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Local C4 KENOSHA NEWS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 2005 Today and Tomorrow Alcoholics Anonymous to meets at 8 pm Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church 25130 85th St Salem Call (262) 537-2558 Alcoholics Anonymous Book meets at 8 pm Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church 25130 85th St Call (262) 537-2579 Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 10 am Saturday at Aurora Medical Center Conference Room 10400 Group meets from 9 to 10:30 am Saturday at St Mary Catholic' Church Parish Center 7309 Ave Call 694-6018 Today and Tomorrow is a listing of meetings for clubs and community groups and organiza--tions that are open to the public if your group would like to be listed send information to Today and' Tomorrow Kenosha News 5800 Seventh Ave Kenosha WI 53140 75th St Call 6974284 Co-Dependents Anonymous meets at 3 pm Saturday For location Information contact your group service representative or check postings at Club Breakaway 8017 Sheridan Road Dual Recovery Anonymous meets at noon Saturday at Club Breakaway 8017 Sheridan Road Narcotics Anonymous for meets from 6 to 7:30 pm Saturday at Club Breakaway 8017 Sheridan Road Narcotics Anonymous (Strength Through Other People) meets from 4 to 5 pm Saturday at St Rocker Room 1320 Wisconsin Ave Racine Nicotine Anonymous meets at 1 pm Saturday at Bridges Community Center 5718 Seventh Ave Call 657-5252 Widowed Spouses Support (ybitiiaties Between the raindrops Carthage sophomore Nina Dletzen takes a run In the fog along the lakeshore Thursday Outdoor enthusiasts had to pick their spots as heavy rain came and went throughout the day Pleasant Prairie changes meeting time for board Ronald Sorenson 1917 2005 Ronald Elroy Sorenson 88 of Racine passed away at his home on Wednesday Sept 21 2005 following a courageous battle with cancer A lifetime resident Ron was bom in Racine on Aug 6 1917 to the late Ray and Laura (nee: Eichorst) Sorenson He was a 1936 graduate of Washington Park High School Ron proudly served our Country with the United States Navy in WWH as a Fireman First Class aboard the USS Buckley and USS Blair from 1944-1946 He was employed by Johnson Controls from 1949 until his retirement in 1979 Ron was a longtime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No 286 and the American Legion Post 21 both of Kenosha Ron enjoyed playing cards especially Above all his most cherished times were those when surrounded by the ones he loved He will be sadly missed! Surviving are his adored companion of over 30 years Julia Sapp his children Ronald (Doreen) Sorenson Stephen (Mary) Sorenson all of Racine Barbara (Majid) Badakhshanian of Bolingbrook 111 and Lama Sorenson of Racine ten grandchildren five great-grandchildren brother-in-law James McCraken of Orlando Fla many other special relatives and friends In addition to his parents Ron was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret (nee: Kowales) Sorenson daughter Diane Johnston and sister Bernice McCraken Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langen-dorf Funeral home 4600 County Line Rd on Monday Sept 26 2005 at 11 am with Rev Daniel Hinrichs officiating Interment with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 4 7 pm (with Moose Lodge service being offered at 6:30 pm) and on Monday from 10-11 am In memory of Ron memorials to the Moose Heart or Hospice Alliance are encouraged Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Crematory 4600 County Line Road (comer of KR and 22nd Ave) 262-552-9000 back by 3 pm is not something I think a part-time elected official can do with their schedule Especially if they are working hard to pay their high property The Village Board voted unanimously to change meeting times from 5 to 7:30 pm on April 18 after Tiahnybok and Jeff Lauer took issue with early start time during their campaigns The change came after both men were elected but before they were sworn in been at 8 5 6:30 7 1 just show up whatever time they tell said Village President John Steinbrink guess now try this for a while and see if it Steinbrink said the meeting times have even been an issue because regardless of what time the meetings start people only show up if they are interested on the items on the agenda it runs at 7:30 pm it is too late 5 pm is too early 6 pm is the dinner Steinbrink said we should do a round robin and meet every week at a different One concern he does have however is for the village staff is who this is hardest Steinbrink said have been here all day and what are they supposed to do with that time in between? Some members have no consideration for the staff who show up at every meeting and do a good BYCORRINNEHESS KENOSHA NEWS PLEASANT PRAIRIE -After only four months the Village Board has decided to make another change to its meeting times Beginning Oct 3 the board will meet at 6:30 pm one hour earlier than it has been meeting since May 16 Trustee Michael Serpe brought forth a resolution this week requesting the time changes to the election everyone was accusing us of not having meetings at an appropriate Serpe said a gesture we made them at the same time as the County Board and left the plan commission the same as the city We thought that would be pretty But since changing the times the Monday night Village Board meetings have lasted until after midnight ending with nobody in attendance but board members think this is going to better