Obituary for James K. Moe April 21, 1931 — June 13, 2024 James K. Moe, 93, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center. He was born in Racine, April 21, 1931, the son of the late Irving and Rosemary (née Logic) Moe Sr. James K. Moe Jim was a graduate […]
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Military honored at Racine Art Museum with free admission beginning May 18
RACINE — United States military personnel and their families are invited to attend the Racine Art Museum for free, starting next Saturday, May 18, as part of a national initiative. The museum, 414 Main St., is joining forces with museums nationwide as part of the Blue Star Museums initiative. The program begins on Armed Forces […]
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David Carl Straubel, 92, enjoyed tending to his numerous vegetable gardens
Obituary for David Carl Straubel October 7, 1931 – April 9, 2024 David Carl Straubel, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Ascension Healthcare in Racine. David Carl Straubel David was the son of Albert E. and Leone S. (née Janecky) Straubel. David, or Dave as he preferred, was born on Oct. 7, […]
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Frank J. Kotajarvi, 81, was proud to be an American patriot
Obituary for Frank J. Kotajarvi August 23, 1942 – March 30, 2024 Frank J. Kotajarvi of Caledonia, Wis., was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Schmiedeberg, Germany, and was born to eternal life on March 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Frank J. Kotajarvi Frank was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and was a […]
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Thomas John Pfeiffer, 83, received a Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Air Force
Obituary for Thomas John Pfeiffer March 16, 1940 – March 28, 2024 Colonel Thomas John Pfeiffer, United States Air Force (Retired), of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Thomas was born in Racine on March 16, 1940, the son of the late John G. Pfeiffer Jr. […]
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James D. Hay, 92, was an award-winning wedding photographer
Obituary for James D. Hay January 13, 1932 – February 9, 2024 James D. Hay, 92, of Racine, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Feb. 9, 2024. James D. Hay James was born in Racine on Jan. 13, 1932, and was the son of Harold R. and Luella (née Krueger) […]
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Arthur Earl Davis, 91, enjoyed country music, drawing, carving wooden figurines
Obituary for Arthur Earl Davis July 28, 1932 – November 18, 2023 Arthur Earl Davis, “Art,” of St. John, Ind., 91, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, carried home by his angels. Arthur Earl Davis Art was born July 28, 1932, in Oil City, Pa., spending childhood years wandering the beloved “Davis Ranch.” The oldest […]
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Veteran-owned businesses take center stage at Nov. 4 Veterans Market in Waterford
RACINE COUNTY — A Veterans Market is coming to Racine County on Nov. 4 at Rusty’s Dry Goods, 307 E Main St., a veteran-owned specialty men’s store located in Waterford. Ward Lyon in Iraq, as there was an incoming rocket. It hit tent city and he was a part of the crew that went to extinguish […]
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Thomas Eugene Gursky Jr., 66, was a dedicated collector, deemed ‘life of the party’ by loved ones
Obituary for Thomas Eugene Gursky Jr. December 19, 1956 – August 17, 2023 Thomas Eugene Gursky Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Thomas Eugene Gursky Jr. Thomas was born to Thomas Sr. and Shirley (née Reeser) Gursky on Dec. 19, 1956, in Racine. He received his GED from Gateway Technical College […]
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Weldon Patrick Fritzel, ‘Erwin Filz,’ 93, graduated Radio and TV School, proudly served in Korea
Obituary for Weldon Patrick Fritzel, ‘Erwin Filz’ June 12, 1930 – July 25, 2023 Weldon Patrick Fritzel, “Erwin Filz”, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Kenosha, Wis., the fourth of nine children to the late Siegfried and Martha (née Weinbrenner) Filz. Weldon Patrick Fritzel […]
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Robert ‘Billy Bob’ James Spencer, 80, enjoyed metal scrapping, playing pool and making new friends
Obituary for Robert ‘Billy Bob’ James Spencer October 13, 1942 – July 2, 2023 Robert “Billy Bob” James Spencer, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine. Robert “Billy Bob” James Spencer Robert was born to the late Albert Joseph Sr. and Dorothy (nee Sorenson) Spencer on […]
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Donald George Witynski, 88, enjoyed bowling, hunting, and winning at cribbage
Obituary for Donald George Witynski November 6, 1934 – May 14, 2023 Donald George Witynski, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Oak Creek Place in Oak Creek. He was born in Racine on Nov. 6, 1934, the son of the late Louis and Grace (nee: White) Witynski. Donald George Witynski Donald graduated […]
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Bruce P. Petersen, 76, enjoyed sports, travel and his Civil War book group
Obituary for Bruce P. Petersen March 4, 1947 – May 3, 2023 Bruce P. Petersen, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Racine on March 4, 1947, the son of the late Paul and Elsie (Nee: Hansen) Petersen. Bruce P. Petersen Bruce proudly served […]
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Frank and Jean Valasek, both 89, enjoyed traveling with their family
Obituary for Frank and Jean Valasek Jean: 1933 – November 29, 2022 Frank: 1933 – March 15, 2023 Our beloved parents, Frank and Jean, passed away after 68 years of marriage in Oak Creek, Wis. Jean, 89 passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, and Frank, 89, followed her in death four months later on March […]
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William ‘Bill’ Eugene Hunter, Jr., 88, was happiest in the company of his family
Obituary for William ‘Bill’ Eugene Hunter, Jr. January 11, 1935 – March 27, 2023 Mr. William (Bill) Hunter, Jr., affectionately known as “Brother,” 88, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side, on Monday, March 27, 2023. William “Bill” Eugene Hunter, Jr. He was born in Enterprise, Miss. on January 11, […]