Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the country. The American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts in 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and 52,550 people will die from the disease. Because colorectal cancer is often slow to develop, understanding your risk factors and early detection are […]
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Gene Albert Radtke, 85, enjoyed gardening and hosting cookouts
Obituary for Gene Albert Radtke Gene Albert Radtke, 85, of Sturtevant, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by his family. Gene was born to the late Harold and Marcella (nee Zettler) Radtke on Sept. 23, 1937, in Marathon County, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Louise Becker on April 23, 1960, in […]
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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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Union Grove Relay for Life event to honor local cancer survivor on June 3
Kim Terpstra, a Union Grove resident and breast cancer survivor, is aware of the impact cancer can have on a family. It’s why she’s passionate about the work that Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society provides. About 20 years ago, Terpstra was the chairperson overseeing the Union Grove Relay for Life event. Now, […]
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Egg My House Fundraiser Aims to Raise Funds for Relay For Life
Egg My House! The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Racine is egging houses as a way to raise funds. This unique fundraising opportunity allows Relay For Life Racine volunteers the chance to deliver candy-filled eggs to porches across Racine County, just in time for Easter! 100% of the proceeds from this fundraising event […]
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Relay for Life Racine 2021
Relay for Life Racine is an annual fundraiser that benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS). The event’s goal is to raise funds for cancer research, honor survivors, support the community, and celebrate Relay for Life’s impact. This local event will take place on August 13 at Mt. Pleasant Campus Park, 8500 Campus Drive. The kick-off […]
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Relay for Life of Racine
Cancer doesn’t stop even when a pandemic occurs and these patients are some of the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Relay for Life of Racine will host a gathering from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 via Facebook. Celebrating, remembering, and honoring those with cancer will look different this year. Click here to tune in. “We’ll be […]
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American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society works to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. We work with local volunteers in organizing two of the largest Relay For Life fundraising events in the state of WI (Racine & Kenosha Relay For Life). Each event averages $200,000 raised for the mission of the […]
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Marlene Nievin Selflessly Helped Others
Marlene J. Nievin, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on February 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Zigmund and Estelle (nee: Cegielski) Gorecki. On July 9th, 1976 she was united in marriage to Gerald G. Nievin, who preceded her in death […]
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Rachel Ballantyne Remembered As An Amazing Wife And Mother
Rachel Ann Ballantyne (Jensen) went home to glory on May 6 after a two-year battle with wicked esophageal cancer. She was an amazing wife for 32 years to her husband Tad Mackay Ballantyne of Racine, Wisconsin (amazing because she’s the only women in the world who could deal with him) and an equally amazing mother […]
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Dennis Krueger Remembered For His Keen Sense Of Humor
Surrounded by his loving family, Dennis L. Krueger, 67, passed away on Sunday at his residence. He was born in Racine on April 5, 1951, the son of the late Richard A. Krueger and Florence “Penny” (Nee: Clark) Bero. In his younger years he enjoyed camping and being a staff member at Camp Anokijig. Dennis […]
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Leah Shovers Was A Pioneer Of Special Education Programs At RUSD
Leah Shovers, 88, passed away on Monday at her residence in Encinitas, California. She was born in Woodstock, Illinois on October 26, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Sonia (Nee: Michnovitch) Woolf. Leah graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in Speech Therapy. She was employed by Racine Unified School System (RUSD) […]
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Gerry Nievin Proudly Served In The U.S. Air Force
Gerald “Gerry” G. Nievin, 80, passed away on Tuesday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 27, 1937, and was the son of the late Anton and Clara (Nee: Glapinski) Nievinski. Gerry proudly served in the United States Air Force. On July 9, 1976 he was united in […]
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Gwenn Pfeiffer Loved Mickey Mouse And Lighthouses
Surrounded by her family, Gwenn Pfeiffer, 78, passed away on Sunday at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Gwenn was born in Danville, Virginia on April 2, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Lee and Louise (Nee: Estes) Parker. Gwenn graduated from Washington Park High School […]
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Obiturary: Carl Jorgensen Served In Italy During WW II
Carl E. Jorgensen, 91, died Friday morning, March 31, 2017. Born in Pound, WI on May 24, 1925,Carl was the son of the late Peter and Edith (nee: Kuse) Jorgensen. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army while stationed in Italy. On Aug. 5, 1950, he married Janice Petavine at Grace Lutheran […]