RACINE – A group pledging a 22-day fast to spotlight climate justice initiatives in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed state budget will lead a rally on the 15th day of its commitment at 10 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio St. The group, known as the Wisconsin 7, is demanding the Wisconsin […]
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Racine Comes Together to Help Harvey Victims
It began with a chance encounter at a local mail center. As I was waiting on a delivery, “Mark”, whom I have not seen in years, walked in with a big box he wanted to ship to Texas for the victims of Harvey, and he started to tell his story. His church wanted to get […]
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300 Quilts Ready For A Ride To Texas
The First Friday Quilters group of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Racine have 300 quilts packaged and ready to go to Texas. The problem is logistics. They are desperately seeking help in finding a truck to drop these quilts off for the survivors of Hurricane Harvey. The group has a total of 40 […]
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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: Arlene Priaulx-Christensen Enjoyed Golf
Arlene Priaulx-Christensen, 93, passed away on Wednesday in Racine, WI.  A life-long resident of Racine, Arlene was born on November 23, 1923 to the late Ernest and Pauline (nee: Filber) Steinke. On August 23, 1980, she was united in marriage to William J. Priaulx who preceded her in death on May 3, 1984. On […]
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Obituary: Michelle Skrzypchak Was Kind And Loving
Michelle Mary Skrzypchak, age 22, born June 26, 1994, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Beloved daughter, sister, and mother, Michelle graduated from Union Grove High School in 2012. She was employed at the DMV for the past year. Michelle will be dearly missed by her family and friends and will be remembered […]
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Obituary: Jeffrey James Wakefield Loved Food And Sports
Jeffrey James Wakefield was called home on the evening of Dec. 18, at the age of 58. Jeff was born on Dec. 3, 1958 in Racine to John and Florence (Zastrow) Wakefield, and was a lifelong resident. He received his primary education at St. Joseph School and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1976. From […]