Mary Fuhst, 78, passed away on Sunday at her residence. She was born in Racine on May 18, 1940, the daughter of the late James and Adeline (Nee: Fiorita) Falaschi. Mary was a graduate of William Horlick High School, “Class of 1958“. She was employed as an executive secretary by J. I. Case Corp. from […]
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Charles Merritt Led A Dignified Life
Charles P. Merritt, 84, of Racine, born in Seymour, Iowa, passed away on December 1, 2017 at home. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Esther; devoted children, Elaina (James) Geraghty, James Collins and Matthew (Jamie) Collins; treasured grandchildren, Faith, Grace and Daniel Geraghty, Nikolaos Collins, Halina and Dimitri Collins, Savannah and Dylan Hayek; and his […]
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Ione Wemmert Enjoyed Being Involved
Ione E. Wemmert, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Ione was born in Racine on September 22, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rose (Rauschke) Kosterman. She was a proud graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1938”. During World War II, she was employed with J.I. Case Company. On […]
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Gabriella Klein Was A Dedicated Volunteer
Gabriella Sonja Klein, 79, died on Monday at Lakeshore Manor, of respiratory failure. Born in Chicago, Illinois on April 11, 1938, Gabriella was the daughter of Frank E. Vosicky and Sonja K. Becvar. She married Donald J. Klein, a 35-year friend, in 1993. Gabriella resided in Wisconsin most of her adult life. An honors graduate […]
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Racine Remembers: The Welsh in Racine
People of Welsh ancestry have been a vital part of the Racine community since its earliest beginnings. In 1841, 67 immigrants from North Wales, led by Griffith Richards, a well-to-do farmer and merchant, settled on homesteads near Green Bay Road in Pike Grove. The 1850 census recorded almost 100 Welsh residents in Mount Pleasant and […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Greniger Loved Music, The Violin and Sewing
Dorothy Marie Greninger, 87, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Racine, June 11, 1929, daughter of the late Frank and Luella (Nee: Rolfs) Lange and had been a lifelong resident moving recently to Sturgeon Bay to be close to her son. Dorothy graduated from St. Catherine’s High School […]
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Obituary: Willie McGhee
Willie J. McGhee, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Willie was born in Amite County, MS on Nov. 23, 1950, son of the late Emmitt Sr. and Rosa Lee (nee: Banks) McGhee. Willie was raised in McComb, MS and baptized as a member at Rosehill F.B. Church. He was a proud graduate of Higgins High School “Class […]
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Obituary: Gale Haakenson
Gale Claire Haakenson, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her home in the loving arms of her husband Tom. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, June 20, 1944, daughter of the late Chester and Julia (Nee:Joo) Krusienski. Gale attended St. Catherine’s High School, Dominican College and Patricia Stevens Modeling School. She worked at […]
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Obituary: Willie McGhee
Willie J. McGhee, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning June 7, 2016. Willie was born in Amite County, MS on November 23, 1950, son of the late Emmitt Sr. and Rosa Lee (nee: Banks) McGhee. Willie was raised in McComb, MS and baptized as a member at Rosehill F.B. Church. He was a proud graduate of Higgins High School […]
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Excellence in Racine: Park Boys Basketball Remains Undefeated
After a knock-down, drag-out fight Friday night against the J.I.Case Eagles, the Washington Park Panthers boys basketball team remains undefeated. The Panthers are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Southeast Conference, The Journal Times is reporting, had a seven-point lead at the half, but the Eagles played hard in the second half. “It was an […]