RACINE- Mayme Karen Newell, 102, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on November 21, 2009. She was born in Racine on November 28, 1906, the daughter of John and Charlotta (nee: Carlson) Matson.

Mayme was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Nielsen who preceded her in death in 1946. Prior to his passing they owned and operated Nielsen Bakery located on 6th Street. Mayme found great enjoyment in painting, especially watercolors and oil. She was very active with the Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star and Working Matron of Troop Kindred.

After leaving Racine, she relocated to Chicago, and then moved to California where she made her home for many years. Mayme returned to Racine to live the rest of her years close to family and friends. Mayme was later married to Russell Newell who preceded her in death in 1965.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends she had made during her 102 years. Mayme was preceded in death by her two husbands, three brothers, seven sisters and one sister in infancy.

In keeping with Mayme’s wishes cremation has taken place with burial at West Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mayme’s name may be made to the food pantry at any church of your choice.

Joe was born in Milwaukee on August 8, 1950, to Sam and Doris (Knipsheer) Steren, who preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Lynne, whom he continued to affectionately address as “Miss McMahon,” on June 1, 2002. Joe was tremendously proud of his daughter, Monica Steren, 19.

Joe retired from the Wisconsin State Department of Public Health on September 1, 2009, after 32 years as a Registered Sanitarian.

A true renaissance man, Joe's intellectual curiosity and relish for living led him down many avenues. He was an accomplished sportsman, a champion competitive shooter, adventurous gourmand and photographer. Joe loved rich conversation, spicy foods and flying down the road on his motorcycle with his wife or his daughter on the back. Joe's love of history and deft research skills made him a respected amateur historian, particularly of WWII-era and military history. He collected WWII memorabilia, learning everything he could about the pieces he collected.

Joe's loving commitment to his friends and family was a delight and a constant in all aspects of his life. His gentle, genial nature was apparent to all who knew him, and he was a loyal and compassionate husband, father and friend. Joe mustered the resources to engage the disease with the same steadfastness of spirit, humor and strength of character that he brought to every pursuit. Surviving this cancer as long as he did, never giving up on living as fully as he knew how, is a testament to the good soldier he truly was.

Joe will be tremendously missed by his wife Lynne, daughter Monica Steren, and extended family Amanda (Steve) Peterson, Emily (Ryan) McBride, and grandchildren Mackenzie Peterson, Bryce Parrish, Lily Parrish, Taylor Peterson and Mason Peterson.

He is also survived by relatives Jeff (Mitzi) McMahon, Kass McMahon, Dolores McMahon, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Devoted felines Pywacket and Itty Bitty Kitty will never have a warmer lap to nestle in.

A celebration of Joe's life will be held on Saturday, November 28, at Spinnakers restaurant, 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway in Racine. Relatives and friends will gather at 11AM with a memorial celebration beginning at noon.

Memorials to the family have been suggested

Online condolences can be offered at www.legacy.com/journaltimes/deathnotices.asp

Lucyanna was united in marriage to Cornelius Kramer on June 20, 1947. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. Lucyanna was a lifetime member of Racine Christian Reformed Church. She was also an active member of Coffee Break Bible Study Ministry and a faithful supporter of Racine Christian School. Prior to her marriage she was an administrative assistant for St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She enjoyed knitting, reading and singing in the church choir. Lucyanna will be remembered as a devoted wife and loving mother.

Surviving is her beloved husband, Cornelius; their children, Kenneth (Nancy) Kramer of Crown Point, IN, Karen (Ron) Vrieze of Inver Grove Hts., MN, Kathleen (Jerre) Jordahl of Ironton, MN, Kristine Noe, Karlton (Cindi) Kramer both of Racine and Klayton (Lara) Kramer of Cumming, GA. She will be sadly missed by her 21 precious grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Tennie (Tom) DeGroot; two brothers, Dr. Derke (Doris) Bergsma and Rev. Herb (Sally) Bergsma; sister-in-law, Marge Bergsma, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lucyanna was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rev. John Bergsma; sisters, Johanna Nicholson and Petronella Geshay; and a granddaughter, Kelli Ann Kramer.

Funeral services will be held at Racine Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois St., on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Doug Aldrink officiating. Burial will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at church on Wednesday before services from 10 a.m. until service time. Memorials to Racine Christian School Endowment Fund have been suggested.

Cyndee was a member of St. Richard’s Parish of Racine and a long time member of A.A. Kenosha Chapter. She was a hairstylist for many years along with working as a caregiver for an area group home for the mentally challenged.  Cyndee found great pride in volunteering for the Shalom Center.

Cyndee is survived by her niece, Camille (Henry Steed) Woten; cousins, Nora Clark, Jim (Barb) Gaudio and Elaine (Nelson) Heine. She is further survived by other relatives and many special friends.

Cyndee was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday November 24, 2009, at 7 p.m. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. until service time. Burial will be held on Wednesday November 25, 20009 at Holy Cross Cemetery located on Kinzie Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.

Joyce was a graduate of Tomah High School “Class of 1949”. She was employed at Green Manufacturing retiring after 24 years of service.

Joyce is survived by her three children, Robert L. Anderson, Rodney A. Anderson and Pamela (Mark) McEwen all of Racine.

She is further survived by nine grandchildren, Michael, John, Ryan, Andrea, Michelle, Jeffrey, Heather, Lucas and Amanda, four great granddaughters, and one brother, Russell (Jackie) Scott of Middleton. Joyce is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends in Racine and Tomah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant twins, Jeffrey and Jennifer and one brother, Frederick Scott.

