Polly was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church, Kenosha Car Club and Classic Cruisers of Racine, Wendy’s Group Club, and former member of Racine Moose Lodge. She was employed at St. Monica’s for more than fifteen years and DeRango’s on Six Mile for over five years. Polly found great enjoyment in playing Bingo, the Brewers and the Yankees, in addition to cooking and camping.

Polly is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Gail (Ernie) Petrowsky, Teresa Williams, Susan Flick, Damian (Charlotte) Strak, and Leonard Strak, all of Racine. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Erica, ShaiAnn, Joseph, Kyle, Ashley, Brianna, Chelesa, Cody and Brandon; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Joseph (Dee) Welch; three sisters, Margie Welch, Barbara Jean ( John) Begovich, Linda Welch; sister-in-law, Linda Welch. Polly is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two children, Thomas Jr. and Inez, and one brother, Lee Welch.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 4339 Douglas Ave. with Rev. Ray Elam O.S.A. officiating. Entombment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Highway 32. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday March 3, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. and visitation at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Cancer Center, 1320 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 53403 have been suggested by the family.
The Strak family would like to extend a very special thank you to all the nurses, cna and staff at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care-All Saints for the fine care and compassion Polly received.

Adrienne is survived by her loving parents, Kristi Vogt and Harvey Kost, twin sister, Allison, grandparents, Hilary and Janice Vogt, Chris Kost, aunts, Jenny (Tyler) Johnson, Jenny Kost, cousin, Derek Johnson and very special friend, Stephanie Villarreal. She is further survived by many dear friends and family members too numerous to mention.
Adrienne was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Helen and Alvin Hess, Pauline Vogt and special friend, Quentin Joas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated.  A fund will be established at a later date, in memory of Adrienne’s World to benefit people with special needs.

Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at 7 p.m. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until service time at 7:00 p.m. Private burial will be held.

Adrienne’s family would like to give their sincerest gratitude to everyone that helped Adrienne on her journey through life. They would also like to say a very special thank you to the rescue workers who did their best to try to bring Adrienne back to us.

George served in the United States Navy during World War II. He had been employed at J.I. Case Company for many years. In 1960 he ventured to California where he was employed for 17 years by Georgia Pacific. Upon retiring he lived in Racine for a few years. In 1984 George opened up his own business Hugasian Enterprise in Palo Alto, California, which he and his son, William ran and operated for many years.  George was a very handy man and found great enjoyment in working on cars and trucks and spent countless hours tinkering with his coin collection. He was a member of the Peninsula Yacht Club in Redwood City, Calif. George looked forward to going to Reno and Tahoe, Nevada to play cards, meeting and socializing with people.

Above all George was a very hard working man, loving husband, father, grandfather great grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all.

George is survived by his wife Rosemary; daughters, Nancy (Wayne) Patterson, Kathy Hugasian and Roseann Fabris; sons, William and Paul (Patricia) Hugasian; grandchildren, Donald “D.J”, Donna, Matthew, David; great grandchildren, Alexa, Kaylyn, and soon to be Aieden; sisters, Dorothy  Hugasian, Cecellia ‘Lou’ Anderson, Adell (Conrad) Piller, Joan Curnes, Shirley Hinojos, Diane Jellico, George is further survived by many other relatives, nieces, nephews, and very dear friends in Racine and Calif.

He was preceded in death by sisters; Sarah McEvoy, Marie Gebelian and Marlene Schwartzenberger, brothers, John Keiffer and Robert Hugasian.

Memorial services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday February 28, 2009 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Mark Jones of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church officiating. Private burial will take place on Monday. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m.

The eldest of two boys, Bob and his brother grew up in Racine.  He attended St. Mary's primary school and graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1970. 

Bob met Joan Sikes of Racine in 1972, fell in love and the pair were married September 13, 1975. Their family grew over the next few years to include one son and two daughters. 

In addition to his passion for his family and extended family, Bob also had a passion for learning, traveling, giving to the community and his 37-year career at SC Johnson Wax.  Bob's education included welding, electrical engineering and stationary engineering.  He was a part-time fireman for Caledonia and a First Responder at Johnson Wax.

When he wasn't engrossed in learning or discussing new technologies, Bob was engrossed in music and travel.  Bob played bass guitar in the "Flat Iron Band", acted as a sound engineer for other bands and over the last decade was a volunteer security officer for the Country Thunder music festival.

Bob enjoyed annual outings to the Milwaukee Brewers, camping throughout Wisconsin and discovering new additions at the Disney World theme parks during his annual family vacations.  Bob so loved his thirty years of family vacations at Disney that he even dreamed of one day developing his own travel videos showing behind-the-scenes and growth of the many parks.

