Tag: obit

Jeffrey Robert Martin, 66, died at his home on Saturday after a defiant and courageous years-long battle with cancer. Jeff was born on January 27, 1953 in Racine, Wisconsin, where he enjoyed an idyllic, baby boom-era upbringing. He spent the days of his youth playing street frisbee with his buddies and brother, Jim, in front […]

Carol Anne Eklund, 88, died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Saturday, July 6th . Carol was born in Boston, Massachusetts, June 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Roland C. and Helen R. (Nee: Quinn) Brouillard. On November 12, 1955, Carol married Douglas N. Eklund, who preceded her in death, […]

George W. Gates, 69, died Monday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Madison, May 31, 1950, son of the late Audrey Gates (Nee: Hanson) and George Gates. George loved swimming, flying with his father around Wisconsin, and all types of music. Survivors include his brothers, John (Jill) Gates of Racine, Geoffrey […]

Sharon Lee DeRose,  84, died unexpectedly Sunday at Lakeshore at Siena. She was born in Racine, October 14, 1934, daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Nee: Peil) Hinsman. Sharon graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1951.” On February 6, 1953 at Holy Name Catholic Church, she married Santo “Zuddy” DeRose. In her […]

James Kennard Shea, 84, died Thursday, July 11th at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born in Racine, August 2, 1934, son of the late J. Kennard and Viola (Nee: Dase) Shea. Jim was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1953”. He proudly served as Corporal in the United States Army […]

Mary Ann Anderson, 80, died on Wednesday. She was born in Racine on March 17, 1939, daughter of the late Gordon and Anna (nee: Bodnar) Christensen. Mary Ann was a proud graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1958”. She was employed with Piggly Wiggly for over thirty years and later with the Dairyland […]

With her family at her side Marjorie May Zielke, 89, died Friday, July 12th at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born May 20, 1930, in Menomonee, MI, daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Nee: Sword) Shively. Marjorie graduated from Goodman High School in Goodman, WI and went on to earn a degree in […]

With her family by her side, Beatrice A. “Bea” (nee: Sieger) Henkes, 89, diedon Sunday July 14, 2019. Beatrice was born in Racine on September 27, 1929, daughter of the late Amos and Alice (nee: Witkowski) Sieger and was a lifelong resident. On June 19, 1954, Bea married the love of her life, Bernard E. […]

Samuel J. Eagleson, 90, died Friday at St. Monica’s Senior Living. He was born in Milton, North Dakota, March 18, 1929, son of the late William and Jonena (Nee: Bergman) Eagleson. During the Korean War, Samuel proudly served in the United States Army. On May 5, 1951 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, he married Theresa […]

Roger Dean Acord, 82, died July 5, 2019 at his home in Caledonia surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born November 27, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the second child of Mildred and Ervin Acord. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Lea (Thoman) Acord of Caledonia and his daughter, Kristen […]

Frances “Fran” G. Dresen,  93, died Wednesday at Lakeshore at Siena. She was born in Pestigo, WI, January 9, 1926, the 11th of eleven children of the late Louise Charnon. On October 28, 1950, Fran married Frederick Dresen who preceded her in death, February 9, 2003. In her younger years, she was employed as a […]

With her family by her side, Sandra L. “Sandi” Purdy, 56, died Saturday June 29th. Sandra was born in Racine, October 21, 1962, daughter of the late Benedetto and Mary Ann (Nee: Vereb) Wells. Sandi was a graduate of J.I. Case High School “Class of 1981”. On September 10, 1988, she married David Purdy. In […]

Don Lee Magnuson, 79, died Sunday, June 30th at Aurora Medical Center, Burlington. He was born in Norway, MI, November 26, 1939 son of the late Iver and Elsa (Nee: Lindholm) Magnuson. On June 3, 1967, in Racine, Don married Vicki L. Youngs. He then went off to serve in the U.S. Army stationed in […]

Rose A. Rasmussen, 89, died Saturday at the Villa at Lincoln Park. She was born in Racine, October 1, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Nee: Clark) Castle. On October 1, 1949 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Rose married Richard L. Rasmussen who preceded her in death, February 22, 2000. For over twenty […]

LaVerne “Vern” Driver died on June 9, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. He was 92 years old. Vern was born on September 20,1926 in Belleville, Illinois. Vern’s parents moved to Union Grove where he attended Union Grove High School and met his future wife, Angela (Ann) Worsley. After graduating from high school, Vern joined the Navy […]