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Strouf Funeral Home

Strouf Funeral Home is a full service funeral home offering complete funerals and cremations for both at need and pre-need basis.

Strouf Funeral Home was established in 1925 and has been operating in the present location since 1927. A family operation, Dan Strouf opened the funeral home, was succeeded in operation by Oscar Sheffield for many years as Strouf-Sheffield. 90 years later with the retirement of current owner and director Robert G. Guddie II, passed down from Michael D. Meier.l after many years working together. We continue to be dedicated to serving our families with customized funerals to meet modern day needs and traditional services many still expect.

11/01/2025

Patterson Marshall, age 61, made his transition to Eternal Life on October 22, 2025, while around his loved ones. Patterson, affectionally known as “Pat,” was born October 2nd, 1964, the youngest of six to the union of the late James and the late Josephine (nee: Arthur) Marshall in Racine, Wisconsin.
Pat was educated in the Racine Unified School District and studied at Gateway Technical School in Racine, WI. He worked for several manufacturing companies as an Assembly or Forklift operator until his health started to fail him. Pat was a homebody and loved being around his family and friends. He also loved watching football games, but the DALLAS COWBOYS was his favorite team and as well as the Milwaukee Bucks.
Pat confessed his love for Christ at an early age. He attended, as a youngster, the Greater Mount Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles E. Thornhill. As an adult, he attended Kingdom Builders Fellowship Center & Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Pastors Leon and Debra Brown.
Pat will be deeply missed but not forgotten by his sister, Regina Avant and brother, Timothy Marshall and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends that include Dezmone (Dez) Munger, Lonnie Cobb and Orlando Anderson.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, James & Josephine Marshall; two sisters, Josephine Stokes and Dora Mullins; one brother, James “Jimmy” Arthur; three brothers-in-law, Cornell Stokes, Ed Mullins and Willie Avant; five aunts, Amanda Marshall, Orlean Arthur, Mary Ballard, Sally Shivers, and Virginia Webster. two uncles, Ezekiel Arthur, and Elijah Arthur; three nieces, Patricia Walker, Ranisha Mullins Ward, and Edwina Mullins; two nephews, Ed Mullins and Clifford Mullins, Sr, and special friend Elaine Hedrington.

10/29/2025

Ruben Ramon, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Racine, WI. Ruben was born July 21, 1957 in Harvard, Illinois, the son of Richard and Rachel (Nee: Bermejo) Ramon. Ruben was known as a very kind hearted, helpful, a very happy person and definitely loved by all his family. Ruben will be deeply missed by his daughters Rosamarie Ramon, Latoyna Ramon and Jacqueline Ramon along with his siblings, Rudy, Ruth, Leo, Jerry, Emma, April, Carlos (Delia) and Ramelia (Rigo). He will also be missed by his grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nephews and friends. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Strouf Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive guests in the funeral home on Saturday, November 1,2025 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

10/29/2025

Enedelia Hernandez, 61 (Nee: Aranda) passed away October 23, 2025 in Racine, WI due to illness. Enedelia was born in Bradenton, Florida the daughter of Marcelino and Margarita (Nee: Lozoya) Aranda. She graduated from Park High School. Enedelia was a professional homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, dancing, listening to Tejano music and scary movies. Her favorite color was royal blue. Most of all she loved spending quality time with her family and her many grandchildren who are scattered over several cities and states. She was known as a very lovable person in her community. She was also an animal lover. Enedelia will be greatly missed by children, John, Margarita, Angelica and Sarah, her 14 brothers, 3 sisters, 18 grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Segio and Enrique and sister Jaunie. A memorial service for the family is being scheduled in the future.

