Chase “Kayla” Pavlovich, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home in Racine.

Born on August 31, 1984, he was the son of William J. Pavlovich and Donna (Charles) Tess. He grew up locally and graduated from Wilmot High School.

From 2003-2004, Chase proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Most recently, he was employed with a mental health facility as a personal care giver, and truly loved helping people.

Chase was an avid movie watcher, especially horror films.  He had a caring heart for those with special needs and enjoyed reading and fishing.

He is survived by his parents; his sisters, Kelly (Derek) Goodson, Colleen (Jared) Mroczenski; his grandparents, Josephine Pavlovich, Clarance (Lorna) Nader, Charles (Diane) Tess; his aunts and uncles, Nancy (Gary) Smith, Dennis (Toni) Nader, Steven (Corie) Daniels, Susan (Ken) Thorpe, Kevin Nader, Lori (Paul) Peterson, Gary Witkowiak, Jason (Becky) Tess; his niece, Avery Mroczenski; his many cousins and friends, with special cousin Jesse Wilson, and friend Dawn Anderson.

Chase was preceded in death by his grandfather, William C. Pavlovich; his grandmothers, Mary Nader, Helen Grosskopf; his uncles, Jeffrey Pavlovich, David Grosskopf; his aunts, Kathy Bartel, Tari Witkowiak.