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.

 Please visit our Wall of Honor to view the veterans we were honored to serve.

Marion Storves

Marion Storves

Sep 22, 2010

Marion Ruth StorvesRacine-Marion Ruth Storves, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Hancock, MI on October 8, 1926, daughter of the late George and Victoria (Richards) Dionne. Marion graduated from Houghton, MI High School in 1944 and went on to graduate from St. Joseph's School of Nursing (Hancock, MI)...

Kayla Casas

Kayla Casas

Sep 5, 2010

Racine – Kayla Lynn Casas on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the age of 22 went to heaven surrounded by family and friends. Kayla was born on January 31, 1988, the beloved special "angel" daughter of Deanna (Thomas Dovorany) Rivera and Louis Casas. Kayla is survived by fianc Christopher Trinidad (Michelle and Joseph Trinidad) and her beloved son Caiden Joseph....

Donald Mundt

Donald Mundt

Sep 4, 2010

Racine – Donald H. Mundt, Sr., 84, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Don was born in LeSueur, MN on January 11, 1926 to Otto and Elsie (nee, Gruetzmacher) Mundt. Don served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII. Following the war, Don came to Racine in 1947 to visit his uncle George...

Marvin Kreuser

Marvin Kreuser

Sep 3, 2010

Marvin KreuserRacine- Marvin Kreuser, 71, passed away at Becker Shoop Center on Friday, September 3, 2010. He is survived by his brother Jerome and sister Gloria. Marvin will be remembered for being a brilliant Electrical Engineer and contributing much in his field. He applied these skills to his lifelong avocation and love of model railroading by building train controls, scenic...

Matthew Keefe

Matthew Keefe

Sep 3, 2010

Matthew J. KeefeRacine- Matthew J. Keefe, 93, passed away on September 3, 2010 surrounded by his family. A man of honor and principle left this world to receive his heavenly reward and be reunited with his wife. Matt was born March 14, 1917 to the late Matthew E. and Loretta (Quinn) Keefe in Racine, WI. During his first year of...

Kip Sullivan

Kip Sullivan

Aug 27, 2010

Racine – Kip W. Sullivan, 52, passed away at his home on Friday August 27, 2010. Kip was born in Racine on December 20, 1957 to William and Jean (nee, Herchen) Sullivan and has been a lifelong Caledonia resident. He married the former Leslie Graceffa in Riviera Maya, Mexico on April 25, 2008. Kip loved being a farmer and has...

Frank Hinkle

Frank Hinkle

Aug 26, 2010

Racine – Frank William Hinkle. On August 26, 2010, our family said good-bye to a very important person in our lives. His illness was long; he left us too soon and he will live in our hearts forever. God will keep him safe now. Frank was born in Racine on December 29, 1941 to Henry and Louella (nee, Cody) Hinkle....

Hans Munch

Hans Munch

Aug 16, 2010

Hans Ernest Munch"Ernie"Racine - Hans Ernest Munch, age 97, passed into peace with God's blessing to join his beloved wife Ruth (nee Fazen) in Heaven on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Ruth preceded his death in March, 1987.Ernie was born in Racine on November 13, 1912, son of Hans Silius and Anna Marie Munch, both Danish immigrants. Soon after, he became...

James Burton

James Burton

Aug 13, 2010

Racine - James Charles Burton, 86, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2010.Jim was born February 8, 1924, in Portage, Wisconsin, to John Wilson and Hazel (nee: Thornton) Burton, and was born again to eternal life on April 22, 1946. On July 31, 1949, he married the former Noreen Helen Loomans, after serving...

Michael Chernouski

Michael Chernouski

Aug 11, 2010

Racine – Michael S. Chernouski, 55, went home to be with the Lord at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Mike was born in Racine on June 2, 1955 to Philip and LaVerne (nee, Piepmeyer) Chernouski. He married the former Barbara Hoffman on May 29, 1982. Mike retired from Johnson Diversey after more than 30 years of...

Harriet Doka

Harriet Doka

Aug 4, 2010

Harriet E. DokaRacine- Harriet E. Doka, 89, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, August 4, 2010.A memorial service for Harriet will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Mueller officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until...

Elmyra Seelman

Elmyra Seelman

Jul 31, 2010

Elmyra L. SeelmanFond du Lac- Elmyra L. Seelman, 87, formerly of Racine, was born into eternal life in the presence of her family at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on Saturday, July 31, 2010.Myra was born in Racine on August 10, 1922 to Charles and Amelia (nee: Klema) Schlevensky. She married Leonard C. Seelman at First Evangelical...

Robert Reichard

Robert Reichard

Jul 23, 2010

Racine – Robert J. Reichard, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 23, 2010. Bob was born in Milwaukee on October 15, 1946 to John A. and Grace (nee, Olski) Reichard. He married the former Susan R. Vesel on June 9, 1973. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Bob and Sue traveled...

James Olson

James Olson

Jul 22, 2010

Madison - James Robert Olson died peacefully July 22nd, 2010 at the Capitol Lakes Retirement Home at the age of 87 years. Born in Highland Park, Illinois, the second of five children born to a survivor of the "Orphan Trains" of the 1890's and the US Army Infantry of WWI, John Oscar Olson and to an Immigrant from Ireland, Lillian...

Shirley Parker

Shirley Parker

Jul 21, 2010

Racine – Shirley J. Parker, nee Nowakowski, 71, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on October 24, 1938 to Edward and Irene Nowakowski. She married Marvin J. Parker on January 16, 1960. He preceded her in death. Shirley retired from S.C. Johnson. Shirley was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church....

Keith Muffick

Keith Muffick

Jul 18, 2010

Burlington – Keith E. Muffick, 79, passed away at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on Sunday, July 18, 2010.Keith was born in Racine on March 3, 1931 to George and Eleanor (nee, Fought) Muffick. He married the former Darlene J. Hanson at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on June 21, 1952. She preceded him in death on February 1, 2008....

Theresa Kohtanen

Theresa Kohtanen

Jul 18, 2010

Theresa M. KohtanenRacine- Theresa M. Kohtanen, 94, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Theresa was born in Canada on February 17, 1916 to John and Anna (nee: Ziel) Schwemlein. She married Theodore Kohtanen in 1938 in Iron Mountain, MI. He preceded her in death in 1979. Theresa enjoyed spending time at home with her family.She is...

Stacy Willis

Stacy Willis

Jul 15, 2010

Racine – Stacy Willis, 42, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 15, 2010. Stacy was born in Racine on February 22, 1968 to Donald Willis and Marilyn (nee, Zillyette) Zamecnik. Stacy was employed by Morris Construction. He also worked in Florida unloading commercial fishing boats. He loved both fishing and clamming in Fl, especially with his Aunt Sandy....

Janice Galizanski

Janice Galizanski

Jul 11, 2010

Racine – Janice Elsie Galizanski, 56, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints, on Sunday, July 11, 2010 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Jan was born in Racine on July 23, 1953 to Harry Edward and Elsie Phyllis (nee, Buisse) Blinten. She married Theodore Galizanski on December 19, 1992. Jan worked for the Hair Emporium, previously working...

Charles Veenstra

Charles Veenstra

Jul 10, 2010

Racine – Charles Cornelius Veenstra, 85, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Chuck was born in Racine on August 27, 1924 to Garrett and Magdalene (nee, Heusdens) Veenstra. He married the former Helen Isabel Sinclair on June 19, 1948 in the Howe Chapel at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Chuck was a Captain in...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.