Obituary for Doris Marie Esson Our beautiful and amazing mother, Doris Marie (Nee: Burnett) Esson, 95, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2023, at Waterford Senior Living. We came to her, four of us in three years, and she selflessly and tirelessly raised us in a house full of love and laughter. We were truly […]
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Teenager charged with cemetery shooting, police say it was gang-related
The 19-year-old charged with 49 felonies related to the June 2 shooting at Graceland Cemetery during the funeral for Da’Shontay King is allegedly affiliated with a rival gang of the one King reportedly belonged to. Lamarion Blair was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with 23 felony counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety as […]
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Unity Pledge March on July 30 calls for an end to violence
RACINE – Unity Pledge March will take place on July 30. Spend your day from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. by taking a stand against the violence that’s occurred in Racine. Attendees are asked to wear yellow to the event. Numerous acts of violence have occurred in 2022 in the Racine community. The murder of […]
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Racine Mayor institutes curfew following shooting
RACINE, Wis. – Racine Mayor Cory Mason has issued a city-wide curfew for youth under 18 and called on state officials for more resources to prevent violence in Racine. Enacting the curfew Mason decided to enact the curfew following a shooting where at least two people were shot and injured Thursday afternoon as they gathered at […]
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Racine Memorial Day Ceremony to follow parade
After the Racine Memorial Day Parade, there will be a special Memorial Day Ceremony at Graceland Cemetery, 3547 Osbourne Blvd. The parade is estimated to end at 11 a.m. This ceremony is organized by Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI). They have organized this event as a way to pay respects to U.S. military personnel who died while […]
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Racine Memorial Day Parade is May 30
After a two-year hiatus, the annual Racine Memorial Day Parade is back. The parade takes place on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) in West Racine. The Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI) is this year’s event organizer. Matthew Gorbaty, the lead event organizer from RAVI shares, “As a veteran myself, Memorial Day has a special place in […]
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Racine Memorial Day Parade Planned After 2-Year Absence
RACINE – Plans are underway to stage Racine’s Memorial Day parade for the first time since 2019. The march, organized by Racine Area Veterans Inc. (RAVI), was not held for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade is planned for Monday, May 30, said Matt Gorbaty, parade organizer for RAVI. The […]
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Bettie J. Johnson Devoted Her Life To Her Family
Bettie J. Johnson, 92, passed away on Monday at Franciscan Villa, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. She was born in Sturtevant on February 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Meirl and Antoinette (Nee: Tirmatinger) Wilsey. On April 24, 1944 in Dallas, Texas she was united in marriage to Richard F. Johnson who preceded her in death […]
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Obituary: Michael Toutant Was A Hard Worker
Michael L. Toutant, age 75, passed away early Sunday morning. Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 9, 1941. On June 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sandra J. Zillyette. Mike was employed with J.I. Case for over thirty years until his retirement in 1982. Mike will be dearly missed by his children, […]
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Obituary: Jeanette Nelson Enjoyed Crocheting And Sewing
Jeanette E. Nelson, age 104, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Racine, November 11, 1912, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Nee: Pfieffer) Hegeman. On September 5, 1942 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Richard H. Nelson who preceded her in death October 3, 1975. […]
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Obituary: Lula Mae Scott, 90
Lula Mae Scott, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at her residence. Born on March 26, 1926 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Lula Mae was the daughter of the late John and Birdie (Nee: Corother) Dillard. United in marriage to Will Scott on November 22, 1949, he preceded her in death on October 21,1994. She worked […]
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Obituary: Gerald Anderson Was a Packers and Raiders Fan
Gerald “Jerry” E. Andersen, 82, passed away Saturday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Jerry was born in Racine, July 10, 1934, son of the late Christian and Irene (Nee: Yuhas) Andersen. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1952”. Jerry was employed by Hamilton Beach, Webster Electric, and […]
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Colorful, Chocolate-Filled Weekend Ahead
Hope you’re ready for a big, big holiday weekend in Racine County. Go color running, indulge in chocolate and enjoy live musical theater. Real Racine has you covered. Colorful, tropical fun. We’ve been waiting a year – now the wait is almost over! The Color Run Racine returns to the lakefront starting at 9 a.m. […]