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RACINE - Ambrose T. "Doc" Pawlowski, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 25, 2023. The Mass of Christian Burial for Ambrose will be held at St. Mary's by the Lake on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 12 noon, celebrated by Rev. Patrick O'Laughlin. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church on Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 12 noon. Please see the funeral home website for a complete obituary. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

Joseph D. D'Acquisto Racine- Joseph D. D'Acquisto, 82, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Joseph was born in Racine on October 16, 1940, to Daniel and Angela D'Acquisto. He was a lifelong resident of Racine. Joe was employed at American Motors for over 30 years. He was an amazing cook and loved food of all kinds. Joe liked to go fishing, shopping, watching westerns and going on Casino trips. He enjoyed socializing with his friends playing cards and cribbage. Most importantly he cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Mary Beth (Geno) Miller, Joe (Julie) D'Acquisto, Jane (Randal) Detert and Diana D'Acquisto, Mya Kondrat and Stacey...

James D. Munns, 68, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 in his home. He was born in La Crosse on March 4, 1955 to Clair and Shirley (nee: Heyen) Munns. Jim was a 1973 graduate of McFarland High School. He earned a BS from Columbia College of Missouri and completed a music performance certificate from the Naval School of Music. Jim proudly served in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1986. He was a Naval Reservist until 1992. He was employed with Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings until his retirement in 2014. On September 16, 2000 he was united in marriage to Shannon M. Ferguson. Jim was a talented musician and earned album credits on a Christmas album. He...

Racine- Frederick K. Dooley, 58, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in his home. Fred was born in Peoria, IL on August 1, 1964 to the late A. James and Nadine (nee: Culbertson) Dooley Jr. Know to all as "Uncle Fred", he is survived by his wife Suzanne L. Dooley, brother; Jim (Patti) Dooley, uncle; Robert Dooley, cousins; Cristin Dooley and Patrick (Shauna) Dooley, sisters-in-law; Jeri (Paul) Sturino, Roxanne Zenner, and Staci Montee, brothers-in-law; Alan (Colleen) Zenner and Peter Zenner, nieces and nephews; Joseph (Samantha Webb) Sturino, Zachary and Zoe Zenner, Greyson and Gabriella Zenner, and Levi and Seth Montee. Fred is further survived by his friends and colleagues of BNI...

Caledonia - Henry Robert Ross, 11 months old, passed in the arms of his mom and dad on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Children's Wisconsin. Complete obituary information is available on the funeral home website. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

age 74, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee on Thursday, October 27, 2022. David was born in Racine October 28, 1947, to Floyd and LaVerne (nee: Anderson) Boldus. He was a lifelong Racine resident. He served the City of Racine on the Racine Police Department for 33 years. Prior to his service he worked as an auto mechanic for 10 years. He married Barbara Persick on September 18, 1998. David enjoyed photography, fishing, golfing, and bowling. He is survived by his wife Barbara, children Amy Martinez, Angela (Terry) Broehm, Anne (James Huck) Floreau, Sheryl (Michael) Richlen and Neil (Joley) Steffens, 17 grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Susan (Michael)...

age 86, Passed away at Ignite Medical Resort on Monday, October 24, 2022. Please see funeral home website for complete obituary. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue, Racine, WI 53402 www.purath-strand.com

Stephen Michael Lee, 66, passed away on June 25, 2022 in his home. Stephen was born in Evanston, Illinois on January 20, 1956 to the late Leo Paul and Catherine Elizabeth Lee. Stephen is survived by his brother, Richard (Terry) Lee and his sister, Corinne (William) McClintic; and many nieces and nephews. His brothers, Robert (Susan) and Patrick predeceased him. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity Catholic Parish, 191 Linden St. Winnetka, IL. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines IL. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262)...

Suzanne M. "Sue" Purath (nee: Lom) age 81, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Aurora Hospital Kenosha. Sue was born on September 26, 1940, in Green Bay to Myron and Ione Lom. She married the love of her life, Richard E. "Dick" Purath in Green Bay on September 14, 1963. Dick preceded her in death on August 12, 2020. Sue is survived by her children and their spouses: Mark (Traci) Purath and Mary (Stan) Anderson, all of Mt. Pleasant, Anne (Greg) Ryan of Franklin, and Amy (Matt) Stroh of Waukesha. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments: Anicka, Eilis, and Kadin Purath; Toney and Tank Anderson; Maggie and Colin Ryan; and Sarah and Emma Stroh. Sue is...

