Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are David DeGroot’s answers. David DeGroot What position are you seeking?Mount Pleasant Village President How long have you lived in Mount Pleasant?25 years Age64 OccupationMount Pleasant Village President, real estate interests David DeGroot What motivated […]
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Kelly Gallaher: Mount Pleasant Village President candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Kelly Gallaher’s answers for the Mount Pleasant presidential race. Kelly Gallaher What position are you seeking?Mount Pleasant Village President How long have you lived in Mount Pleasant?Thirty-two years Age59 OccupationRetired Art Museum Education Curator […]
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Travis Yanke: Village of Mount Pleasant Trustee #1 candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Travis Yanke’s answers for the Mount Pleasant election. Travis Yanke What position are you seeking?Village of Mount Pleasant Trustee #1 How long have you lived in Mount Pleasant?Since 2009 Age48 OccupationDirector of US Medical […]
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The evolution of news media: from print to digital and beyond
Concerns and issues have plagued the media from its start. From bias to mind control down to bad quality, accusations seem to have been raised from time to time. But, with the development of technology, people may now find data more quickly and simply than ever before. Print, broadcast, television and news sites are all […]
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Bernadine LeeAnn Agne, born still on March 19
Obituary for Bernadine LeeAnn Agne Bernadine LeeAnn Agne, was born still in Racine, on March 19, 2023. Bernadine LeeAnn Agne Left to remember her memory are her parents, Denise and Andrew Agne (Racine); siblings, Evelyn, Arielly, and Whyatt; grandparents, Rebecca and Lisa Straley (Racine), David Westerby (Racine), and Cindy Pintar (Kenosha); aunts/god-mothers, Karrina Westerby (Racine), […]
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Hugh Barrett ‘Bill’ Feigel Jr., 92, enjoyed hosting games nights with good friends
Obituary for Hugh Barrett ‘Bill’ Feigel Jr. Hugh Barrett “Bill” Feigel Jr., of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on June 1, 1930, in Miami Springs, Fla., the son of Hugh B. Feigel Sr. and Thelma Pauline (nee: Williamson) […]
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Lee ‘Skip’ Simpson Kasper, 74, enjoyed boating and traveling
Obituary for Lee ‘Skip’ Simpson Kasper Lee “Skip” Simpson Kasper, age 74, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Lakeshore at Siena. He was born in Racine on July 21, 1948, the son of the late John and Beulah (nee: Simpson) Kasper. Lee graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1966.” On June 21, […]
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Howard John Greene Jr., 61, enjoyed Harleys, rock music and the Packers
Obituary for Howard John Greene Jr. Howard John Greene Jr., of Racine, Wis., died on March 19, 2023, at the age of 61 years old. Howard was born in Racine on Feb. 18, 1962, to Howard and Lucy (nee: Daceno) Greene Sr. Both have preceded him in death. Howard John Greene Jr. Howard was a […]
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Margaret Mary Caretta, 90, enjoyed reading and theatre
Obituary for Margaret Mary Caretta Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Mary Caretta, age 90, passed away peacefully Monday, March 20, 2023, following an unexpected stroke. She was born in Racine on Oct. 7, 1932, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Nee: McMahon) Drier. Margaret Mary Caretta Margaret graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class […]
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Robert L. Leo Sr., 57, will be missed by family and friends
Obituary for Robert L. Leo Sr. Robert L. Leo Sr. 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. Surviving […]
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David Rubinson: Caledonia Trustee Seat #1 candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Caledonia’s David Rubinson’s answers. David Rubinson What position are you seeking?Village of Caledonia – Trustee Seat #1 How long have you lived in Caledonia?24 years Age30 OccupationProject Manager David Rubinson If you have served […]
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Nancy H. Pierce: Caledonia Trustee Seat #1 candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Caledonia Nancy H. Pierce’s answers. Nancy H. Pierce What position are you seeking?Village of Caledonia – Trustee Seat #1 How long have you lived in Caledonia?4 years, Racine County, 22 years Age72 OccupationCommunications and […]
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Ram Bhatia: Mount Pleasant Village Board Trustee #5
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Ram Bhatia’s answers. Ram Bhatia What position are you seeking?Mount Pleasant Village Board, Trustee # 5 How long have you lived in Mount Pleasant?37 years Age72 OccupationRetired engineer, business executive Ram Bhatia What motivated […]
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Eric T. Martinez: Village of Mount Pleasant Trustee #5 candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. These are Eric T. Martinez’s answers for the Mount Pleasant election. Eric T. Martinez What position are you seeking?Village of Mount Pleasant Trustee #5 How long have you lived in Mount Pleasant?1.5 years Age59 OccupationSmall business […]
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Betty Jane Jensen, 92, enjoyed swimming and baking treats
Obituary for Betty Jane Jensen Betty Jane Jensen, 92, of Racine, passed away on March 13, 2023, at The Villa at Lincoln Park, where she was staying for rehab following hip surgery. The last year of her life she was living at Kenosha Place Assisted Living and Memory Care. Betty was born in Racine on […]