, 2022
Carol D. Townsend-Pearson age 53, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning September 7, 2022, comforted by her loving family. Carol was born on May 9, 1969, in Racine, Wisconsin to Lady D. Townsend and Willie B. Pearson. Carol received Christ at an early age at Midtown Church of Christ in Racine, WI. Carol received her formal education at Washington Park...
Kenneth Mcclain
Sep 6, 2022
Kenneth 'Pimp" McClain, age 63, of Racine passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.
He was born on July 5, 1959, in Racine the son of Curtis Lee and Zannie Lee (nee: Gilliam) McClain Jr. He received his education at Horlick High School in Racine and was a faithful employee of AMC/Chrysler for thirty-five...
Alois "Louie" Fenkl
Sep 6, 2022
Racine – Alois "Louie" Fenkl, age 95, passed away peacefully in his recliner at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Alois was born in the Czech Republic on September 25, 1926 to the late Maxamillian and Maria Magdalena (nee: Kolbe) Fenkl. On October 14, 1950 in Ansbach, Germany he was united in marriage with Katharina "Karin" (nee:...
David Theodore Whitham
Sep 5, 2022
Kenosha – David Whitham, age 88, passed away at Froedtert South Kenosha Hospital on September 5, 2022.
David was born in New London, Iowa on January 13, 1934 to Theodore R. and Almeda L. (nee: Miller) Whitham. He was united in marriage to Betty Sue Lowe on October 22, 1954.
After attending Bible College, David...
Rufus J. Perry
Sep 5, 2022
On August 14, 1945, Rufus Jerry Perry was born to the late Mack and Sarah (Cotton) Perry in Macon, Mississippi. Rufus peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, September 5, 2022, while at his home. Rufus accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at a young age while attending Salem Methodist Church in Macon, Mississippi. He attended George Washington...
