Although I believe every day is the best day for a fresh start, I would like to post something that provides a sort of ‘reboot’ for parenting in the New Year. The best parenting tip I have for you at this time comes from a previous blog post earlier in 2017. I think all parents, […]
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Robert “Bob” Peterson Proudly Served His Country
With his family by his side, Robert E. Peterson, 87, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning at his home. Robert was born in Racine on August 22, 1930, son of the late John and Minnie (nee: Buhler) Peterson. Bob graduated from St. Catherine’s High School “Class of 1948” and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with […]
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Dorothy Pofahl Will Be Missed by Family and Friends
Dorothy M. Pofahl, 88, passed away on Monday at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 3, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Leona (Nee: Postlewaite) Vorce. She will be sadly missed by her children, Alana (Richard) Lovdahl of Racine, Julia (Dan) McNeill of McNeill, […]
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Dorothy Kozlik Served in U.S. Coast Guard During WWII
Dorothy A. Kozlik, age 94, passed away at her residence on Wednesday December 27, 2017. Dorothy was born in Columbus, WI on January 13, 1923, daughter of the late Otto and Ella (nee: Ehlert) Behl. Dorothy graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1941.” During World War II, she proudly served in the U. S. Coast Guard. Dorothy […]
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OpEd: 2018 will mean big changes for Racine County
The next year will undoubtedly mean change for Racine County and it is already happening with Foxconn, an electronics manufacturer that will be building one of the largest manufacturing campuses in the country. I often get asked what I think about Foxconn and the person asking usually follows up with: Do you think it’s really […]
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Larry Karls Loved Being A Mechanic
Lawrence F. “Larry” Karls, 66, passed away on Christmas day at Ascension All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine on November 7, 1951, and was the son of the late William and Marie (nee: Ozowski) Karls. Larry was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1969”. On January 12, 1974 he […]
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Mount Pleasant begins buying property for Foxconn
Almost $12 million in property changed hands between Dec. 11 through Dec. 15, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds. Here are the highlights: The Village of Mount Pleasant purchased the first two properties for the Foxconn project, an electronics manufacturer that wants to build a 20 million-square-foot manufacturing facility. We’ll be adding to this […]
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Arthur Grande Proudly Served His Country
Arthur Grande, 92, passed away on Thursday at Waters Edge Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born in Sheboygan on August 5, 1925, and was the son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Nee: Jorgenson) Grande. He proudly served in the United States Army- Air Force. On March 1, 1952 Arthur was united in marriage […]
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Donald Johnson Taught For Many Years
Donald Nels Johnson, 80, passed away on Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on August 10, 1937, and was the son of the late Nels and Annette (Nee: Anderson) Johnson. Don graduated from Bayview High School “Class of 1956” and served in the U.S. Army. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s […]
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Wesley Van Marter Proudly Served His Country
Wesley Warren Van Marter, 78, passed away at home in his sleep on Saturday. He was born in Racine on June 18, 1939, and was the son of the late Paul Sr.and Alice (Nee:Cramblet) Van Marter. Wes graduated from William Horlick High School, “Class of 1957”. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps upon […]
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Julia Arents Enjoyed Golfing And Bowling
Julia C. Arents, 94, passed away on Thursday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Julia was born in Racine on April 2, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Gerve. On October 11, 1952, she was united in marriage to LeRoy “Big Red” Arents, who preceded her in death on January 25, […]
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Eugene Silvani Proudly Served His Country
Eugene Silvani, 90, passed away on Thursday at the Veteran’s Home. He was born in Racine on January 30, 1927, and was the son of the late Amintore and Cesira (Nee: Ferminelli) Silvani. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. On June 25, 1949 at St. Edward Catholic Church he […]
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Joseph Kivlin Was A Family Man
Joseph Thomas Kivlin, Jr., 91, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by family at All Saints Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1926, the only child of Maude (Holden) Kivlin and Joseph T. Kivlin of Gardner, MA. He obtained a BS in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, where he met his future […]
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Puppy found with ears nearly severed off
A 6-month-old puppy named Molly, whose ears were nearly severed off with rubber bands, was found Monday near Sanders Park. Colleen Scruggs was dropping off her son at school when she found the puppy. She pulled over, put the dog into her car, and brought it to the Wisconsin Humane Society-Racine campus. “I don’t know […]
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Anne Krewal Guided By Faith
Anne Marie Krewal was born into this world on March 21, 1918, in Marinette County, Wisconsin. She left this mortal coil December 17, 2017, Heavens new Angel! Most will want to know how she died, I want to relate how she lived! A tenacity and determination that never quits! And live she did, this woman […]