Obituaries
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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George Kral
May 24, 2010
George H. Kral, Jr.Racine- George H. Kral, Jr, 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, May 24, 2010.George was born in Racine on April 18, 1929 to George H. and Caroline (nee: Christensen) Kral, Sr. He served in the United States Marines. George was employed for the Wisconsin Natural Gas Company for over 40 years. He married Mildred...
Roger Arildsen
May 15, 2010
Racine – Roger A. Arildsen, 79, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Roger was born in Wadena, MN on September 7, 1930 to Harold J. and Vera (nee, Stephenson) Arildsen. Roger served as Captain of the Detroit Lakes, MN Police Department for ten years. He was also an electrician for over 25 years. Roger is survived...
George Sahagian
May 13, 2010
George Charles Sahagian, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2010. George was born on Sept. 25, 1925 to Alexander and Ann (Aghavni) Sahagian. A lifelong resident of Racine, Wisconsin, he graduated from Horlick High School and was a star running back for the Horlick Rebels and minor league teams, Racine Bees/Legion. He proudly served his country on the Robert...
Antoni Gryszkiewicz
May 8, 2010
Antoni GryszkiewiczRacine- Antoni Gryszkiewicz, 87, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, May 8, 2010.Antoni was born in Poland on August 13, 1922 to Jan and Kazimiera Gryszkiewicz. He married Genowefa "Jenny" Tylenda on May 3, 1952. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2007. Antoni worked as a Molder at Racine Steel Casting and also part time...
David Leimbach
May 3, 2010
David C. Leimbach"Dave"Racine- David C. Leimbach, 46, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Monday, May 03, 2010.Dave was born in Racine on November 18, 1963 to Rodney M. and Sharon L. (nee: Fritzler) Leimbach. He has been a lifelong Racine Resident. Dave served in the US Army from 1982 until 1986. He enjoyed writing poetry and drawing. Dave was also...
Donald Tryber
May 3, 2010
Donald A. TryberRacine- Donald A. Tryber, 84, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home on Monday, May 03, 2010. Donald was born in Racine on May 16, 1925 to Thomas A. and Esther (nee: Braley) Tryber. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Donald married Verna Sell on July 10, 1944. She preceded him in death on April 13,...
Laverne Simonsen
Apr 29, 2010
LaVerne M. SimonsenRacine- LaVerne M. Simonsen, 79, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 29, 2010.LaVerne was born in Racine on October 9, 1930 to LeRoy and Adeline (nee: Bukacek) Radtke. She married George H. Simonsen. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1989. Born and raised on a farm, LaVerne always had an appreciation for nature. Most...
Phyllis Vash
Apr 28, 2010
Phyllis Vash Racine – Phyllis Vash, 77, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Phyllis was born in Racine on September 20, 1932 to Francis T. and A. Pauline (nee, Marrier) Parenteau. She was delivered by her maternal grandmother Louise Marrier. Phyllis married Joseph R. Vash on April 29, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine....
Eugene Wulff
Apr 22, 2010
South Milwaukee- Eugene A. Wulff, 79, passed away at Willowcrest Care Center on Thursday, April 22, 2010.Eugene was born in New Holstein on December 30, 1930 to Eugene C. and Alma (nee: Schober) Wulff. He worked as a stockbroker. Eugene is survived by his children, Karen and David (Cory) Wulff; grandson, Luke Wulff and brother, Carl (Esther) Wulff. He is...
Sylvia Hansen
Apr 20, 2010
Sylvia Pat "Patty" HansenRacine- Sylvia Pat "Patty" Hansen, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.Patty was born in Racine on July 28, 1933 to Sylvio and Martha Jane (nee: Webster) Monfeli. She married William E. "Skip" Hansen on May 14, 1955. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2007. Patty worked in catering at...
Elise Milich
Apr 19, 2010
Racine – Elise (nee, Kohrs) Milich, 90, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center of Alzheimer's, on Monday, April 19, 2010. Elise was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on July 1, 1919 to Frederich and Katarina (nee, Steven) Kohrs. As a young girl growing up in Dusseldorf and Hanover, Elise was on a gymnastics team, swim team and sang in a choir. She...
Patricia Reshan
Apr 18, 2010
Racine – Patricia A. Reshan, 79, passed away at Harmony Commons on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Patricia was born in Racine on February 24, 1931 to Peter and Evelyn (nee: Lantz) Lund. She married Richard Reshan on May 16, 1952. He preceded her in death. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. Patricia was a volunteer school tutor. She...
Carol Opine
Apr 17, 2010
Carol L. Opine Racine – Carol L. Opine, 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Carol was born in Peoria, IL on May 9, 1936 to Wesley Park and Eva (nee, Chrisman) Park Lake. She married Neal R. Opine in Milwaukee on January 12, 1957. He preceded her in death in 1996. Carol was a member...
Arlen Flick
Apr 15, 2010
Arlen K. Flick Racine – Arlen K. Flick, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 15, 2010. Arlie was born in Fairchild, WI on May 8, 1935 to Harold and Louise (nee, Olson) Flick. He married the former Colleen V. Hein on June 23, 1956. Arlie served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from...
Nazareth Chalekian
Apr 2, 2010
Nazareth Chalekian Racine – Nazareth "Naz" Chalekian, 79 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Friday, April 2, 2010.Naz was born in Racine on April 1, 1931 to George and Kohar Chalekian. He was employed by Western Publishing Company for over 44 years, retiring in 1993 and was a member of the Twenty Year Club at Western. Naz was...
Mavis Bolts
Mar 31, 2010
Mavis E. Bolts Racine – Mavis E. Bolts, nee, Bacot, 88, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Mavis was born in Lansing, MI, daughter of George W. and Fredonia (nee, Lane) Bacot. She married Trueart V. Bolts on September 1, 1941. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1991. Mavis was employed by St. Luke's...
Sandra Miller
Mar 30, 2010
Sandra L. Miller Racine – Sandra L. Miller, 53, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Sandy was born in Racine on May 22, 1956 to Farrell and Valeria (nee, Mathias) Matterer. She was married to J L Miller II on December 31, 1999. Sandy spent most of her career in bookkeeping and banking, and recently...
Gary Tumidajewicz
Mar 28, 2010
Gary F. TumidajewiczRacine- Gary F. Tumidajewicz, 56, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 28, 2010.Gary was born in Milwaukee on May 21, 1953 to Peter and Joanne (nee: Nelson) Tumidajewicz. He served in the US Army National Guard. Gary enjoyed Jazz music and loved to dance.He is survived by his children, Jennifer, Mark and Kellie Tumidajewicz; grandchildren, Christopher,...
Robert Baker
Mar 27, 2010
Robert E. "Shadow" Baker Racine – Robert E. "Shadow" Baker, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Bob was born in Waukegan, IL on July 9, 1956 to Robert G. and Pat (nee, Calloway) Baker. On February 18, 1978 he married the former Pamela Rogers, recently celebrating 32 years of marriage. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force....
Lyle Rigby
Mar 22, 2010
Lyle K. RigbyRacine- Lyle K. Rigby, 87, passed away at Lakeview Specialty Hospital on Monday, March 22, 2010.Lyle was born in Racine on July 27, 1922 to James and Emma (Hare) Rigby. He served in the United States Marines in the South Pacific during WWII. Lyle married Janice Studey at Epiphany Lutheran Church on August 24, 1946. He was a...
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