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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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Joann Thuriot

Joann Thuriot

Mar 1, 2026

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Angeline Marano

Angeline Marano

Feb 25, 2026

Angeline "Angie" Marano, 94, passed away at Ascension Spring Street on Wednesday, February 26, 2026. Angeline was born in Racine on January 14, 1932, to Daniel and Angela D'Acquisto. She married Frank Marano on August 11, 1951, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1975. Angie worked for Western Publishing for over 30 years, retiring...

Francisco Lopez

Francisco Lopez

Feb 24, 2026

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Alice Akulian

Alice Akulian

Feb 13, 2026

Alice Akulian, 78 passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Ascension All Saints. Alice was born in Racine on November 24, 1947 to Artin and Elizabeth (nee, Keuroglanian) Akulian. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School and was employed with Haven Manufacturing. Survivors include her sister Lucy Alloian; her nephews, Timothy (Carol) Alloian, Jeffrey Alloian and Gregory...

Susan Foster

Susan Foster

Feb 3, 2026

Susan Irene Foster, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Rushford, New York on April 30, 1947 to the late Donald and Virginia (nee: Perry) Buchanan. Susan attended local Hinsdale and Olean schools and was a 1990 graduate of  Continental School of Beauty. She was employed as a teacher's aide...

Draginja Radovanovic

Draginja Radovanovic

Jan 31, 2026

Racine- Draginja Radovanovic passed away Saturday evening, January 31, 2026 while surrounded by the love of her family. Draginja was born 86 years ago in Bijeljina, Bosnia, in the former country of Yugoslavia to the late Mitar, a war hero, and the endearing Danica (nee: Micic) Tanasic. In Bijeljina, she met and married her husband of 65 years, Milorad Radovanovic....

Shawn Douglas

Shawn Douglas

Jan 28, 2026

Shawn C. Douglas, 71, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Shawn was born in Racine on January 2, 1955, to Billie and Shirley (nee: Anderson) Hunter. She graduated from Park High School and went on to earn her interior design degree from Gateway College. Shawn married the love of her life  ...

Danny Andersen

Danny Andersen

Jan 24, 2026

Racine- Danny J. Andersen, 56, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Racine on October 17, 1969 to the late Kai and Sandra (nee: Jensen) Andersen. Danny was an avid sports-fan. He loved watching the Packers, Brewers, Bucks and Badgers.  He was a team player on numerous dart leagues and enjoyed working as a...

Christine Andreasen

Christine Andreasen

Jan 24, 2026

Mount Pleasant- Christine A. Andreasen, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Kenosha on January 18, 1952 to the late Christian and Irene (nee: Langermann) Andreasen. Christine was a 1970 graduate of Mary D. Bradford. She earned her bachelor's degree from UW-Madison and master's from Carthage College. She was...

Nubar Musurlian

Nubar Musurlian

Jan 23, 2026

Nubar Douglas Musurlian, 82, passed away at Parkside Manor on Friday, January 23, 2026. Nubar was born in Racine on June 25,  1943 to Harry and Virginia (nee: Kirkorian) Musurlian. He served as a medic in the United States Army during Vietnam. In 1987 he married Osa Christensen in Racine. Nubar served the county of Racine as a social worker...

Nancy Tyyska

Nancy Tyyska

Jan 19, 2026

Nancy Sue Tyyska, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 19th, 2026. She was born September 12, 1940 in Flemington, WV, daughter of the late Chester Paul Lane and Eva Lane. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A, Tyyska Sr., sisters Patricia Carter, and Sharon Reid, and step-daughter Janine LoCastro. Surviving are her son James A. Tyyska...

Marshall Chovan

Marshall Chovan

Jan 9, 2026

Wind Point- Marshall Paul Chovan , age 81, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Racine. He was the son of Walter and Josephine (nee: Garbo) Chovan born in Racine and grew up along the Root River on Green Bay Road, where he formed lifelong ties to the community he always called home. Marshall attended Milwaukee...

Perry Paragamian

Perry Paragamian

Jan 8, 2026

Racine – Perry Paragamian, 93, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Perry was born in Racine on April 25, 1932 to Vahan and Satenig (nee:  Halapian) Paragamian. Perry married the former Patricia Jane Clazmer at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church in Racine on January 25, 1958.  She preceded him in death on October 21,...

Laura Betker

Laura Betker

Jan 5, 2026

Laura Ann Betker, 57, died at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, on January 5, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Laura was born on February 21,1968 in Racine, WI, to the late Ronald and Kathleen (née Fraker) Betker. Laura attended Racine Unified School District schools. She was among the first eleven students to pilot the Jefferson Lighthouse Program for gifted...

Jean Nelson

Jean Nelson

Dec 31, 2025

Jean D. Nelson Jean D. Nelson, 84, passed away at Shorelight Memory Care on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Jean was born in Racine on August 9, 1941, to the late Hilmer "Curly" and Mary (nee, Treiber) Rubeck. On July 9, 1960, she married Raymond Nelson, celebrating 65 years of marriage. Jean worked with Ray at Erickson-Nelson Services, doing administrative work...

Kenneth Lechner

Kenneth Lechner

Dec 28, 2025

Kenneth M. Lechner,46, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Kenny was born in West Allis on January 20, 1979 to Thomas J. and Nicolette M. (nee: Berrones) Lechner.  He loved to listen to music especially Raffi and playing his bell.  Kenny liked to spend time with his sister going for rides, singing and coloring.  Kenny looked...

Daniel Seitz

Daniel Seitz

Dec 26, 2025

Daniel J. Seitz, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of the area, Dan was born in Racine on December 30, 1946, to the late Victor and Ethel (née Williams) Seitz. After graduating from St. Catherine's High School, he went on to earn his...

Lois Fults

Lois Fults

Dec 23, 2025

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Helen Pullen

Helen Pullen

Dec 19, 2025

Helen J. Pullen (nee. Galovits), age 88, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Parkview Gardens in Racine, WI. She is survived by her sisters Rosie Ledger, Katherine Farina, Julia (Ray) Christensen, Ronnie Hoffman, Pat (Dave) Hansen and Mickie (Mark) Fannin, and sisters-in-law Marcia Galovits and Linda Galovits; her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Helen...

Mariann Lucht

Mariann Lucht

Dec 16, 2025

Mariann Sophie Lucht, 90 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born in Racine on September 9, 1935 to the late Jerome and Mary (nee: Lewandowski) Fatke. Mariann was 1953 graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On May 4, 1981,  in Las Vegas, she married Ronald Lucht. Sadly, He preceded her in death on January 29, 2005....

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