Obituary for Lee ‘Skip’ Simpson Kasper Lee “Skip” Simpson Kasper, age 74, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Lakeshore at Siena. He was born in Racine on July 21, 1948, the son of the late John and Beulah (nee: Simpson) Kasper. Lee graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1966.” On June 21, […]
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‘THE PASSIONS PROJECT | LGBTQ+ Racine’ showcased at UW-Parkside until March 30
KENOSHA — On display at the UW-Parkside Library Art Space is a visual art movement created by Racine local, Heidi Wagner. THE PASSIONS PROJECT | LGBTQ+ Racine showcases a series of stories of Racine’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community by offering the viewer a glimpse into their passions. THE PASSIONS PROJECT | LGBTQ+ Racine is a series […]
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SME PRIME: High school students build needed manufacturing skills via industry-backed program
MOUNT PLEASANT — Noah Salchow, a junior at Academies of Racine-Case (Case High School) SME PRIME program, 7345 Washington Ave., has learned welding and is now getting a hands-on education in the repair and maintenance of the highly technical, automated equipment found in many area factories. “I’ve found it really interesting,” he says. “I’ll just […]
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Twin Disc and its role in D-Day
By Paul Holley June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day – a key event in World War II. Starting that day, wave after wave of Allied troops (approximately 156,000) invaded the Axis-held beaches of Normandy, France. A product made by Racine’s Twin Disc was there, too. Virtually every marine gear used by the Landing […]
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David Jacobs Proudly Served In The United States Army
David L. Jacobs, 80, passed away on Memorial Day at his residence. David was born in Racine on April 22, 1938, the son of the late Ernest and Katherine (nee: Schuppe) Jacobs. Following graduation from William Horlick High School “Class of 1956”, Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960, and was stationed in […]
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Kenneth “Skip” Tange Could Brighten Anyone’s Day
Kenneth Ralph Tange “Skip” passed away peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2018 in Racine at the age of 83. Ken was born on August 6, 1934 in Racine, to Peter and Edna Tange. Ken was united in marriage to the love of his life Charlotte May Bliss on June 1, 1953. Ken was […]
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Obituary: Russell Kortendick Was An Avid Golfer
Russell Leo Kortendick, “Russ”, age 98, of Racine passed away Friday at All Saints Ascension Hospital. Russ was born on a farm near Kansasville, WI, to Peter and Mary (Kleinvehn) Kortendick on November 24, 1918. Russell served with the 2nd Infantry Division and 9th Air Force in Europe during WWII and was proudly escorted on […]
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Obituary: William Diem Loved Life
William T. Diem, 64, passed away Sunday at All Saints Hospital, Racine. William was born in Racine, July 20, 1952, son of the late William L. and Gertrude M. (nee:Koenig) Diem. William was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1970.” He retired from Twin Disc as a machinist in 2013 after 40 years of […]
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Obituary: Valerie Pavlik Enjoyed Square Dancing
Valerie M. Pavlik, age 85, passed away Thursday at Primrose. Valerie was born in Racine, September 12, 1931, daughter of the late Bart and Viola (Nee: Reau) Dushane. Valerie was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1949”. In 1950 at the Hamilton Beach Company she met the love of her life, Edward L. […]
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Twin Disc Exec, Chris Eperjesy, Takes New Job At Arctic Cat
Christopher Eperjesy, vice president of finance and treasurer at Racine-based Twin Disc Inc., has been named the chief financial officer at Minnesota-based Arctic Cat Inc., which makes all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and snowmobiles. Eperjesy, 47, starts the new job on Monday, Feb. 16, according to a press release by Arctic Cat. “I am excited to join Arctic […]