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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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Frances Hellmich
Jun 20, 2024
Frances L. Hellmich ( Franny) 59, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Frances was born in Milden Hall, England on October 20, 1964, to Phillip and Barbara (nee; Boinski) Wojciechowski. Franny married Jerome (Jerry) Hellmich and celebrated 40 years of marriage. Fran was employed at Harley Davidson up until her retirement day. Franny loved to...
Justin Weitkum
Jun 18, 2024
Justin Weitkum passed serenely on June 18 th , 2024, after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was born and lived his 28 years in Racine, WI and his final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends he touched in his short yet memorable life. Justin was a gentle soul, at 6'6" some even called him a 'Gentle...
Billy Ray Fleming
Jun 13, 2024
Billy Ray Fleming, known affectionately as Bill, 86 passed away on June 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and sons. Born at home in Mills County, IA to Leatta Blanch Morse and Donald Grant Fleming. He was one of nine children. Bill graduated in 1956 from Ava High School, in MO, where he met the love of his life...
Harold Schulz
Jun 4, 2024
RACINE – Harold A. Schulz, 94 passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Ascension All Saints. Harold was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1929 to the late Walter and Lucille (nee, Krueger) Schulz. He served in the U.S. Army. Harold retired from the U.S. Post Office after more than 33 years. Harold married the former Marilyn Brassfield who...
Monique Hewitt
Jun 3, 2024
Monique M. Hewitt Racine- Monique M. Hewitt, 83, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, June 3, 2024. Monique was born in France on July 20, 1940 to Leon and Renee (nee:Herve`) Rabion. She immigrated to the United States when she was 24 years old. Monique was employed as a translator in France. She sold Avon for over 18...
Mladjen Popadic
Jun 2, 2024
Mladjen "Mike" Popadic, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lokanj, Bosnia on May 6, 1940 to Zarija and Jela (Lakic) Popadic. He immigrated to America on June 6, 1958. Mike was united in marriage to Phyllis Maxine Perry on September 21,...
Gretchen Doerflinger
May 29, 2024
Gretchen Ruth Doerflinger, 37 passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Racine, Wisconsin to Rick and Dede Doerflinger on June 20, 1986. Gretchen came home to a house her parents still live in. Three years later she would welcome her brother Ian to the same home where they would grow to become inseparable. It's...
Jeffrey Mayer
May 23, 2024
Jeffrey G. Mayer, Sr., 71, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Jeff was born in Milwaukee on August 2, 1952, to Alfred and Clara (nee; Falkowski) Mayer. He served in the United States Army. Jeff was employed at Harley Davidson until his retirement. He had a huge heart and was willing to help anyone when they...
Mary Ann Injasoulian
May 21, 2024
Mary Ann Injasoulian Mary Ann (nee: Aykerian) Injasoulian, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Kirkor and Oski (Taktakian) Aykerian. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1949, and continued to plan reunion get-togethers with her classmates, until a few years ago. Mary Ann was employed by many popular companies, most notably,...
Rosa Mobley
May 17, 2024
Racine- Rosa C. Mobley, 91 passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Ascension All Saints. She was born in Orlando, Florida to the late Marion and Lois (nee: Marchant) Stembridge. Rosa was a southern bell from Savannah, GA. She was a proud military wife who traveled and lived all over the world loving every minute of it. She was...
Harry Solakian
May 15, 2024
Harry Solakian, April 7, 1938 - May 15, 2024. Harry Solakian was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven at the age of 86, on May 15, 2024, after a struggle with heart failure. He passed away peacefully with his four children by his side. Harry was born in Racine, Wisconsin to parents Sarkis and Florence "Filore" Solakian on April 7,...
Beverly Bowen
May 12, 2024
Racine- Beverly J. Bowen, 88 passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Racine on April 10, 1936 to the late Anges A. and Genevieve (nee: Maybe) Anderson. Bev attended Gateway Technical College and was employed with High Ridge Care Center and Ridgewood Care Center. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and going...
Doris Cecchini
May 11, 2024
Doris J. Cecchini, 91, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Doris was born in Kenosha, on April 29, 1933, to Sigurd and Ingeborg Swanson. She married Thomas Cecchini on September 15, 1955. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2017. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church. Doris enjoyed playing golf, tennis, gardening,...
Jeffrey Werk
May 11, 2024
Racine- Jeffrey J. Werk, 65 passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Open Arms Assisted Living. He was born in Racine on November 29, 1958 to the late Thomas and Joyce (nee: Beth) Werk. Jeff was very artistic. He loved drawing nature scences and writing beautiful poetry. He also enjoyed listening to the Beatles and Eagels. He is survived...
Alice Garoukian
May 10, 2024
Alice (Elsie) Garoukian went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. Alice was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 21, 1930, daughter of the late Peter Bedros and Mary Manam (nee: Mikaelian) Hachikian. On June 15, 1957 at St. Mesrob Armenian Church in Racine, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Mikael Garoukian. ...
Marilyn Andersen
May 6, 2024
Marilyn Andersen, 90, passed away at Parkview Gardens on Monday, May 6, 2024. Marilyn was born in Racine on October 2, 1933, to Paul and Emma (nee: Klepel) Neumann. She married Norman Andersen at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 7, 1955. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2009. Marilyn was a longtime and active member of Trinity Lutheran...
Joyce Rightler
May 4, 2024
Joyce Arden Rightler (Nee: Kirchoff), 80, of Racine, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 4, 2024. Joyce was born on Monday July 12, 1943 to Percy and Bertha Kirchoff at St. Mary's Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin. Joyce was the eldest of 5 siblings, she enjoyed being the eldest especially helping oversee her siblings. She grew up...
Leo Smith
Apr 27, 2024
Racine- Leo M. Smith, 77 passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center-Kenosha Campus. He was born in Pennsylvania on November 24, 1946 to the late John E. and Ruth (nee: Deal) Smith. Leo was a 1964 graduate of Moniteau High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1968. He enjoyed...
Richard Kimball
Apr 22, 2024
Richard W. Kimball, Jr., 77, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus on Monday, April 22, 2024. Richard was born in Oshkosh on April 15, 1947 to Richard, Sr. and Margaret Kimball. He served in the United States Army. Richard married Judith Clark. He enjoyed staying home sitting on the porch and taking leisurely drives taking in the scenery....
Nina Unterbrink
Apr 18, 2024
Nina Unterbrink (nee: Rizzo), 94, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 peacefully comforted by her loving family. She was born in Racine to the late Tony and Lena (nee: Lascola) Rizzo. Nina was united in marriage to the love of her life Milton Unterbrink on April 28, 1952. Sadly, he preceded her in death on July 23, 2017. Nina...
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