Obituaries & Services

Karen Janet (Nee: Schultz) Balke, 84, entered her eternal home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.  Karen was born in Racine on July 19, 1941, the daughter of Walter and Lydia (Nee: Krenske) Schultz.  She was the wife of Robert A. Balke, who preceded her in death on...

William "Bill" E. Spitznagle, 84, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, decorated military officer, and passionate sportsman, Bill lived a life rooted in service, family, and...

Elliott V. Manke, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Ascension Hospital in Racine. Born in Racine to Carl and Mildred (Ludwigsen), Elliott also lived briefly in Garden City, Kansas, and Boulder City, Nevada. Elliott is survived by his...

Lydell L. Williams, 72, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025.  Lydell was born in Quincey, Illinois, the son of Albert and Joann Mae (Nee: Jackson) Williams.  He was married to the late Nina (Nee: Earl) Williams.  Lydell attended Southern Mississippi College.  He worked...

Velma Joe Cannon, age 86 transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Sunday August 3, 2025.  Velma was one of 14 siblings born in Aldridge, Alabama on August 18, 1938 to the late George Knox and Earline Goldsmith Knox. Velma is also preceded...

Connie L.(Nee: Andersen) Bowen, 70, passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.  Connie was born in Racine on June 15, 1955, the daughter of Harold Andersen and Sylvia (Nee: Luecfeld) Krueger.  She married the late Daniel Bowen who passed in 2011.  Connie was a...

Richard “Dick” Soens, 89, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Lincoln Park Nursing in Racine.    Richard was born June 20, 1936 in Racine.  On June 20, 1976 he married the love of his life, Kathy Andersen in Racine.  Richard loved sports, especially the Chicago Bears...

Mark A. LaRue, 66, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 in his home.  Mark was born August 1, 1958 in Racine, the son of Dean and Leone (Nee: Zuhren) LaRue.  Mark was employed as a machinist/CNC operator at Beere Precision.  Mark enjoyed spending time on the golf course...

David Harvey Lamack, 88, entered into Eternal Life on Friday, July 11, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family.  David was born September 23, 1936, the son of Harold and Irene (Nee: Chester) Lamack.  On May 14, 1960 David married the love of his life, Arlene Joyce...

Antonio M. Goodwin, affectionately known as “T-Good,” or “Tony” was born on July 30, 1969, in Magee, Mississippi to John and Shirley Goodwin. He was a proud graduate of Washington Park High School. Tony went on to earn his certification in Mechanical Maintenance...