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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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Leone Dawson
May 9, 2007
Leone M. Dawson Racine - Leone M. Dawson, 90, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Leone was born in Racine on March 13, 1917 to Albert C. and Barbara A. (nee, Honecker) Dawson. She had been employed by J.I. Case for over 43 years. Leone was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. She...
Sophia Milosavljevic
May 7, 2007
Sophia Fridoline Milosavljevic'Frieda'Racine- Sophia Fridoline 'Frieda' Milosavljevic, 85, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 7, 2007 at Becker-Shoop Center.Frieda was born in Germany on November 12, 1921 to Heinrich and Fridoline (nee, Busch) Schmitz. Frieda married Radivoje 'Rudy' Milosavljevic on July 15, 1947 in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1951. She became a U.S....
Timothy Spilker
Apr 30, 2007
Timothy K. Spilker Racine - Pastor Timothy K. Spilker, 62, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee on Monday, April 30, 2007after fighting pancreatic cancer for almost two years. Tim was born in Plymouth, WI on February 10, 1945 to Louis and Dorothy (nee, Schoening) Spilker. He married Bonnie K. Pieters and would have celebrated their 38th year of...
Barbara Compton
Apr 30, 2007
Barbara ComptonRacine- Barbara Compton (nee: Rymenams), 68, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, April 30, 2007.Barbara was born in Racine on November 17, 1938 to Gustave and Gladys (nee: Hering) Rymenams. She enjoyed gardening, and antique shows, and taking drives through the country. Barbara was a people person and enjoyed caring for others.She is survived by her daughters,...
William Kirchenberg
Apr 25, 2007
William A. Kirchenberg'Uncle Pow Pow'Racine- William A. Kirchenberg, 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer and many other medical problems.Bill was born in Racine on March 10, 1947 to Edwin, Sr. and Dolores (nee: Buhrke) Kirchenberg. He was united in marriage to the former Anna Marie Evertz at St. Patrick's...
Joseph D'Acquisto
Apr 18, 2007
Joseph L. D'Acquisto Racine - Joseph L. D'Acquisto, 64, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Joey was born in Racine on February 25, 1943 to Frank and Amelia (nee, Giacinti) D'Acquisto, Sr. He lived most of his life with mom and dad and the past 11 years at Ridgewood Care Center. He spent many years...
Raymond Larson
Apr 14, 2007
Raymond L. Larson'It's a beautiful day.'North Platte, NE- Raymond L. Larson, 44, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, April 14, 2007.Raymond was born in Racine on October 4, 1962 to Kenneth and Darlene (nee: Hoppe) Larson. He enjoyed bowling and spending time outdoors. Most of all Raymond enjoyed spending time with his boys.Raymond is survived by his sons,...
Jayavel Sounderpandian
Apr 9, 2007
Jayavel Sounderpandian Racine - Jayavel Sounderpandian, 56, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 3:30 a.m. Jay was the beloved husband of Latha Sounderpandian and loving father of Jayasri (31), Meena (22), and Shanta (20). He was a professor of Quantitative Methods in the School of Business and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since...
Pablo Molina
Apr 8, 2007
Pablo Molina Racine - Pablo Molina, 89, passed away at Becker-Shoop Center on Sunday, April 8, 2007 surrounded by his family. Pablo was born in Pearsall, TX on January 24, 1918. He married the former Socorro Placencia on January 24, 1942. She preceded him in death on November 9, 2002. Pablo served in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945....
Bette Stoneburner
Apr 7, 2007
Bette Lou StoneburnerRacine- Bette Lou Stoneburner, 75, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Saturday, April 7, 2007.Bette Lou was born in Dunn County, WI on July 6, 1931 to Glenn and Ragna (nee: Amundson) Doughty. She worked as an Office Manager at many area businesses throughout the years. Bette Lou enjoyed traveling and loved to read.She is survived by...
