Annastasia “Stash” Batikis, born May 15, 1927 to Steve J. Batikis and Mary (Contandenedis) Batikis in Kaukauna, Wisconsin moving to Racine at the age of two, was called to be with our Father and Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday. Stash was preceded in death by her father Steve, her mother Mary, along with […]
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Obituary: Monroe Jackson
Monroe Jackson, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Monroe was born in Myrtle, MS, December 24, 1933, son of the late General and Dewdrop (Nee: Grimm) Jackson. Monroe was employed for forty-four years, first with Standard Foundry and lastly with American Motors, retiring in 1974. His […]
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Obituary: Alice Ruth Wolter
Alice Ruth Wolter (nee: Freudenthal), age 98, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016. On June 3, 1939, she was united in marriage to Edgar “Eddie” Wolter. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Woods; son James “Jim” Wolter, both of Racine; grandsons, Gary (Kyong) Wolter of KY, Jim (Ebony Epps) Wolter, Joe Wolter, both of Racine; great granddaughters, […]
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Obituary: Helen Czarnecki
Helen Czarnecki, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Ridgewood Care Center. Helen was born in Racine, July 8, 1921, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Nee: Nielsen) Hansen. She was united in marriage to Casimir J. Czarnecki who preceded her in death, September 25, 1992. She devoted her life to her […]
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Obituary: Norbert Wisniewski, 77
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our father, Norbert Clemens Wisniewski, 77, of Racine, Wisconsin. He passed away at his home as a result of natural causes on March 7. Norbert was born in Edgar, Wisconsin November 23, 1938, son of the late Joseph and Regina (Myszka) Wisniewski. He […]
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Obituary: Kathryn Rodriguez
Kathryn “Kay” M. Rodriguez, age 43, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born in Racine, Dec.16, 1972, daughter of Mary Ann Foxcroft and Thomas Friso. Kay attended St. John Nepomuk Grade School and William Horlick High School. She was currently employed as a baker at Festival Foods and loved decorating cakes. Above all […]
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Obituary: Sister Marie Burnaby, 92, Served Her Community
Sister Marie Burnaby, O.P., 92, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, WI on Monday March 7, 2016. Marie Dorothy was born November 21, 1923 to John and Grace (nee: Maddelein) Burnaby in Detroit, MI. On September 6, 1941 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1942 she was given the religious name […]
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Obituary: Mary ‘Mopstick’ Thirsty
Mary Louise Thirsty (nee Collins) was also known as “Mopstick.” She was 63 and passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1120 Grand Avenue. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service […]
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Obituary: James F. Gursky
James F. Gursky, age 87, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. James was born in Racine, January 17, 1929, son of the late Frank and Edna (Nee: Gerke) Gursky. During the Korean War from 1948-1952, he proudly served as a staff sergeant in the United States Marine […]
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Obituary: Richard R. Nauman
Richard R. Nauman, 83, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Richard was born in Racine, March 13, 1932, son of the late Royce and Olga (Nee: Wick) Nauman. He proudly served in the United State Navy. On December 4, 1954 he was united in marriage to Jane J. Johnson. He […]
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Obituary: Lucian Scruggs
Surrounded by his loving family, Lucian J. Scruggs, 80, passed away peacefully, Sunday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. He was born January 16, 1936 in Nashville, TN, to the late Charles and Christine Scruggs. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; son, Patrick; daughters, Kathleen and Diana; grandchildren, Tabitha and Brian; brother, Charles (Carolyn); and many nieces, […]
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Obituary: James B. Abler
James B. Abler, age 68, passed away from a heart attack, Saturday, March 5, 2016, while doing one of his favorite things–cross-country skiing. Jim was born in Fond du Lac, WI, December 30, 1947, son of the late Herman and Irene (Nee: Nett) Abler. Jim grew up on a farm with in rural St. Peter, […]
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Obituary: MaryAnn Vogt
MaryAnn Vogt, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore, South Milwaukee. She was born in Racine, May 1, 1943, daughter of the late LeRoy and Annie (Nee: Coates) Hyatt. MaryAnn’s family were her pride and joy. Always generous and kind, she was devoted and loved caring for her son and grandson, and […]
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Obituary: Theodore W. Brunnelson
Surrounded by his loving family, Theodore W. Brunnelson “Buddy, Bubba, Theo, Teddy”, age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Racine, June 21, 1945, son of the late Charles and Mildred (Nee: Hughes) Brunnelson. Ted was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On July 1, 1978, in […]
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Obituary: Susan Serchen
Susan M. Serchen, age 59, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 at Waters Edge Rehabilitation and Care Center, Kenosha. Susan was born in Racine, January 31, 1957, daughter of Jesse Avila and Julia (Nee: Rodriguez). She was employed for several years at Summit Packaging and was a very talented sketch artist. Above all, Susan cherished time spent with her […]