10/29/2025

Douglas Farley, 71, passed away Monday, October 18, 2025 at Avina of Kenosha. Douglas was born on October 1, 1954, the son of Charles and Betty Lou (Nee: McQuillen) Farley in Davenport, Iowa. He was married to the late Kristy (Nee: Johnson) Farley. Douglas received an associates degree and pursued a career as a welder. He loved the outdoors, especially when he was able to spend time camping and hunting. He also enjoyed attending the NASCAR races when ever possible. Douglas will be deeply missed by his son Dr. Brian Farley, brother Craig (Kimberly) Farley and special Aunt Sue Hein, along with nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, spouse Kristy Farley and sister Lynn Gieseke. Private services were held for the family.

10/23/2025

Robert Alfred Atterbury, II, 80, of Delavan, WI passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 13, 2025, following a brief battle with brain cancer. A man known for his kindness, dedication to family, humor and passion as die-hard Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, Bob was also an avid classic car enthusiast. As a member of the Kettle Moraine Car Club some of his proudest moments over the years were spent at car shows with his wife Carol where he won many awards for his prized hot-rods.
Bob was born on September 23, 1945 in Miami, Florida. His family moved to Elmwood Park, Illinois, where he grew up and attended school. After high school, he enrolled at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and earned his degree in 1967. It was at Carroll College that Bob became a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and built lifelong friendships. Bob and his wife Carol regularly attended Carroll College Homecomings each year, complete with the “required” visit to Marty’s Pizza for a slice while catching up with old friends. Bob enjoyed many exciting career paths over the years including teaching in Illinois and Wisconsin, working summers for over fourteen years on Lake Geneva Cruise Lines, where he met his lovely bride-to-be, and even as a ski instructor for over forty years. Whether teaching or instructing Bob was always a favorite with his students. They loved his laid-back demeanor and enthusiasm for games and sports.
Always active, Bob was also an avid skier for much of his life. He especially enjoyed the beauty of the champagned-powdered slopes in Colorado and Utah. When not on the slopes, Bob and his wife could be found cruising to many exotic destinations across the world, soaking up the sun in Florida, or enjoying the glitz and glamor o Las Vegas as they tempted fate with Lady Luck, caught a show, or sang along with their favorite band at a concert. Bob always loved music and had an affinity for tunes from the 50’s and 60’s. He also had a special place in his heart and on his lap for his favorite dogs, miniature schnauzers, Junior, Rex and Payton, as well as his most recent best friend, a spunky little rescue named Pauly.
His love for life and his many interests was only matched by his love for his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, and a loving stepfather, uncle and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Carol, sister Carol (Edwin) Kula, stepchildren Kathrine (Jonathon) Alexander, Kimberli (John) Carroll, Jeffrey (Traci) Chisholm William (Michelle) Chase, eight grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Alfred Atterbury, I, and Helen Kunz.
One of Bob’s favorite football player Walter Payton once said, “If you ask me how I want to be remembered, it is a winner.” Bob left this earth a winner. A winner in what he stood for, what he achieved in life, and who he was. His legacy lives on in the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the engines that rev in his memory.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Treasury, 303 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan, Wisconsin. Memorials in Bob’s namemay be made to the Lakeland Animal Shelter in Elkhorn. Strouf Funeral Home, 1001 High Street, Racine, Wisconsin is honored to serve the Atterbury family.

10/17/2025

Renee Martina Murillo, 42, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2025 in Racine, Wisconsin. Renee was born on February 18, 1983 in Racine, Wisconsin the daughter of Edwardo Murillo and Eva Chavez. She had three brothers Eddie (Sonya), Louie and J***y (Veronica). Her greatest blessing were her eight children, Raina, Evalyna, Joe, Julian, Maria, Mariah, Rose and Xavier. She worked at the Renaissance Faire, Unified and Lehmann’s Bakery. She loved the Lord and was baptized at Parkway Church. Renee will be deeply missed by her family along with her nieces, nephews, relatives and her many friends. Services will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Strouf Funeral Home, 1001 High Street. The family will receive guests on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

