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Obituary: Oscar ‘Bone the Master’ Henderson

by Racine County Eye

Oscar Henderson, “Bone the Master”, age 66, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Linda Campbell; children, Jackie (Thurman) Thomas, Yolanda Campbell, David Campbell, Daryl Campbell, Chris Pegues; other relatives and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at New Omega Baptist Church, 5731 Northwestern Ave., […]

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Obituary: Rita Rogers of Al’s Vega Lounge & BBQ Time

by Racine County Eye

Rita T. Rogers, age 72, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016 at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa following complications of a brain aneurysm. Rita was born in Carrier Mills, IL on November 4, 1943, daughter of the late William and Mildred (nee: Duncan) Cofield. On August 7, 1976, Rita was united in marriage to Alfred G. […]

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Obituary: Frank Patriarca Loved Family, Photography, Painting Miniatures

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Frank R. Patriarca, age 82, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his residence. Frank was born in Racine, September 15, 1934, son of the late James and Constance (Nee: Zacaroli) Patriarca. He was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1952.” Frank proudly served in the United States Marine Corps stationed in Japan. On October […]

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Obituary: Anastastios Kokkinakis Had a Kind, Gentle Heart

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With his family by his side, Anastastios K. Kokkinakis, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday October 13, 2016 at his home. Anastasios was born in Kenourgio, Chorio, Mesinia, Greece on September 1, 1933, son of the late Constantinos and Efstathia (nee: Lykos) Kokkinakis. He served in the Greek Navy for eight years. On March 11, 1962, he was […]

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Obituary: Margaret ‘Peg’ Lukow, Local Artist Loved Family, Cheesecake

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Surrounded by her loving family, Margaret Morrison Lukow, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Margaret—known to many as Peg or Maggie—was born in Evanston, Illinois, on September 26, 1933, to Harry and Louise (née: Knobel) Morrison. Maggie attended Purdue University, where she became a life loyal Alpha Chi […]

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Obituary: Yvonne Godard Loved Spending Time with Family

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Surrounded by her loving family, Yvonne C. Godard, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her residence. Yvonne was born in LaCrosse, WI, October 15, 1931, daughter of the late Peter and Estella (Nee: Harnisch) Bicha. On September 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Godard who preceded her in death, January 19, 1994. […]