serve everyone who wants to attend our said Serpe who had hoped to start the meetings at 6 pm but received opposition from Trustee Alexander Tiahnybok who often works in Chicago the spirit of cooperation I argued strongly for 6:30 Tiahnybok said for the most part I could have made the 5 pm meetings But theoretically if on the south side of Chicago and I have to be at a 5 pm meeting I have to head Joseph Petkunas 1923 2005 Mr Joseph Petkunas 82 of Racine passed away at his home on Wednesday Sept 21 2005 Joseph Petkunas was bom in Lithuania on Feb 2 1923 and had lived in Racine since 1955 In Racine he was united in marriage to Eva Malcin-ski on Aug 19 1955 Joe was a member of St Richard's Catholic Church He was employed by Interlake Stitching for 32 years retiring in 1987 He was a man who was loved by everyone and will be sadly missed by all Joseph is survived by his wife Eva two daughters Maria (Tony) Kivenas and Jean Petkunas all of Racine three grandchildren Nicholas (Sarika) Kivenas Andrea Kivenas and Joseph Petkunas one great-grandchild Darien Kivenas three sisters and one brother-in-law Elena (Stanley) Kuzmickas of Toronto Canada and Stefa and Pranuta both of Lithuania He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Alex (Maria) Petkunas A Funeral Mass will be held at St Richard's Catholic Church 1509 Grand Ave on Saturday afternoon Sept 24 2005 at 1 pm with Fr Charles Wheatley celebrating Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church from 12 noon until service time Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave 262-634-3361 Eugene Dorff 1930 2005 Eugene Dorff of Mesa Ariz passed away Sept 7 2005 at the age of 75 after a nine month battle with cancer Gene was born Feb 25 1930 in Kenosha He married his high school sweetheart Donna on Nov 26 1948 in Waukegan 111 They celebrated 57 years of marriage together He is sur-' vived by his wife Donna (Lupi) sons Donald (Holly) of Little Chute Wis Gerald (Fawzia) of Kailua Kona Hawaii Allan (Darlene) of San Clemente Calif a brother Edward (Nancy) of Green Bay Wis a sister Marilyn (Duane) Tate of Richfield Wis Also surviving are grandchildren Rachel Emmy Rae Adria Vanessa Christopher and Anthony Step-grandchildren Duane Ryon and Erica one great-grandchild and two step-greatgrandchildren and numerous cousins nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Minnie (Manty) sister Margaret (Anthony) Sadowski and a grandchild William Dorff Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel of Mesa Ariz have made arrangements Interment will be at a later date in Kenosha and will be handled by Bruch Funeral Home In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions be made to the American Cancer Society Lunchex 1 Cherish fond memones of your loved one surrounded by your family fnends In the warmth and comfort of the House of Gerhard House of Gerhard 3927 75th St 694-5212 i James Magnino 1948 2005 James Magnino MD 57 of Kenosha passed away Tuesday Sept 20 2005 at United Hospital Systems St Catherine's Campus Born July 22 1948 in Kenosha he was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Masini) Magnino Sr Dr Magnino attended Frank Elementary School and McKinley Junior High School He graduated in 1966 from Mary Bradford High School where he also let- tered in basketball He studied pre- medicine and earned his col- lege degree from the Universi- ty of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1971 He studied medicine at the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude in 1976 Dr Magnino completed his residency in Family Practice in Mason City Iowa and thereafter passed his Family Practice board certification He practiced medicine in Mason City Iowa before relocating to the Wautoma Wis area and finally to Kankakee HI During his 34 years of medical practice Dr Magnino received his certification in geriatrics and did consulting and research work He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church and also Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church Community activities included serving for many years on the Kenosha Civic Parade Committee He was an alumni of the Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps of Kenosha and supported many local organizations He was a member of the University alumni organizations at both Madison and Milwaukee and also a member of the American Medical Association An enthusiastic sports fan he enjoyed attending Milwaukee Bucks Brewers Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs games Dr Magnino was also an avid supporter of the Wisconsin Badgers He loved to read and cherished his coHection of vintage cars Survivors include his 1 brother Joseph Magnino of Greenfield three sisters Mary (Larry) Kessler of Kenosha PrisciHa (Hugh) McShane of Goshen Kent and Shirley Nellen of Kenosha and many nieces -and nephews He was preceded in death by his sister 'Josephine Cipparone in 2002 Funeral services wiH be held on Satin-day Sept 24 2005 at 9:15 am from the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home A Mass of Christian Burial wiH be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church at 10 am Entombment wiH foUow at AH Saints Mausoleum A vis- itation wiH be held on Friday Sept 23 2005 from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home Piasecki-Althaus Funeral I Homes and Cremation Services 3720 39th Avenue Kenosha Wisconsin 53144 (262) 658-4101 Online Condolences wwwpiasecki-althauscom tm FUNERAL HOia 6019-7th