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 […]
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Neal Paccagnella Proudly Served His Country
Neal C. Paccagnella, 78, passed away on Tuesday at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Neal was born in Milwaukee on February 2, 1939, and was the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Nee: Picciolo) Paccagnella. Neal proudly served in the United States Army in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and served as Honor Guard with […]
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Ken Nelmark Had Strength Of Character
Kenneth Oscar Nelmark, 84, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2017 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. Ken was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a hard worker, had strength of character, and a wonderful sense of humor. Ken was a man who could fix anything. He loved […]
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Obituary: Don Schatzman Was A Dedicated Volunteer
Donald Eugene Schatzman, 81, passed away unexpectedly during heart surgery on Wednesday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine on July 15, 1936, and was the son of the late Delbert and Thelma (Nee: Gilbertson) Schatzman. Don graduated from Washington Park High School with the “Class of 1955.” On May 25, 1957 […]
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Obituary: Lucille Nehring Was A Lifelong Resident
Lucille R. Nehring, 86, passed away on Tuesday at Manor Care in Kenosha. Lucille was born in Racine on September 14, 1930 and was the daughter of the late George and Dora (Nee: Kroes) Langenfeld. Lucille has been a lifelong resident. On November 25, 1950 at St. Joseph Friary at St. Bonaventure, she was united […]
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Help Local Boy Scouts Honor Fallen Veterans with Wreaths
Help local boy scouts honor fallen vets by purchasing a holiday wreath that will be laid on the graves at Southern Wisconsin Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Local Boy Scout Troop 222 is embarking on their annual wreath sale to lay on the graves of fallen soldiers, but this year, they’re getting an assist […]
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Obituary: Donald Scantling
Donald L. Scantling, 84, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Racine Commons. Donald was born in Racine Feb. 12, 1932. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1954. On Aug. 30, 1956 he was united in marriage to Joyce E. Malcolm who preceded him in death, Nov. 24, 2010. He will […]
