In loving memory: Obituaries for May 19 – May 25, 2024

Obituaries received between May 19 – May 25, 2024, for Racine and Kenosha County area residents:

Deborah Lee Allen, 65, enjoyed thrift shopping, playing cards and Bingo

Ronald Eugene Bentz, 88, often talked fondly of his Army days

Joseph Easley, 85, was known as a great family man

John Clarence Friend, 84, was the life of any gathering, found peace in nature

Nancy Ellen Goodwin, 89, was called “Sassy Nancy” by her caregivers

John Richard Hessenthaler, 82, loved fishing at his cabin up north

Daniel Timothy Langford, 63, appreciated the tranquility of nature

Jacob Richard Lui, 26, loved his bass music and his fireworks to be loud

John Marino, 95, loved Lake Michigan fishing and taking care of his birds

Miguel Marquez, 92, played baseball and softball, performed in a traveling tejano band

Jamie Dee Miller, 62, was a resilient, determined figure of inspiration in her family

Rosa C. Mobley, 91, leaves behind infinite love for her family

Peter Edward Oertel, 76, will be remembered for his love of movies and auto shows

James Russell Raab, 70, made his wood shop a refuge for fellow artists and craftsmen

Marcella J. Smith, 102, is survived by generations of grandchildren

Otto H. Sonderegger, 65, had ‘incredible mental strength’ and lived life on his own terms

Charles M. Van Koningsveld, 73, was an AWANA Commander for 40 years

Jimmy Dean Wember, 59, enjoyed marine life, participating in Racine’s sailing community

Donna F. Widmar, 78, was a lifelong resident of Racine

Pastor Navalla Williams, 74, was known for bringing strangers to salvation

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