Elaine A. Zlevor, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning at St. Monica’s Senior Living Center. Elaine was born in Racine on October 2, 1930, and was the daughter of the late John J. and Frances (Nee: Loub) Schliesmann. Elaine was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1948”. She was employed by […]
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Tom Klaus Supported St. Cat’s Basketball
Thomas J. Klaus, 71, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. Tom was born in Racine on June 12, 1946, and was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Nee: Uvegas) Klaus. Tom was a proud graduate of St. Catherine’s High School and loved cheering on the boys’ basketball team. For his loyalty and support, […]
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Mary Ahnen Blessed with 10 Children
Marilyn Catherine Ahnen, “Mary”, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, surrounded by her family. She was born in Racine on May 7, 1936 to Frederick and Constance (Nee: Kessler) Kowalsky. Mary graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, “Class of 1954.” On November 16, 1957, she was united in marriage […]
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Lloyd Meier Served The Community
Lloyd C. Meier, 92, passed away on Monday at his residence surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born on August 31, 1925 in Racine, the son of the late Arthur and Nellie (Nee: Hanson) Meier. He was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1943”. Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Merchant Marines […]
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Joseph “Bud” Venturini Taught High School
With his loving family and friends by his side in his final days, Joseph L. “Bud” Venturini, 82, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 after a long struggle with cancer. Joseph was born in Racine on March 3, 1935, and was the son of the late Joseph D. and Agnes (nee: Grabowski) Venturini. He […]
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Ruth Schmalfelt Was Caring And Devoted
Surrounded by her loving family, Ruth E. Schmalfelt, 86, passed away Monday at her residence. Ruth was born in St. Francis, Wisconsin on March 27, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Nee: Koronkowski) Klump. Prior to her marriage, Ruth worked at Dun & Bradstreet. On November 21, 1953 at Blessed […]
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Obituary: Marilyn Nikolai Volunteered For Years
Marilyn H. Nikolai, 86, passed away at her home on Wednesday. Born in Racine on May 1, 1931, Marilyn is the daughter of the late Harvey and Magdalene (nee: Fischer) Schemel and had been a lifelong resident. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1949. Marilyn married to Herbert C. Nikolai on August 13, […]
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Obituary: Donald J. Piette Proudly Served His Country
Donald J. Piette, 93, passed away Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Don was born in Racine on May 1, 1924, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Nee: Boehme) Piette. Don proudly served in the United States Army. On May 25, 1946 in Belgium Europe he was united in marriage to Henriette F. Frantz, […]
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Obituary: Sister Oda Marie DeGroot Gave A Lifetime of Service
Sister Oda Marie DeGroot, O.P., 100, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine on Wednesday. Born October 27, 1916, Oda Marie was the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina (nee: Hurkmans) DeGroot in Northland, MI. On August 30, 1937, Lambertha Mary joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1938 she was given the religious name […]
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Obituary: Michele Peters
Michele J. Peters, age 71, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2016 at Willowcrest Care Center. Michele graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 62”. She worked in the insurance industry and in project management. Michele is survived by her children, Christopher (Lisa) Sorenson, Laura Mulvenna, Wendy (Guy) Leach and their children; siblings, Marcia Ortiz, […]
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Obituary: Russell Ruetz, Racine Dentist
Russell M. Ruetz D.D.S., 93, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at The Woods of Caledonia. Russell was born in Racine on Jan. 8, 1923, son of the late Clarence and Ione (Nee: Kurten) Ruetz. Russell was a lifelong resident of Racine. He was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School, Class of 1941. […]
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Obituary: Barbara Cramer, An RN with Many Pastimes
Surrounded by her family, Barbara A. Cramer, 73, passed away Monday at her residence. Barbara was born in Racine, Oct. 18, 1942, daughter of the late Sylvester and Lucille (Nee: Gross) Soens. Barbara attended St. Joseph’s Grade School, St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1960” and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1963. […]
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Obituary: Julie Pauly Loved Helping People
Julie Jeane Pauly 59, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Sunday, She was born in Milwaukee, Mar. 24, 1957, daughter of the late Don and Arlene (Nee: Brill) Olson. Julie was raised in Racine and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1975”. She had been employed as […]
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Obituary: Gale Haakenson
Gale Claire Haakenson, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at her home in the loving arms of her husband Tom. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, June 20, 1944, daughter of the late Chester and Julia (Nee:Joo) Krusienski. Gale attended St. Catherine’s High School, Dominican College and Patricia Stevens Modeling School. She worked at […]
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Obituary: Sister Lois Vanderbeke, O.P.
Sister Lois Vanderbeke, O.P., 80, passed away at Lakeshore Manor, Racine, WI on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Lois Marie was born May 7, 1936 to Joseph A. and Leontine (nee: Blomme) Vanderbeke in Detroit, MI. On August 25, 1955 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1956 she was given the religious […]
