Racine – Robert J. Reichard, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 23, 2010. Bob was born in Milwaukee on October 15, 1946 to John A. and Grace (nee, Olski) Reichard. He married the former Susan R. Vesel on June 9, 1973. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Bob and Sue traveled extensively throughout the world. He earned a Degree in Fine Arts and enjoyed, painting, sketching and sculpting, but most of...

Madison - James Robert Olson died peacefully July 22nd, 2010 at the Capitol Lakes Retirement Home at the age of 87 years. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, the second of five children born to a survivor of the “Orphan Trains” of the 1890’s and the US Army Infantry of WWI, John Oscar Olson and to an Immigrant from Ireland, Lillian Frances McNeill. Soon after graduation from Evanston High School Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps on...

Racine – Shirley J. Parker, nee Nowakowski, 71, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on October 24, 1938 to Edward and Irene Nowakowski. She married Marvin J. Parker on January 16, 1960. He preceded her in death. Shirley retired from S.C. Johnson. Shirley was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church. She was a tennis champ and enjoyed traveling, but most of all she was a wonderful loving wife and...

Burlington – Keith E. Muffick, 79, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Sunday, July 18, 2010. Keith was born in Racine on March 3, 1931 to George and Eleanor (nee, Fought) Muffick. He married the former Darlene J. Hanson at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on June 21, 1952. She preceded him in death on February 1, 2008. Keith served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1953 until 1957. Keith retired from Racine Unified...

Theresa M. Kohtanen Racine- Theresa M. Kohtanen, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Theresa was born in Canada on February 17, 1916 to John and Anna (nee: Ziel) Schwemlein. She married Theodore Kohtanen in 1938 in Iron Mountain, MI. He preceded her in death in 1979. Theresa enjoyed spending time at home with her family. She is survived by two daughters and son in law, Judith Kohtanen and June ...

Racine – Stacy Willis, 42, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Stacy was born in Racine on February 22, 1968 to Donald Willis and Marilyn (nee, Zillyette) Zamecnik. Stacy was employed by Morris Construction. He also worked in Florida unloading commercial fishing boats. He loved both fishing and clamming in Fl, especially with his Aunt Sandy. Stacy was a very charitable person and loved helping people. He especially loved kids...

Racine – Janice Elsie Galizanski, 56, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, on Sunday, July 11, 2010 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Jan was born in Racine on July 23, 1953 to Harry Edward and Elsie Phyllis (nee, Buisse) Blinten. She married Theodore Galizanski on December 19, 1992. Jan worked for the Hair Emporium, previously working for Smart Set Beauty Salon. Jan loved to fish especially at Fawn Lake near the...

Racine – Charles Cornelius Veenstra, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Chuck was born in Racine on August 27, 1924 to Garrett and Magdalene (nee, Heusdens) Veenstra. He married the former Helen Isabel Sinclair on June 19, 1948 in the Howe Chapel at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Chuck was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corp serving in both WWII and Korea. He headed Veenstra Lumber and...

South Milwaukee – William E. Marinkovich, 83, passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center with his family by his side on Friday, July 9, 2010. Bill was born in West Allis on June 10, 1927 to Martin and Marie (née, Lorence) Marinkovich. Bill married the former Marion B. Videkovich on June 12, 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII transporting troops in the Pacific. Bill successfully operated South Milwaukee Auto Body & Sales and the Hi...

Nona Ellen Cook Racine- Nona Ellen Cook, 70, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, July 3, 2010 with her family by her side. Nona was born in Unity in Marathon County on March 24, 1940 to Therlow “Bud” and Mildred (nee: Wetzel) Wolfe. She grew up and attended school in Hillsboro, WI. She married Bruce F. Cook at Emmaus Lutheran Church on November 22, 1978. Nona was employed at SC Johnson for 26 years, retiring as...