Category: Obituaries

Angela M. Wuerker, 36, on Monday, August 10th at her residence. She was born in Racine August 29, 1984, to John and Sherri Wuerker. Angela attended William Horlick High School. She was employed for over a decade at Pacific Sands Inc. and most recently at Pioneer products. She enjoyed writing poetry but most of her […]

Duane S. Twesme, 90, died on Saturday, August 8 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, Boland Hall. He was born in Black River Falls, May 25, 1930 son of the late Ernest and Geraldine (Nee: Spaulding) Twesme. Duane proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Harvey […]

Dorothy M. Williams, 84, died Wednesday, May 20 at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, February 2, 1936 daughter of the late Thomas and Phoebe (Nee: Regan) Bardsley. Dorothy will forever be remembered for her zest for life and her love of music. She especially loved Elvis (actually biggest fan ever!) […]

Guillermo Julian Martinez III died on Saturday, August 8. He was born on December 18, 1996. Survived by his Maribel Barela ; Father Guillermo Martinez II ; Sisters Renee Chavez, Kristian Camargo, Angela Martinez, Adrianna Martinez, Isabel Chavez. Aunt ; Mary Hamiliton. Nephews; Pete Chavez, Luciano Trinidad, Anthony Dominguez, Fernando Virella. Nieces ; Lyamonie Flores, […]

Nancy Jaskulske, 88, died on Monday, August 3. She was born in Racine on October 8, 1931, daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie (nee: Monson) Aksland Sr. On May 21, 1955, Nancy married Jerome “Jerry” Jaskulske, who preceded her in death June 2, 2007. She was employed with Wisconsin Natural Gas Company for forty […]

Sister Rita E. Martin, O.P., 100, died at Siena Center, Racine, WI on Thursday. Rita Eleanore was born July 25, 1920, to Louis J. and Louise (nee: Pung) Martin in Fowler, MI. On March 8, 1941, Rita joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1942. She was given the religious name Sister Louis […]

Kristin Rae Halverson, 47, died on Friday, July 31 as the result of a car accident. She was born in Racine, August 9, 1972, daughter of Del and Carol (Nee: Sather) Halverson. Kristin graduated from Walden High School and went on to Millikin University earning a degree in business. Kristin proudly served in the U.S. […]

Lissen “Lucy” Buchaklian, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, Monday at her home. Lucy was born in Racine on October 5, 1936, daughter of the late Hovsep and Gulie “Julia” (nee: Shahinian) Buchaklian. Lucy grew up with her older brother and sister, Herman and Helen on the family farm until they moved to Huron Street […]

Lillian Dimeo, 99, died on Saturday, August 1 at St. Monica’s Senior Living. She was born in Racine, July 4, 1921, daughter of the late Anthony and Nancy (Nee: Crisei) Maisto. In her younger years, Lillian was employed as a nurse aide at Racine Medical Clinic for seven years. She was a longtime member of […]

Donna Jean Hooten, 59, died on Saturday, July 25 at her residence in Mesa, AZ. She was born in Racine, WI, February 20, 1961, daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Lou (Nee: Kovach) Palubicki. Donna graduated from Wm Horlick High School “Class of 1979”. On August 11, 1984, she married Scott M. Hooten. Donna […]

Jeanne Marion Sura, 89, died on Tuesday at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha. She was born in Marinette, WI, June 30, 1931, daughter of the late Dennis and Pearl (Nee: Wise) Leannah. Jeanne’s family moved to Racine and she graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1949”. It was at St. Catherine’s that she met […]

Ruth Krikau, 89, died on Sunday at Magnolia Hill in Racine, WI. She and her twin brother Raymond were born to the late Henry & Helen Kaisler on Christmas Eve, 1930 in Lampman, Sask-Canada. Ruth spent her childhood in Canada working on the family farm before moving to Milwaukee, WI with her family in 1953. […]

Edward J. Frayer, 56, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1964, son of “Gene” Einard and Linda (nee: O’Connor) Frayer. Ed graduated from Bradford High school “Class of 1982.” He attended Marquette University for four years and was a member of the Delta Chi […]