The Obituary Section

Christine M. Hughes

, Wisconsin

Christine M. Hughes age 52 alifelong resident of Kenosha passed away at her home on Wednesday December 15 1969 in Kenosha to Alan and CarlaSmith Hughes. She attended local schools and graduated from Mary D. BradfordHigh School in 1987. Christine worked for many years at Trustmark and recentlywas continuing her education online. She had many great friends and Christinebelieved that when you saw a cardinal it was a loved one saying hello. So whenyou see one it could be Chris. She was preceded in death by paternalgrandparents Harold and Sylvia Hughes maternal grandparents John and ClaraSmith three aunts Helen Flippin Judy Kolb and Rosemary Crafton and heruncle Roger Smith. Christine is survived by her parentsAlan and Carla Smith Hughes two sons Alec and Adam Gertz two brothers TimDarlene Hughes and Jeff Tricia Hughes her uncle Roy two aunts Mary andBunny as well as cousins nieces and nephews. The family would…

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Gerald Dennis Riordan

, Wisconsin

GeraldDennis Riordan age 82 of Kenosha passed away peacefully at his homesurrounded by his loving family on December 26 . He was born October 6th 1939 in St. PaulMinnesota to the late Leo and Laura Weibel Riordan. Jerryattended St. Mark grade school and was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary High Schoolwhere he played football and was the Senior Class President. Jerry servedin the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 19581964. He was stationed at the Coast Guard TrainingCenter Cape May New Jersey. He attained the rank of Petty Officer E3Firefighter Class 3 Port Security. 1963 he married his high school sweetheart Marylou Capponi at St. AnthonyCatholic Church and they were blessed with 58 beautiful years together. Jerry was awellknown Kenosha Restauranteur. Hisfamily founded and operated Kenoshas Dutch Maid Ice Cream Parlors where heworked and learned his restaurant skills. Later he along with his uncle ownedand operated Chat N Chew…

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William Frank Duberstine

, Wisconsin

December 26, 2021

KENOSHA William Bill Frank Duberstine 87 died December 27 2021at Brookside Care Center Kenosha. On September 5th 1953 Bill was united in marriage to PatriciaStone at Trinity Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on January 302009. Bill worked at American Brass Company in Kenosha as a blacksmithpipefitter oiler and wastewater treatment plant operator until hisretirement. Bill was an avid cyclist and could be found biking hundreds ofmiles on the roads of Kenosha County a sport that brought him great joy. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife Patricia hisparents and his brother Richard Duberstine. Bill is survived by his children Luann Sinnen Paul DuberstineKathy Duberstine and Alice Barrera. He is survived by eightgrandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Bill is further survived bysix sisters Joanne Rugg Roberta Anderson Donna Dezoma Phyllis Dibble LindaKluck and Mary Williams. Bill and the family would like to thank Dr. B. Pulla Dr. PrakashShah…

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Merry May Cox

, Wisconsin

Merry M. Cox age 84 of Kenosha passedaway on Friday December 17 1937 in Ohio to Roy and GraceMacMeill Cole and she graduated from Hamilton High School in Metz IN. Shemarried Earl Cox on July 22 1972 in Indiana. Merry worked for manyyears in the payroll department of Abbott Labs and for 14 years at her sonsbusiness at the Outdoorsman Sport Shop. She was a former member of FirstAssembly of God Church now Journey Church. Merry was a very active member ofTrinity Christian Church even being asked to help minister to thecongregation. She enjoyed singing cooking and spending time at theOutdoorsman. Merrys greatest joy was spending time with her family and especiallyspoiling her husband Earl. She was preceded in death by herhusband her parents two daughtersinlaw Christine and Colleen Cox and twosisters Sue and Janet Riddle. Merry is survived by five childrenPaul Gail Cox Joseph Cox Donald Cox Phyllis Hell…

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Louis Vargas

, Wisconsin

LouisSanchez Lou Louie Vargas age 64 of Kenosha passed away on Sunday Dec.26 2021. Louis was born on Jan. 20 1957 in Kenosha. He worked as a certifiedwelder for AAEN Performance for many years. Louis loved baseball football andhockey and was a diehard fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Reds. Hecoached Little League for 1012 years. His greatest joy was spending time withhis family and friends. Louis wasthe beloved husband of Susan nee Biddle for 40 years cherished father ofLisa Robert Hernandez David Kelly Vargas Shawn Nicole Vargas and AmandaVargas adored grandfather of Isabella Alycia and Elaina Hernandez Jacob andJoseph Vargas Allyson and Rachel Taylor Jackson Vargas and McKenna Stropesloving son of Frances and Jose Vargas fond brother of Eddie Danny Romero Pattiand Josie preceded in death by his siblings Tom and Hope. He is also survivedby many nieces nephews cousins and friends. Visitation forLouis will be Thursday Dec.…

