Richard L. Spang, 80, died peacefully at home, Thursday. He was born in Racine, January 22, 1939, son of the late Robert and Eva (Nee: Cheves) Spang. Richard graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1957” and proudly served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. On August 27, 1966, at St. Rita’s Catholic […]
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Adeline Otwaska loved to play games and spend time with her family
Adeline Otwaska, 86, died peacefully on Sunday at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Racine on July 28, 1932 to Emery and Pauline (nee: Pokus) Tomka. On February 9, 1952, she married the love of her life, Anthony Otwaska, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2000. Adeline […]
Katherine A. Schlichting enjoyed tending to her garden
Katherine A. Schlichting, 59, died Sunday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine, June 7, 1959, daughter of Donald and Shirley (Nee: Santarelli) Schlichting. Katherine was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1977”. She and James Greene were together for thirty-eight years before he preceded her in death, […]
William Paul Mantekas proudly served his country
William Paul Mantekas, “Bill”, 82, died at his residence True Life Homes. Bill was born in Milwaukee, November 21, 1936. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rosemary Mantekas; nephew, John Mantekas; dear friends, Sue Jaimes, Danny Rodriguez, Ricardo Rico, Liz Carpenter and his fellow residents […]
Patricia Sovalenko was a devoted mother and friend
Patricia (Nee: Billington) Sovelenko, 80, died on Saturday at her residence in Racine. She was born July 3, 1938 in Racine to Ernie and Martha (Nee: Pomplun) Billington of Racine. After being a stay at home mom for many years, Patricia worked in the Racine/Milwaukee area until her retirement. After retirement, she relocated to Tanglewood […]
Everette Montgomery enjoyed grilling and fishing
Everette V. Montgomery, affectionately known as “Zeke”, 79, died Saturday at Ridgewood Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, TN, February 23, 1940, son of the late Samuel and Mattie Nee: Watson) Montgomery. On May 25, 1985, Everette married Elizabeth Williams. He was employed for fourteen years at J.I. Case Company. […]
Michelle L. Martin enjoyed solving puzzles and watching her favorite shows
Michelle L. Martin, 51, died Thursday evening. She was born in Racine on August 13, 1967, daughter of the late Carvin and Dorothy (nee: Judon) Martin. Michelle attended Starbuck Junior High and JI Case High School. She was employed with One Hour Martinizing for over twenty years. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching her […]
Joshua Lee Palubicki loved to help others and care for his daughters
Joshua Lee Palubicki, 39, died Tuesday unexpectedly at his residence. Josh was born in Racine January 16, 1980 and was active in youth sports while growing up. He worked as a private contractor for the past 20 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycling, Team Solid Racing, camping at River Bend, and fishing. He volunteered his […]
Gwen Gill was a passionate educator
Gwen Gill (nee Gray), 89, of Racine died on Wednesday at Oak Park Place in Janesville, WI. She was born on July 4, 1929 in Hazel Green, WI to Clarence and Mabel (nee Carter) Gray. Gwen graduated from Benton High School and UW Platteville. On December 27, 1950, she married Allen Gill of Cuba City, […]
Veteran James J. Lochowitz enjoyed hunting and fishing
James J. Lochowitz, 91, died Wednesday. He was born in Racine on October 12, 1927, son of the late Frank and Gertrude (Nee: Stolpa) Lochowitz. James graduated from St. Catherine’s High School and proudly served in the United States Army. On September 6, 1952, he married Marjorie C. Grazdiel who preceded him in death, August […]
Asuncion Maria Luis was a devoted mother
Asuncion Maria Luis (Nee: Antonio), 66, died peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on Tuesday at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. Asuncion was born on August 23, 1952 in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico. She moved to Racine in August of 1993. She is survived by her husband Abelardo Luis Sr.; her three […]
Richard W. Fandry Sr. was a woodworker and avid outdoorsman
Richard W. Fandry Sr., 62, died surrounded by his family on Saturday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine, December 3, 1956, son of the late William and Geraldine (Nee: Sailley) Fandry. Richard attended William Horlick High School and formerly worked at Racine Die Casting and InSinkErator. He belonged to the […]
Angelica Rios lived a life full of love and laughter
Angelica Rios, 30, died Friday morning. She was born on January 23, 1989, daughter of Salvador and Antonia (nee: Bueno) Rios. Angelica was employed as a C.N.A. with Ascension All Saints and worked with Racine Unified at Dr. Jones Elementary School as an Office Clerk. Angelica will be best remembered for her love of God […]
Veteran Donald C. Bednar was an avid NASCAR fan
Donald Charles Bednar, 83, died Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine, August 6, 1935, son of the late Edward and Margaret (Nee: Darge) Bednar. Don proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1956 stationed in Korea. On June 14, 1958, at Holy Communion Lutheran Church he married Barbara J. […]
Geraldine Kroupa loved to help and care for others
Geraldine “Geri” R. Kroupa, 84, died Saturday at Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living. She was born in Racine, January 10,1935, daughter of the late Louis and Katherine (Nee: Parsak) Beiley. On October 20, 1956 at St. Edward Catholic Church, she was married for 60 years to Richard A. Kroupa who preceded her in […]