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The Journal Times Friday, 13, 2002 Decertier OBITUARY LISTING Elizabeth Anders James 1 Drewel William Erickson Gloria Hunzinger Joseph Jensen Robert Lorence Mary Thompson William Woodfill Jr. Max Worcester James L. Drewel RACINE James L. Drewel, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2002. Funeral arrangements are being made.

Please see Saturday's newspaper for the complete obituary. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME 1910 Taylor Avenue 637-6514 Joseph S. Jensen RACINE Joseph S. Jensen, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 12, 2002. A lifelong resident, he was born in Racine on February 11, 1927, to Joseph S.

and Irene (nee: Christensen) Jensen Sr. On September 24, 1949, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Christensen and celebrated 53 years of marriage. Joe farmed for many years and was employed by the Town of Mount Pleasant for 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; three sons, Joseph (Nancy) Jensen, both of Racine, James (Ruth) Jensen of Ohio, and William (Kim) Jensen; a daughter, Patti Jensen, both of Racine; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Willard Jensen; and a sister, Jeanette Jacobsen. Memorial services will be held at Franksville United Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Avenue, on Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kaye Glennon. In keeping with Joseph's wishes, cremation has taken place.

There will be a visitation at the church on Saturday prior to services from 1 until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joseph's memory to the Franksville United Methodist Church Steeple Fund or to one's favorite charity have been suggested. HANSON FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 DEATHS DANOSKI, Phyllis 82 Racine, Dec. 12, St. Mary's Medical Center, Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory.

DREWEL, James 31 Racine, Dec. 12, at his residence, Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. JENSEN, Joseph 75 Racine, Dec. 12, at his residence, Hanson Funeral Home. LAABS, C.

Vernon, Racine, Dec. 12, Lakeshore Manor, Purath-Strand Funeral Home. and Crematory. LORENCE, Robert, 85 Caledonia, Dec. 6, at his residence, Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory STAUFFACHER, Rita 82 Racine, Dec.

12, St. Mary's Med-' ical Center, Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home. WHITE, Charles 82 Sarona, Dec. 1, Terrace View Living Center, Shell Lake, Pockat Funeral Home, Rice Lake. WORCESTER, Max 90 Racine, Dec.

11, St. Mary's Medical Center, Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home. BIRTHS St. Luke's Hospital VISITING HOURS Fathers, anytime All others 11 a.m. 8 p.m.

Precious Manning and Joshua Nasbitt, Racine, boy, Joshua S.D. Dec. 10. Edith Gutierrez and Raul McCarthy, Racine boy, Arias, Nov. 24.

Aimee and Nicholas Preuss (Rodriguez), Racine, boy, Tristan Xavier, Dec. 9. John and Ann Burke (Bushell), Racine, girl, Alissa Rose, Dec. 6. Chris King and Maggie Trevino, Racine, boy, Shane Mathew, Dec.

5. Christina Torres and Gabriel Nard, Racine, girl, Amelia Maureen, Nov. 5. Todd and Julie Pohjola (Gusick), Sturtevant, boy, Nickolas Jay, Dec. 6.

David J. and Heather A. Beal (Yohn), Racine, boy, Jordan David, Nov. 7. David and Joan Braun (Voigt), Yorkville, twins, Chloe Rose and Zebulun Edmund, Dec.

11. Others Christopher and Laura Dykstra (Kilbert), Wauwatosa, girl, Grace Austen, Dec. 10. The baby was born at Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield. The mother is a former Racine resident.

John and Jessica Shaw (LaFournier), Goldsboro, N.C., boy, Ashton James, Dec. 9. The mother is a former Racine resident. Christopher and Jennifer Novak (Johnson), McHenry, boy, Alexander John, Dec. 11.

The baby was born at Northern Illinois Medical Center. The mother is a former Waterford resident. William A. Woodfill Jr. ROUND LAKE BEACH, ILL.

William A. Woodfill 42, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2002, in Stockholm, Sweden while on a business trip. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 South Milwaukee Avenue, Lake day, December Interment will in Holy Cross in Racine at a tion for Bill and held at the on Friday from In lieu of his name to the Association Catholic School. RINGA 122 South Lake Villa, Ill. Villa, on Fri- on 13, 2002, at 7 p.m.

be held privately Catholic Cemetery later date. Visitahis family will be Ringa Funeral Home 3 until 6:30 p.m. flowers, memorials in Juvenile Diabetes Prince of Peace FUNERAL HOME Milwaukee Avenue 847-356-2146 Max A. Worcester RACINE Max A. Worcester, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at St.

Mary's Medical Center. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio May 28, 1912, son of the late Herman and Nina (nee: Root) Worcester. On November 26, 1936, he was united to Rosetta Dyer, who preceded him in death March 18, 1998. Max was employed by Johnson Wax for 28 years, retiring in 1975 to Rogers, Ark. and then returning to Racine in 1997.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Diane Worcester of Racine; two granddaughters, Kelly (Scott) Reignier of Wrightstown and Kimberly (Charles) Jacobson of Racine; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Amelia Reignier; a brother, Kenneth Worcester of Pee Wee Valley, a sister, Alice (Walter) Davis of Wellington, Ohio; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd (Jean) Worcester; and sister-in-law, Bettye Worcester. In keeping with Max's wishes, no services will be held. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888 Mary A. Thompson RACINE Mary A.