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Lisa Ann Bianchi

, Wisconsin

Lisa Ann Bianchiage 52 a resident of Kenosha died Friday December 17 A lifelong Kenosharesident she was educated in the schools of Kenosha and was a graduate of JaneVernon. She was the keeperof family anniversaries and birth dates. She enjoyed reading the paper anddoing her daily paperwork. She loved watching her favorite tv shows PerryMason The Wheel of Fortune Lawrence Welk etc.. She was a Green Bay Packerfan and watched the games with her sister helping to cheer on the team. Shealways had a loving heart and pleasant disposition. She was a member ofCatholic Financial Life. She enjoyed going to mass with her mother before shepassed. She is survived byher sister Donna Steve Schultz BianchiSchultz and one niece Krista Schultzas well as many cousins. She is further survived by two cats Brookes herfavorite and Tony as well as two dogs Lulu and Shadow. A Mass of ChristianBurial will be celebrated…

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Edward Gyurina

, Wisconsin

Edward Gyurina age 89 passed away on Thursday December 23rd2021 at Arbor View Assisted Living. 1932 in Kenosha toMartin and Aranka Cikel Gyurina. He attended local schools and graduated fromMary D. Bradford High School in 1950. He married the love of his life MarionGandt on October 27 1951 at Saint Marks Catholic Church inKenosha WI. The couple had 69 wonderful years together and they raised 9children. He worked as a General Manager for The Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company inChicago for over 35 years. Edward was a former member of St. Casimirs and acurrent member of St. Annes Catholic Church. He was a volunteer driver forMeals on Wheels was on their advisory committee and also volunteered at the Soup Kitchen. Edward lovedto tell jokes and laugh he was a tremendous Green Bay Packers MilwaukeeBrewers and Bucks fan. He especially lovedattending his grandchildrens activities. His greatest joy was spending timewith his…

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Jorge Luis De Jesus

, Wisconsin

August 30, 1971

Jorge Luis De Jess passed away onDecember 17th 2021 after a courageous fight with COVID19 at the age of 50.Jorge was a beloved son brother father uncle and friend. He was loved by allwho knew him and his humor and kind heart touched everyone he met. Jorge was born on August 31 1971in Ponce Puerto Rico. He grew up in Pozuelo Guayama Puerto Rico and laterlived in Chicago Waukegan Zion Rochelle Thompsonville Crete IL andMilwaukee before settling in Kenosha where he lived most of his life. Jorgeloved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them whenever hecould. He enjoyed life to the fullest whether playing hooky to go fishingworking on one of his many home projects or picking up a new bartending skillto share with his family and friends. Jorge is survived by his motherIdalia Toro Freddy sisters Idalia Dinzey Johnny Felicia De Jess andMilagros De Jess brothers…

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John C. Ekornaas

, Wisconsin

John C. Ekornaas age 78 of Kenoshapassed away on Thursday December 9 1943 in Kenosha toHilmer and Rose Cina Ekornaas and he attended local schools. He enlisted inthe United States Army and served from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1964.John married Jane Pecha and the couple had two children Sharon and John. John latermarried Sandra Arcuri and the couple had a daughter Danielle. He owned andoperated Johnny Midnights in Kenosha for over 45 years. John was a lovingfamily man and wellrespected business man.One of the greatest men Kenosha knew.He loved his bar and all the friends he made while running his businesses. John was a longtime member of the TavernLeague of Wisconsin and served as vicepresident. He also owned JohnnyMidnights food truck at the Great Lakes Dragway in Union Grove. He was veryactive in community outreach programs and especially enjoyed hanging out at hisbarn his man cave with his…

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Robert Mark Ewing

, Wisconsin

Robert Mark Binsk Ewing passed away on122721 from complications due to COVID. He was born in Kenosha to JeannetteWamboldt James Ewing on 11171964 where he lived through 2004. He wastormented as the adopted brother by his two older loving siblings Jimmy andJohn. He graduated from Tremper HS in 1982. Bobs daughter Marah was born in 1989. Hemarried Elizabeth Babbitt in 1994 and gained his first son Ian. In 1997 thefamily welcomed a second son Jake Robert. They moved to Hempstead Texas in2004. Bob was a talented craftsman and handymanwell respected businessman excellent pool player and decent golfer. He lovedto spend time with his family especially his grandchildren Noel Owen andMia travel and play with any dog he could find. Bob was also a huge Packerfan. He and Elizabeth own a successful home building company Ewing BuildersLLC in Hempstead. Bob is survived by his wife childrengrandchildren brothers James Pam and John…

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