Surrounded by his loving family, Frank A. Aiello, affectionately known as “Happy,” 84, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence. Born in Racine, May 14, 1933, Frank was the son of the late Eugenio “James” and Aquila (Nee: Piselli) Aiello. He graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1952. During the Korean War, […]
Tag: St. Catherine’s High School
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Susan Altenbach Was An Avid Card Player
With her children by her side, Susan D. Altenbach, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Racine on September 1, 1943, daughter of Norbert and Margaret (nee: Hegeman) Kosterman. She was a proud graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1961”, […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Eugene Bernard Heck Enjoyed Being Outdoors
Eugene Bernard Heck, “Gene”, age 78, passed away Thursday at the Clement Zablocki V.A. Memorial Hospital. He was born in Racine, September 18, 1938, son of the late Clarence and Frances (Nee: Pierre) Heck. Gene graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1956” and then proudly served in the U.S. Army until 1962. On […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Alphonse Cunningham Greatly Loved His Family
With his family by his side, Alphonse J. “Al” Cunningham, age 89, passed away peacefully, Wednesday at his residence. Al was born in Racine, February 8, 1928, son of the late Alphonse J. and Catherine (Nee: Murphy) Cunningham. He was a proud graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1946”. On September 27, 1952, Al […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Sheila Ryan Enjoyed Coffee And A Good Book
Sheila Ellen Ryan (Collentine), 64, passed into eternal rest in March 2017 at her home in Spokane, Washington. She had fought a long battle with diabetes and other health issues. Sheila Ellen was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 21, 1952 to Sheila A. Collentine and the late Joseph P. “Monk” Collentine. She graduated from […]
Posted inObituaries
Obitaury: Sister Therese Rotarius Loved Her Work
Sister Therese Rotarius, O.P., 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine, WI on Friday, February 24, 2017. Theresa Cecilia was born May 9, 1928 to Peter and Agnes (nee: Morian) Rotarius in Warren, MI. On September 2, 1946 she joined the Racine Dominicans and at her reception in 1947 she was given the […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: William Beyer Was An Avid Golfer
William Francis Beyer, “Bill”, passed away Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine, April 3, 1946, son of the late Albert and Lillian (Nee: Pier) Beyer. Bill graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1964” and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. On April […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Josephine Mata Enjoyed Knitting
Josephine H. Mata, age 76, passed away Saturday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine, July 24, 1940, daughter of the late Raymond and Helena (Nee: Mertens) Murphy. Josephine was a graduate of St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1958”. On August 2, 1958 she was united in marriage to Ciprian John […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Rene Gagliano Loved Teaching
Rene L. Gagliano, age 63, passed away Wednesday. Rene was born in Racine, July 21, 1953, daughter of George E. ‘Micky’ and Mildred (Nee: Georgieff) Johnson. Rene was a graduate of UW- Madison and began teaching languages. While at St. Catherine’s High School she taught Russian, and at Armitage Academy she taught French. For the […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Marcella Mueller Celebrated Her Family
Surrounded by her loving family, Marcella A. Mueller, 94, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Born in Somers, April 30, 1922, Mueller was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Nee: Robers) Thomas. Marcella graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1940. She married the love of her life, Edwin G. “Red” Mueller on […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Helen M. Jakubowski Enjoyed Sewing And Baking
Surrounded by her loving family, Helen M. Jakubowski, age 84, passed away Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Helen was born in Racine, May 10, 1932, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Nee: Heinrichs) Cook. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1951”. In her early years she was a bat girl […]
Posted inObituaries
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 […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jeffrey James Wakefield Loved Food And Sports
Jeffrey James Wakefield was called home on the evening of Dec. 18, at the age of 58. Jeff was born on Dec. 3, 1958 in Racine to John and Florence (Zastrow) Wakefield, and was a lifelong resident. He received his primary education at St. Joseph School and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1976. From […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Betty A. Karecki
Betty A. Karecki, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday at Ascension All Saints Hospital after a brief illness. Betty was born in Racine on Dec. 1, 1930 to the late Julius and Stela (nee: Serbienska ) Kritzcki. Betty graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. She was employed at Racine Steel Castings, Horlick Mfg. and worked […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Geraldine Pallesen Loved Traveling, Playing Schafskopf
Editor’s note: This obituary initially ran in September. However, the family has now set the funeral service. So we’re re-running the obituary. Geraldine Mae Pallesen, 89, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at her residence. Born May 20, 1927 in Racine, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Julia (Nee: Fitzgerald) Lavin. Geraldine […]