RECENT OBITUARIES

Raymond Jan Rapacz, age 79 of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away July 4, 2025.  Born in Hammond, Indiana, he was the eldest of the two sons of the late Walter and Irene Rapacz.  Dr. Rapacz practiced cardiology for over 50 years, retiring in 2010.  He practiced at Hinsdale Hospital and LaGrange Hospitals.  At Hinsdale Hospital […]

Michael J. Manos, a resident of Chicago, passed away on July 5th 2025. He was 87 years old. Services for Michael will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at Kimmisis Tis Theotoku Greek Orthodox Church (1335 S. Green Bay Road, Racine) at 11am. Visitation with the family will take place from 10am until the time of […]

William Paul Laubenstein, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, William was known for his kind heart, steady hands, and quiet wisdom. He enjoyed the simple things in life, fishing, hunting and spending time with family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished […]

Sula E. Maxcy, age 91, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Willowbrook Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 9, 1933, to William Ervin and Georgia Wilson.  She was a graduate of Itawamba High School.  She continued her education and graduated from Gateway Technical Institute in the early 70’s and […]

Edward Sibiski Jr., 64, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on July 8, 2025, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on October 1, 1960, in Kenosha, the son of the late Edward and Noreen (Drinkwine) Sibiski Sr. He was educated in the schools of Zion, IL. Edward […]

Jason Brush, 51, of Pleasant Prairie passed away on July 3, 2025. Jason was born on September 28, 1973, in Waukesha the son of Gary M. and Karen Jeanne (Kyncl) Brush. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and Salem, WI and he attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. His hobbies included anything fast, water […]

John T. Troemel Jr., 62, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Born on June 25, 1963, he was the son of Judi and the late John T. Troemel Sr. He attended St. Gilbert’s Elementary School and graduated from Grayslake High School, where he […]

Judith A Kruzan age 88 died June 21, 2025.  She was born on April 23, 1937.  The daughter of the late Erle and Ruth (Fetty) Bottorff.  On February 25, 1956, in Silver Lake, WI she was united in marriage to Leonard Kruzan. Mother to Kelly Restarski, Kent Kruzan and Kolleen (Chris) Zimmermann.  6 Grandchildren and […]

Betty A. Scheider, 87, of Bristol WI., passed away on June 18th, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born on October 1st, 1937, in Petaluma, CA., to her parents, Theodore, and Fredrica (Lendorfer) Moore. She met her husband of 69 years Edmund Schneider Jr. in 1956, while attending a USO […]

Pauline B. Holland, 91, formerly of Kenosha passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Saint Monica’s Memory Care in Racine. She was born on February 19, 1934 to the late George and Gladys (Schact) Dyutka in Kenosha.  She was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in […]

Marty J. McCarter, 63, of Kenosha passed away peacefully Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Waters Edge Health and Rehab. He was born on July 20, 1961 to James and Gloria (Morkrid) McCarter in Kenosha.  He was educated in the school of Kenosha and graduated from Tremper High School. Marty joined the US Army and was […]

Larry E Zilonis, 69, passed away on June 27th after a few month illness. He was born to the late Anthony Zilonis Sr and Bernice (Galvin) Zilonis on July 8, 1955. Larry was educated in schools in Kenosha, WI. On October 14, 2011 he married Michelle Miller. He worked for many years as a laborer. […]

Roger Anders, a resident of Pleasant Prairie, passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends on July 4th, 2025. He was 68 years old. Preceded in death by daughter Jenifer Barker, sister Irene Caroselli, brother-in-law Louis Caroselli, his parents Raymond and Virginia Anders, nephew Andrew Caroselli, and first wife Pamela Demaray Anders. Survived […]

Anthony “Tony” Hines passed peacefully July 1 at his home in Bonita Springs Florida with his loving wife Kathleen at his side. Tony was born on October 5, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of Mary and Michael Hines. He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1958. On October 24, […]

