Ed Chamberlain was born in Los Angeles on September 18, 1939, the son of the late Ernest and Pauline “Polly” (Nee: Gordon) Chamberlain. The family relocated to Racine to work for Case Company in the late 1950’s. On Friday, September 14, Edward N. Chamberlain passed away at the age of 78. Ed received his bachelor’s […]
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Bill Fritzler Proudly Served During The Vietnam War.
With his family by his side, William J. “Bill” Fritzler, 72, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. William was born in Racine on November 26, 1945, the son of the late Reuben and Rose (nee: Katrocites) Fritzler. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On November 23, 2000, Bill was […]
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Wesley Van Marter Proudly Served His Country
Wesley Warren Van Marter, 78, passed away at home in his sleep on Saturday. He was born in Racine on June 18, 1939, and was the son of the late Paul Sr.and Alice (Nee:Cramblet) Van Marter. Wes graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1957”. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps upon […]
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Ralph Haas Proudly Served His Country
n Racine on April 16, 1928, and was the son of the late Clarence and Genevieve (Nee: Reichert) Haas. Ralph was a graduate of William Horlick High School. During World War II Ralph proudly served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre. On October 9, 1946 he was united in marriage to Mary […]
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Merle Smith Loved Country Music
Merle L. Smith, 76, passed away on Sunday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1941, and was the son of the late John and Ruth (Nee: Deal) Smith. He had been employed by J.I. Case Company as a machinist for twenty-six years, retiring in 2001. After […]
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Obituary: Virginia “Ginny” Gould Spread Beauty Everywhere
Virginia “Ginny” May Gould was reunited with her husband Dean on Tuesday from Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. She was born in Ferndale, Michigan on May 15, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Amedee and Elizabeth (Nee:Busch) Dupuis, On April 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, […]
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Obituary: Theodore Zukewich Enjoyed Softball And Fishing
Theodore “Ted” J. Zukewich, age 93, passed away Sunday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, June 17, 1923, son of the late Michael and Genevieve (Nee: Malec) Zukewich. He proudly served in the United States Navy as Seaman 1st Class. On September 11, 1943 at St. Joseph Catholic Church he was […]
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Obituary: Richard Peterson Enjoyed Tractor Pulls
With his daughters by his side, Richard A. Peterson, age 84, passed away on Easter Sunday at his residence. Richard was born in Eau Clair, WI on June 12, 1932, son of the late Alvin and Odette (nee: Clark) Peterson. On March 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Ann K. Decker at Bethany […]
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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: Richard Lennertz Lived A Profound, Dedicated Life
Surrounded by his loving family, Richard C. Lennertz Sr., 86, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence. Born in Racine, July 24, 1930, Richard was son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Nee: Regas) Lennertz. Richard graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1950 and then he attended Marquette University. During the Korean War, […]
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Racine Remembers: The Case Company
Innovative Beginnings The foundations of the Case Corporation were laid when Jerome I. Case relocated in 1842 from Oswego County, in western New York State, to Rochester in Wisconsin Territory. Wisconsin would not become a state for another six years. He selected Rochester because it had been heralded as the center of new and wonderful wheat country. At the […]
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Obituary: George T. Fiala Enjoyed Fishing And Bowling
With his loving family by his side, George T. Fiala, age 86, passed away Sunday, at his home. George was born in Chicago, IL, October 12, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Nee: Voleman) Fiala. George graduated from the University of Illinois-Champaign with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. On September 2, 1961 at St. […]
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Racine Remembers: Why So Many Armenians Chose Racine
Even before the great exodus of Armenians driven out of their homeland by the Ottoman Turks during the genocide of 1915, in which one and a half million Armenians perished, a small number of Armenians were finding their way to Racine, attracted by the growing industry here which did not require skill or command of […]
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Obituary: Jose Flores Jr. Served His Country And Community
Jose Flores Jr., 87, passed away Friday at the V.A. Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Born in San Antonio, TX, Nov. 28, 1928, Jose was the son of the late Jose and Margarita (Nee: Luna) Flores. Jose proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant stationed in Japan. On Feb. 17, […]
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Obituary: Donald Robotka
Donald E. Robotka, 79, passed away Saturday at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine, July 1, 1936, son of the late George and Stella (Nee: Stloukal) Robotka. Don was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1954”. On October 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol J. […]