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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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Bette Selky
Dec 10, 2009
Racine – Bette E. Selky, 80 passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Arrangements are being completed. A complete obituary with service times will be posted at a later date.
Bette Selky
Dec 10, 2009
Bette E. Selky Racine – Bette E. Selky, 80 passed away at Hospice House in Kenosha on Thursday, December 10, 2009.Bette was born in Wabasha, MN on November 5, 1929 to Galend and June (nee, Koelmel) Lampman. She was united in marriage to Edwin H. Selky in Colorado Springs, CO on April 6, 1951. He preceded her in death on...
Rose Anzalone
Dec 10, 2009
Racine— Rose Anzalone, 99, passed away at the home of her grandchildren Rose Ann and Bye Zickus's on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Falbo, and her sister Esther DiPasquale.Rose was born in Cosenza, Italy on June 11, 1910, to Lewis and Congetta (nee Spozeare) Falbo.She raised both of her daughters...
Tanner Nancy A. Jung
Dec 5, 2009
Nancy A. Jung Racine – Nancy A. Jung, 77, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Nancy was born in Racine on December 23, 1931 to Jessie and Pearl (nee, Schoeppe) Tanner. She married Donald G. Jung and had been married for over 52 years. Nancy had worked for Voorlas Manufacturing and retired from Moxness...
Arthur Vaillancourt
Dec 3, 2009
Racine – Arthur N. Vaillancourt, 99, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, December 3, 2009.Art was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on September 30, 1910 to Eugene and Elizabeth (nee: Alsop) Vaillancourt. He married the former Rebecca Meininger, who preceded him in death. On March 9, 1963 Art married the former Marilyn Rose (Pooch) Therkelson. Art worked...
Loretta Kratzsch
Nov 27, 2009
Union Grove – Loretta Kratzsch, 89, passed away at Oak Ridge Care Center on Friday, November 27, 2009. Lori was born in Racine on May 15, 1920. She grew up in the Racine area before moving to Chicago where she spent most of her life. Lori loved to collect, especially jewelry and purses. She also was an avid reader and...
Richard Lorenzini
Nov 24, 2009
Racine - Richard A. "Dick" Lorenzini transferred Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from earth to Guard Company, Marine Barracks, Pearle Gates.Born May 4, 1931 in Racine, he was the son of Ricardo & Ida (Bonucci) Lorenzini. Had been a lifelong resident of Racine. He attended Sacred Heart and graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1949. From 1950 until 1954 he...
Corrine Strohwig
Nov 22, 2009
Corrine "Sis" StrohwigRacine- Corrine "Sis" Strohwig, 85, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Sunday, November 22, 2009.Corrine was born in Sheboygan on September 6, 1924 to Patrick J. and Cornielia (nee: Wondergem) King "Papa and Mama". She was an active member of St. Andrew church for many years. Corrine started and volunteered in the...
Phyllis Ostrowski
Nov 19, 2009
Phyllis A. OstrowskiRacine- Phyllis A. Ostrowski, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, November 19, 2009.Phyllis was born in Fort Atkinson on August 26, 1929 to Edward and Clarice Stevens. She married Donald Ostrowski; he preceded her in death on November 25, 1984. Phyllis enjoyed playing Bingo at St. Rita's and the Elks club. She is survived by...
Kathleen Ross
Nov 14, 2009
Kathleen Mary Ross Racine – Kathleen Mary Ross, 50, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Kathy was born in Racine on November 22, 1958 to David and Alice (nee, Hanson) Krause. She married David Ross on June 28, 1988. Kathy was employed by Unico for over thirty years. She was a member of...
Ronald Meyer
Nov 12, 2009
Ronald G. MeyerRacine- Ronald G. Meyer, 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Thursday, November 12, 2009.Ronald was born in Racine on January 16, 1933 to Norbert and Ovida (nee: Propsum) Meyer. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1955. Ronald was a firefighter with the City of Racine for over 25 years. He was...
Mary Piestch
Nov 10, 2009
Mary Lynn PietschRacine- Mary L. Pietsch, 64, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.Mary was born in Fort Worth, TX on August 18, 1945 to John R. and Melvina (nee: Hullinger) Allred. She was united in marriage to Richard Pietsch; He preceded her in death on April 29, 1995. Mary worked for the telephone company in various...
John Matson
Nov 8, 2009
Racine – John Stanley Matson, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, November 8, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Racine on October 21, 1934 to Stanley and Catherine (nee, Garner) Matson. He married the former Jacqueline Moser, celebrating 54 years of marriage. John served in the U.S. Marine Corp. His father...
Pierrette Gruber
Nov 7, 2009
Racine – Pierrette "Frenchy" Gruber, nee Texier, 79, passed away at Kenosha Hospital on Saturday, November 7, 2009 Pierrette was born in Foussignoc Charente, France on October 31, 1930 to Lucien M. and Eva (nee, Moreaux) Texier. On September 29, 1956, she married Kenneth H. Gruber in Angouleme, France. He preceded her in death. Pierrette loved the outdoors, especially gardening...
Nona Williams
Nov 6, 2009
Nona Katherine WilliamsRacine- Nona Katherine Williams, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, November 6, 2009.Nona was born in Racine on April 12, 1922 to Carl and Emma (nee: Chizek) Mikulecky. She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. She was married to Rudolph B. Kunz for 29 years. She married Harold Williams on June 23, 1973...
Nancy Brulport
Nov 1, 2009
Nancy Brulport Racine – Nancy Brulport, 72, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Nancy was born in Racine on November 27, 1936 to Clarence and Arlene (nee, Watson) Kohl. Her husband Harry Brulport preceded her in death. Nancy retired from Lincoln Village convalescent Center after more than twenty years working as a Registered Nurse....
Diane Stardy
Oct 31, 2009
Diane G. Stardy Racine – Diane G. Stardy, 72, passed away at Lakeshore Manor on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Diane was born in Milwaukee on June 8, 1937 to Herman and Gladys (nee, Schreck) Buch. Diane married Francis C. Stardy who preceded her in death. Diane graduated from Alverno College with a B.A. in English on May 18, 2002. Diane...
Ronald Frahmann
Oct 27, 2009
Ronald G. Frahmann Racine – Ronald G. Frahmann, 70 passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Ron was born in Holway, WI on November 13, 1938 to Albert and Eleanor (nee, Nelson) Frahmann. He married the former Kathleen Wudi at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cudahy on May 21, 1966. Ron served in the U.S. Army, stationed...
Michelle Lovdahl
Oct 23, 2009
Michelle M. (Nee: Dieck) Lovdahl'Shellie'Racine- Michelle M. (nee: Dieck) Lovdahl, 36, passed away at her residence on Friday, October 23, 2009. Shellie was born in Racine on March 20, 1973 to James and Kathleen (nee: Regal) Dieck. She married Kevin Lovdahl at Oak Creek Assembly of God on September 12, 1992. Shellie was an excellent homemaker and was also employed...
Robert Scott
Oct 22, 2009
Racine – Robert J. Scott, 89 passed away at home with his loving family around him on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Bob was born in Beltrami, MN, about an hour south of the Canadian border on November 14, 1919 to Jack and Hilda (nee, Kortemeir) Scott. Bob served in the U.S. Army, 86th Infantry in Central Europe and Asiatic Theater...
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