Melvin Donald Lamar, the son of Donald and Gunda (Knutson) Lamar, was born in Barron, WI, on June 27, 1931. Mel grew up in Barren, WI, before moving to Racine, WI. He attended Horlick High School in Racine where he met Nora Torosian. He started his career in music, playing in bands around Southeast Wisconsin. […]
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Kevin Wanggaard: a loving husband, father, and the very best grandfather
Kevin Wanggaard age 61, loving husband, father and undoubtedly the best grandfather in the world passed away unexpectedly April 23, 2022. Kevin was born in Racine on March 16, 1961 the son of the late Herluf and Hattie Wanggaard. He was united in marriage to his soulmate Sandra Wanggaard on August 9, 2010 (8/9/10). He […]
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Scott Anderson, beloved photographer and family man, dies unexpectedly
Scott Christopher Anderson, 45, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. He lived the past several years with profound depression and anxiety and finally succumbed to his illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1976, to Dale Anderson and Cindy (née Zamecnik) Ricchio. Scott was most at home with a camera […]
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Erin Marie Stang of Mt. Pleasant dies at 36
Erin Marie Stang, 36, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. She was born July 2, 1985, in Waukegan, IL to Kay and Leroy Stang. Erin graduated from Westosha Central High School in 2001 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She was engaged to be married to Chris Terry on Feb. 26 of this year. She […]
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Margaret “Margie” Mary Hudson Ocker 1964-2021
Margie Ocker, 57, of Kenosha passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Ascension-All Saints Hospital in Racine. Margie was born on July 28, 1964, in Kenosha, the daughter of Jeni (Safieko) and the late Oscar Hudson. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha, graduating from Reuther H.S. in 1982. Margie attended Gateway Technical College […]
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Virginia “Ginny” Christine Williams Anderegg
Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate the life and legacy of GinnyAnderegg. She was born on April 18, 1926 and died on December 25, 2020. Join and celebrate “Ginny’ on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.At 5p.m. Stories and Remembrances will be shared. The gathering will take place […]
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Veteran James Scherer enjoyed volunteering and being outdoors
James Louis Scherer, son of Elmer and June Scherer of Racine, WI, passed away on September 3, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family. He bravely battled myelodysplastic syndrome for a few years, which progressed into acute myeloid leukemia in the Spring of 2021. Jim fought hard and was able to spend a beautiful summer […]
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Maryellen Carlson enjoyed traveling and being with family
Maryellen Carlson (nee: Kathryn Maryellen Pfeiffer) died on Sunday, October 11. She was born in Racine on June 7, 1936, to Grace (nee: Agnes Grace Hauch) and Aloysius William Pfeiffer. Maryellen spent most of her life in Racine. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School and from Stout State College with a Bachelor of Science […]
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Theo Gittings Enjoyed Cooking and Creating Art
Theo P. Gittings, 96, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 9. She was born in Mason City, Iowa on August 17, 1924, daughter of the late Lyle and Imo (nee: Adams) Pickford. On May 24, 1952, Theo married William D. Gittings. They shared sixty wonderful years and raised five children together before Bill preceded her in […]
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Veteran Rick Morrison Enjoyed Hiking and Camping
Rick A. Morrison, 57, died peacefully on Friday, September 4 with his family by his side. He was born in Racine on April 9, 1963, one of eleven children. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a very hardworking man, last employed by Concord Apartments as the Maintenance Supervisor. Rick […]
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Barry Heimes Enjoyed Bowling and Being Outdoors
Barry Allen Heimes, 46, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22 at his residence. He was born in Racine, September 8, 1973, son of Lee and Eilene (Nee:Soule) Heimes. Barry graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1991”. He had been employed as a woodworker building cabinets and home repair and remodeling. Barry enjoyed bowling […]
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Sharon Tohm Enjoyed Boating and Fishing
Sharon L. Tohm, 75, died peacefully Saturday, September 5. Sharon was born in Racine on September 16, 1944, daughter of the late Fred and Pearle (nee: McCue) Bislew. Sharon graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1962”. On February 20, 1965, Sharon married the love of her life, Michael O. Tohm at Grace Lutheran […]
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Marie Krescanko Enjoyed Reading and Playing Golf
Marie A. Krescanko, 91, died on Tuesday afternoon, August 25. Marie was born in Racine on November 19, 1928, daughter of the late Dale and Alice (nee: Brien) Grant and was a lifelong resident. Marie was employed with Gateway Technical College for twenty-one years until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of St. […]
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Marilyn Beck Enjoyed Teaching and Spending Time with Family
Marilyn Beck, 82, died peacefully on Sunday, August 30. She was born in Elm Grove, Wisconsin on September 13, 1937. Marilyn Beck was an associate professor of dental hygiene at Marquette University and an honorary member of MU’s chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon a National Dental Honor Society. Since 1985 Marilyn Beck has been the […]
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Lawrence Little Enjoyed Flying and Traveling
Lawrence J. “Larry” Little, 74, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 31 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on January 21, 1946, son of the late John and Margaret (nee: Seifert) Little. Larry loved growing up in Racine, and often took friends on nostalgic tours of the city. He graduated from Washington Park […]