Obituaries & Services


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...

Mary Gulbrandson
Mary Alice Gulbrandson (Nee: Lucas), passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Oak Park Place in Burlington, WI. Mary was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on January 5, 1947, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn (nee: Sorensen) Lucas. She married the love of her...

Shirley Koleske
Shirley M. Koleske (née Jensen) passed away on March 10, 2023. She was 85 years old. She was born in Racine, WI on August 20, 1937, daughter of the late Leroy and Irene (née Beauchamp) Jensen, the second of their three children. She and Daniel F. Koleske were united...

Terry LaGrone
Terry Lee La Grone, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Terry was born in Chicago, IL on May 28, 1959 the son of the late Roosevelt and Clara (nee: Haggard) La Grone. Terry worked as a Welder, he enjoyed playing cards and...

Gary D. Pinnow
Gary Dean Pinnow, 77, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Gary was born July 18, 1945 in Racine, the son of Ray and Betty (Nee Houdek) Pinnow. Gary graduated from Racine Horlick High and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was employed by...

Jose Louis Rodriguez
Jose Louis Rodriguez, 68, passed away at All Saints Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2023. Jose was born in Rockford, Il, the son of Francisco and Julia (Nee: Rodriquez) Rodriguez. Jose enjoyed fishing, landscaping and cooking, especially experimenting with new...