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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alan Anzalone
Oct 12, 2023
Alan Dominic Anzalone Alan Dominic Anzalone, age 45 passed away on October 12, 2023, at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine. He was born in Racine on January 17, 1978, to Joanne (Sapko) Anzalone and the late Richard Anzalone. Al was a union ironworker for over 20 years and was a JIW with Ironworkers Local 8 of Milwaukee, WI. He...
Marie Andersen
Oct 12, 2023
Marie C. Andersen, 85, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Marie was born in Racine on April 1, 1938, to Kenneth C. and Bertha (nee, Ruppel) Kilman and was a lifelong Racine resident. Marie was a 1956 graduate of Racine Lutheran High School. She married Irving Udell on December 12, 1985, and he preceded...
Sherry Anzalone
Oct 9, 2023
Sherry Anzalone, 71, passed away at Aurora Healthcare- Mount Pleasant on Monday, October 9, 2023. Sherry was born in Clarksville, AR on June 11, 1952 to Wayne and Ewen (nee: McGuire) Rumage. She enjoyed working in her garden. Sherry is survived by her daughter Shereen (Adam) Schmidt, brother Gregory McGuire Kent and other relatives Joe Anzalone and John (Eileen) Anzalone....
William Bradley
Oct 5, 2023
William (Bill) Bradley A veteran of the Vietnam War and resident of Union Grove, WI found peace, entering Eternal Life on Oct.5, 2023 at Age 80 Bill was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Robert and Evelyn (Hall) Bradley. He spent most of his childhood growing up on a farm with his sister Charlene and brother Bobby. He served his country...
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
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....
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