KENOSHA-Benjamin Arthur Sturdevant, 78, died from complications of Myelodysplastic Syndrome on June 21st, 2025, in his residence. He was born in North Manchester, Indiana on October lst, 1946, to Benjamin Franklin Sturdevant and Genevieve Marie (Bernard) Sturdevant. After graduating from high school in North Manchester, Indiana in 1963, Ben enlisted in the U.S. Navy as […]

Eric M. Hodler Sr., age 62, a resident of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, at his home. Eric was born on August 23rd, 1962, in Zion, IL, to Gene and Janet (Evans) Hodler Sr. His family owned and operated Western Auto Hardware in Rhode Island for several years before moving back to […]

In Loving Memory of Michael Denis Smolinski With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Denis Smolinski, a devoted husband, loving father, faithful servant of God, and a man who could read a green like no other. He departed this life peacefully on Monday, June 30th at the age of 86 surrounded by the love […]

Blake J. Isaac, age 64, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Cleveland Ohio, on April 8, 1961, to Jim and Annabel Isaac. On May 17, 1986, he was united in marriage to Lisa Isaac (Schwarze) who he affectionately called “that woman”. Lisa and Blake’s relationship […]

Harry Honeycutt, born June 8th, 1944, served in the Navy for six years as a Fire Control Technician (Missiles) FTM 2. He passed in June 2025 of natural causes.  The son of the late Harry Honeycutt Senior, and Alice Honeycutt, he was raised with three Brothers in Barrington Illinois. His surviving brothers are Dave, Thomas […]

Carol Dee Radke, 89 of Kenosha, Iowa died Sunday, June 29th , 2025 in her sleep in the early morning hours. Carol D Radke had been a resident of Robin Way assisted living in Kenosha, Wisconsin since fall of 2022 when she relocated from Fort Myers, Florida to Kenosha, Wisconsin.   She was born, in […]

Sophie Malinowski, 75, of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away on June 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sophie was born on March 12, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late William and Genevieve (Kozowicz) Malinowski.  Sophie’s life was one of dedication and hard work. She received an associate degree in Horticulture from Gateway […]

Rufina Mercado Rafi, 89 years old of Skokie, IL, formerly from Kenosha, WI, passed over to the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her home. She was surrounded by her eight children. She was born on February 26, 1936, in the Philippines. The second daughter of the late Alejo Fama Mercado and […]

Alice Aldridge 64, of Kenosha, WI, passed away at home with family on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. She was born in Kenosha, WI, on December 11, 1960. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1987. Alice loved playing softball, bowling, and to read. Alice was known for her kind personality, and giving soul. She is […]

John J. Stoops, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. Born on February 17, 1947, to the late Wayne and Mary Anne (Abercrombie) Stoops in Connersville, IN. On February 2, 1974, he married the love of his life, Beverly “Bunny” Culberg. He and Bunny raised their family in […]

Anita M. Westphal, 95, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, died peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Brookdale Dementia Care. Anita was born in Kenosha to the late Joseph and Anna(Velas) Cerveny on May 19,1930.  She graduated from Kenosha High School, and worked in the office at Johns Manville, Illinois. She left […]

With aching hearts, we share that David William Underwood-beloved husband, father, son, brother, teacher, friend, and light in this world-died suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in a tragic accident while vacationing with his family. He was 51. Dave was doing what he loved most – making memories with the people he cherished. To know […]

Sandra Harris, a woman known for her strength, honesty, warmth, love, laughter, and deep commitment to her family, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 81.  Born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1943, to McGoy and LaVada (Rycrow) Harris. Sandra’s journey took her from Chicago to Whiting, Indiana, for seven […]

Roy Scuffham, 72, of Kenosha passed away on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Roy was born on January 30, 1953, in Kenosha, the son of the late LeRoy and Vera (Adams) Scuffham. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha graduating from Tremper High School. Roy married Karen Noel on April 29, […]

