Mount Pleasant Police responded early Saturday morning to the 2000 Block of Frankie Place in reference to a 911 call where a woman indicated that her husband was going to kill her. Officers responded quickly and located the victim. Officers learned that the woman had escaped with an older child, but her newborn child was […]
Tag: Wheaton Franciscan
Karen Kusters was fiercely proud of her sons
With her family by her side, Karen Kusters, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at Froedtert Memorial Hospital after a hard fought battle caused by a sudden brain hemorrhage. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, Wisconsin. Karen was born on December 12, 1960 to Clyde and Ruth (nee: Ebe) Hansen. Karen was a medical […]
Obituary: Ann B. Krucas, A Longtime Teacher
Ann B. Krucas, age 96, passed away Thursday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Ann was born in New London, WI, February 17, 1920, daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Nee: Wieta) Krucas. Ann was employed for many years with Racine Unified School District, retiring in 1988, and with St. Mary’s Medical Center for fifteen […]
Top Stories In 2016: Racine’s Dwindling Mental Health Services
An accessible and responsive mental health system are vital services needed for a thriving community and functional workforce, but access to mental health services has been an issue for years in Racine. This is why we have focused on this issue consistently on the Racine County Eye. We started seeing criminal complaints with officers noting […]
Joseph Friso Sr Loved Vegas, Horse Races
Joseph J. Friso Sr., 76, passed away Wednesday at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. Joseph was born in Racine, Feb. 1, 1940, son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Nee: Piette) Friso. Since the age of sixteen, Joe was employed by In-Sink-Erator for forty-two years and belonged to their “10 Year Club.” He enjoyed […]
Obituary: Steve Vallone
Surrounded by his loving family, Steve C. Vallone, 84, passed away Saturday at his residence. Steve was born in Racine, May 1, 1932, son of the late Joseph and Bessie (Nee: Maglio) Vallone. On September 3, 1955 at Evangelical United Methodist Church he was united in marriage to Vannes “Casey” M. Torkilsen. Steve truly enjoyed […]
Obituary: Mary Thornberg
Mary Ruth (Miller) Thornberg, 71, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center on Monday. A lifetime resident of Racine, Mary was born on April 4, 1945 to George and Ruth (Stauss) Miller. She was united in marriage to Roger Thornburg on August 15, 1981. Mary was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She was a […]
Obituary: Ruby Tomasek
Ruby M. Tomasek, 88, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Ruby was born in Racine, October 13, 1927, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Nee: Hric) Pavlik. On July 20, 1957 she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Tomasek, who preceded her in death on […]
Obituary: Rudolph “Rudy” Jesse Herrera
Rudolph “Rudy” Jesse Herrera, age 71, passed away on Sunday at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1945, son of the late Jesus and Mary (Nee: Radocay) Herrera. Rudy was employed by Western Publishing for twenty-four years. Rudy will be sadly missed by his two sons, Rick and Tim […]
Obituary: Richard R. Nauman
Richard R. Nauman, 83, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Richard was born in Racine, March 13, 1932, son of the late Royce and Olga (Nee: Wick) Nauman. He proudly served in the United State Navy. On December 4, 1954 he was united in marriage to Jane J. Johnson. He […]
Ascension Now Owns Wheaton Franciscan Facilities
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, a holding company that owns a number of healthcare related facilities in the Midwest, has finalized the transfer of ownership of its southeast Wisconsin operations to Ascension, the holding company that owns Columbia St. Mary’s. Ascension signed a letter of intent in October with the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters to take over all […]
Be In The Know About The Flu
Wheaton Franciscan put together a primer about the flu including if you should get a flu shot, recognizing flu symptoms and how to treat the flu if you get it.
UPDATE: Three Injured In Pit Bull Attack
Two seven-old boys and a man were injured after a pit bull attacked them at 12:41 p.m. Saturday at a residence in the 1500 block of Summit Avenue. The two boys were taken to Wheaton Franciscan Hospital — All Saints emergency room and later taken to Froedtert Hospital. The boys have been released from the […]
One Person Injured In Two-Car Crash
A woman was injured and taken to the hospital after she failed to yield the right of way and went into oncoming traffic at 11:17 a.m. Monday, according to the Caledonia Police Department. The woman was driving westbound on Five Mile Road at Highway 38 when she failed to stop at the stop sign and […]
Update: 3-year-old Boy Dies After Falling Into Pool
**Updated 6 p.m. Aug. 11 A three-year old boy has died after falling into a pool at 2:45 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of Shoop St., according to the Racine Police Department. Austin Lueck passed away shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday. After being pulled out of the pool, Lueck was pulseless and not breathing. The […]
