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Recent Obituaries in Racine, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Racine, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Catherine S. Schimanski
Jun 5, 2026
Catherine S. “Sue” Schimanski, 83, passed away at her home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Sue was born on July 23, 1942, in Hastings to Roy and Ilah Jean Erway. She married John Schimanski on January 12, 1963. They shared 45 years of marriage before his passing on January 12, 2008. Sue shared her love of athletics by coaching youth...
Terrence Graczyk
Jun 4, 2026
Caledonia- Terrence “Terry” Graczyk, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago on June 29, 1942, to the late Theodore and Irene (nee: Kaszubowski) Graczyk. Terry graduated from Austin High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Army when he was 20 years old, and proudly...
Douglas G Mahnke
May 31, 2026
Douglas G. Mahnke, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born in South Dakota on April 11, 1950 to the late Melvin and Beulah (nee: Griffin) Mahnke. Doug attended Watertown High School, SD and was a 1968 graduate of Hudson High School, WI. He attended UW Stout. Doug was a sales representative with Nelson...
Beverly A Nelson
May 29, 2026
Beverly A. Nelson, 86 years old passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 29, 2026. Bev was born on December 15, 1939 to Raymond and Gertrude (nee: Walek) Pierzina in rural Trempeleau County. She was the oldest of three daughters. After graduating from Whitehall Memorial High school, she married her high school sweetheart Arlin Rose...
Scott Gregory
May 25, 2026
Scott Gregory, 66, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on May 25, 2026. Scott was born in Racine on November 6, 1959 to Gerald “Gus” and Sylvia (nee; Seyferth) Gregory. He was employed as a painting contractor over the years. He is survived by his sisters Terri (Patrick) Herrera and Cindy (David) Cooke. Scott is further survived by...
Lyn A Rosenbaum
May 23, 2026
Lyn A. Rosenbaum, 80 passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Racine on March 13, 1946 to the late Howard and Dee (nee: Henry) Huxhold. Lyn was a 1964 graduate of Park High School. She was employed as a cashier with Kohl’s grocery store. In 1987, Lyn married Larry Rosenbaum...
Dylan Plouff
May 22, 2026
Dylan T. Plouff, 34, of Milwaukee, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dylan was born on May 11, 1992, in Racine, WI. Dylan worked for a private security company and was known as a caring and exceptionally hard worker. Above all, Dylan was devoted to his family and cherished spending every moment...
Mary Akgulian
May 20, 2026
Mary Akgulian (nee: Dadian), 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Lakeshore at Siena surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Racine on February 12, 1929, to Armenian immigrants Mihran and Vartenie (nee; Taktakian) Dadian. She was a lifelong resident of Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Mary was a bookkeeper for all of her...
Betty Ann Brugger
May 19, 2026
Betty Ann Brugger (nee: Swindawicz) 82, Racine, formerly of the south side of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee on August 27, 1943 to the late John and Jeanette (nee: Rakowski) Swindawicz. Betty lived most of her adult life on the northside of Racine. Betty was a 1962...
Sean G Albrecht
May 19, 2026
Sean Gregory Albrecht, 38, passed away on May 19, 2026, following a weeklong fight after he was struck by a car in the construction zone where he was working. Born on September 25, 1987, Sean’s life was cut far too short, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply and will miss him always. Sean had a wry sense...
James John Carravetta
May 18, 2026
Racine – James J. Carravetta, 93, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at his residence. Jim was born in Racine on January 24, 1933 to Vincenzo and Lena (nee: DeRose) Carravetta. He married the former Alyce J. Butterfield in Waukesha on June 26, 1954. She preceded him death on February 14, 2018. Jim was employed as an Engineer in Product...
Keith L. Heapes
May 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Keith LeRoy Heapes, who left this world peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Keith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on January 26, 1949, in Covina, California, to the late Thelma Louise (Ponsford) and...
Harley Compton
May 16, 2026
Harley Compton, 87, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Hello, I am Harley. I was born and raised on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Munising, MI. I enlisted in the Navy when I was 17 to better my life. I eventually moved to Racine for employment. I was employed by...
Nellie Carney Czechowski
May 4, 2026
Nellie M. (Carney) Czechowski 97, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home. She was born in Chicago on August 15, 1928 to Nell B. Lewis. Nellie enjoyed gardening and watching movies. She is survived by her son Joe (Trina Carino) Carney; her daughter Sue (Steve) Burton; her grandchildren Bonnie Piccolo, Brooke Piccolo and Amber Junkel; and her...
Donald W. Clary
Apr 25, 2026
Donald William Louis Clary, 79, of Racine, WI, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026. Born on September 6, 1946, in Calgary, Alberta, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edythe Clary. On July 31, 1970, Don married his childhood sweetheart, Judith Anne, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage and raised four children. A...
Judith A. Kimball
Apr 25, 2026
Judith A. Kimball, 85 passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago. She was born in Kenosha on May 3, 1940 to the late George and Florence Clark. Judy graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. She was employed with the former First National Bank and Chase Bank. Judy married Richard Kimball Jr.. Sadly, he passed...
Martha Manogian
Apr 23, 2026
Racine – Martha Manogian, 102, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her home. Martha was born in Racine on August 4, 1923 to Sarkis and Anna (nee, Hurmazian) Manogian. She was employed by Western Publishing Company for 48 years, retiring in 1991. Martha was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, the Twenty Year Club at Western...
Diane D. Margosian
Apr 21, 2026
Diane Damaris (nee Adsit) Margosian entered her heavenly home on April 21. Diane was born on February 18, 1936, to Gertrude Koehn and Harold Adist. She grew up on a farm in East Troy, Wisconsin, surrounded by a large extended family. She met her husband, George, at Whitewater. They married in 1957 and were together 63 years when he died...
Susan T. Eisenbart
Apr 20, 2026
Susan Theresa Capobianco Eisenbart September 7th, 1959-April 20th, 2026 Compassionate, Funny, Protector, Helper, Lover of people and animals, Fighter of injustices, Susan passed away in the early hours of April 20th after a long illness. Born in St. Claire Shores, MI to Jean Harmon Capobianco, Susan enjoyed a carefree childhood until her mother passed away suddenly when Susan was 8....
Anne M. Huber
Apr 20, 2026
Anne M. Huber, 79, passed away at her home on Monday, April 20, 2026. Anne was born in Germany on April 15, 1947, to Mathias and Therezija (Mosbrucker) Huber. She moved to Wind Lake as a young child and attended school in the Milwaukee area. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from UW Parkside. Anne was employed at Wisconsin Gas...
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