A good son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend to many, Bob will be greatly missed.  He is survived by wife, Joan (Sikes) Bergemann; son, Eric Bergemann; daughters Michelle Velnestke (Michael), and Cheryl Bergemann (Bob Weinke).  His laughter will be celebrated by his grandchildren Rebecca Bergemann, Billy Bergemann, Bobby Weinke, Rachel Weinke and Lily Velnestke.  His childhood antics will be celebrated by his brother Don Bergemann.  His family loyalty will be celebrated by his loving mother-in-law Rosalind Sikes.  His friendship will be celebrated by his extended family, brothers-in-law Jerry Sikes (Julie), Jay Sikes (Gena), sisters-in-law Janet Sikes (Ellis Smith), Joy Luna (Steve) and Gloria Sikes.  His kind and giving soul will be celebrated by the many nieces and nephews who adored him.

Bob will be welcomed with open arms into eternity by those who preceded him including his parents Ray and Alice Bergemann, father-in-law James H. Sikes, and brother-in-law James E. Sikes.

Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jason Holm of Northside Calvary Church officiating. Burial will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Sharon (David) Klimek, Brian Thomas, and Arthur Thomas; and one brother, Louis 'Joe' (Virginia) Nelson. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Jessica (Jeff) Humphrey and Shane, Maxwell, and Molly Klimek; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Julia Humphrey and Caitlin Klimek; as well as her nephews and their families.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Robert and Richard Nelson. In keeping with Marjorie's wishes, private services have been held. Marjorie's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane, Registered Nurse Kelli, and their entire staff for the compassion and care given during her illness.

Marion loved music, especially playing the piano.  Later in life she played music at St. Monica’s Assisted Living Home hoping to pass the joy of music along to others.  Marion was active in law–related education.  She was a member of the Junior League in Racine and the President of the National Lawyers’ Wives.  She also was a member of PEO.  Marion loved to travel and loved to read.  She loved being with people, especially her family.  She adored her three grandchildren, Quinn, Hailey and Natalie.  Most of all those left behind will remember her laugh, her smile and her generosity.

Surviving is her children, Scott H. (Lisa) Stewart of Plymouth and Sandra E. Stewart of Boulder, CO; three grandchildren, Quinn Stewart Liebmann,
Hailey Stewart and Natalie Stewart; sister, Hope Nelson; niece, Karen (Paul) Moser; nephew, Dr. Robert Nelson; great niece, Madeline Moser. 
She is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Roy on December 27, 2003; parents and brother-in-law, Robert Nelson Sr.
Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.  There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Thursday before services, from 10 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Monica’s, 3920 N. Green Bay Rd., Racine, WI 53404 or to Camp Anokijig, W5639 Anokijig Ln., Plymouth, WI 53073 have been suggested. 

Gary is survived by his parents Gary and Susan; brother, James (Jennifer) Dennison; sisters, Marcie (Ken) Adamowicz and Marie (Patrick) Richards; niece and nephews, James Paul, Jensen, Jack and Wyatt; uncles and aunts,  James (Mardell) Dennison and Jon Dennison; God parents, Gordon and MaryAnn Graves and friend, Heather Dennison.

Memorial services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Carly Kuntz officiating.  Family and friends may meet with the family on Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of service.

At age 18, Francis enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Life Saving Service at the Racine Coast Guard Station on March 19, 1928. On August 8, 1930, he married Almeda Hare at Christ Church in Waukegan, IL. At that time he was stationed at the Kenosha Coast Guard Station.  He resigned from the Coast Guard on December 1, 1936 to go to work for the Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Col as a streetcar motorman and bus operator at the Racine Station.  He transferred to the Fond du Lac Station in Milwaukee in June of 1940, retiring on January 1, 1975 with 38 years of service, whereupon he returned to Racine to live here permanently.

Francis was granted a leave of absence for the duration of World War II when he re-enlisted as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate in the United States Coast Guard serving aboard the LST 262 and was at Omaha Beach on D-Day in June 1944.  The ship made many trips back and forth across the English Channel, carrying troops and supplies until the war ended with Germany. His ship returned to dry dock at Orange, TX to be outfitted for service in the Pacific, but the war with Japan then ended.  Francis was then transferred to Detroit, MI to be honorably discharged in September 1945. He was awarded a campaign ribbon for the American Area; a campaign ribbon for the European, African and Mid-Eastern Area with one star for the Invasion of Normandy and an additional star for Convoy UGS36; and a United States Coast Guard Good Conduct Ribbon with one star.  Francis also received a Lifesaving Award Gold Medal from the City of Racine for saving lives of the crew from the Steamship “Wisconsin” which sank off the coast of Lake Michigan near Kenosha on October 28, 1929.

