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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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Melonie Wahl

Melonie Wahl

Jun 15, 2008

Melonie J. Wahl Racine - Melonie J. (nee, Ager) Wahl, 58, passed away at Burlington Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2008. Melonie was born in Racine on August 15, 1949 to Kenneth and IvaDell (nee, LaRose) Ager. She graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. Melonie married Charles Wahl, the love of her life. She was employed by S.C. Johnson...

John Halverson

John Halverson

Jun 10, 2008

John J. Halverson Racine - John J. Halverson, 72, passed away at the Zablocki V.A. Medical Center on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. John was born in Prairie du Chein on January 4, 1936 to Nels and Isabelle (nee, Toay) Halverson. John served in the U.S. Army. He graduated as an Electrical Engineering Technician from the Milwaukee Institute of Technology in...

William Young

William Young

Jun 5, 2008

William E. Young Racine - William E. Young, 70, passed away at home on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Bill was born in Jackson, Tennessee on August 28, 1937. Throughout Bill's 21 year career in the Army, he received a degree in Sociology as well as numerous medals and commendations for his service. Bill has a long history of teaching within...

Myron Eder

Myron Eder

Jun 2, 2008

Myron A. Eder Racine - Myron A. Eder, 79, passed away at his home on Monday, June 2, 2008. Myron was born in St. Bonifacius, MN on October 7, 1928 to Leonard and Theresa (nee, Bauer) Eder. He married the former Joan Eagen. She preceded him in death in 2006. Myron served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War....

Margaret Mann

Margaret Mann

Jun 1, 2008

Margaret G. Mann Racine-Margaret Gertrude Mann, age 92, passed away on June 1, 2008. Margaret was born on October 26, 1915, in Racine WI to Arthur and Alma Olson. After graduating from Washington Park High School, Racine, she worked as an executive secretary for 17 years at the J.I. Case Co. in Racine. While accompanying the Case Choraliers, a men's...

Marion Holman-Tweet

Marion Holman-Tweet

May 31, 2008

Marion J. Holman TweetRacine- Marion J. Holman Tweet, 85, passed away at her residence on May 31, 2008. Marion was born October 14, 1922 in Osseo to Ernest and Clara (nee: Rindahl) Holman. Her Early life centered around her music, including leading roles in high school musicals, singing in the St. Olaf choir and winning top honors as a high...

John Gryboski

John Gryboski

May 30, 2008

John J. Gryboski Racine - John J. Gryboski, 74, passed away at Hospice Alliance House on Friday, May 30, 2008.John was born in Green Bay, WI on October 20, 1933 to Joseph A. and Ethel (DeLand) Gryboski. John was the owner of Esser-Huber Glass and Paint, retiring in 1999. On February 9, 1980, he married the former Bonnie J. (Mittnacht)...

Sandra Felton

Sandra Felton

May 9, 2008

Sandra J. Felton Racine - Sandra J. Felton, 58, passed away at her home on Friday, May 9, 2008. Sandy was born in Manitowoc, WI on November 5, 1949 to Marcus and Virginia (nee, Sauer) Nitz. She married Dennis Felton in Racine on February 20, 1971 celebrating 37 years of marriage. Sandy has been employed by Wal-Mart for the past...

Beth Yllas

Beth Yllas

May 5, 2008

Beth L. Yllas(nee: Putnam)Racine- Beth L. Yllas (nee: Putnam), 57, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2008 from complications with ovarian cancer.She is survived by her boyfriend, Brent Riley, 3 daughters, Marta (Tony) Francher, Ana (Clyde) Melendez, and Mary (Eddie) Sparks and the joy of her life her granddaughters, Maya, Milena, Adriana, and Abby. She is...

Bernice Weidner

Bernice Weidner

May 3, 2008

Bernice N. Weidner Racine - Bernice N. (nee, Burant) Weidner, 80, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Bernice was born in Racine on January 20, 1928 to John and LaVerne (nee, Peterson) Burant. She married Arnold Weidner on October 15, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death. Bernice...

