Obituary for Bryon S. Huggins Bryon S. Huggins, 62, of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Bryon S. Huggins Bryon was born on Aug. 31, 1960, to Donald G. Huggins and Mary A. (nee: Callewaert) Granetzke. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and proudly served in the U.S. Army […]
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James ‘Jim’ R. Lahr, 78, was known for his whistling
Obituary for James “Jim” R. Lahr James “Jim” R. Lahr, 78, of Caledonia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in his home. Jim was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 22, 1944, to the late Edward J. and Elma (nee: Jacques) Lahr. He was a 1963 graduate of Boys Technical School in Milwaukee. On […]
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Patricia C. ‘Patti’ Griffiths, 67, was devoted to her family
Obituary for Patricia C. “Patti” Griffiths With her family by her side, Patricia C. “Patti” Griffiths, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her home, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Racine on June 24, 1955, the daughter of the late Patrick and Shirley (nee: Passehl) Madden and had […]
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5 ways to honor Sept. 11 in the Racine County community
RACINE COUNTY — Sept. 11, 2022, marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attack that took place at the World Trade Center in New York City, outside of Washington, D.C. at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville Pennsylvania. Two decades later, the day continues to be observed each year as a day of mourning and remembrance. […]
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Memorial Day Remembering Together Ceremony is May 29
The 2022 Memorial Day Remembering Together Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring St., in Union Grove. The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC) serves as a final resting spot for veterans, spouses and dependents, and creates a lasting memorial to their achievements and sacrifices. All […]
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3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade for Vets seeks participants to join motorcade
The 3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade for Veterans will take place on May 30. This event aims to honor current residents of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. Event organizers are currently seeking participants to join the lineup of vehicles. On Memorial Day, people from the Racine County community are asked to join at […]
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Union Grove Veterans capital projects in state budget plan
UNION GROVE – Two projects totaling $4.7 million at the Wisconsin Veterans Home and the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery here are among the $2.38 billion in investments that Gov. Tony Evers has recommended in the 2021-23 Capital Budget. The Capital Budget, released Monday, involves projects in 31 of the state’s 72 counties, including university campuses, […]
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Joan E. Larsen welcomed many into her home
Joan E. Larsen, 89, was freed of her pain on Monday, September 10, and is now dancing with her husband. She was born in Racine on May 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Theodore “Art” and Elizabeth (Nee: Nelsen) Buse. On August 12, 1950 she was united in marriage to Richard C. Larsen who […]
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Harry Orttel Lived a Full Life In Racine
Harry Orttel, 84, peacefully passed away on Friday at Ridgewood Care Center. Harry was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 14, 1933 to Harry and Mary (Kout) Orttel. Harry served in the US Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He retired as a Plumber with Success Plumbing, and was a member of the Plumbers and […]
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John Pomeroy Proudly Served In The U.S. Air Force
Surrounded by his loving family, John B. Pomeroy, 81, passed away on Saturday at his residence. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on October 29, 1936, and was the son of the late John and Nellie (Nee: LaVelle) Pomeroy. John proudly served in the United States Air Force stationed in the Philippines. John was united […]
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Mark Anderson Proudly Served in The U.S. Navy
Mark W. Andersen, 62, passed away on Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 16, 1955, and the son of Wayne and Jacki (Nee: Sommerfeld) Andersen. He proudly served with the United States Navy. He enjoyed riding his bike, was a huge movie buff and Star Wars fan. Most […]
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David Britson Enjoyed Cruising And Fishing
David W. Britson, 57 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 17, 2018. David was born in Racine on September 1, 1960, and is the son of Herbert and Darlene (nee: Drommerhausen) Britson. David attended Washington Park High School. He was last employed with MAMCO. In his spare time, he enjoyed cruising in his car and […]
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Charles Canady Proudly Served His Country
Surrounded by his loving family, Charles E. Canady, 92, passed away on Friday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Texicanna, Arkansas on March 22, 1925, and was the son of the late Harry and Bessie (Nee: Fuller) Canady. During World War II he proudly served in the United States Army. Charles […]
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Patricia Kohler Cared For Many Through Nursing
Patricia J. Kohler, 81, passed away on Monday at her residence. Patricia was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on August 13, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Oliver and Barbara (Nee: Young) Cejka and had been a Racine resident since 1964. On June 14, 1958 at St. John’s Catholic Church in South Milwaukee she […]
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Bill Linden Traveled The World
William P Linden, “Bill”, 78, passed away on Monday at Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center. He was born in Racine on December 22, 1938, and was the third child of the late Edward and Harriet (Nee: McIlrath) Linden. Bill graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1957” and joined the U.S. Army serving […]