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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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Marvin Hintz

Marvin Hintz

Jun 30, 2023

Marvin W. Hintz CALEDONIA- Marvin W. Hintz, 79, passed away at his home in Husher on Friday, June 30, 2023. Marvin was born in that same home on July 10, 1943, to Alfred and Grace (nee: Terpstra) Hintz, on the farm owned by his grandparents Reinhold and Mathilda Hintz. He was a lifelong resident of Husher, except for the 11...

Thomas Flanigan

Thomas Flanigan

Jun 30, 2023

Thomas M. Flanigan, 79, passed away at his home on Friday, June 30, 2023. Tom was born in Racine on September 2, 1943 to James and Edna (nee: Bolman) Flanigan. He graduated from Horlick High School and went on to enlist in the United States Army. Tom married Joyce Lawrence, celebrating 53 years of marriage. He was a talented artist...

Andrew Neyrinck

Andrew Neyrinck

Jun 27, 2023

Somers- Andrew A. Neyrinck, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home. He was born in Waukegan, IL on August 19, 1957 to the late Aloysius and Cecelia (nee: Biedron) Neyrinck. Andy is survived by his sister Louise Neyrinck and his brother Michael Neyrinck. In accordance with Andrew's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Joyce Ottum

Joyce Ottum

Jun 22, 2023

Caledonia- Joyce M. Ottum, 98, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Joyce was born in Granite, OK on February 1, 1925. She was a gifted and talented artist. Her paintings are in many private collections and also shown at the Racine Art Museum. Joyce was a commercial illustrator and art teacher at the University...

Jerome Schramek

Jerome Schramek

Jun 20, 2023

Jerome J. Schramek Jerome "Jerry" J. Schramek, 85, of Caledonia passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 15, 1938, to Jerome and Agnes (Vampovac) Schramek. He was a proud member of Milwaukee Teamsters Local 200, retiring as a truck driver for Kohl's Foods in 2001. After retirement, he continued working at the...

Garry Smith

Garry Smith

Jun 17, 2023

Garry W. Smith, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Aurora Medical Center- Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Garry was born in Milwaukee on April 15, 1938, to Walter and Margaret Smith. He married the former Mary Jo Lipscomb, celebrating 61 years of marriage. He was employed at AMC and WE Energies. Garry was a very...

Sandra Cecchini

Sandra Cecchini

Jun 14, 2023

Sandra Y. Cecchini, 77, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Sandy was born in Orlando, FL on May 18, 1946 to William J. and Iris (nee: Putman) McCluskey. She married Adam Cecchini. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2021. Sandy is survived by her sons, Dennis (Kathy) and Douglas (Sarah) Cecchini, stepsons, Richard (Kathy),...

Susan Kasabian

Susan Kasabian

Jun 13, 2023

Racine- Susan R. Kasabian, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. She was born on May 10,1957 to the late Kaiser and Ardys (nee: Olson) Kasabian. Sue enjoyed cooking, gardening, and lounging by the pool. She is survived by her daughter Kelly (Keith) Danielski; her son Brian Sullivan; her granddaughter Kayla Danielski; her great-granddaughters Nevaeh,...

Leo Kluge

Leo Kluge

Jun 10, 2023

Leo John Kluge, 88 of Racine, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Leo was the son of William E. and Mary H. (nee: Bruce) Kluge and was born on November 18, 1934 in the city of Viroqua in Vernon County, WI. Leo graduated in 1953 from Eau Claire Senior High School. He...

Deborah Kristopeit

Deborah Kristopeit

Jun 8, 2023

Racine- Deborah S. Kristopeit (nee: Kielbasa),55, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa. Debbie was born in Racine on August 16, 1967 to Paul E. and Judith "Sue" (nee: Sorenson) Kielbasa. She was a 1985 graduate of William Horlick High School and earned a BS in nursing from UW-Milwaukee. Debbie selflessly cared for others before herself....

Joanne Heather

Joanne Heather

Jun 1, 2023

Joanne J. Heather Joanne J. Heather, 71, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Joanne was born in Milwaukee on June 9, 1951, to Raymond and Rose Sowinski. On October 11, 1969, she married Loren "Larry" Heather. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2010. Joanne was employed at Piggly Wiggly and as an accountant at...

John Sautier

John Sautier

May 29, 2023

Racine- John E. Sautier, 80, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. He was born in Illinois on July 6, 1942 to the late Edward J. and JoAnne N. (nee: Dubberke) Sautier. He was employed with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and Bedford Fire Department until his retirement. Upon moving to Racine, John was a...

Lawrence Mandernack

Lawrence Mandernack

May 27, 2023

Racine- Lawrence G. "Larry" Mandernack, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. Private inurnment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Parshag Kadamian

Parshag Kadamian

May 25, 2023

Caledonia-Parshag "Nick" Kadamian,82, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 20232 at his home. Nick was born in Racine on December 20,1940 to the late Kerkor and Verken (nee: Tavetian) Kadamian. He earned his BA in engineering management from UW-Madison. Nick was a long-range planning manager with J.I. Case and later employed with Management Recruiters Inc. for 23 years until his...

Mark Wolfe

Mark Wolfe

May 20, 2023

Mark Anthony Wolfe (nee: Kram) It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved brother Mark Anthony Wolfe on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 63. Mark will be lovingly remembered and survived by his siblings, Sharon (Joel), Kim (Tom, Sr.), Steve, Dawn (Christian), Jeff (Christy), Rebecca (Jason), nieces and nephews...

Harry Kuske

Harry Kuske

May 16, 2023

Harry A. Kuske Caledonia- Harry A. Kuske Jr., 77, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-Spring Street Campus with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Harry was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1945, to Harry and Caroline (nee: Sulma) Kuske. He owned and operated HK Graphics until his retirement. Harry enjoyed fishing and camping with family, was...

Dean Petrowsky

Dean Petrowsky

May 15, 2023

Dean A. Petrowsky, 58, went to the arms of his Eternal Father on Monday, May 15, 2023. Dean leaves behind his beloved son, Jacob; his life-long love, Linda; special friend, Robert Johnson, his mother, Beverly; brothers, Ernest (Gail) Petrowsky Jr. and Dale (Sue) Petrowsky; sisters, Cammie (Joe) Montano and Dede (Cesar) Lopez. He is further survived many nieces and nephews...

Debra Vernon

Debra Vernon

May 15, 2023

Racine- Debra S. Vernon, 65, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Debbie was born on October 16, 1957 to the late James and Phyllis (nee: Fink) Degerstedt. She attended J. I. Case high school and was employed with Petersen Machine Co. for over 25 years. On December 21, 2007 Debbie was married to John...

Richard Dubuque

Richard Dubuque

May 11, 2023

RACINE - Richard E. Dubuque Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Lutheran Home, Wauwatosa. Richard was born in Racine, WI on February 27, 1927, to Earl and Mildred (nee: Breitsprecher) Dubuque. He is survived by his son, Richard Dubuque Jr.; son-in-law Dennis Schmidt; his grandchildren; Stacey Lawson, Daniel (Anna) Schmidt, Stephen Schmidt, and Margret Schmidt;...

Bette Spoden

Bette Spoden

May 6, 2023

Bette Ann Spoden, 93, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Bette was born in Milwaukee on January 9, 1930, to Robert and Nina Schmidling. She married Robert Spoden on August 3, 1972. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2017. Bette and Bob moved to Hayward in the 70's and resided there for over 30...

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