Avenue Kenosha hansmlendmantds net Pasquale Mendicino 1910 2005 Pasquale Mendicino 95 of Racine passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon Sept 20 2005 in All Saints Health Care St Mary's Medical Center He was bom Sept 5 1910 in Cosenza Italy the son of Francesco and Maria (nee: Cononaco) Mendicino Pasquale was united in mar- riage with Angelina Zaz- I 41 zaro on June 10 1933 in Cosenza Italy She passed away on Dec 6 2003 He was employed with Garbo Motors as a technician for over 20 years retiring in 1975 He was also a member of St Rita's Church and was a member of the Italian Army and a POW during WWII Pasquale enjoyed rebuilding cars woodworking gardening and wine making Survivors include his devoted daughter Rosanna Mendicino of Racine two grandchildren Angelina Cimino and Pasquale (Paola) Mendicino of Cosenza Italy two great grandchildren Bianca Mendicino and Man-lio Cimino a daughter-in-law Bianca Mendicino of Cosenza Italy two brothers-in-law Antonio (Anna Maria) Zaz-zaro of Rome Italy and Giusseppi (Anna) Zazzaro of Cosenza Italy a sister-in-law Teresa Mendicino of Ontario Canada nieces and nephews in California Canada Ohio and Italy along with other relatives and friends Pasquale was preceded in death by his parents his loving wife Angelina children Franco Rita Michael and Dr Elio Mendicino and nine brothers and sisters A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday Sept 24 2005 at 10 am in St Rita's Catholic Church Fr Joseph Stobba officiating Burial will be in St George Cemetery Kenosha Visitation will be Friday (tonight) from 5-7 pm in the funeral home with a Parish Vigil held at 7 pm and also on Saturday in the church from 9:30 am until time of Mass If you so desire Masses or memorials to St Rita's church building fund would be appreciated Strouf-Kniewel Funeral Home 1001 High St Racine 262-632-5101 wwwstrouf-kniewelcom Fla He was self employed as a house painter around the Lake Geneva area for many years Mike was a die hard Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan Mike is survived by his wife Susan his mother Yvonne Nesbitt of Independence Mo a daughter Stacy (Paul) Gebhart three grandchildren a brother Richard (Barbara) Nesbitt of Osceola Mo two sisters Dana (Baxter) Lee of Kansas City Mo and Dawn Nesbitt of Independence Mo He was preceded in death by his father A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday Sept 24 at 1 pm at the Haase-Derrick-Lockwood Funeral Home in Lake Geneva The Nesbitt family will receive visitors at the fUneral home from 11 am until the time of service pm until the time pf services Proko Funeral Home Crematory 5111 60th Street 262-654-3533 wwwprokofuneral homecom Senator says repay state for illegal phone calls John Nesbitt 1949 2005 MILWAUKEE (AP) A veteran legislator says she will repay the state for more than 200 telephone calls made from a district office to a Madison man doing campaign work for municipal candidates who were supported by one of her aides Sen Alberta Darling R-River Hills commented Wednesday after being told about the calls by a reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Telephone records showed the 226 calls were made between John Nesbitt 56 of Genoa City Wis died Wednesday Sept 21 at his home He was bom Jan 7 1949 in Chicago 111 the son of Cleo and Yvonne (Morbee) Nesbitt He grew up in Independence Mo He was in the Boy Scouts in Independence and attained the rank of Eagle Scout He graduated from De La Salle High School in Independence with the Class of 1967 He enlisted in the US Army in 1968 and proudly served one tour of duty in Vietnam as an MP He was processed out of the Army at Fort Sheridan DL which is how he came to be in the Lake Geneva area He worked at the Playboy Club in Lake Geneva for five years which is where he met his wife Sue He married the former Susan Koetterhagen on Dec 20 1975 in Key West Births October 2003 and April 2004 from Menomonee Falls office to Shawn Wanta who did yard signs and Web sites for two candidates for the village board in Menomonee FaUs Chris Slinker who was the lone employee in that office at the time also was a village trustee and supported the two candidates For state employees doing campaign activity while on the job is a felony offense William Sept 2 Samantha Marks Kenosha a daughter Haley Danyelle Sept 13 Jon and Sarah (Wells) Whittier Kenosha a daughter Elizabeth Carol Sept 13 Danny and Jenny (Istvanek) Sauceda Kenosha a daughter Brooklyn Marie Sept 16 Out of town Roy and Dianne (Stachon) Palmen Kenosha a son Arlen Benjamin July 28 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee Aaron and Sheila (Peltier) Marshall Sun Prairie a son Jonah Alexander Aug 19 at Meriter Hospital in Madison Both parents are formerly of Kenosha Aurora Medical Center David and Sarah (Holster) Markunas Kenosha twin sons Ethan David and Noah Edward Aug 24 Jermel Smith and LaQuita Wiggins Kenosha a son Jermel Lashon Smith Jr Aug 30 Brian and Diana (Muhlick) Sternberg Kenosha a son Matthew Brian Sept 7 Josh Vaughn and Melissa Andre Kenosha a son Nickolas Daniel Sept 12 David Kaisler and Robin Anderson Racine a daughter Emily Ruth Kaisler Sept 15 Kenosha Medical Center James and Sarah (Vyvyan) Newberry Jr Kenosha a son Aidan James Harold DeHart Jr 1932 2005 Harold DeHart Jr 73 of Kenosha passed away Tuesday Sept 20 2005 at Ruth Hospice in Milwaukee Funeral services wiH be held on Friday Sept 23 at 7 pm at Proko Funeral Home Visitation wiH be held from 6.