Angela “Ann” Driver, 89, passed away Tuesday at Burlington Rehabilitation and Care Center. Ann, the youngest of ten children, was born in Witten, South Dakota on December 5, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maybelle (Nee: Stewart) Worsley. Ann graduated from Union Grove High School “Class of 1944”. On November 13, […]
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Obituary: Acie Dogans
Acie Dogans, 88, departed this life on April 5, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born September 14, 1927 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Acie was the son of the late Willie and Emma (Nee: Walker) Dogans. Acie was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1948.” During the Korean War, he proudly […]
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Obituary: Michael Anne (Mikey) Thompson
With her family by her side Michael (Mikey) Anne Thompson, 64, passed on to eternal life on April 7th at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born February 5, 1952 in Racine. She attended St. Rita’s Catholic School and was a graduate of William Horlick High […]
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Obituary: Fred Czarney
Alfred John Czarny, “Fred”, 83, passed away at home on April 9, 2016 following a long battle with cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease (COPD). Alfred was born March 23, 1933 in Chicago to John and Anna (Wodka) Czarny. He was united in marriage to Rose (Lupo) and they moved to Burlington, WI. Fred was […]
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Obituary: Cathy Villalpando
Catherine M. Villalpando left this world to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday April 4, 2016. Born in Racine on December 30, 1970, Catherine was the daughter of Joseph and Betty (Nee: Dickinson) Villalpando. She will be remembered for her powerful spirit, giant smile, and vivacious laugh. She loved all of her children […]
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Obituary: Patricia R. Foley
Patricia R. Foley, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. Patricia was born in Manitowoc, WI June 22, 1925, daughter of the late George and Amanda (Nee: Bauman) Murphy. She was at peace and with family. Pat graduated from St. Catherine High School “Class of 1943.” She worked […]
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Obituary: Salvatore Charles Cottonaro
Salvatore Charles Cottonaro, “Sam”, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at his residence. Born in Milwaukee on May 22, 1927, Salvatore was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Nee: Maglio) Cottonaro. Sam proudly served in the U.S. Army. On June 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Joan D. Eichelberger who […]
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Obituary: Eileen Margaret Cook
Eileen Margaret Cook, 88, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, April 30, 1927, daughter of the late Ervin and Irma (Nee:Pickel) Noeske. Eileen was united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1950 to David P. Cook Sr., who preceded her in death Aug. 5, 2003. To […]
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Obituary: Helen M. Reed
Helen M. Reed, age 93, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center. Helen was born in Racine, March 6, 1923, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Nee: Fusanecker) Tomachek. On December 26, 1942 she was united in marriage to Joseph Reed who preceded her in death in 1987. She was a longtime member of […]
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Obituary: Alfredo “Fred” Trinidad Sr.
Alfredo “Fred” Trinidad Sr., 77, passed away on Friday March 25, 2016. Born in Cameron, TX on May 27, 1938, Alfredo was the son of the late Apolonio and Tomasa (nee: DeLa Rosa) Trinidad. He was united in marriage on May 4, 1963 in Sturtevant to the love of his life, Yolanda Fernandez. Together they […]
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Obituary: Anne Gerve, A Lady Who Made A Mean Turkey Gravy
Anne Gerve, 92, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Racine Commons Assisted Living. Anne was born in Racine, April 2, 1923, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Nee: Vinskus) Gerve. Anne was a graduate of William Horlick High School. She was a longtime employee of Western Publishing, retiring in 1988. An avid reader, […]
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Obituary: Carol Mae Fonk
Carol Mae Fonk, 89, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Lakeshore Manor. She was born in Racine, October 25, 1926, daughter of the late George and Mabel (Nee: Johnson) Lorensen. On May 10, 1947, Carol was united in marriage to Floyd E. Fonk and to this union was born two children, Linda and Steven. […]
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Obituary: John Swan
Surrounded by his loving family, A. John Swan, 79, passed away Monday at his home. John was born in Beaver Dam, WI, April 30, 1936, son of the late Alvin A. and Milly E. (Nee: Baker) Swan. John attended the public schools of Beaver Dam, graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1954. He proudly […]
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Obituary: John Manning
John Manning passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Lansing, IA. John was the son of Cyril Manning and Viola (Augedahl) Manning-Strub. John was born December 3, 1953 in Waukon, Iowa. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and St. George High School (Class of ’72) in Lansing, IA and Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI. He lived in […]
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Obituary: Michelle ‘Mikki’ Gegare
Michelle “Mikki” Y. Gegare, age 30, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Vista East Hospital, Waukegan. Mikki was born in Racine, November 22, 1985, daughter of Gerald and Elaine (Nee: Sadowski) Gegare. She attended Washington Park High School and enjoyed various activities such as coloring, beads, designing jewelry, and music. More than anything she loved being with […]