He held life membership in the V.F.W.; Amalgamated Assoc. of Street, Electric Railway & Motor Coach Employees of America, Local 998; and the Milwaukee Transport Employee Benefit Society.

Francis is survived by his son, Wayne A. (Virginia) Worden of Racine; daughter, Patricia L. James of Spokane, WA; son, Steven A. Worden of Spokane, WA; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Married for over 71 years, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Almeda, on December 30, 2001. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services only will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Monday February 22, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Burial with full military honors will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Salvation Army would be appreciated.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gerald Wisniewski, Dr. James Tierney and their entire staff along with Walnut Grove Assisted Living Care and their staff for their care and compassion given over the years.

Warren along with his wife, Clara owned and operated Snyder’s 5c-$1.00 Store on Taylor Avenue for 30 years. He was a longtime member of Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, former member of the Zoological Society along with coordinating Safari Day, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the first and last president of Badger Variety Wholesale and a member of Taylor Avenue Business Assoc.

Warren was scorekeeper for all home basketball games at Horlick High School from his high school graduation until 1963. As of December 1st, 2009 he was the longest living basketball letterman Alumni of Wm. Horlick High School. Warren was a builder of Camp Anokijig during the Great Depression and continued to be a supporter for many years through the “Y-Bees” group.

Warren is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Henning of Racine; one son, Michael (Sandy) Snyder of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Andrew Snyder of Atlanta, Lynne Snyder of Bloomington, Indiana, Jeffrey Snyder of Atlanta, Karen (Ron) Ehlers of Wis. Dells. He is also survived by foreign student, Conchita Poncini of Geneva Switzerland; first cousin, Margaret (Fred) Kellner of Union Grove, special friend, Helen Gill of Racine, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, loyal customers and many dear friends.

Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Clara on February 1, 2000; daughter Ellen Jo Snyder, foreign exchange student Josie (nee: Caccam) Sison, son-in-law, Paul Henning, granddaughter, Kathy Henning-Kunert, sister, Josephine, sister and brother-in-law, Verda (Larry) Johnson and one brother and sister-in-law, William (Annetta) Snyder.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 2417 Drexel Ave., with Rev. Molly Doreza officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Friday evening, February 19, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and at church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or Camp Anokijig would be greatly appreciated.

The Snyder’s would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center for their patience and tolerance given to Warren over the years.

On June 27, 1942, he was married to Lucille Hartberg at Newport News, Virginia where he worked in the Hull Design Division of Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co.  During World War II he served as a radio technician in the U.S. Navy.  After his honorable discharge, in 1946, the Jennings moved to Racine where he was employed by Frank Hoffman, Architects.  He later became a partner in the firm Jennings and Naczinski, Architects.  They designed many buildings in Racine and for the state.  He enjoyed seeing his designs as represented in the Racine Theater Guild, Twin Disc, Modine and Case Company, among others.

Bob took an active part in community affairs.  He was past president and Emeritus member of the Curative Workshop Board.  He acted on the Mayor’s Board of Appeals, the Landmarks Commission, and Preservation Racine.  He served on the Wustum Museum board, as a life member of Lincoln Lutheran Auxillary and was the past chairman of the Racine Planning commission.  He volunteered as a Boy Scout Troop leader and delivered Meals on Wheels.  As a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, he enjoyed the Men’s Breakfast Group Studies.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Lucy; daughter Mary (Jim) Barcio of West Chester, PA; and sons James (Marcy) Jennings of Baileys Harbor, WI; and Andrew Jennings of Racine, WI.  Grandchildren Heather (Michael) Barcio- Solon, Amy (Joseph) Groller, Scott Schultz and Robert (Sara) Schultz and Great grandchildren: Sean Parker Schultz and  Holden Joseph Groller, Macy, Max and Samuel Schultz, Seamus and Shannon Solon, Alexandra, Michael and Jacob Barcio and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Bruce, parents, parents in-law and grandson Anthony Barcio. 

Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Warren Williams officiating.  Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.  There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday before services from 10 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Atonement Lutheran Scholarship Fund  (2915 Wright Ave. Racine, WI 53405) or Becker-Shoop Nursing Center (6101-16th St. Racine, WI 53406).

Services for Pauline will be held this coming spring with inurnment at Graceland Cemetery. Notification of dates and times of service will be announced at a later date.

Wally was employed at Michael’s Machine Shop for many years and found great enjoyment working on his computer.
Wally is survived by his sisters, Stella Buchholz of Milwaukee, Dorothy (William) Ennis of Kenosha, brother, Robert Pilarski of Onalaska, other relatives and dear friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine in 1984, parents and brother-in-law, William Buchholz.
Memorial services for Wally will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Friday February 5, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m.

Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Milwaukee