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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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William Kirchenberg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Altoun Levonian

Altoun Levonian

Feb 27, 2007

Altoun LevonianRacine- Altoun Levonian, 84, passed away peacefully at Wheaton-Franciscan Healthcare on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 with family by her side. Altoun was born in Racine on January 16, 1923 to Arsen and Zabel (Essepian) Levonian. She was a lifelong member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church and a member of the Women's Guild. Altoun was a 1942 graduate of...

Christine Hanson

Christine Hanson

Feb 27, 2007

Christine J. Hanson Sturtevant - Christine J. (Nee, Voetberg) Hanson, 53, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Chris was born in Racine on August 17, 1953 to Ralph and June (nee, Sondergaard) Voetberg. She married Wesley R. Hanson at Bethania Lutheran Church in Racine on April 1, 1978. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1998....

Ellen Spodick

Ellen Spodick

Feb 25, 2007

Ellen H. Spodick Racine - Ellen H. (nee, Sustachek) Spodick, 86, passed away at Villa St. Anna on Sunday, February 25, 2007. Ellen was born in Racine on July 2, 1920 to August and Louise (nee, Peterka) Sustachek. She married Rudolph A. Spodick on August 23, 1941. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2003. Ellen was a member...

Annabelle Olson

Annabelle Olson

Feb 12, 2007

Annabelle 'Belle' OlsonRacine- Annabelle 'Belle' Olson, 81, passed away at Grand Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, February 12, 2007 surrounded by her family.Belle was born in Mora, Minnesota on December 24, 1925 to Leonard and Anna Mattson. She attended school in Mora and on May 31, 1947 married her schooldays sweetheart, Orville Olson. They lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota...

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