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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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Lucille Scheuerman

Lucille Scheuerman

Oct 5, 2023

On Oct 5 th , 2023; surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Lucille M. Scheuerman, 94, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to her Heavenly home. Lou was born in Abbotsford, WI on April 23, 1929, to Christian and Pearl (nee: Leitzke) Fink. She was the oldest of 10 children. Her family ended up in Racine,...

Darlene Lahr

Darlene Lahr

Oct 4, 2023

Caledonia- Darlene F. Lahr,78, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Mount Pleasant. Darlene was born in Milwaukee on April 1, 1945 to the late Anthony J. and Victoria D. (nee: Pulkownik) Janiszewski. On October 17, 1964 Darlene was married to James R. Lahr. Sadly, after 58 years of marriage, Jim passed away February 14, 2023....

Peter Christofferson

Peter Christofferson

Oct 4, 2023

Peter C. Christofferson, 101, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home. He was born in Franksville on January 13, 1922 to the late Tony and Frieda (nee: Baker) Christofferson. Peter served in the U.S. Navy during WWII until his honorable discharge in 1946. He proudly took the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight on November 4, 2011. In...

Chad Held

Chad Held

Sep 30, 2023

Racine- Chad T. Held Jr., 29 went into the arms of Jesus and brought to his eternal home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Chad was born on October 2, 1993 to Chad T. and Christina (nee: Tusa) Held Sr. He was a 2012 graduate of J.I. Case High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was working as...

Dwayne Prymek

Dwayne Prymek

Sep 29, 2023

Caledonia- Dwayne A. Prymek, 80, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Wisconsin Veterans Home, Union Grove. Dwayne was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1943 to the late John and Ethel (nee: Henn) Prymek. He was a graduate of Boys Technical School, Milwaukee. Dwayne served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1964. He...

Sharon Behr

Sharon Behr

Sep 27, 2023

Sturtevant- Sharon J. Behr, 68, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 1, 1954 to the late William and Jean (nee: Cianciarulo) Eaton. On July 3, 2005 she married Patrick L. Behr. Sharon was employed with Chase Bank until her retirement in 2014. She enjoyed cooking, ceramics and...

Christine Rubel

Christine Rubel

Sep 26, 2023

Racine- Christine Lee Rubel, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. Chris was born in Milwaukee on December 10, 1949 to the Fay and Doris (nee: Reichelt) Hull. Chris was fun loving and very quick-witted. She loved cooking and hosting back yard parties. She was a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan who enjoyed...

Dianne Eschmann

Dianne Eschmann

Sep 25, 2023

Caledonia- Dianne M. Eschmann, 80, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Mount Pleasant. Dianne was born in Racine on December 11, 1942 to the late Louis and Grace (nee: Mansell) Dresen. She was a 1961 graduate of William Horlick High School. On August 29, 1964, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Dianne was united in marriage...

Ambrose Pawlowski

Ambrose Pawlowski

Sep 25, 2023

RACINE – Ambrose T. "Doc" Pawlowski, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 25, 2023. Ambrose was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1929, to the late Thaddeus Pawlowski and Marie (nee, Tomanski) Pawlowski. He married his beloved wife, the former Shirley Czajkowski, celebrating 69 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on November 8,...

Angeline Nelson

Angeline Nelson

Sep 23, 2023

Racine- Angeline M. Nelson, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Home Harbor. She was born in Medford, WI on November 24, 1931 to the late Andrew and Erna (nee: Frischman) Kurth. Angeline was married to Donald E. Nelson on November 4, 1950 in Medford. Sadly, he passed away November 19, 2006. She was employed with Mamco Corporation...

Gladys Balde

Gladys Balde

Sep 17, 2023

Gladys Balde, 95, beloved mother, wife, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law and friend, went home to Jesus on Sept. 17, 2023. She passed away in Racine, Wisconsin, with her children by her side. Her resilience, tenderness and steadfast faith in God will forever be cemented in the lives of her loved ones. Gladys was born in 1927 in Oak Creek to Frederick...

Betty Pearson

Betty Pearson

Sep 17, 2023

Caledonia-Betty A. Pearson, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Betty was born in Racine on April 10, 1928 to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee: Baker) Pinnow. On February 16, 1957 Betty was married to Albert " Alby" B. Pearson. She worked alongside Al at Midwest Screw Company, Inc. until their retirement in 2000....

Betty Durstin

Betty Durstin

Sep 17, 2023

Racine- Betty J. Durstin, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Parkview Gardens Assisted Living. In accordance with Betty's wishes, no services will be held.

Dorothy Kortendick

Dorothy Kortendick

Sep 16, 2023

Dorothy A. Kortendick Racine- Dorothy A. Kortendick (Hagner), passed away peacefully at Hospice Alliance on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee on July 18, 1934, to Richard and Agnes (nee: Kubicek) Hagner. She graduated from St. Catherine High School and went on to help manage the family business. She married Kenneth Kortendick at St. Patrick's Catholic Church...

Patricia Sievert

Patricia Sievert

Sep 15, 2023

Racine- Patricia J. Sievert, 86, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Ascension All Saints. Pat was born at home on July 16, 1937 in Delta, Iowa to the late Walter and Berniece (nee: Elder) Appleget. She was a 1955 graduate of Sigourney High School. Pat was the middle of eight children and always...

Edward Shamshoian

Edward Shamshoian

Sep 12, 2023

Edward Paul Shamshoian, 68, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Ed was born in Racine on August 8, 1955, to the late Edward and Varteni Rose (Kashian) Shamshoian. Grandson of the late Arakel and Osanna (Donabedian) Shamshoian, Toros and Areknaz (Mihranian) Kashian who were survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and rebuilt their...

Linda Miles

Linda Miles

Aug 25, 2023

Linda Arlene Miles, 74, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center. Linda was born in Marshfield, WI on February 3, 1949 to the late Roy David Otto and Lorraine (nee: Downer) Hupe. She was a 1967 graduate of Marshfield Senior High. Linda met her loving husband at the Marshfield School Forest in...

Russell Reff

Russell Reff

Aug 24, 2023

Russell J. Reff, 41, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street Campus on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Russell was born in Fullerton, CA on January 9, 1982. He was employed at JDR Painting. Russell married Lauren Hlavka on May 16, 2020, in Saukville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his wife and daughters. He liked traveling and going...

Eileen Tarwid

Eileen Tarwid

Aug 20, 2023

Racine- Eileen M. Tarwid, 89 passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Riverview Village Senior Living, Menomonee Falls. Eileen was born in Oshkosh on April 29, 1934 to Bill and Marie (nee: Lipke) Ackerman.  She was a graduate of William Horlick High School. In April of 1954, Eileen married the love of her life Eugene J. Tarwid. Sadly, he passed...

Klara Hanel

Klara Hanel

Aug 17, 2023

Klara Anne Hanel, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Lotstetten, Germany on March 13, 1934, daughter of the late Albert and Genovefa (nee: Zoller) Schmitt. In 1960 she immigrated to the

United States, to Racine, WI as a pharmacy assistant. On April 23,...

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