Glen Feely Jr., 70, of Kenosha passed away on June 28, 2025, at Water’s Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Glen was born on May 9, 1955, in Kenosha, the son of the late Glen and Marion (McFaul) Feely Sr. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha graduating from Bradford […]

Joaquin O. Norniella, 71, of Kenosha passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Hospice Alliance Hospice House. He was born on August 5, 1953 to the late Orlando and Disnarda (Valdes) Norniella in Remedios, Cuba.  He was educated in Rock Island, Ill and received his Bachelor’s Degree. Joaquin entered the US Army serving […]

Linda M. Hayes, 77, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2025 at The Grove at the Lakes in Zion, IL. She was born on September 10, 1947 to the late Robert W. and Mary D. (Wirfs) Benson Sr. in Dallas, Oregon. Linda married James Hayes in 1993 in Kenosha. Linda worked at […]

John James LaFever, 48, of Kenosha passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Froedtert South St. Catherine’s Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1977 to Martin C. Jakubowski Sr. and Debbie M. LaFever in Kenosha.  He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. John worked […]

Joseph John Nafe Nizzi, age 66, of Kenosha, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI on June 29th, 2025. He was born to Joseph and Regina Nizzi (Writz) in Highland Park, IL, on May 10th, 1959, He loved golfing and was a self-proclaimed comedian. He went by the name “JJ Bashful”. Joseph was […]

Joyce Mary Istvanek (Gail), age 92, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on June 26th, 2025. She was born in Kenosha to the late Arthur Gail and Mary (Page) Gail on January 30th, 1933. She attended local schools and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1951. […]

Michael Bedore Jr, age 93, passed away on June 26th, 2025. Michael was born December 5th, 1931 to parents Michael and Elizabeth Bedore in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was educated in Kenosha Schools and worked for AMC/Chrysler for many years before retiring. In his spare time, Michael loved finding and collecting various tools. He also had […]

Kay Ellen Franz (Jossart), age 75, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, passed away on June 25th, 2025, comfortable in her own home. She was born on April 4th, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to the late Kenneth Jossart and Eleanor (Janca) Jossart.  She attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High School in 1968. Shortly after […]

Michael Weiss – In Loving Memory It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Henry Weiss, who departed this life on June 24th at the age of 73. Michael was a proud father who will be remembered for his outgoing personality, his love of golf, scuba diving, water skiing, bowling, and for […]

Steven Michael “Mickey” Ernst passed away peacefully at his home on June 24th, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born in Kenosha WI on September 12th, 1962, and was the youngest of three children of Ronald and Barbara Ernst. Steven attended St. Marks, Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from Tremper High School in […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Truskowski (nee: Fitzpatrick), born on May 19, 1939, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved her family deeply. On December 28, 1957, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Thomas […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Neal R. Broadway, who left us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born on October 9, 1951 to Milton and Donna (Sorn) Broadway in Illinois, Neal lived a life characterized by love, generosity, and commitment to his family and friends. Neal was a man of […]

Muriel Joy Jeffery, age 86, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with her family by her side.  Born September 9, 1938 in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Esther (Hielsberg) Shaw.  Raised and educated in Kenosha, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Mary D. […]

The world lost a bit of its music, magic, and mischief on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, when Nicole Rae Marks-Eckberg, age 41, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Though her time here was far too short, her impact was immeasurable, and her spirit continues to echo in the lives she touched. From the start, Nicole […]

John Tracy Sr., of Kenosha passed away on June 24, 2025, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born on July 10, 1946, in Bangor, Maine, the son of the late Harold and Emily (Plummer) Tracy. He was educated in the schools of Massachusetts. John married Sandra Eidsor on […]

Jean Marie Jakubowski, 92 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha, WI. She was born July 16, 1932, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Floyd and Eva (Wilcox) Bienemann and graduated from Kenosha Bradford High School. On May 8, 1954, she married […]

Gregory Scott George, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home in Bristol, Wisconsin. A Kenosha native, Greg was born November 16, 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents Violet (Harold) (Gratiot) Kubart and William George. He graduated from Reuther Central High, Kenosha, WI. Greg was employed by Martin […]

