Surrounded by his loving family, Juventino “Tino” L. Aquino, age 32, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Racine, December 18, 1984, son of Gerardo and Olga (Nee: Chacon) Aquino. Juventino was a graduate of Washington Park High School. A talented […]
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Obituary: Richard Peterson Enjoyed Tractor Pulls
With his daughters by his side, Richard A. Peterson, age 84, passed away on Easter Sunday at his residence. Richard was born in Eau Clair, WI on June 12, 1932, son of the late Alvin and Odette (nee: Clark) Peterson. On March 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Ann K. Decker at Bethany […]
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Agnes May Be Old But She Is Young At Heart
Meet Agnes. She is a female “I really don’t know” kind of mix. She is about 21 lbs and 13 years old. She is super friendly, good with other pets and perfect in the house. Don’t be fooled by her outward appearance, Agnes is just as playful at 13 as she was when she was […]
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Obituary: Michael Toutant Was A Hard Worker
Michael L. Toutant, age 75, passed away early Sunday morning. Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 9, 1941. On June 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sandra J. Zillyette. Mike was employed with J.I. Case for over thirty years until his retirement in 1982. Mike will be dearly missed by his children, […]
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Obituary: Cynthia David Deeply Enjoyed Classic Movies
Cynthia G. David, age 67, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Cynthia was born in Green Bay, WI, January 12, 1950, daughter of Sidney and Ivy (Nee: Learned) Kirchenwitz. Cindy graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1968”. She was employed with Lincoln Lutheran for over forty years and was a […]
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Obituary: Virginia Seitz Loved To Make People Laugh
Virginia Seitz passed away April 4, 2017 at J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home in South Carolina after living with her daughter Kathy and son-in-law Cliff in the Charleston, SC area. Virginia was born on March 8, 1922 in Spencer, Wisconsin at her Uncle Harley’s farm and was raised in Marshfield by her late parents Michael Wellner […]
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Obituary: John Beckett Had An Infectious Laugh
John Edward Beckett Jr, age 62, passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery on Wednesday in Ft. Myers, Florida. Many loved ones traveled from Wisconsin to be by John’s side in his final days. He was born in Racine, WI, July 16, 1954, son of the late John and Dolores (Nee:Becraft) Beckett. John graduated from J.I. […]
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Obituary: David Barr Had A Strong Faith
Dave Barr, age 62, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Friday, March 31st, 2017 at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center. Dave was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on August 10, 1954. He was the son of Francis and Margaret Barr. Dave proudly served in the military and resided in Racine the majority of his life. Dave […]
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The Scoop On Easter In Racine
Looking for a way to spend Easter in Racine? We’ve got you covered with a few Easter themed events happening in our area for the week. Places to meet the Easter Bunny: The Racine Zoo is holding their Egg-Stravaganza You can also find him at Meadowbrook’s breakfast And if you want some music to go […]
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Obituary: William Dastrup Loved Sports
William G. Dastrup, age 70, passed away Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. William was born in Racine, July 18, 1946, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Nee: Sura) Dastrup. William attended William Horlick High School then proudly enlisted with the United States Army stationed in Germany. He was employed for thirty-seven years by […]
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An Exciting Announcement From The Public Library
The Racine Public Library Board of Trustees announced today that they are beginning a one-year suspension of overdue fines for all children’s materials. In 2013, the library board suspended overdue fines for children’s books checked out by students ages 5-10 years old. Today, the board is expanding that suspension to all people checking out any […]
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Obituary: Anna Mae Thomas Adored Music
Anna Marie Thomas, age 93, passed away Friday at her residence. She was born in Conde, SD; September 11, 1923, daughter of the late Alphonse and Veronica (Nee:Thielen) Koenig. On July 26, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Leonard Thomas, prior to his being deployed […]
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Obituary: Eleanor Scott Lived An Adventurous Life
Eleanor “Ellie” R. Scott, age 99, passed away Sunday at Bay Pointe at the Atrium, Racine. Ellie was born in Bennington, Vermont, April 11, 1917, daughter of the late Arthur R. and Mabel G. (Nee: Greenslet) Rickert. Ellie graduated from Wheelock College, Boston, MA, and also attended Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, Class of 1962. […]
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Obituary: Betty Alpizar Enjoyed Crocheting And Drawing
Betty R. Alpizar, age 77, passed away Sunday at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. Betty was born in Costa Rica, September 21, 1939, daughter of the late Daniel and Theresa (Nee: Umaña) Morales. On May 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to Ofir Alpizar and together they immigrated to Racine, WI in October of 1967. […]
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Obituary: Alphonse Cunningham Greatly Loved His Family
With his family by his side, Alphonse J. “Al” Cunningham, age 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday at his residence. Al was born in Racine, February 8, 1928, son of the late Alphonse J. and Catherine (Nee: Murphy) Cunningham. He was a proud graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1946”. On September 27, 1952, Al […]
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