Obituary for Juan Gabriel Murguia Vera Juan Gabriel Murguia Vera, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. He was born in Santa Fe, Jalisco, Mexico to Manuel and Florentina (Vera) Murguia. Juan worked as an auto detailer at Manheim Auto Auction for 25 years. Juan Gabriel Murguia Vera He will be deeply missed […]
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7 Churches Serving Fish Fry in Racine
The Lenten season is here, thank cod! Luckily, for Wisconsinites, fish fry dinners are available at various churches in Racine County. You can support churches by picking up a fish fry or by dining in at a local church. You do not have to be a member of the parish to attend the fish fry […]
Mary Kortendick Enjoyed Volunteering and Time With Family
Mary F. Kortendick, 76, passed away Monday morning at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Racine on September 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Martina (Nee: Pfeiffer) Strelka. On May 14, 1966 at Holy Name Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Robert J. Kortendick who preceded her […]
Larry Norton Brought Friends And Family Together
Lawrence “Larry” A. Norton, 75, passed away on Sunday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on October 19, 1942, the son of the late Harold and Eleanor (Nee:Toth) Norton. He proudly served in the United States Army. On July 19, 1969 he was united in marriage to Carol A. […]
James “Tiger” Villalobos Was There To Help Those In Need
James “Tiger” Villalobos, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at his home. Tiger was born in Houston, Texas on June 28, 1967. He attended Gilmore and William Horlick High School. Tiger enjoyed time with his friends in his dart and pool leagues, and he loved his Cadillac, the Green Bay Packers and his two dogs […]
Mario Lopez Sr. Proudly Served His Country
Mario Lopez Sr., 79, passed away on Sunday at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Boland Hall in Union Grove. Mario was born in Eagle Pass, Texas on March 28, 1938, and was the son of the late Alfredo and Rita (nee: Lenardes) Lopez. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956-1959. On June […]
Cheryl O’Brien loved trivia and learning
Cheryl O’Brien, 73, died unexpectedly Tuesday at her home. Born in Racine on June 23, 1944, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Rudolf and June (Nee: Evenson) Anastasio. She married Dennis R. O’Brien on March 23, 1968. He preceded her in death, August 9, 2010. Cheryl worked as a middle school principal for the Westfield […]
Obituary: Juventino Aquino Enjoyed Anime
Surrounded by his loving family, Juventino “Tino” L. Aquino, age 32, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Racine, December 18, 1984, son of Gerardo and Olga (Nee: Chacon) Aquino. Juventino was a graduate of Washington Park High School. A talented […]
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 […]
Obituary: Betty Alpizar Enjoyed Crocheting And Drawing
Betty R. Alpizar, age 77, passed away Sunday at Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. Betty was born in Costa Rica, September 21, 1939, daughter of the late Daniel and Theresa (Nee: Umaña) Morales. On May 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to Ofir Alpizar and together they immigrated to Racine, WI in October of 1967. […]