Rosemary Werwie, 101, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Born on December 6, 1923, in Racine, WI; she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Violet J. (Burant) Kuras. She attended St. Rose Grade School, graduating from St. Catherine’s […]

Laurel Jean Caflisch (Gonsky) of Pleasant Prairie. At the age of 85, on June 20th, 2025 entered the arms of the Lord, after a long battle with dementia. Laurel was born to Walter & Violet Gonsky on November 29th, 1939. She was educated and raised in Union Grove, WI. Shortly, after graduating from the local […]

George P. Mich, 91, of Kenosha passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at home with family by his side. Born in Kenosha on May 15, 1934, he is the son of Leonard and Elinor (Maurice) Mich.  George attended St. John the Baptist School in Paris and graduated from Wilmont High School.  He then […]

Joseph “Joe” Martin Lusiak, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Born on August 17, 1946, in Mondovi, Wisconsin, Joe lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country and community, appreciation for classic cars, and a deep passion for the outdoors, especially […]

Jeffrey Rohde, 61, of Kenosha passed away on June 16, 2025, at Crossroads Care Center of Kenosha. Jeffrey was born on October 18, 1963, in Kenosha, the son of the late Peter and Barbara (Alleman) Rohde. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha. Jeffrey was a cook for many years. His hobbies included cheering […]

Jennifer Stancato, 41, of Kenosha passed away on June 16, 2025, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer was born on June 27, 1983, in Kenosha, the daughter of Randall Stancato and Patricia Becker. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha graduating from Tremper High School. Her hobbies included […]

Susan Guy – Kintop, age 75, passed away on June 13th, 2025 in Kenosha. She was born on October 2nd, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Salem, WI on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. For more information, please call the funeral home.

Lisa Jane Fagan (Zelazoski), age 67, of Rochester, WI, passed away at her residence on June 18th, 2025. She was born on July 3rd, 1957, to Ronald Zelazoski and Heidi (Hill). She is survived by her father: Ronald Zelazoski, brothers: Paul (Jeanette) Zelazoski and Daniel Zelazoski, and sister: Lynda (Peter) Federspiel. She is preceded in death by […]

Kevin Dale Lamb, 52 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. He was born July 7, 1972, in Waukegan, IL the son of William and Joan (Whitson) Lamb. On August 12, 2007, he married Maria Gasiamis and they spent many years living in Illinois, settling in […]

William Lyle Stafford, 77, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1947 to the late Lyle and Lillian (Smith) Stafford in Withee, WI. William entered the US Army on September 27, 1967 and was honorable discharged on June 13, 1972. In […]

John J Balma, 88, of Kenosha passed away on June 17, 2025, at The Bay at Waters Edge of Kenosha. John (Jack) was born on August 22, 1936, in Munising, Mi, the son of the late John and Frances (McIntire) Balma. John grew up along the shores of Lake Superior having lived in several lighthouses […]

Erich Knautz, 91, of Kenosha passed away on June 16, 2025, at the side of his loving daughter.  Erich was born on July 15, 1933, in Kenosha the son of the late Adolf and Minna (Zeitz) Knautz. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha. Erich married Irmgard Feld on August 18, 1956, in Kenosha. […]

Nadeen McCredden, 73 years old of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. She was born August 27, 1951, in Beloit, WI the daughter of the late Gile and Eunice (Nessett) Millard. Nadeen was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. On April 12, 1972, Nadeen married Dennis McCredden in […]

Willie Smoot Jr., 87, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Primrose Memory Care. Born on November 20, 1937, in Natchez, MS, he was the son of the late Willie and Lurena (Burks) Smoot. He entered the United States Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1958. Willie […]

Ila Claudine Hall, 92, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at The Bay at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, WI. Born on November 7, 1932, in Gordan, NE; she was the daughter of the late Claude and Ida (Louks) Eastep. Ila worked in accounting for both Disneyland and Bank […]