Alex Avak Bagdasarian, 88, passed away on Monday at Wheaton Franciscan – Franklin Hospital. He was born in Racine on May 28, 1930, the son of the late Arman and Rose (Nee: Esayian) Bagdasarian. Alex graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1950”. During the Korean War, Alex proudly served as Sergeant in the […]
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John “Jack” Hinze Proudly Served His Country
John S. Hinze “Jack”, 84, passed away on Friday at home. He was born in Racine on December 14, 1933, the son of the late LeRoy and Bertha (Nee: Nygard) Hinze and had been a Racine resident since 1973. Jack graduated from UW-Madison in 1956 with a B.S. in Economics. John proudly served in the […]
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Bernard “Bud” Wade Proudly Served During The Vietnam War
Bernard “Bud” J. Wade, 73, passed away on Monday at his residence. He was born in Racine on August 13, 1944, the son of the late Walton and Lillian (Nee: Eppers) Wade. During the Vietnam War he proudly served in the United States Army. On January 6, 1972 in Waukegan, Illinois he was united in […]
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Orville “Buck” Gleason Proudly Served During The Korean War
Orville J. “Buck” Gleason, 83, passed away on Sunday. Orville was born in Crow Wing County, Minnesota on May 3, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Emma (nee: Ruesch) Gleason. Buck proudly served with the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War from 1953-1956. On June 27, 1959, he was united in […]
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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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Robert Jarvinen “The Cake Man” Was A Proud Veteran
With his family at his side, Robert W. Jarvinen “The Cake Man”, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 22 at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Almena, Wisconsin on January 15, 1938, the son of the late Wayne and Julia (Nee: Flygstad) Jarvinen. Robert was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class […]
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Thomas Lonergan Proudly Served His Country
Thomas Daniel Lonergan, 82, passed away on Friday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine on March 22, 1936, the son of the late Ralph and Frances (Nee: Danek) Lonergan. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Army Airborne Division while stationed at Fort Bragg. On August 15, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic […]
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John Olson Known For Paying It Forward
On May 14, 2018, at the age of 95, John E. Olson took his last flight on the wings of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John’s humble but accomplished life served as an example to all who knew him. John was a compassionate caregiver and someone who “paid it forward” long before the phrase […]
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Ernie Tryba Lived Life To The Fullest
Ernest (Ernie) Lawrence Tryba, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, lost his courageous battle with congestive heart failure on Saturday at the age of 90. Because of his devoted wife and family, he was able to pass away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by many loved ones, including his Grandson/Godchild, Kurt. Ernie […]
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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. […]
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Ralph Anderson Lived A Full And Adventurous Life
My name is Ralph Anderson. I died on May 12 from complications of old age. Services will be performed at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. until services. Entombment with Full Military Honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be […]
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Philip Litrenta Always Put Family First
Philip J. Litrenta, Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday at Ridgewood Care Center at the age of 90. Philip was born on October 27th, 1927 to Anthony (Tony) and Sophie (Romano) Litrenta. He lived in Racine his entire life, his childhood days, living on Blake Ave., where many lasting friendships were formed. At the age […]
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Irving Christensen Proudly Served His Country
Irving Russell Christensen passed away on Wednesday at Home Inspired Senior Living in Somers, Wisconsin with his family by his side. He was born in Racine on April 29, 1920 to the late Oscar A. and Elizabeth (nee. Jensen) Christensen. On December 22, 1951, he was united in marriage to the late Shirley Ann (nee. […]
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James Beaugrand Proudly Served His Country
Surrounded by his loving family, James R. Beaugrand, 86, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Racine on September 14, 1931, the son of the late Eugene and Helen (Nee: Hasenbein) Beaugrand, and was the last survivor of twelve children. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1949-1952. […]
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Bill Fritzler Proudly Served During The Vietnam War.
With his family by his side, William J. “Bill” Fritzler, 72, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. William was born in Racine on November 26, 1945, the son of the late Reuben and Rose (nee: Katrocites) Fritzler. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On November 23, 2000, Bill was […]