Obituaries & Services

Alberto Maldonado-Toscano, 41, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee on June 12, 2021.  He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on January 28, 1980, the son of J. Guadalupe Maldonado-Nuno and M. A. Guadalupe Toscano-Martinez.  On June 18, 2008 he married...

Daniel F. Koleske passed away on June 11, 2021. He was 84 years old. He was born in Racine, WI on February 1, 1937, son of the late Frank and Veronica (Feest) Koleske. Dan was the youngest of their 13 children. He and Shirley M. Jensen united in marriage on August 16,...

Sharon M. Buckson, 80, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Monica’s Senior Living in Racine. She was born September 17, 1940 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anthony and Victoria (NEE: Charnon) Buckson. Sharon graduated from St. Catherine’s, and then...

Alicia Bernal Martinez, 77, of Racine, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2021 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1944 in Cotulla, Texas. Born the daughter of Jose and Maria (NEE: Cruz) Bernal Sr. Alicia married Raymond Martinez in August of 1963...

Marc “Duke” Russell Schulz, 64, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home. He was born in Racine, WI on May 19, 1955, son of Russell and Mary (NEE: Hazen) Schulz. Prior to his retirement, Marc co-owned Schulz Brothers Bait and Tackle....

Catherine Bernadette Schumacher passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Manor of Kenosha. She was born on June 19, 1924 as Colleen Claire Rasmussen. Born the daughter of Einer L. Rasmussen and Ruth G. Link. She married the late Gene Schumacher. Catherine loved Betty...

Thomas Edward Strak, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on June 30, 1940 in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of Chuck and Marie Wesolowski and Herb and Grace Strak. He was united in marriage to Margaret T....

Joe Henry Garcia, Jr., 51, passed away at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa on May 2, 2021.  He was born on June 29,1969 in Austin, Texas, the son of Joe Henry and Mary (Bazan) Garcia.    Joe loved riding his Harley, shooting pool, singing karaoke and was a die-hard gym...

Vernon J. Emmerich, 92 passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Season’s Hospice, Oak Creek.  Vern was born January 5, 1929, the son of Joseph and Stella (Nee: Bergeron) Emmerich in Milwaukee.  On October 10, 1953, he married Patricia Ellen Romanowicz in Milwaukee. ...

Elaine Marie (NEE: Dickman) Cruz, age 85, passed away peacefully at Pleasant Point Senior Living on Friday, April 16, 2021. One of four children, Elaine was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 24, 1935. Born the daughter of Harold and Myrtle (NEE: Coe) Dickman....