Racine - Alex A. (Al) Soltesz passed away at Lakeshore Manor on February 4, 2012. Al was born in Racine on June 10, 1918 to Steve and Mary (Hoffer) Soltesz. He married Esther Elizabeth Laabs, his one and only, on May 19, 1951 in Chicago. Al was graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Beta Gamma Sigma) in accounting and was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Illinois and Wisconsin...

Racine – Joan D. Ball, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Joan was born in Akron, OH on March 31, 1943, to Richard and Gladys (nee, Wise) Byrd. She married Stuart Ball in Ohio on September 10, 1966. Joan volunteered at St. Monica's Senior Citizens Home. She had a love for sewing and quilting. Joan is survived by her husband, Stuart Ball; sons, Edward Ball, Russell (Amy) Ball and Ronald Ball; grandsons, Jerime Ball...

Doris Jean Larson Racine- Doris Jean Larson, 84, passed away Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Doris was born in Racine on April 7, 1927 to Carl and Ruth (nee: Bradley) Larson. She enjoyed Crafts, word search puzzle and bowling. Doris was a gifted artist. She was extremely outgoing and formed many friendships at Racine Residential Care. Doris is survived by her dear friend, Cheryl Sumnicht and her family. She is also...

Racine – Judith A. Drake, 65, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Monday, January 30, 2012. Judy was born in Racine on May 28, 1946 to Clarence and Margaret (nee, Biebel) Fetzer. She married Richard Drake at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on December 28, 1968. Judy loved birds and gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her family up north. Judy is survived by her husband, Richard Drake; son, Larry ...

Racine – Woodrow M. "Woody" Stritesky, 93, passed away at Ridgewood Healthcare Center on Friday, January 27, 2012. Woody was born in Racine on April 16, 1918 to Frank and Fanny (Zerzanek) Stritesky. He married the former Alice B. Osten in Racine on February 18, 1950. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1996. Woody was employed by Gentile Olds for over thirty years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. ...

Gerhardt A. Hoffmann Racine- Gerhardt A. Hoffmann, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Gerhardt was born in Stratford, WI on April 7, 1926 to Joseph and Lizzie (nee: Meyer) Hoffmann. He married Meta Weichelt in Wausau on September 30, 1950. Gerhardt enjoyed fishing and riding ATV's. His greatest joy was his family. Gerhardt cherished spending time on the boat and taking his grandchildren tubing....

William Jacob Roeder, Jr. Caledonia- William Jacob Roeder, Jr., 91, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Bill was born in Seneca, KS on December 14, 1920 to William Jacob and Marie (nee: Hopf) Roeder. He married Joyce C. Edwards. She preceded him in death on April 3, 2006. Bill Drove for Greyhound until his retirement in 1976. He was a hobby farmer and boarded horses. He was a member of the...