10/17/2025

Katherine Joan Jaeck, 78, passed to her eternal life on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 19, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James Roy and Mary Joan (Nee: Hardwood) Laundy. Katherine enjoyed cross stitching, baking, swimming, camping, and just really enjoyed the outdoors. She was an active member with her church. Most of all, loved spending time with her family and her many friends. Katherine will be deeply missed by her children Gillian (Brian Kraus) Jaeck and Tyler Jaeck, grandson James (Megan) Poplawski, two great grandchildren, sister Gretchen Smith and sister-n-law Phylliss Laundy along with nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Katherine was preceded in death by her brother Chris Laundy and her parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Strouf Funeral Home, 1001 High Street. The family will receive guests in the funeral home on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

09/29/2025

Sylvester Johnson was born to Sylvester Johnson and Ella Mae (nee Carnes) Johnson on December 26, 1939. He died peacefully in his sleep on September 15, 2025. He was one of seven children born in the family. His parents preceded him in death along with his wife, Janie Johnson and sisters, Evelyn Clemons; Mary Benjamin; and a brother, Edward Johnson. Surviving is Verla Medcalf, Sandra Wiggins Johnson, and Anthony Johnson. He also leaves to mourn him a host of nephew and nieces. A special niece, Cheri Hinojosa and her husband, Isaac Hinojosa, took care of him in his last few years of his life.
He spent the majority of his life living on the South side of Chicago. He was retired from SoftSheen – Carson Company in Chicago, Il after many years. He was interested in spiritual things and that led to his studying the Bible and being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 12, 1962. He spent most of his spiritual life in the Dorchester Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Chicago. He met and was married later in life to Janie Mae Johnson (nee Hewlett). That marriage lasted 43 years until Janie’s death in 2015. There was a time is his life when he served in the congregation as an elder and as a regular pioneer with his wife, Janie, spending up to 100 hours a month talking to people about the Bible and conducting Bible studies for many years. He and Janie studied with his mother and aided her to the decision to become one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He relocated to Racine in 2020 to be near relatives. He was welcomed by the Lockwood Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Even in the last few years of his life, he still enjoyed giving Bible reading assignments and public cart witnessing with his congregation.
The family of Sylvester would like to thank Dr. Naweed Chowdhury and his staff; Dr. Dajun Wang and his staff, Hope Souter and the staff at Kenwood Keyes; and the staff of Fresenius Dialysis Center of Racine, Wisconsin for the kindly care they provided to Sylvester.
All the calls and cards received from those who cared was very much appreciated.
A Zoom funeral has been scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CDT.
Zoom Meeting ID: 7915515304
Zoom Passcode: 19181914

09/23/2025

Lusia Rodriguez (Nee: Saldana), 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Racine. She was born in Natalia, Texas on February 22, 1945, the daughter of the late Miguel and Maria (Nee: Ramos) Saldana. In addition to her parents, Lusia is preceded in death by her three brothers, Alvino, Ricardo and Guadalupe and one sister, Erlinda.
She was known to have a wonderful sense of humor and loved the time she spent with her family. In her free time, Lusia enjoyed sewing, painting and doing crafts, most of all, she had a lot of faith in her lord. She will be missed by one brother, Miguel (Tracy) Saldana, life partner, Roberto Gonzelez, her children Gracie (Armando) Huizar, Christina (Olando) Cartagena, Antonio Arebalo, Miguel (Elisa) Arebelo and Juan (Maria) Arebelo. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, nieces, nephew’s relatives and friends. Funeral services for Lusia will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in Strouf Funeral Home, 1001 High Street in Racine. The family will receive guests in the Funeral Home on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until the start of service . Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on Hwy 32 in Racine.

