Obituary for Timothy Bruce McLeod August 10, 1946 – May 13, 2023 Timothy Bruce McLeod, age 76, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Timothy Bruce McLeod Tim was born in Racine to Gordon and Virginia (nee: Anderson) McLeod on Aug. 10, 1946. He faithfully served our country with the United […]
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Kenneth Paul Grams, 79, enjoyed making people laugh
Obituary for Kenneth Paul Grams May 8, 1943 – May 6, 2023 Kenneth Paul Grams, age 79, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Kenneth Paul Grams Ken was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., on May 8, 1943, to Paul and Marion (nee: Weise) Grams. After graduating […]
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Jerome ‘Jerry’ Ned Matkus, 92, enjoyed golf, tennis and fishing
Obituary for Jerome ‘Jerry’ Ned Matkus June 5, 1930 – April 14, 2023 Mr. Jerome ‘Jerry’ N. Matkus, 92, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant on Friday, April 14, 2023. Jerome Ned Jerry Matkus A lifelong resident of Racine, Jerry was born on June 5, 1930, the son of the late Mike […]
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James ‘Jim’ G. Rogers, 90, enjoyed sports and making memories at their lake house
Obituary for James ‘Jim’ G. Rogers June 19, 1932 – May 1, 2023 With his beloved family by his side, James “Jim” G. Rogers, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 1, 2023. James “Jim” G. Rogers Jim was born in Milwaukee on June 19, 1932. He graduated from South Division High School […]
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Shirley M. Sobieski, 87, enjoyed riding her bicycle and gardening
Obituary for Shirley M. Sobieski June 18, 1935 – April 30, 2023 Our dear mother, Shirley Mary Sobieski, passed away peacefully, at the age of 87, on April 30, 2023, at Elder Care Cottages of Waterford. Shirley Mary Sobieski Shirley was born in South Milwaukee, Wis., the youngest of seven children, to Stanley and Leona […]
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Robert Charles Serwin, 90, enjoyed time with family and playing golf
Obituary for Robert Charles Serwin September 21, 1932 – April 12, 2023 Robert Charles Serwin passed away after a short stay in hospice on April 12, 2023. He was 90 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Robert was born to Polish immigrant parents on Sept. 21, 1932, in Milwaukee. Robert was […]
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Robert Edmund Pilot, 88, enjoyed hunting in the mountains with his boys
Obituary for Robert Edmund Pilot February 8, 1935 – April 14, 2023 Robert Edmund Pilot went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2023. Robert was born in Chicago on Feb. 8, 1935, to Sophie and Edmund Pilot. His grade school days were spent in Chicago where he began his lifelong love of the […]
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Erik Arnold ‘Arnie’ Froode, 97, enjoyed woodworking, gardening and traveling with his wife
Obituary for Erik Arnold ‘Arnie’ Froode January 28, 1926 – April 13, 2023 Erik Arnold “Arnie” Froode passed away at his residence in Caledonia on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Erik Arnold “Arnie” Froode Arnie was born in Racine to the late Erick and Esther (nee: Johanson) Froode after they immigrated to the United States from […]
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Chester ‘Chet’ Walter Andersen DDS, 94, loved golf, trapshooting and fishing
Obituary for Chester ‘Chet’ Walter Andersen DDS April 14, 1928 – April 9, 2023 Chester “Chet” Walter Andersen DDS, age 94, passed away on April 9, 2023. A lifelong resident of Racine, Chester was born on April 14, 1928, the son of Walter K. and Lillian (Helding) Andersen. A 1946 graduate of Washington Park High […]
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Robert ‘Bob’ P. Tudjan, 93, greeted everyone with a smile and a wisecrack
Obituary for Robert ‘Bob’ P. Tudjan August 8, 1929 – April 2, 2023 Robert “Bob” P. Tudjan, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, at Casa Dell Mare, Kenosha, Wis., 47 days following the death of his twin brother, Richard. He was born in Kenosha on Aug. 8, 1929, to the late Charles […]
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Jack Lee Plock, 74, enjoyed fishing, camping and art
Obituary for Jack Lee Plock July 13, 1948 – April 8, 2023 Jack Lee Plock, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at AccentCare Hospice in Oak Creek. Jack was born to Melvin and Audrey (Nee: Huffstutler) Plock on July 13, 1948, in McLeansboro, Ill. He was the second out of their […]
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Randall ‘Randy’ Einar Lansbery, 67, proudly served in the U.S. Army
Obituary for Randall ‘Randy’ Einar Lansbery October 2, 1955 – March 20, 2023 Randall “Randy” Einar Lansbery, 67, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home with family. In loving memory of Randall ‘Randy’ Einar Lansbery Randy was born in Racine on Oct. 2, 1955, to Kenneth J. and Dolores (nee: O’Connel) Lansbery. […]
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John ‘Jack’ Charles Burdick, 74, enjoyed astronomy and music
Obituary for John ‘Jack’ Charles Burdick December 1, 1948 – March 22, 2023 John “Jack” Charles Burdick, 74, passed away on March 22, 2023, at his residence. John “Jack” Charles Burdick Jack was born on Dec. 1, 1948, in Racine to Milton and Frances (nee: Ferguson). After serving in the United States Army, he earned […]
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Robert ‘Bob’ J. Matelski, 75, was a formidable chess player and puzzler
Obituary for Robert ‘Bob’ J. Matelski Robert J. “Bob” Matelski, age 75, of Racine, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Aurora Hospital in Mount Pleasant. He was born in Racine on June 22, 1947, a dearly loved son of the late Chester T. and Lorraine L. […]
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Veteran William LaVerne Simon’s remains returned; flags to half-staff on March 28
MADISON – In honor of Army Private First Class William LaVerne “Sonny” Simon who died during World War II and was not indentified, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #189 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The order will be […]