Mary C. Rolfe, 96, passed away on Monday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine on November 18, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Santa DiPasquale. On July 27, 1940 she was united in marriage to Wesley E. Rolfe who preceded her in death on January 27, […]
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Marion Zirbes Possessed A Gentle Soul
Marion Zirbes, 88, passed away on Saturday in Kenosha. She was born in Racine on August 26, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Sigurd and Agnes (Nee: Have) Martinsen. Marion graduated from Horlick High School in the Class of 1947. Marion has had to face many adversities throughout her life. To those who […]
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Julianne Jacobsen Had A Passion For Art
Julianne M. Jacobsen, 70, passed away on Saturday at her residence. She was born in Racine on December 13, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Gary and Eleanor (Nee: Young) Bluemink. Julianne was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School and Layton School of Art. Furthering her education at UW-Parkside she received a […]
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Caroline Schneider Had A Friendly Demeanor
Caroline Regina Schneider, 91, passed away on Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Elroy, Wisconsin on February 17, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Nee: Vanetta) Schneider. Caroline was raised in Elroy and moved to Chicago at age 16. Following WWII she moved to Racine and […]
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Valerin “Buzz” Kardack Cherished The Outdoors
Valerin V. “Buzz” Kardack, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 25th at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Kenosha. Valerin was born in Racine on October 8, 1932, and was the son of the late Stanley and Jane (Nee: Harsma) Kardack. Val proudly served in the United States Army as a weapons specialist. Valerin was […]
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Margaret Ruocco Loved Family Time
Margaret A. Ruocco, 76, passed away Monday at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. Margaret was born in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin on January 16, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Nee: Borofka) Heaney. On January 28, 1961 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Margaret was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” C. […]
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Obituary: Bill Zahalka Loved to Fish
William “Bill” Zahalka, 89, died Sunday at his residence in Racine with his daughter and son-in-law holding his hands and listening to his favorite Frank Sinatra songs. He was born on March 29, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ladis and Frances (nee Gondert) Zahalka. Bill attended school at St. John Nepomuk, Washington Junior High School, […]
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Obituary: Sister Oda Marie DeGroot Gave A Lifetime of Service
Sister Oda Marie DeGroot, O.P., 100, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine on Wednesday. Born October 27, 1916, Oda Marie was the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (nee: Hurkmans) DeGroot in Northland, MI. On August 30, 1937, Lambertha Mary joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1938 she was given the religious name […]
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Obituary: Maureen Lautz Cared For Others
Maureen Kay Burton Lautz died unexpectedly of a stroke on Tuesday in Racine, Wisconsin at the age of 74. Maureen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald Lautz; children: Jennifer Lautz (Brad Hightdudis) of Wauwatosa, WI and Greg Lautz (Ann) of Racine, WI; siblings: Robert Burton (Dolline) of Georgetown, TX and James Burton […]
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Obituary: Sheila Ryan Enjoyed Coffee And A Good Book
Sheila Ellen Ryan (Collentine), 64, passed into eternal rest in March 2017 at her home in Spokane, Washington. She had fought a long battle with diabetes and other health issues. Sheila Ellen was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 21, 1952 to Sheila A. Collentine and the late Joseph P. “Monk” Collentine. She graduated from […]
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Obituary: Joseph Collentine Had An Irish Spirit
Monk Collentine, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence. Monk was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin. Being St. Patrick’s Day in the month of St. Joseph, his godparents, Ansel and Catherine Groshong, thought he should be named Joseph Patrick. Monk’s […]
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Obituary: Bernard Rabitoy Enjoyed Woodworking
Surrounded by his loving family, Bernard A. Rabitoy, “Bernie”, age 82, passed away peacefully Saturday at his home. He was born in Stephenson, MI, October 1, 1934, son of the late Edward and Emma (nee: Laduc) Rabitoy. On July 18, 1959, in Menominee, MI, he was united to the love of his life, Anita L. […]
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Obituary: Dorothy R. Lipp Loved Golf And Bowling
Surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy R. Lipp, age 86, passed away Thursday, at her residence. Dorothy was born in Waukesha, October 29, 1930, daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Nee: Simmons) Hansen and was raised in Pewaukee. On December 16, 1950 at Holy Name Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Charles […]
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Obituary: Richard Bednar Enjoyed Working on Automobiles
Richard J. Bednar, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Richard was born in Racine, August 8, 1934, son of the late Frank and Anna (Nee: Ottoman) Bednar. On December 28, 1987 he was united in marriage to Margaret “Jean” Stone. Richard proudly served as Corporal in the United States Army. […]
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Obituary: Leonard Jarosz Lived a Life in Service to Others
Len was born August 13, 1933 in Racine to Paul and Lucille (Boivin) Jarosz and died on November 22, 2016, surrounded by his wife of 58 years and family. He was a 1952 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School and earned an Associate degree in engineering from Gateway Technical Institute, graduating first in his class. In the […]