Obituaries & Services


Diann Aslani
Diann Aslani, 56, of Racine, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Friday, May 5, 2023. Diann was born in Racine on June 17, 1966, the daughter of George and Ruth Aslani. Diann enjoyed working as a store clerk at Kwik Trip, going out to eat as often as...

Radasin Markovic
Radasin Markovic, 83, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI. Radasin was born in Belosevac, Serbia in 1939 and subsequently moved to Racine, WI with his family in 1979. Radasin was an amazing, loving and caring husband,...

Patricia Diane Schwartz
Patricia Diane Swartz, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. Patricia was born February 11, 1945 in Bedford, England, the daughter of Eric and Madge (Nee: Perry) Anderson. Patricia attended school in England...

Penelope Griffiths
Penelope L. Griffiths, 59, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Accension All Saints Hospital. Penelope was born August 22, 1963, in Racine, the daughter of William and Connie Lee (Nee: Lindsey) Greenway. Penny graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens...

Carrol Pavia
Carrol R. Pavia, 84, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Lake Shore at Siena in Racine. Carrol was born January 24, 1939 in South Milwaukee. She was married to the late Fred Pavia. Carrol was a caregiver and worked with infants in childcare. Carrol loved to...

Shirley Ann Jorgenson
Shirley Ann Jorgenson, 81, of Racine, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Shirley was born on March 4, 1942 in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late John Zanio and Helen Godlewski. Shirley wed Gustave Jorgenson on June 27,1964, in Racine, WI and...

Marcelina Vega
Marcelina Vega, 92, of Racine, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born in Mexico to Juan and Antonia (Nee: Olide) Maldonado. In 1956, she married Jesus Vega In Mexico. Marcelina was a Great American Story. She immigrated...

Edward Eugene Griffin, Jr.
Edward Eugene Griffin, Jr., 65, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Edward was born May 9, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Janice (Nee: Hopper) Griffin, Sr. Edward married Annette Cole at Reconciliation...

Enrique Aranda, Sr.
Enrique Aranda Sr., 61, of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2,2023. Enrique was born on January 23, 1962, in Weslaco, Tx, the son of the late Mercelino and Margarita (Nee: Lozoyo) Aranda. In his free time, Enrique enjoyed fishing as well as watching...

Manuel Benitez Jr.
Manuel Benitez Jr, 76, lifelong resident of Racine, WI, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023. He is survived by his children and his family. A celebration of Life will be held for Manuel Benitez, Jr. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Hiawatha Bar & Grill, 9809...