Obituary for Sarah Anne King Sarah Anne King, 49, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Jan. 16, 2023, at Froedtert South (St. Catherine’s) in Pleasant Prairie. She was born on Jan. 25, 1973, in Racine to Julie A. Voigt and William H. King. A life-long resident of Racine, Sarah […]
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Raymond Valentine Ladewig dies at 96
Obituary for Raymond Valentine Ladewig Raymond Valentine Ladewig, 96, of Wind Lake, Wis., passed away peacefully Friday morning on Jan. 27, 2023, surrounded by his children and wife. Raymond was lovingly known as Ray by his doting wife, Valerie. Ray was born on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wis. Ray, a veteran of World […]
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In loving memory: Obituaries for the weeks of Jan. 8-21, 2023
Obituaries for the week of Jan. 8-21, 2023, for Racine County area residents:
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Kim N. Petersen, an avid baker, dies at age 60
Obituary for Kim N. Petersen Kim N. Petersen, 60, passed away at her residence, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. She was born in Racine, on June 25, 1962, the daughter of the late Donald and Carol (Nee: Nelson) Schneider. Kim was a graduate of William Horlick High School, “Class of 1980”. She also graduated from MATC […]
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Patricia C. ‘Patti’ Griffiths, 67, was devoted to her family
Obituary for Patricia C. “Patti” Griffiths With her family by her side, Patricia C. “Patti” Griffiths, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her home, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Racine on June 24, 1955, the daughter of the late Patrick and Shirley (nee: Passehl) Madden and had […]
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Lucille ‘Lucy’ I. Slivon, 91, loved Elvis
Obituary for Lucille “Lucy” I. Slivon Lucille I. Slivon, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. Lucille was born in Racine on June 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Eugene and Esther (nee: Grieger) Van Eimeren. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. On May 19, 1955, Lucy was united in marriage […]
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Virginia Mae Kraus, 90, enjoyed reading and baking
Obituary for Virginia Mae Kraus Virginia Mae (nee: Miller) Kraus, 90, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at her residence. Virginia was born in Wisconsin on Feb. 11, 1932, to the late Earl and Percilla Miller. She was united in marriage to James Michael Kraus on Sept. 13, 1956. In her free time, she […]
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Irving ‘Jerry’ Jerome Petersen, avid golfer and family man, passes at 84
Obituary for Irving “Jerry” Jerome Petersen With his family at his side, Irving “Jerry” Jerome Petersen, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Ascension-All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine on Nov. 13, 1938, the son of the late Irving and Mildred (Nee: Freitag) Petersen. Jerry graduated from Horlick High School “Class of […]
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Margaret M. Farnsworth, beloved by many, passes away at 98
Obituary for Margaret M. Farnsworth Margaret M. Farnsworth (nee: Tykal), 98, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in her home of 75 years. Margaret was born in Racine on September 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (nee: Mihel) Tykal. Margaret trained as a nurse at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago during […]
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Glenn D. Therkelsen, 69, loved bowling and golfing
Obituary for Glenn D. Therkelsen Glenn D. Therkelsen, 69, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Ascension-All Saints Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Racine, Jan. 21, 1953, the son of the late Erwin and Ruth (Nee: Christensen) Therkelsen. Glenn was a graduate of Washington Park High School and furthered […]
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Howard L. Schilke, a community servant, dies at 95
Obituary for Howard L. Schilke Howard L. Schilke, 95, died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at St. Monica’s Senior Living. He was born in Racine on May 31, 1927, to the late Lester and Sophie (nee: Zacharias) Schilke and a lifelong resident of Racine. Howard was a graduate of Washington Park High School and served […]
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Mary Zauner, devoted wife and mother, dies at age 90
Obituary for Mary Zauner Mary Zauner, 90, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Harbour Village, Greendale, WI. She was born in South Milwaukee, on Sept. 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Roushan and Souna (Nee: Karian) Esayian. Mary graduated from South Milwaukee High School “Class of 1950.” On April 25, 1953, at St. Patrick’s […]
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Peyton Isabelle Dahse, 21, loved to dance
Obituary for Peyton Isabelle Dahse The guardian angels of Peyton Isabelle Dahse welcomed her young beautiful soul through the gates of heaven on Jan. 7th, 2023. Born and raised in Racine, Wis., Peyton entered her short but vibrant life on Aug. 7, 2001, cherished daughter of Ross and Billie Jo Dahse, and baby sister to […]
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Patricia Mae Moorman dies at age 87
Obituary for Patricia Mae Moorman Patricia Mae Moorman, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Francis House, South Milwaukee. Patricia Mae Moorman She was born in Waterford, Wis., on May 21, 1935, the sixth of six children of the late John and Josephine (Nee: Kleinvehn) Buckett. Patricia was a member of St. Mary’s by the […]
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Sister Alberta Bekkers, O.P., 89, lived a life of service
Obituary for Sister Alberta Bekkers, O.P. Sister Alberta Bekkers, O.P., 89, died at Ascension-All Saints Hospital, Racine on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Wilhelmina Ann was born March 27, 1933, to Albert and Waltera (nee: Van Nuland) Bekkers in Combined Locks, WI. On Sept. 14, 1951, she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in […]