Obituary for Leon Petty July 25, 1959 – May 23, 2023 Leon Petty, age 63, passed away on May 23 peacefully at his home. He was born in Chicago on July 25, 1959, the son of the late Fred and Flora (nee: McCray) Petty. Leon Petty Leon moved with his family to Racine and graduated […]
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Richard J. ‘Dick’ Peterson, 87, served Racine as alderman, City Council president
Obituary for Richard J. ‘Dick’ Peterson November 21, 1935 – May 24, 2023 Richard J “Dick” Peterson, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 24, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Richard J. Peterson Richard was born in Racine on November 21, 1935, the son of the late Russell and […]
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Noel Matson Newgord, 89, volunteered, organized for local charities
Obituary for Noel Matson Newgord August 8, 1933 – May 17, 2023 Noel Matson Newgord, 89, passed away from a very aggressive cancer on May 17, 2023, at Ascension Hospital, Racine with his wife and two sons at his bedside. Noel Matson Newgord Noel, born in Goodell, Iowa, on Aug. 8, 1933, left the cornfields […]
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Charlene ‘Char’ Jensen, 93, enjoyed card games, raising her children
Obituary for Charlene ‘Char’ Jensen April 25, 1930 – May 21, 2023 Charlene “Char” Jensen, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21. Charlene “Char” Jensen Char was born on April 25, 1930, the daughter of the late Charles and Frieda (nee: Hababa) Musil. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1948. […]
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Tim P. Hembrook, 79, enjoyed reading, hunting, woodcutting
Obituary for Tim P. Hembrook February 10, 1944 – May 19, 2023 Tim P. Hembrook, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 19. He was born in Racine, on Feb. 10, 1944, the son of Herschel R. and Arlia F. (nee: Vachon) Hembrook. Tim P. Hembrook Tim served his country in Vietnam with […]
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Gladys L. Geshay, 93, composed poems, skits for loved ones
Obituary for Gladys L. Geshay February 23, 1930 – May 23, 2023 Gladys L. Geshay, 93, met her Lord and Savior face-to-face on May 23. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gladys L. Geshay Gladys was born to her parents Gladys and Frederick McFarland in Racine on Feb. 23, 1930. She had an older […]
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Herbert David Spalla, 90, restored, collected antiques
Obituary for Herbert David Spalla May 21, 1932 – May 19, 2023 Herbert David Spalla, 90, passed away peacefully on May 19. He was born to Herbert and Rosalie (nee: Ducharme) Spalla on May 21, 1932, in Eastman, Wis. Herb was the oldest of 13 children. He graduated from Viroqua High School in 1951. Herbert […]
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Wayne K. Meredith, 81, enjoyed farming with his loved ones
Obituary for Wayne K. Meredith May 25, 1941 – May 20, 2023 Wayne K. Meredith, 81, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, Wis., on May 20. He was born on May 25, 1941, the son of the late Milton and Blanche (nee: Davies) Meredith. Wayne K. Meredith Wayne was united in marriage […]
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Ronald Joseph Despins, 79, loved breakfast and card games with family, friends
Obituary for Ronald Joseph Despins June 28, 1943 – May 24, 2023 Ronald Joseph Despins, 79, passed away at his residence on May 24. He was born in Racine on June 28, 1943, the son of the late Edwin and Marion (nee: Steiner) Despins. Ronald Joseph Despins Ron was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High […]
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Mary Jane A. Madisen, 85, loved ‘porch parties’ and the Packers
Obituary for Mary Jane A. Madisen January 24, 1938 – May 14, 2023 Mary Jane A. Madisen (nee: Deutsch), 85, received the promise of eternal life on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a prolonged series of illnesses. Mary Jane A. Madisen Jane, as she preferred to be called, was born to Matt and Anna (nee: […]
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Nancy Lou Newman, 87, loved animals and dog training
Obituary for Nancy Lou Newman March 13, 1936 – May 17, 2023 Nancy Lou Newman, 87, passed away on May 17, 2023. Nancy Lou Newman Nancy was born in Racine to the late Ellai and Dewey Peterson on March 13, 1936. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Newman on Nov. 10, 1956, and they […]
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Judith Ann Dunham, 70, revolved life around family
Obituary for Judith Ann Dunham September 2, 1952 – May 18, 2023 Judith Ann Dunham, 70, passed away at the Froedtert South-St. Catherine’s Campus on May 18. She was born in Kenosha on Sept. 2, 1952, the daughter of Eugene R. and Barbara E. (nee: Egvedt) Pagenkopf. Judith Ann Dunham Judy graduated from Mary D. […]
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Grace Ellen Ostergaard, 96, co-owned local bakery with husband
Obituary for Grace Ellen Ostergaard September 5, 1926 – May 22, 2023 Grace Ellen Ostergaard, 96, passed away peacefully on May 22. Grace Ellen Ostergaard Grace was born to the late Sieberen and Jeleske (nee: Friesema) Dykstra on Sept. 5, 1926. She was united in marriage to Wilford “Ozzie” Ostergaard on May 15, 1948, in […]
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Christian D. Nielsen, 70, enjoyed cars, camping and traveling
Obituary for Christian D. Nielsen November 5, 1952 – May 21, 2023 Christian D. Nielsen, 70, passed away on May 21 at Froedtert Hospital. Christian D. Nielsen He was born on Nov. 5, 1952, in Aurora, Colo. Chris was united in marriage to Christine Wasik on May 1, 1976, at Bethania Lutheran Church in Racine. […]
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Eleanor Ida Weinbrenner, 94, taught Sunday school, loved playing bridge
Obituary for Eleanor Ida Weinbrenner July 17, 1928 – May 22, 2023 Eleanor Ida Weinbrenner, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023. Eleanor Ida Weinbrenner Eleanor was born to the late Bernhard and Lydia (nee: Hartkopf) Weinbrenner on July 17, 1928, in Kenosha. She was united in marriage to Herbert Weinbrenner on April […]