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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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Marie Matson
Jan 4, 2008
Marie Matson Racine- Marie Matson, 88, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Friday, January 4, 2008.Marie was born in Michigan on November 30, 1919 to William and Lena (Schnetter) DuMont. She graduated from Horlick High School. Marie was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. She married Stanley Matson on September 2, 1940. He preceded her in death...
Clarence Parcels
Jan 2, 2008
Clarence Wesley 'Ted' Parcels Racine - Ted was reunited with his heavenly family on January 2, 2008. Ted entered this world in Raco, Michigan on March 18, 1917, as the 8th of 11 children born to Jacob and Jessie (nee, Clark) Parcels. Ted was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army Air Corp. On...
Rosemary Wagner
Jan 1, 2008
Rosemary A. Wagner Racine - Rosemary A. Wagner, 62, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Rosemary was born in Racine on December 3, 1945 to Joseph P. and Ruth R. (nee, Hostettler) Wagner. Rosemary was employed by St. Luke's Hospital for many years and belonged to the Friendship Club House. Rosemary is survived by her mother,...
Gerry W.
Dec 30, 2007
Gerry W. Orr Racine - Gerry W. Orr, 64, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer's and cancer on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Gerry was born in Greenville, SC on December 2, 1943 to Louis and Reba (nee, Harris) Orr. Gerry served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1961 until 1963. He had worked for...
John Krenzke
Dec 28, 2007
John K. KrenzkeRacine- John Karl Krenzke, 89, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare after a long battle with many health problems.He was born on December 31, 1917 and was a lifetime resident of Racine, except when he served overseas in the United States Army in World War II. John married LaVerne Olson at Grace Lutheran Church...
Pearl Weimann
Dec 26, 2007
Pearl G. WeimannSouth Milwaukee- Pearl G. Weimann, 98, passed away peacefully at Willowcrest Care Center on Wednesday, December 26, 2007.Pearl was born in the township of Clyman, WI on June 29, 1909 to William and Amy (nee: Hooker) Sutton. She lived there on a farm until she was 8, when the family moved to Hustisford. Pearl married Anton Weimann of...
Geraldine Monson
Dec 23, 2007
Geraldine Everson MonsonRacine - Geraldine Everson Monson, a great Christian, died on December 23, 2007. She was born on July 27, 1913. Her parents were Martin and Dora Everson. She married Melvin H. Monson on December 5, 1933, and they remained married until his death in August 1995.Geraldine succeeded in her principal goals in this life by leading a Christian...
Virginia Nygaard
Dec 13, 2007
Virginia E. NygaardRacine- Virginia E. Nygaard, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.Virginia was born in Racine on February 22, 1919 to Paul and Lottie (nee: Erey) Leitl. She married Vernon Nygaard in 1948. He preceded her in death. In her later years Virginia enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, and the Cubs.She is survived by...
Cordelia Hatfield
Dec 9, 2007
Cordelia May Hatfield, 93, passed away on December 9, 2007, at Serenity Terrace in Racine, WI, surrounded by her family. Cordelia was born on May 6, 1914 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late George and Mary (nee: Jung) Firehammer. After graduating with high academic honors from Benton Harbor High School in the depth of the depression, Cordelia worked for...
Edna Johnson
Dec 7, 2007
Edna Ruth Johnson'Ruthie' Racine - Edna Ruth Johnson, nee Drier, 85, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, December 07, 2007. Ruthie was born in Wakefield Township, Michigan on March 21, 1922 to Fred and Edna Mae (nee, Dell) Drier. She married Voitto Fritzoff Johnson in Bowling Green, IN on June 20, 1942. He preceded her in death on...
Edward Kraus
Dec 6, 2007
Edward A. KrausRacine- Edward A. Kraus, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeshore Manor on Thursday, December 6, 2007.Edward was born in Paul, Idaho on February 27, 1918 to John and Amelia (nee: Maier) Kraus. He married Martha M. Meyer at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on May 4, 1946. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2007....
Richard Christensen
Dec 2, 2007
Richard J. 'Dick' Christensen, Sr. Racine - Richard J. Christensen, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Oak Ridge Care Center on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Dick was born in Racine on January 14, 1927 to Einer and Edna (nee, Trump) Christensen. He married the former Rosemarie Anderson in Racine on January 10, 1948. She...
Richard Brill
Nov 30, 2007
Richard E. Brill Racine - Richard E. Brill, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the age of 70.Dick was born Racine on November 18, 1937 to Richard E. and Marie E. (nee, Vandenboom) Brill. Dick married the former Judith (nee, Ninedorf) on September 24, 1960. He retired from Twin Disc, Inc. after 34...
Gloria Mikulecky
Nov 30, 2007
Gloria Ann Mikulecky Racine- Gloria Ann Mikulecky, 74, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.Gloria was born in Racine on February 4, 1933 to Marvin J. and Eunice (nee, LeMere) Weber. She married William Kenneth Mikulecky at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Racine on April 11, 1953. Gloria was a loving and devoted wife, mother and...
Frances Bonady
Nov 26, 2007
Frances M. BonadyChicago- Frances M. Bonady, 60, passed away at Advocate Christ Medical Center on Monday, November 26, 2007.Frances was born in Burbank, CA on August 2, 1947 to Anthony F. and Marie (nee:Bartek) Bonady. She grew up in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Frances also attended University of Illinois, studying business. She was an avid reader of...
Josephine Vassh
Nov 22, 2007
Josephine K. Vassh Josephine K. Vassh, 88, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Josephine was born in Racine on January 31, 1919 to Frank and Josephine (nee, Liacker) Kapellusch. She married John Vassh in Topeka, KS on October 12, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1970. Josephine was a member of Redeemer Lutheran...
Robert Stephan
Nov 21, 2007
Robert A. Stephan Racine - Robert A. Stephan, 63, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Bob was born in Racine on December 13, 1943 to Howard L. and Muriel J. (nee, Preuss) Stephan. He married the former Linda E. Keuffer on February 14, 1976. Bob had worked for Don Hudson Chevrolet before opening his own business. He...
Dennis Riblett
Nov 14, 2007
Dennis Lee Riblett Racine - Dennis Lee Riblett, 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Dennis was born in Racine on December 27, 1946 to Doyn and Adelia (nee, Ernst) Riblett. Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1969. He trained as a Radio Relay and Carrier Operator, achieving the rank of SP-4. Dennis...
Marcella Parcels
Nov 13, 2007
Marcella Adeline Parcels Racine - Marcella Adeline Parcels, 87, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Ridgewood Care Center.Marcella was born on February 21, 1920 in Racine to Joseph and Elisabeth (Luedtke) Webster. On September 20, 1941 Marcella married Clarence W. 'Ted' Parcels at St. John's Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed and educated. She also...
Dolores Lansbery-Moticsko
Nov 8, 2007
Dolores M. Lansbery- Moticsko'Dee' Racine - Dolores M. 'Dee' Lansbery- Moticsko, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare All Saints on Thursday, November 8, 2007 with her daughter at her side. Dee was born in Chicago, IL on March 15, 1929. She was employed by S. C. Johnson & Sons, working on the line and was best remembered for working...
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