Obituary for Willie Anthony Woods May 17, 1959 – January 11, 2024 Willie Anthony Woods, 64, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Willie Anthony Woods Willie was born in Arkansas to the late Jeanetta Johnson on May 17, 1959. He was united in marriage to Kathy Rubio on Nov. […]
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Lynn Charles Torner, 81, loved traveling, fishing, sports
Obituary for Lynn Charles Torner March 29, 1942 – January 16, 2024 Lynn Charles Torner, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Lynn Charles Torner Lynn was born in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Agnes Torner (née Nowacki) on March 29, 1942. He was united in marriage to Eugenia Seckler on Aug. […]
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John Karl Klinkhammer, 84, will be remembered for his storytelling and work ethic
Obituary for John Karl Klinkhammer November 3, 1951 – December 16, 1939 John Karl Klinkhammer, 84, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in the emergency room of Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. John Karl Klinkhammer A lifetime resident, John was born in Racine on Dec. 16, 1939, to the late Karl and […]
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Angel R. Ortiz, 87, enjoyed fishing up north, bowling, casino trips
Obituary for Angel R. Ortiz March 22, 1936 – January 14, 2024 Angel R. Ortiz, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Angel R. Ortiz Angel was born in Cotulla, Texas, on March 22, 1936, to Lorenzo and Epigmenia (née Rodriguez) Ortiz. He faithfully served our country with the United States […]
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Benjamin Franklin Brown, 89, was a lead fireman at St. Luke’s Hospital
Obituary for Benjamin Franklin Brown January 22, 1934 – December 17, 2023 Benjamin Franklin Brown, age 89, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1934, in Hayward, Wis., son of the late Benjamin and Frieda (née Rolfe) Brown. Benjamin was the oldest of 22 siblings. Benjamin Franklin Brown […]
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Jay Thomas Acklam, 75, was a lifetime member of the Winchester Gun Club, loved nature and camping
Obituary for Jay Thomas Acklam October 19, 1948 – January 8, 2024 Jay Thomas Acklam, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday Jan. 8, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Jay was born in Racine on Oct. 19, 1948, the son of the late George and Mary Jane (née Petersen) Acklam. Jay Thomas Acklam Jay […]
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Vernon Lyle Thomas, 91, enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, hunting, gambling
Obituary for Vernon Lyle Thomas September 18, 1932 – January 4, 2024 Vernon Lyle Thomas, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at his home in Crivitz, Wis., with his family by his side. He was born in Galesville, Wis., Sept. 18, 1932, the son of Henry and Mertie (née Murray) Thomas. Vernon Lyle Thomas Vernon […]
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Wolfgang Wagener, 78, earned many awards while serving in the U.S. Army
Obituary for Wolfgang Wagener December 3, 1945 – December 30, 2023 Wolfgang Wagener, 78, passed away in Racine on Dec. 30, 2023. Wolfgang Wagener Wolfgang was born in Germany on Dec. 3, 1945, to his mother, Elizabeth (née Goebel) Wagener. He came to the United States in 1962 and was cared for by his Oma, […]
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James LeRoy Christiansen, 82, enjoyed walks through his neighborhood
Obituary for James LeRoy Christiansen February 19, 1941 – November 22, 2023 James LeRoy Christiansen, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. James LeRoy Christiansen Jim was born in Union Grove to Roy and Katherine (née Murgatroyd) Christiansen. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army during the […]
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Donald Chester Kangas, 86, enjoyed woodworking and fixing anything, ‘whether it was broken or not’
Obituary for Donald Chester Kangas January 16, 1937 – November 27, 2023 Donald Chester Kangas, 86, passed away peacefully under the watchful care of hospice on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Donald Chester Kangas Donald was born in Milwaukee on Jan. 16, 1937, to the late Spyros and Lydia (née Borkowski) Kangas. He graduated from St. […]
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Bernard Paul Kunka, 96, was loved for his humor, positivity, generosity
Obituary for Bernard Paul Kunka January 25, 1927 – December 29, 2023 Bernard Paul Kunka, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Parkview Gardens. He was born in Chicago on Jan. 25, 1927, son of the late Bernard and Victoria (née Tryanowski) Kunka. Bernard Paul Kunka Bernie graduated from De La Salle […]
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David Joseph Sielaff, 63, was a Green Bay Packers and NASCAR fan
Obituary for David Joseph Sielaff December 22, 1959 – December 7, 2023 David Joseph Sielaff, 63, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded with the love of family, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. David Joseph Sielaff David was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 22, 1959, to the late Donald and Jeanne (née Schessel) Sielaff. He […]
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Irving V. Marko, 85, served in the Army, worked in construction
Obituary for Irving V. Marko September 19, 1938 – November 29, 2023 Irving V. Marko, “Sonny,” 85, of Kenosha, passed away at Grand Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Irving V. Marko He was born in Kenosha on Sept. 19, 1938, the son of the late Irvin and Irene (née Gates) Marko. […]
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Frank Harry Adamski, 73, will be remembered for his ‘loving, silly spirit’
Obituary for Frank Harry Adamski August 12, 1950 – December 12, 2023 Frank Harry Adamski, 73, a remarkable soul known for his kind, protective nature, his love of classic cars, classic rock, and knack for mildly inappropriate jokes, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Dec. 12, 2023, surrounded by family. Frank Harry […]
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Wayne R. Wood, 80, owned and operated his own resale and antique shop
Obituary for Wayne R. Wood September 3, 1943 – November 26, 2023 Wayne R. Wood, 80, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Elizabeth Residence in Oak Creek. Wayne R. Wood Sadly, the Wood family bids farewell to their “Joy Boy,” Wayne Wood. Known for his mirthful easy laugh, twinkling eyes, and ready smile, […]