Visitation and fellowship for Joyce will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Private burial will be held at Caledonia Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 375 Bishops Way, Suite 220, Brookfield, WI 53005 have been suggested by the family.

Joyce’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to Oak Ridge Care Center and staff for their fine care and compassion given to our mother, grandmother and friend.

Surviving are his father and step-mother, Robert Nelson and Vicky Gal; brothers, Robert Nelson Jr. and Theo Martinez; sisters, Melissa Nelson, Samantha Goll and Shauna Stilo; fiancé , Alyssa Wodicka and grandmother, Ramona Stilo. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his mother, Annette Stilo; grandparents, Victor Stilo, Margaret Schemmel and Dave (Lela) Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 725 High Street on Friday, November 20,2009 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

Memorials in Tony’s memory to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718 or to the family have been suggested.

She was born in Champion, Michigan on March 22, 1918, the daughter of Ehard and Eva (nee: Arsenault) Haglund.

Evy was united in marriage to Gustav Schiller on December 7, 1940 in Racine at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. In addition she was also a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.

In her earlier years, Evy was employed at Hamilton Beach and was assistant manager of Three Sisters Clothing Store at Elmwood Plaza. Evy found great enjoyment as a member of the Belles and Bowes Square Dancing Club and Circle Eight Square Dancing Club.

Evy is survived by her children, William “Bill” (Karla) Schiller and Sue (Royal) Latshaw.

She is also survived by grandchildren, Ryan (Martha) Schiller, Rhonda (Raj) Sutaria, Renee (Brian) Ray, Kelly (Scott) Martyn, Kenneth (Amanda) Seager, Michelle Latshaw and her fiancé, John Benincasa, Robin Latshaw and Tara (Karl) Breithaupt.

Evy is further survived by great grandchildren, Olivia and Karly Schiller, Asher and Amaya Sutaria, Kyle and Autumn Ray, Heather (George) Drury, David (Hannah) Martyn, Kenneth Seager Jr., Avianna and Inez Latshaw and great great grandchildren, Ethan, Alice and Everett Drury. Also, brother Al (Jackie) Haglund and son-in-law, Dick Tremmel further survive her as well as nieces and nephews.

Evy was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav in September of 1987, daughter, Mary Alice Tremmel on June 9, 2008, and grandson, Capt. Rhett Schiller, U. S. Army, 82nd Airborne, K.I.A., in Balad Ruz, Iraq, on November 16, 2006.

In keeping with the request of the Schiller family, private services with Rev. Ronald Gramza of St. Richard’s Catholic Church were held at Sturino Funeral Home with burial at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials in Evy’s name may be directed to Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, c/o Dr. Sanjay Asthana, 2870 University Ave. Ste. 106, Madison, WI 53705.

George was an active lifelong member of Racine Christian Reformed Church, serving as an Elder and a Deacon. His faithful activity also included Racine Christian School.

He was employed by Massey Ferguson, Hamilton Beach and retired from Kemen Sausage in Kenosha, after twenty years of service. George loved to golf and also enjoyed bowling and watching sports.

George is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette and three generations of wonderful nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Beryl Vanderleest and Elsie Friesema. He is further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. George is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sally (Rich) DeVries, Anne (Christ) Klaus; brothers, Bernard (Betty) Vanderleest, Henry Vanderleest, Philip (Dorothy) Vanderleest; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John G. Friesema, Robert (Pat) Friesema, Clara (Hank) Kramer, Grace (Jim) Navis, Marge Vanderleest; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Garrett and Ada Friesema.

Funeral services will be held at Racine Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois St., on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Aldrink officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors.

There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

The family has suggested memorials to Racine Christian School Endowment Fund, Crossroads Bible Institute, P.O. Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bible League International, P.O. Box 28000, Chicago, IL 60628.

Doris was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church; she retired from Mamco Corp., after many years of service. She found great enjoyment in bowling in her earlier years.

Doris is survived by various cousins including Linda Gerber of Racine, Lois Kurhajec of Franksville; dear friends, Sharon Lopez of Racine, Judy Vliet of Union Grove and Donna Sandle of Conover. She is further survived by other relatives and dear friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, four aunts and four uncles.

Funeral services for Doris will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday November 11, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mary Janz of Emmaus Lutheran Church officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.

There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Emmaus Lutheran Church or Becker Shoop Center have been suggested.

A very special thank you to the entire staff at Becker Shoop Center for the fine care Doris received during her illness.

Bob was united in marriage to Helen Walters on December 31, 1948 in Racine. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and was C.E.O. of Bell City Patterns. He found great enjoyment in gardening and going for drives in the country with his wife, Helen so they could enjoy their time together.

Bob is survived by two sons, David R. Buse, Daniel R. Buse, grandchildren, Tracy (nee: Buse) Van Koningsveld, Laura Buse, Phillip Buse, Tom Buse, Lisa Buse and Michael Buse. He is further survived by many great grandchildren, two sisters, Joan Larsen and Bonnie (Jack) Hansen, other relatives and dear friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Helen on November 13, 1989, one sister Lucille Shroat, brothers-in-law, Jim Shroat and Dick Larsen.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, private services have been held at Sturino Funeral Home with burial at West Lawn Memorial Park.

The Buse family would like to extend a very, very, special thank you to the most wonderful caregiver and friend anyone could ask for Betty J. Hansen for 10 years of loving care. Also thanks to niece, Kathy and his many wonderful neighbors.