Obituaries & Services

Renee Martina Murillo, 42, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2025 in Racine, Wisconsin.  Renee was born on February 18, 1983 in Racine, Wisconsin the daughter of Edwardo Murillo and Eva Chavez.  She had three brothers Eddie (Sonya), Louie and...

Katherine Joan Jaeck, 78, passed to her eternal life on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center,  Mt. Pleasant.  She was born April 19, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James Roy and Mary Joan (Nee: Hardwood) Laundy.  Katherine enjoyed cross...

Sylvester Johnson was born to Sylvester Johnson and Ella Mae (nee Carnes) Johnson on December 26, 1939. He died peacefully in his sleep on September 15, 2025.  He was one of seven children born in the family. His parents preceded him in death along with his wife,...

Lusia Rodriguez (Nee: Saldana), 80, passed away peacefully at home  surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Racine. She was born in Natalia, Texas on February 22, 1945, the daughter of the late Miguel and Maria (Nee: Ramos)  Saldana. In addition to...

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...