Dorothy Williams

Dorothy Williams

Apr 27, 2008

Dorothy M. Williams Racine - Dorothy M. (nee, Mueller) Williams, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Dorothy was born in Cleveland, OH on February 3, 1911 to Robert L. and Harriet (nee, Burke) Mueller. In 1933 she graduated from the Flora Stone Mather College of Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH. Dorothy worked as an English teacher until her marriage...

Richard Krenzke

Richard Krenzke

Apr 25, 2008

Richard KrenzkeRacine- Richard Krenzke, 88, passed away at Franciscan Villa on Friday, April 25, 2008.Richard was born in Racine on April 29, 1919 to William and Martha (nee: Bartz) Krenzke. He was baptized in 1919 and confirmed in that faith on May 30, 1933. Richard graduated from Horlick High School on January 28, 1938. He enlisted in the United States...

Dorothy Cosey

Dorothy Cosey

Apr 24, 2008

Dorothy Mae Cosey Racine - Dorothy Mae Cosey, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan healthcare on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Dorothy was born in Macon, GA on June 9, 1925 to Jessie and Nettie (nee: Taylor) Franks. Her father passed away when she was a young child an when her mother remarried Dorothy was adopted by her step father, Nemiah...

Joseph Spellman

Joseph Spellman

Apr 24, 2008

Joseph F. SpellmanRACINE - Joseph F. Spellman, passed away Thursday, April 24 after an illness.Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Margaret (nee: Kane) Spellman. He was a graduate of La Salle University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for a brief period during World War II. He was an insurance administrator for Maryland Casualty...

Kurt Prochaska

Kurt Prochaska

Apr 23, 2008

Kurt J. Prochaska Racine - Kurt J. Prochaska, 51, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Kurt was born in Racine on June 28, 1956 to James Prochaska and Janice (nee, Tuinstra) Prochaska. He worked on the Prochaska Farms in his earlier years, last working for Ray Hintz Landscaping. Kurt was an outdoorsman, enjoying both fishing and hunting. He had...

Jay Goetz

Jay Goetz

Apr 15, 2008

Jay Goetz Racine - Jay Goetz, 53, passed away at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Jay was born in Racine on August 24, 1954 to Arthur and Edna (nee, Sorensen) Goetz. Jay enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending his time helping his mother. Jay is survived by his sisters, Betty (Gary)...

Richard Sauve

Richard Sauve

Apr 12, 2008

Richard S. SauveRacine- Richard S. Sauve, 77, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Saturday, April 12, 2008.Richard was born in Milwaukee on December 26, 1930 to Alex and Anna (nee: Dentner) Sauve. He served his Country in the United States Navy in Korea. Richard married Betty Discher. She preceded him in death in 1992. He retired from...

Richard Halberstadt

Richard Halberstadt

Apr 11, 2008

Richard Halberstadt Racine- Richard Halberstadt, 85, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 11, 2008.Richard was born was in Racine on January 15, 1923 to Elmer and Sarah (nee: Miller) Halberstadt. He served his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1942 until 1946. Richard married Elizabeth J. Towers on August 15, 1946 in Oadby, Leicester,...

James Cote'

James Cote'

Apr 9, 2008

James E. Cote'Racine- James E. Cote', 50, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 09, 2008.Jim was born in Racine on January 4, 1958 to William and Charlotte (nee: Nelson) Cote'. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was employed for over 17 years at R& B Grinding. His life revolved around his two beautiful...

Charles Bachorz

Charles Bachorz

Apr 8, 2008

Charles D. BachorzRacine- Charles D. Bachorz, 71, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.Charles was born in Racine on May 18, 1936 to Edwin and Gladys (nee: Dugal) Bachorz. After graduation from St. Catherine's High School, he served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet. Charles retired from SC Johnson Wax in 1998...

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