(nee: Barr) Thompson, 90, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2002, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Mrs. Thompson was born in McCundy, Miss. on April 14, 1912, to Milton and Lela (nee: Curtis) Barr and came to Racine in 1950.

She married Mr. Arzell Thomp- son in St. Louis, Mo. in 1940. Mrs.

Thompson was a member of Omega Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband, Arzell Thompson of Racine; four sons and daughters-in-law, James (Pat) Thompson of Milwaukee, Arzell (Van) Thompson Jr. of Atlanta, Milton (Peggy) Thompson of Racine, and Stanley Thompson of Cranston, R.I.; a daughter-in-law, Hedy Doss of Racine; 25 grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; great-greatgrandchildren; and two sisters. Mrs. Thompson is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Linton Doss and Louis Doss; five brothers; and six sisters. Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 13, 2002, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Milton B.

Thompson officiating. Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of service. PURATH-STRAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 3915 Douglas Avenue 639-8000 www.Purath-Strand.com Elizabeth J.

'Betty' Anders RACINE Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Anders, 81, died on Friday, December 6, 2002, at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center. Betty was born in Stevens Point on December 14, 1920, to the late Peter and Frances (nee: Ceplena) Zinda and moved child. On Atonement married they celebrated ding Anniversary She was schools. A life, Betty was Slimmettes and 774.

Surviving her Wayne, Gary Sipher, and Doyle; her Jr. (Jessica), nold, Robb' Sipher, Lisa Olson, and Shari 10 great great-grandchildren; ter, Mrs. Leone preceded in death ter, Alice; a 1959; and an A Memorial at Atonement on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. with Williams will be at the from 2 p.m. until Memorial service.

ers, memorial may be made Cancer Society. The family tend a special Dr. Mark two and Shari, care during FAMILY AND CREMATION 4305 South to Racine as a October 28, 1939, at Lutheran Church, she Clarence H. Anders, their 63rd Wedin October. educated in Racine Homemaker all of her a member of the Tops Wisconsin are her children, (Linda), Sharon Debbie (Terry) grandchildren, Gary Vicy (David) Ar(Kim), Michael Sipher, Tami (Erik) and Kari Doyle; and a sisLaRue.

She was by her twin sissister, Romona in infant son. service will be held Lutheran Church December 14, 2002, Pastor Warren officiating. Visitation church on Saturday the time of the In lieu of flowremembrances to the American wishes to exthank you to DeCheck and her granddaughters, Tami for their extra this time. OPTIONS FUNERAL SERVICES Green Bay Road 554-6533 www.eFamilyOptions.com William M. Erickson ST.

CHARLES, ILL. William M. Erickson, 50, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Ill. He was born October 8, 1952, in Racine, the son of Ralph and Eleanor (nee: Martin) Erickson. Bill and his wife of 29 years, moved from Racine to St.

Charles, Ill. on August 4, 1984. He was employed as a Staff Engineer for Bosch Rexroth in Hoffman Estates and was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated. Bill was a ham radio operator, call sign, WA9TPQ, and held an extra class license. He was past President of the Fox River Radio League and a life member of the American Radio Relay League, also a member of the Society of Midwest Contesters, FISTS, a group for the preservation of CW, and he held a radio telephone operator license, second class FCC.

His memberships included 1010 International Net and a member of City of Lights Chapter. Bill received various awards for his proficiency as a radio operator. Another passion for Bill was his love of camping as well as a member of the Over The Hill Gang bicyclist. Other interests include astronomy and photography. Bill is survived by his wife, Betty; his parents, Eleanor and Ralph Erickson of Aurora, and his parents in-law, Ken and Donna Beth of Racine.

A Memorial service will be held at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, on Friday, December 13, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. David Jamir officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m.

until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Erickson's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tributes Program, Chicago, Ill. 60678 or the Alzheimers Association, 4709 Golf Road, Skokie, Ill. 60076.

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Robert was in farming all of his life. He served on the board of the Bohemian National Cemetery. Robert is survived by his nieces and nephews, David (Ginette) Lorence of Hawaii, Janet Drasen, Larry Lorence, Gail Smith, all of Racine; and grandnieces and grandnephews, Maria and Angela Lorence, Aimee (Randy) Potter, Alan Drasen, and Kelly Smith. Robert is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Harold Lorence.

Private family services were held. Interment took place in Bohemian National Cemetery. PURATH-STRAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 3915 Douglas Avenue 639-8000 www.Purath-Strand.com Gloria Hunzinger IOWA CITY, IOWA Gloria Hunzinger, 77, died at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2002, having succumbed to complications of emphysema. Her family includes her children, Michael and his wife, Judy Hunzinger of Phoenix, Thomas and his wife, Marguerite Hunzinger of Racine, Mark and his wife, Kelly Smith of Iowa City, Iowa, Kimberly and her husband, Benno Lotz of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christine Hunzinger of Newton, Iowa and Kent and his wife, Debbie Smith of Cedar Bluff, Iowa; nine grandchildren, eight brother, Warren Lewis of Austin, Texas; si Jan and her husband, Carroll Duncan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and mother-inlaw, Fern Hunzinger of Marion, Funeral services were held at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service on Wednesday, December 11, 2002. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed for Meals on Wheels Program through Elderly Services of Johnson County, Iowa.

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All our life we'll miss you, although the years come and go, but in our hearts you'll live forever because we love you so. Sadly missed by your dad, "Crazy" Joe IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER L. NIESEN Our Son. Our Brother. Our friend.

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