09/12/2025

Karen Janet ( Nee: Schultz)Balke, 84, entered her eternal home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Karen was born in Racine on July 19, 1941, the daughter of Walter and Lydia (Nee: Krenske) Schultz. She was the wife of Robert A. Balke, who preceded her in death on January 11, 2011. Karen enjoyed making miniature doll houses and built one that was displayed in St. Lukes Children’s wing. She also enjoyed spending time painting, sewing and quilting. Karen was also a Badger’s fan and a Green Bay Packer’s fan. Karen will be deeply missed by her sons Christopher (Trisha) Balke and Timothy Balke along with her grandchildren Joshua, Lydia and Grayson. She will also be missed by her sisters Helen Miller and Elizabeth (Richard) Amt and brother Eric (Judy) Schultz and Sister-in-Law Kelly Schultz along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son David Balke, brother and sister-in-law Richard and Marilyn Schultz, Brother John Schultz, Brother-in-law Melvin Balke, Brother-in-law Don Miller, Sister Barbara Amt, Brother-in-law Lawerence (Barbara) Balke, Brother-in-law Richard (Marilyn) Balke, and Sister-in-law Virginia and Elwood Beiley. Private services were held per Karen’s wishes.

08/26/2025

William "Bill" E. Spitznagle, 84, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, decorated military officer, and passionate sportsman, Bill lived a life rooted in service, family, and fairness. Born on December 17, 1940, in Virginia, Minnesota, Bill was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a degree in psychology before launching a dynamic career in both business and military service. Bill proudly served in the United States Army for over 35 years, rising to the rank of Colonel in 1989. His service included both commissioned and enlisted roles, with active foreign duty in Albania, Slovenia, and Hungary, and graduation from seven military schools. He received 13 military decorations and badges, including the prestigious Legion of Merit in 2000 - a testament to his leadership and dedication to his country. Professionally, Bill built a successful marketing career with companies such as IBM, Memorex, 3M, and Applied Information Development, consistently earning top sales honors. He also served as an International Elections Monitor, embodying his lifelong belief in democracy and justice. He met the love of his life, Gerry (Abler), while working at IBM - he in marketing, she on the technical side. They married on April 12, 1969, and recently celebrated 55 years of a joyful and supportive marriage. Together, they raised three children and embraced a life full of adventure, laughter, and unwavering love. Bill was a lifelong athlete and avid sports fan. He played nearly every sport growing up, but it was golf that captured his heart - even winning a car in a "Beat the Pro" contest. He rarely missed watching a Packers, Bucks, or Brewers game. Off the course and outside the stadium, Bill found fulfillment in volunteer roles, including President of the Brown Deer Theater, President of the Caledonia Housing Association, and active supporter of the Schroeder Swim Team. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gerry, and their children: Wes (Erin), Dawn Prinsen (Tim), and Bill Jr. (Sabrina). He also had the meaningful opportunity in recent years to meet and build a relationship with his son Craig, who was born prior to his meeting Gerry. Their connection brought him joy, peace, and a sense of wholeness later in life. Bill cherished his grandchildren - Isabella, Olivia, and Holden Spitznagle; Emma, Riley, and Lila Prinsen; Sophie and Will Spitznagle - and was deeply proud of the family they've all become. He is also survived by his brother Kerry Spitznagle (Mary), sister Wendy Hilgers (Zach), and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends. Bill lived with great principle, firmly grounded in his belief in democracy, fairness, and the rule of law. But more than his titles and accomplishments, he will be remembered for his love of family, his booming laugh, and the values he passed on to generations. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Bill's memory to a veteran's organization or local community cause that reflects his spirit of service.

08/19/2025

Elliott V. Manke, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Ascension Hospital in Racine. Born in Racine to Carl and Mildred (Ludwigsen), Elliott also lived briefly in Garden City, Kansas, and Boulder City, Nevada.

Elliott is survived by his daughter, Krystal Manke of Milwaukee, and two stepsons, Starsius (Alexis) Barnes and Jamie (Clarissa) Barnes. He is also remembered by his sisters, Valerie (Gary) Nelson of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Melanie Barclay of Houston, Texas; and two brothers, Dennis (Kay) Manke of Kenosha, and Ronald (Sharon) Manke of La Vale, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Eunice Manke and Johnnie Mae Manke, and his brother, Russell Manke.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30th, at 2 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Visitation will begin at 1 PM and continue until the time of the service.

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1600 Summerset Drive
Racine, WI 53406

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