Lois S. Corr, 87, passed away on Sunday in Lindenhurst, Illinois. Lois was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania on January 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (nee: Sammon) McGarry. On June 25, 1960 she was united in marriage to Arthur V. Corr. They shared fifty-four beautiful years together before Arthur preceded […]
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George Leopold made everyone feel special and loved
George Bernard Leopold passed away peacefully, on August 7, 2018, at his home in Racine, Wisconsin. He was born on January 15, 1922 to George and Anna (Hamerlindl) Leopold in St Paul, Minnesota. George was the second of seven children. George graduated from St Thomas University in 1945. He was a veteran of World War […]
Elaine Arndt Enjoyed Traveling The Country
Elaine Catherine Arndt, 89, passed away on Monday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Blue Island, Illinois on September 4, 1928, the daughter of the late Martin and Susanna (Nee:Welter) Bennick and graduated from the Academy of Our Lady. On August 23, 1953 at St. Benedict Church in Blue Island, she was […]
Don Paulsen Found Peace In Nature And On The Golf Course
After spending his final weeks fighting with the strength and heart that highlighted his eighty-eight remarkable years, Donald Martin Paulsen passed away at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha on Friday. Born in Iron River, Michigan to Olive (Unger) and Harry Paulsen, Don graduated from Milwaukee Messmer High School in 1947 before earning his Bachelor of Arts […]
Pearl Zanchetti Was A Long Time Volunteer
Pearl Zanchetti, 98, passed away on Thursday at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin on August 28, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Anton and Emily (Nee: Halembiec) Walman. On April 30, 1942 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Cudahy, she was united in marriage to Roger Zanchetti […]
Vincent Miskinis Proudly Served His Country And Community
Surrounded by his loving family, Vincent F. Miskinis, 91, passed away on Sunday at his residence. He was born in Racine on January 22, 1927, and was the son of the late Casper and Domicele (Nee: Bakutis) Miskinis. Vincent attended Washington Park High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, Air Force and […]
Anna Zurawski Enjoyed Being A Homemaker
Surrounded by her family, Anna Zurawski, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2017. Anna was born on November 21, 1924 to Robert and Frances Noll. On May 10, 1947 she married Frank Zurawski at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Oak Creek, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2012. She was a homemaker […]
Donald McMahon Remembered For Many Acts Of Kindness
Donald J. McMahon, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at his residence. Donald was born in Racine on June 18, 1962, and was the son of the late Thomas and Agnes (nee: Willing) McMahon. Don retired from Career Industries after thirty-two years of employment. He was a lifelong member of St. Rita Catholic Church. An […]
Olive Aslani Was An Excellent Cook
Olive M. Aslani, 85, passed away on Saturday at The Villa at Lincoln Park. Olive was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on February 14, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Emil and Ann (Nee: Beard) Wagner. In her earlier years, Olive was employed for seventeen years by the State of Wisconsin. She was a […]
Obituary: Rudolf Mayer Enjoyed Hard Work
Rudolf Mayer, 82, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Romania on December 4, 1934 and was the son of the late Karl and Philomina Wudi. Rudolf had been a resident of Racine since 1963. Rudolf was employed at Harris Metals for 16 years and then at Thermal Transfer for 15 […]
Obituary: Jane Scheef Was Passionate About Music
Jane Ann Scheef, age 73, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie. Jane was born Dec 2, 1943 to Alvin and Minerva (VanderMark) Herman in Mobridge, SD. Jane grew up in Firesteel SD, graduated from Timber Lake High School in 1961, and received a Music Education degree […]
Obituary: Doris Mae Lowe Enjoyed Playing Cards
Surrounded by her family, Doris Mae Lowe, age 89, passed away peacefully Monday, January 2, 2017, at her residence. Doris was born in Racine, December 27, 1927, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Nee: Higgie) Verbeten. Doris graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, “Class of 1947”. She attended Dominican College and had worked at […]
Obituary: Donald Robotka
Donald E. Robotka, 79, passed away Saturday at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine, July 1, 1936, son of the late George and Stella (Nee: Stloukal) Robotka. Don was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1954”. On October 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol J. […]
Obituary: Glen Kurhajec
Surrounded by his loving family, Glen A. Kurhajec, 76, passed away Monday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Glen was born in Racine, December 11, 1939, son of the late Emil and Marjorie (Nee: Sands) Kurhajec. On April 27, 1963 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church he was united in marriage to the love of […]
Obituary: Michael Anne (Mikey) Thompson
With her family by her side Michael (Mikey) Anne Thompson, 64, passed on to eternal life on April 7th at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born February 5, 1952 in Racine. She attended St. Rita’s Catholic School and was a graduate of William Horlick High […]