Tag: obit

Nancy Jaskulske, 88, died on Monday, August 3. She was born in Racine on October 8, 1931, daughter of the late Rudolph and Marie (nee: Monson) Aksland Sr. On May 21, 1955, Nancy married Jerome “Jerry” Jaskulske, who preceded her in death June 2, 2007. She was employed with Wisconsin Natural Gas Company for forty […]

Sister Rita E. Martin, O.P., 100, died at Siena Center, Racine, WI on Thursday. Rita Eleanore was born July 25, 1920, to Louis J. and Louise (nee: Pung) Martin in Fowler, MI. On March 8, 1941, Rita joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1942. She was given the religious name Sister Louis […]

Kristin Rae Halverson, 47, died on Friday, July 31 as the result of a car accident. She was born in Racine, August 9, 1972, daughter of Del and Carol (Nee: Sather) Halverson. Kristin graduated from Walden High School and went on to Millikin University earning a degree in business. Kristin proudly served in the U.S. […]

Lissen “Lucy” Buchaklian, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, Monday at her home. Lucy was born in Racine on October 5, 1936, daughter of the late Hovsep and Gulie “Julia” (nee: Shahinian) Buchaklian. Lucy grew up with her older brother and sister, Herman and Helen on the family farm until they moved to Huron Street […]

Lillian Dimeo, 99, died on Saturday, August 1 at St. Monica’s Senior Living. She was born in Racine, July 4, 1921, daughter of the late Anthony and Nancy (Nee: Crisei) Maisto. In her younger years, Lillian was employed as a nurse aide at Racine Medical Clinic for seven years. She was a longtime member of […]

Donna Jean Hooten, 59, died on Saturday, July 25 at her residence in Mesa, AZ. She was born in Racine, WI, February 20, 1961, daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Lou (Nee: Kovach) Palubicki. Donna graduated from Wm Horlick High School “Class of 1979”. On August 11, 1984, she married Scott M. Hooten. Donna […]

Jeanne Marion Sura, 89, died on Tuesday at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha. She was born in Marinette, WI, June 30, 1931, daughter of the late Dennis and Pearl (Nee: Wise) Leannah. Jeanne’s family moved to Racine and she graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1949”. It was at St. Catherine’s that she met […]

Ruth Krikau, 89, died on Sunday at Magnolia Hill in Racine, WI. She and her twin brother Raymond were born to the late Henry & Helen Kaisler on Christmas Eve, 1930 in Lampman, Sask-Canada. Ruth spent her childhood in Canada working on the family farm before moving to Milwaukee, WI with her family in 1953. […]

Edward J. Frayer, 56, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1964, son of “Gene” Einard and Linda (nee: O’Connor) Frayer. Ed graduated from Bradford High school “Class of 1982.” He attended Marquette University for four years and was a member of the Delta Chi […]

Margaret (MacPherson) Chramosta, 86, died on Wednesday, July 22. She was born August 9, 1933 in Racine, WI to Donald and Margaret MacPherson. Margaret was married to Antonin Chramosta who preceded her in death in 1994. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she attended grade school and graduated from Saint […]

Marlene J. Schiestle, 76, died on Wednesday at Froedtert South in Kenosha. She was born in Racine on May 11, 1944, daughter of the late Kenneth and Bertha (nee: Hoogerhuis) Hermes and has been a lifelong resident. Marlene graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, “Class of 1962,” and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from […]

Elsie (Srpoohi) Weber, 94, died peacefully on Friday at St. Monica’s Senior Living. She was born in Racine on November 1, 1925, daughter of the late Sam and Elizabeth (nee: Kavarian) Kaprelian. She was a proud graduate of Wm. Horlick High School “Class of 1945”. On July 23, 1949, Elsie married Richard S. Weber, who […]

Lois Grace Nikl, 96, died peacefully, Thursday at St. Monica’s Senior Living with her family by her side. She was born in Racine October 5, 1923 daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Nee: Williams) Tobinkski and had been a lifelong resident. Lois attended Washington Park High School. In June of 1948, she married Lawrence […]

Norbert Henry Kosterman Jr., “Nibs”, 72, died unexpectedly on Monday at his residence. He was born in Racine, November 19, 1947, son of the late Norbert and Rosemary (Nee: Filpi) Kosterman Sr. Nibs graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1965”. He worked for 7 years for Children’s Hospital as a Physicians Billing Specialist […]

Robin R. Feeler, 52, died on Monday, July 13 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was born in Racine, September 18, 1967, daughter of Joyce (Nee: Karls) and Robert Stindle. Robin was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1985.” On May 20, 2000 in Racine, she married James L. Feeler. […]