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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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Marion Marinkovich

Marion Marinkovich

Dec 18, 2023

Marion Betty "Honey" Marinkovich Franklin- Marion B. "Honey" Marinkovich, 93, went to spend Christmas with her husband who she dearly missed on Monday, December 18, 2023. Marion was born in Milwaukee on February 23, 1930, to Matthew and Mamie (nee; Roberts) Videkovich. She married William E. Marinkovich on June 12, 1948. They were blessed to have spent 62 years together...

Mary Jo Smith

Mary Jo Smith

Dec 10, 2023

On December 10, 2023, our beautiful mom, Mary Jo Smith passed from this life and reunited with our dad in Heaven. Mary Jo was born in Milwaukee on April 5, 1945 to Joseph and Mary Lipscomb. On August 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Garry W Smith. They began their family in Milwaukee and moved to Racine...

Susan Eberhardt

Susan Eberhardt

Dec 10, 2023

Susan I. Eberhardt Racine - Susan Irene Eberhardt, 69, passed away peacefully at Oak Hill Terrace in Waukesha, WI on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Sue was born in Racine on December 5, 1954, to Eugene and Irene (nee: Reed) Eberhardt. She was a lifelong Racine resident, graduating from Racine Lutheran High School, class of '73. Afterwards Sue was employed at...

Laurence Hobbs

Laurence Hobbs

Dec 2, 2023

Laurence (Larry) Hobbs, 68 passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Larry was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 16, 1955 to Richard and Betty (Ankenbauer) Hobbs.  He was employed at Maytag in Galesburg, IL for the majority of his career. Larry enjoyed cooking, being outdoors, camping, boating and fishing. He most enjoyed spending time with...

Charles Vallone

Charles Vallone

Dec 1, 2023

Charles S. Vallone Caledonia- Charles S. Vallone, 93, passed away at Hospice House-Pleasant Prairie on Friday, December 1, 2023. Charles was born in Racine on April 4, 1930 to Charles P. and Mildred (nee: Herman) Vallone. He served in the United States Navy. Charles married Barbara Albeck at Bethesda Lutheran Church on October 4, 1958. Charles is survived by his...

Linda Rieser

Linda Rieser

Nov 30, 2023

Racine- Linda S. Rieser, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Lakeshore at Siena. She was born in Racine on May 16, 1950 to the late William and Ruth (nee: Johnson) Rieser. Linda was a 1969 graduate of William Horlick High School and a faithful member of United Lutheran Church. She was employed with Warren Industries for over...

Judy Gemmell

Judy Gemmell

Nov 25, 2023

Judy I. Gemmell (nee:Kohon) passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 78. Judy was born in Crystal Falls, Upper Michigan on July 15, 1945 to John & Agnes (nee: Wierikko) Kohon. She married Russell A. Gemmell on October 19, 1968.  Judy worked as an executive secretary and then was a stay home...

Ronald Sundre

Ronald Sundre

Nov 18, 2023

Ronald Edwin Sundre age 96 of Raymond passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Ridgewood Care Center with his son Steve at his side. Ronald was born in Grover, WI on February 10, 1927, the son of the late Rudolph and Cecilia (nee; Bundy) Sundre. On April 5, 1947 he was united in marriage to Rita Kaupan. She preceded...

Malcolm Douglas

Malcolm Douglas

Nov 18, 2023

Malcolm F. Douglas, 95 of Racine passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1928 in Belleville, WI to Andrew S. and Margaret (Doyle) Douglas, who preceded him death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years Virginia J. (Woelfel),...

Marilyn Schulz

Marilyn Schulz

Nov 16, 2023

Marilyn L. Schulz, 94, passed away at her residence on  Thursday, November 16, 2023 Marilyn was born in Astoria, NY on August 24, 1929 to Harry and Violet (nee, Gesser) Brassfield. She married Harold A. Schulz who survives her along with her children, Linda (Patrick) McFarland, Karen Heck, Steven Schulz and Michael (Diane) Schulz; ten grandchildren; and Sixteen great grandchildren....

Rebecca Larson

Rebecca Larson

Nov 15, 2023

Rebecca L. Larson, 40, passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, after a 20-month fight with Glioblastoma. Rebecca was born in Racine on August 13, 1983. She earned an associate degree from Gateway Technical College and was a preschool teacher at the Bee School. Rebecca loved Halloween, doing crafts, and traveling. She enjoyed spending...

Irene Schmidt

Irene Schmidt

Nov 8, 2023

Racine-Irene M. Schmidt, 90, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Irene was born in Racine on February 6, 1933, to Louis and Mary (nee: Muranski) Pongo. She married Herbert A. Schmidt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Racine on September 14, 1951. They were high school sweethearts at Racine Lutheran High School after meeting on a...

Scott Williams

Scott Williams

Nov 7, 2023

Scott A. Williams, 58, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Scott was born in Racine on January 17, 1965, to Ralph and Shirley (nee: Van Bree) Williams. He married Brandy Haskins. Together they opened APS Appliances. Scott was a jokester and liked to make others laugh. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, gambling, playing Fortnite and riding...

Vernon Forman

Vernon Forman

Nov 1, 2023

Vernon T. Forman, Jr., 70, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Vernon was born in New Kensington, PA on April 2, 1953, to Vernon Sr. and Beatrice (nee: Weaver) Forman. He graduated from his High School and continued his education later in Racine and received his associate degree in accounting from Gateway Technical College. Vernon was...

Rosemary Walters

Rosemary Walters

Nov 1, 2023

Racine- Rosemary Walters, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Ridgewood Care Center. She was born in Racine on June 29,1939 to the late Artin and Akabe Jibilian (Gebelian). Rosemary was a 1957 graduate of William Horlick High School and was employed with Professional Positioners (AOA). On March 1, 1968 she married Richard E. Walters. Sadly he passed...

Jay Gatzke

Jay Gatzke

Oct 23, 2023

Jay Gatzke, 73, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Jay was born in Racine on September 9, 1950, to Al and Betty (Downs) Gatzke. He graduated from Racine Lutheran. Jay was employed for 37 years with the Racine County Parks and Highway Department. He married Mary Bauman. She preceded him in death on...

Carolyn Marquardt

Carolyn Marquardt

Oct 21, 2023

Carolyn I. Marquardt, 78 passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in her home. Carolyn was born in Arkansas on August 31, 1945 to the late Raydene and Ingrid (nee: Kristiansen) Poole. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and earned her degree in nursing from Gateway Technical College. In 1990 Carolyn married Donald Marquardt. Sadly, he passed away...

Martha Mcnabb

Martha Mcnabb

Oct 19, 2023

Martha Jane McNabb, 100, passed away Creekside Manor on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Martha was born June 12, 1923, daughter of Glen H, and Martha C. Rogers of Mount Vernon, Iowa. She married Robert McNabb of Chicago, Illinois on April 8, 1944. They were longtime residents of Racine.  Jane was an active member and elder of Second Presbyterian Church, where...

Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Oct 12, 2023

Caledonia- Joyce E. Anderson, 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at The Woods of Caledonia. She was born on October 6, 1923 to the late Sidney and Luella (nee: Stoffel) Nelson. Joyce was married to Willard "Bill" Anderson on March 12, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church. They loved...

Carol Olsen

Carol Olsen

Oct 12, 2023

Caledonia- Carol L. Olsen, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Hospice Alliance House, Pleasant Prairie. Carol was born in Milwaukee on January 27, 1949 to the late Sam and Regina (nee: Czerwicznik) Romano. She was a 1967 graduate of St. Francis High School. On November 23, 1970 she married Norman D. Olsen. Carol was employed as a...

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