Sondra C. "Sunny" Sinnett, 85 of Racine, WI (previously of Baileys Harbor) passed away January 26, 2022, at St. Monica's Memory Care in Racine. Sunny was born December 11, 1936, in Monaca, PA, and was the daughter of the late Reed and Dorothy (Crease) Heckman. On September 4, 1959, in Monaca, Sunny was united in marriage to David B Sinnett who preceded her in death on September 28, 2011. After her graduation from Monaca High School, she attended Penn State and earned a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics. She completed a dietetic Internship at Indiana University where she met Dave. Sunny and Dave moved to Racine in 1961 where she worked at Racine Unified School District as an education...

Sondra C. "Sunny" Sinnett, 85 of Racine, WI (previously of Baileys Harbor) passed away January 26, 2022, at St. Monica's Memory Care in Racine. Sunny was born December 11, 1936, in Monaca, PA, and was the daughter of the late Reed and Dorothy (Crease) Heckman. On September 4, 1959, in Monaca, Sunny was united in marriage to David B Sinnett who preceded her in death on September 28, 2011. After her graduation from Monaca High School, she attended Penn State and earned a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics. She completed a dietetic Internship at Indiana University where she met Dave. Sunny and Dave moved to Racine in 1961 where she worked at Racine Unified School District as an education...

Racine- John Norris, 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, December 23, 2021. John is survived by his loving wife, Sally; son, Mike (Cheri) Norris and daughter, Becky (Tony) DeRosia; A memorial service for John will be held at Purath-Strand Funeral Home on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home that day from 11:00 am until the time of service. Memorials to the American Heart Association have been suggested. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

Kenneth Robert Meinking RACINE - Kenneth Robert Meinking, 83, passed away at his residence on November 30, 2021. Kenneth was born on March 30, 1938, to the late Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Larson) Meinking. Kenneth is survived by his two sisters, Lois (Paul) Leaird and Janet Jensen. Kenneth served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He worked many years at SC Johnson Wax and completed his professional career in sales of automotive parts. There will be a memorial service for Kenneth at the funeral home on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 12 noon. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

Dorothy Mae Hutchison, nee Timmerman, passed away so very peacefully on October 29, 2021. Dorothy was born in Fond du Lac on November 19, 1940, and grew up in Kenosha, WI. She was an excellent cook and worked in many restaurants and supper clubs in Kenosha, Racine and the Waukesha area. She retired from Clemont Manor in 2006. Dorothy and Hutch moved to Little Chute, WI to be near her parents. Dorothy could make a craft project out of anything. She made beautiful jewelry and floral designs. She was an avid painter and loved doing ceramics. Her greatest joys were her many animals. Dorothy leaves behind a daughter, Dawn Bauer; son, David Hawley six grandchildren, Christina Schultz,...

(Nee: Banaszak) Teresa A. Betchner, 78, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Terry was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1943, to Alois J. and Anne (nee: Pechacek). She married George A. Betchner at St. Josaphat Basilica in Milwaukee on June 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1997. Terry was a member of two Red Hat Chapters, Scarlet Golden Girls and Shady Ladies of Oak Creek. She enjoyed sewing and loved her cat, JoJo. Terry is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline (Brian) Jensen and Doreen (Christopher) Linders; grandsons, Eric Jensen and Jacob Linders; granddaughter, Shelby Linders and great grandson Matthew...

GREEN BAY - Gene E. Busarow, 92, passed away at his home in Green Bay on Monday, August 16, 2021. A funeral service for Gene will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church-Racine, Redeemer Lutheran Church-Green Bay or the Gilbert/Dan Busarow Seminary Scholarship at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Please see the funeral home website for a complete obituary. Purath-Strand Funeral Home &...

PEWAUKEE - Herbert E. Kuehnemann, D.C., 73, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. A funeral service for Herb will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. followed by Full Military Honors. A private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. The service will also be live streamed. Memorials may be directed to the family who will be donating to several of Herb's favorite charities. Please see the funeral home website for a complete...

PEWAUKEE - Herbert E. Kuehnemann, D.C., 73, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. A funeral service for Herb will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. followed by Full Military Honors. A private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. The service will also be live streamed. Memorials may be directed to the family who will be donating to several of Herb's favorite charities. Please see the funeral home website for a complete...

PEWAUKEE - Herbert E. Kuehnemann, D.C., 73, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the visitation and service for Herb, previously scheduled for this Saturday, August 14th, will be postponed. The visitation and service will be rescheduled and will be announced once available. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

PEWAUKEE - Herbert E. Kuehnemann, D.C., 73, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. A funeral service for Herb will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. followed by Full Military Honors. A private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Please see the funeral home website for a complete obituary. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com

David J. Wroblewski, 63, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Please see the funeral home website for complete obituary. Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory 3915 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-8000 www.purath-strand.com