About $20 million in property changed hands between Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, according to the Racine County property transfers on record. Notable Property Transfers Racine-based Lathrop LLC sold Arbee’s Liquor Store, 4606 Douglas Ave., to Germantown-based Aviraj LLC for $570,000. Milwaukee-based Bank Mutual sold its location at 5133 Douglas Avenue for $817,000 and at […]
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Obituary: Cheryl Sanders Was A Devoted Wife
At age 63, Cheryl A. Sanders peacefully passed away on Thursday at the hospital in Racine. She was born on August 24, 1953 in Racine, and was the daughter of James and Lillian (nee: Wilhelmi) Dougard. On April 22, 1989, she was united in marriage to William Sanders, Jr. Cheryl was a graduate of St. Catherine’s […]
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Obituary: Bernice Kamin Lived For Over A Century In Racine
Bernice Kamin, 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26th, at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Racine, January 15, 1915, to the late John and Katy Wielgat and was a lifelong resident. Bernice married Walter J. Kamin and to this union brought 3 sons, Robert, George, and Jerome. Walter preceded her in death on […]
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Obituary: Roland Dretzka Enjoyed Gambling With Friends
Roland “Rollie” N. Dretzka, age 93, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Cudahy, WI June 9, 1923, son of the late Jerome and Elynor (nee: Kleineider) Dretzka. He graduated from Cudahy High School, and attended UW – Madison. Roland proudly served our country in the United […]
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Obituary: Richard Cycenas Enjoyed Woodcarving
Richard “Dick” Victor Cycenas, age 91, passed away Tuesday at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born in Chicago, IL, April 3, 1925, son of the late Casimir and Anastasia (Nee: Konstantinovicius) Cycenas. During World War II Dick proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps as Sergeant in the South Pacific. On June 29, 1963 he was […]
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Obituary: Esther Kammien Carried A Beautiful Tune
Esther C. Kammien, 86, passed away Feb. 26 at Ridgewood Care Center. Born in Mount Pleasant on May 18, 1930, Esther is the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Nee: Vernel) Mandli. On April 1, 1950, she married Jack D. Kammien, who preceded her in death, April 27, 1997. She will be remembered fondly […]
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Obituary: Gerald Kennedy Proudly Served
Gerald “Gary” L. Kennedy Sr., age 84, passed away Monday at Ridgewood Care Center. Gerald was born in Fort Dodge, IA, January 27, 1933, son of the late Albert and Juanita (Nee: Pavey) Kennedy. Gary proudly served in the United States Army. He was employed with Jacobsen Manufacturing for thirty-nine years, retiring in 1996. An avid outdoorsman, […]
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Obituary: Jeanette J. Haigh Enjoyed Traveling The World
Jeanette J. Haigh, age 92, passed away Tuesday at Ridgewood Care Center. Jeanette was born in Milwaukee, February 2, 1924, daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes Rasmussen. On September 11, 1943 she was united in marriage to Burton J. Haigh in Texas. He preceded her in death, August 28, 1998. She was a longtime […]
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Obituary: Ann B. Krucas, A Longtime Teacher
Ann B. Krucas, age 96, passed away Thursday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Ann was born in New London, WI, February 17, 1920, daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Nee: Wieta) Krucas. Ann was employed for many years with Racine Unified School District, retiring in 1988, and with St. Mary’s Medical Center for fifteen […]
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Obituary: Alma M. Sucharda, Former Alderman
Alma M. Sucharda, age 93, passed away Tuesday at Ridgewood Care Center. Alma was born in Racine, July 13, 1923, daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Nee: Bablitz) Selky. Alma was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1940”. On January 30, 1943 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Sucharda […]
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Obituary: Richard C. Gerardo Loved The Green Bay Packers
Richard C. Gerardo, age 74, passed away Sunday, at Ridgewood Care Center. Richard was born in Racine, September 8, 1942, son of the late Catarino and Juanita (Nee: Rodriguez) Gerardo. Richard was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1960”. On September 4, 1965 he was united in marriage to Rose M. Slifer. […]
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Ridgewood Care Center Sale Receives OK From County Board
Despite issues raised around violations around the buyer, the Racine County Board voted in favor of selling the county-owned Ridgewood Care Center to Villa Healthcare on Tuesday for $10.5 million, according to a story by the Journal Times. Based in Skokie, Ill, Villa Healthcare owns 22 senior care, memory care, independent living, assisted living, and […]
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UPDATE: Ridgewood Care Center Sale Looks Likely
UPDATE: Some Racine County supervisors support the idea of selling Ridgewood Care Center to Villa Healthcare, a move that would net the county $10.5 million, according to a story by the Journal Times. During a committee meeting held Tuesday, supervisors voted 11 to 2 in favor of the idea. The full Racine County Board is […]
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Obituary: Herbert Kauth, Captain of the ‘Sparky’
Herbert Anton Kauth, age 89, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Ridgewood Care Center surrounded by his family. He is now at rest in the Lord’s embrace joining his wife in eternal life. He was born in Racine, July 23, 1927, son of the late Norbert and Rose (Nee: Hrasky) Kauth. Herb graduated from […]
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Obituary: Michael Larson Wants You To Celebrate His Life
Michael Mallory Larson, 65, passed away Thursday, at Ridgewood Care Center. He was born Feb. 19, 1951 to Clifton and LaVerle (Nee: Olsen) Larson. In Manistique, Michigan he married Darlene Gerber in 1996. Mike lived in Racine, Wisconsin most of his life. He graduated from Washington Park High School where he was on the school […]