Brian Paul Sharp, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28,2024 in Racine. He was born April 1, 1980 the son of Diane Chacon. After graduating from Washington Park High School, Brian was employed for many years as a Die Caster. In his spare time, Brian loved watching his favorite sports teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Yankees. Throughout his life, he loved golfing, bowling, watching basketball and grilling out during the summertime. Brian loved making jokes and always looking for ways to make everyone laugh. He was a very generous man who loved being there for his famil ..read more

David John Wodicka,61, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 . David was born in Racine, WI on October 20,1962 the son of the late Charles Wodicka and Jane (Nee:Donnell) Byng. He was a life  long resident of Racine, he graduated from Walden III High School. On August 6,1994, David united in marriage to Rose Wenner and to this union, Alyssa, their only daughter  was born. He was employed as a Meter Reader for the Wisconsin Electric Service , in his spare time David loved the outdoors,  whether he was fishing, AC Boating, or even garden ..read more

Millicent Lee Morris was born on June 9, 1968.  She was the first child born to Delores and James Morris, making the hard working couple a family. Millicent changed their lives, showing early signs of intelligence in school. As a show to her being multifaceted in addition to her good grades, teachers referred to her as a busy bodied scatter-brain. Millicent accepted Christ at an early age, and was raised in the Church of God in Christ. She attended church functions at a minimum of 3 times weekly at services filled with music and loud praises to the Lord. After graduating from the 8th grad ..read more

Johnnie Mae (Nee: Hayes) Manke, age 68, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Racine. Johnnie was born on May 21,1955 in Minter, Mississippi,  the daughter of the late Willie and Laura (Nee:Hayes) Pope. She was employed as an  environmental service worker for the hospital. On October 31,1998 in Chicago, Il she was untied in marriage to Elliot Manke. When she wasn’t working, Johnnie loved to relax at home watching tv, favoring crime and murder mystery shows. She took extreme passion in taking care of home, and loved and cherished  the time she got to spend wi ..read more

Jonathan Paul Christiansen, 79, passed away unexpectedly in an accident at home on March 20, 2024. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 31, 1945 to the Rev. Dr. LeRoy and Catherine (nee: Pendelton) Christiansen. Jonathan graduated from Horlick High School in 1963, received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from UW-Parkside in 1970 and later a Master’s degree in English. He was a long-time drama and speech teacher at Salem Central High School where he was employed from 1971 until his retirement in 2012. He is remembered for the many musical plays he produced, and later for the ent ..read more

MaDolores Martinez De Lopez, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born on February 22, 1950, in Mexico the daughter of the late Mardonio and Ruperta (Nee: Ramirez) Martinez. MaDolores was married to Genaro Lopez, who preceded her in death on October 29,2017. When she lived in Mexico she loved to care for her animals, she was known to be a great cook and loved to plant flowers. MaDolores was very religious and loved the Lord. She will be deeply missed by her  seven children, Lorena Lopez, Maria Paz Lopez (Arnulfo Castillo), Carlos Lopez(Sonia Lira), Genaro ..read more

George James Yust Sr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 2,2024. George was born on June 14, 1935, in Ohio, the son of the late George J. and Catherine (Frank) Yust. George was united in marriage to Barbara Smith on December 17, 1955 sadly she preceded him in death in August of 2014. He was known to his family as a “Notorious  tinker”, always busy working with his hands, whether it was doing wood work, cooking, or working on houses he enjoyed every moment of it. George was a loyal dedicated father who was always the glue that held the family together. He will be deeply missed by his child ..read more

Julian Navarro-Jimenez passed away on March 28, 2024 at the age of ninety four. He was the son of Adela Jimenez-Fuentes and Julian Navarro-Romo in Villaldama Nuevo León, Mexico on February 1, 1930. Julian first came to the US by himself as a migrant field worker at age 14, he later worked as a  Vaquero,Brasero until he decided to work in the tannery and settled down in the Milwaukee area.  He worked on the assembly line at American Motors/Chrysler for 30 years until retirement as a Die Setter and active member of the UAW. Volunteering at United Migrant Opportunities Service ..read more

Annette Guadalupe Martinez, age 44 , passed away on Friday, March 22,2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Annette was born on March 27,1979, in Racine, the daughter of Ruben Martinez and Mary Rodriguz Gonzalez. She loved listening to music, most of all she enjoyed  and cherished spending time with her children. Annette will be deeply missed by her parents, Ruben and Mary, five children, Alexis, Alawna, Abigal, Aliveah, and Amir as well as  one grandchild, Penelope. She will also be missed by her sister Amy (Eric) Rodriguez and brother Ruben Rodriguez, one uncle, Mario ..read more

Bessie E. Bauer 96, of Beloit, died Monday, March 11, 2024 in Autumn Lakes Care Center in Beloit.  Bessie was a long time resident of Kenosha.  She was born February 17, 1928 in Hillsboro, WI, the daughter of Daniel and Pauline (Maly) Bender. Bessie married Raymond F. Bauer on October 7, 1950.  He died June 14, 1996. She was employed as a hospital admitting clerk, and was a homemaker who was a loving wife and mother.  Bessie enjoyed cooking and making ceramics.   She is survived by her daughter Ramona (James) Psiones, and her son Carl (Lucinda) Bauer,  three grand ..read more