Jairus Lim
Apr 4, 2007
Jairus Fajardo Lim Racine - Jairus Fajardo Lim, infant son of Joaquin and Jennifer (nee, Fajardo) Lim, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on April 4, 2007. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by a brother, Jacob; grandparents, Joaquin V. and Jamilla Lim; and Jose and Yolanda C. Fajardo. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Raymond Holtz
Mar 27, 2007
Raymond W. HoltzRacine- Raymond W. Holtz, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, March 27, 2007.Private family inurnment will take place. Memorials to the Racine Zoological Society have been suggested.The family would like to send their sincere thanks to the Covenant Home Health and hospice staff and the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Unit 3D for all of...
Robert Olson
Mar 21, 2007
Robert Ellsworth OlsonRacine- Robert E. Olson, 82, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare on Wednesday, March 21, 2007.Bob was born in Menasha, WI on December 27, 1924 to Harry E. and Agnes (nee: Kosloski) Olson. He married Julia Lee on February 21, 1948. Bob served his country in the United States Army during WW II. Bob had a passion for...
Lucille Weidner
Mar 21, 2007
Lucille E. Weidner Racine - Lucille E. (nee, Reuille) Weidner, 87, passed way at Harbor House in Kenosha on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Lucille was born in Racine on April 20, 1919 to Xavier and Ruth Reuille. She married Richard O. Weidner in Racine on October 28, 1945. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1998. Lucille retired from...
Marie Meyer
Mar 16, 2007
Marie M. Meyer Racine - Marie M. Meyer, 83, passed away at Wheaton-Franciscan - St. Mary's on Friday, March 16, 2007. Marie was born in Fond du Lac on October 3, 1923 to Christian and Elisabeth (nee, Steiben) Meyer. She had been employed by Hamilton Beach, Western Publishing and retired from Eitel's. Marie was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church...
Anthony Demark
Mar 12, 2007
Anthony 'Tuddy' DeMark Burlington - Anthony 'Tuddy' DeMark, 94, passed away at Burlington Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 12, 2007. Tuddy was born in Racine on September 4, 1912 to Nicholas and Theresa DeMark. He married the former Jeanette DeRose. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1998. Tuddy was owner of Tony & Steve's Bar on High Street....
Martha Kraus
Mar 11, 2007
Martha M. Kraus Racine - Martha M. (nee, Meyer) Kraus, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeshore Manor on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Martha was born in Milwaukee on February 16, 1921 to Christian and Elisabeth (nee, Steiben) Meyer. She married Edward A. Kraus at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on May 4, 1946. Martha was formerly employed at...
Martha Sandin
Mar 10, 2007
Martha Sandin Racine - Martha (nee, Ruppel) Sandin, 91, passed away at home on Saturday, March 10, 2007 with her family at her side. Martha was born in Three Oaks, MI on December 8, 1915 to Alexander and Marie K. (nee, Linker) Ruppel. She married Roy R. Sandin in Racine on December 25, 1939. He preceded her in death on...
Eleanor Dvorachek
Mar 7, 2007
Eleanor M. Dvorachek Racine - Eleanor M. (Nee, Graham) Dvorachek, 84, passed away at Wheaton-Franciscan-St. Mary's on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Eleanor was born in Racine on June 24, 1922 to James H. and Mae (nee, O'Neil) Graham. Eleanor lived most of her life in Racine, living in Arkdale from 1973 until 1990. She married Gordon J. Dvorachek at St....
Bernita Ilika
Mar 5, 2007
Bernita A. 'Barnie' Ilika Racine - Bernita A. 'Barnie' (nee, Wooding) Ilika, 84, passed into eternal life on Monday, March 5, 2007. Barnie was born in Chicago, IL on February 1, 1923 to Elmer and Alta (nee, Menyea) Wooding. She had been a resident of Orland Park and Palos Heights prior to moving to Racine. Martha was united in marriage...
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