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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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Daniel Newborg

Daniel Newborg

Jan 13, 2023

Racine- Daniel A. Newborg, 60, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Dan was born in Racine on October 14, 1962 to the late Gordon and Louise "Rita" Newborg. He was a 1980 graduate of William Horlick High School. Dan was employed as a journeyman carpenter and locksmith with Racine Unified School District until his retirement...

Karen Toothman

Karen Toothman

Jan 9, 2023

Racine- Karen S. Toothman, 62, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Karen was born in Little Rock, AR on December 14, 1960 to the late Ernest G. and Evelyn D. (nee: Koshak) Toothman. She was a graduate of Racine Baptist Temple School. Karen was very faith-filled and a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was...

Betty Breiwick

Betty Breiwick

Jan 2, 2023

Betty L. (Barth) Breiwick Betty L. (Barth) Breiwick, 94, passed away with her children by her side Monday, January 2, 2023, at her assisted living residence. Betty was born in Prairie du Chien, WI on August 11, 1928, to Gordon and Unnie (Kvigne) Aspenson. She was a La Crosse Central graduate (1946) and went on to graduate from the Lutheran...

Edna Roberts

Edna Roberts

Dec 29, 2022

Racine- Edna E. Roberts, 97, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Lakeshore at Siena. Edna was born in Chicago on July 5, to the late Robert and Elsa (nee: Ahrens) Walters. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Roberts on June 14, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Sadly, he passed away in 2016. Edna was employed with...

Carl Juern

Carl Juern

Dec 28, 2022

Carl W. Juern, 92, passed away at Parkview Gardens on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Carl was born in Chicago, IL on January 11, 1930 to Carl and Anna Marie (nee, Born) Juern. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during Korean was and was deployed to active combat during Vietnam and retired from the Marine Corp after twenty years. He...

Irma Sturicz

Irma Sturicz

Dec 28, 2022

Racine- Irma L. Sturicz, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Elizabeth Gardens, with her family at her side as she always wanted. Irma was born in Sturtevant on March 14, 1930 to the late Boudewin and Eliza (nee: Petillion) Callewaert. She was the youngest of 10 children. On August 26, 1950, she was united in marriage to...

Joseph Fitzgerald

Joseph Fitzgerald

Dec 20, 2022

Racine – Joseph K. Fitzgerald, 92, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Joe was never without a smile, a gleam in his eye or a joke to tell. Joe was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 2, 1930 to Gerald F. Fitzgerald, MD and Cleophas (nee, Kenney) Fitzgerald as the second born of four sons. Joe graduated...

Lovell Gissell

Lovell Gissell

Dec 20, 2022

Racine- Lovell L. Gissell, 68, beloved wife of Thomas F. Gissell, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 after a long illness. She was born in Burlington, WI on December 29, 1953 to the late Leslie L. and Grace H. Ludtke. She grew up and attended school in Waterford. Lovell was a graduate of UW-Whitewater, majoring in...

Ronald Fisher

Ronald Fisher

Dec 19, 2022

Racine- Ronald Ward Fisher, 74, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Ascension All Saints. Ron was born in Racine on February 20, 1948 to the late Ward and Helen (nee: Nelson) Fisher. On August 11, 1990 he was united in marriage to Sandra Londre, who he was very devoted to. Ron received his electrical engineering degree from MSOE...

Judith Turner

Judith Turner

Dec 16, 2022

Judith Lee, Turner,74, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Friday, December 16, 2022. Judy was born in Racine on January 20, 1948, to the late Harry and Elsie (nee Buisse) Blinten. On September 25, 1965, she married Robert L. "Toby" Turner, celebrating 55 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2020. Judy enjoyed reading whether...

James Lipari

James Lipari

Dec 11, 2022

James P. Lipari Born August 19, 1953, in Stockton, CA to Frank and Dorothy Lipari. Jim was an amazing person, never turning anyone away in need, whether it was to help with work, listening ear or advise on anything he could help with. He would nurse you back to health, do your shopping, whatever. After graduating from Wm Horlick High...

Thomas Butler

Thomas Butler

Dec 11, 2022

Racine- Thomas J. Butler, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home. Tom was born in Chicago, IL on August 16, 1944 to the late Joseph and Margaret (nee: Kenders) Butler. He was employed with Nestle as a machine operator. On July 3, 1982, Tom married Gail R. Robertson. He is survived by his wife Gail Butler;...

Gerald Radtke

Gerald Radtke

Dec 9, 2022

Franksville- Gerald L. Radtke, 84, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee. Jerry was born on July 11, 1938 to the late LeRoy and Adaline (nee: Bukacek) Radtke. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1959. He was employed with Piggly Wiggly as a meat cutter. Following his retirement,...

Patricia Pilling

Patricia Pilling

Dec 4, 2022

December 22nd 1944 to December 4th 2022 Caledonia- Patricia L. Pilling, 77, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. Patricia (Pat) was born on December 22, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Dorthey Zager. At a young age she met and fell in love with Leonard Pilling and was to be his caretaker and rock for...

Carol Gustavson

Carol Gustavson

Dec 2, 2022

Carol May Gustavson Caledonia- Carol May Gustavson (nee:Clausen), 96, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Friday, December 2, 2022. Carol was born in Racine on March 5, 1926. She was the youngest of 8 children born to James and Ella (nee: Helding) Clausen. A lifelong resident of Racine, Carol graduated from Horlick High School, class of 1944. She worked...

Carolyn Potter

Carolyn Potter

Nov 30, 2022

Caledonia- Carolyn J. Potter, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Ascension Hospital-Franklin Campus. She was born in Chicago on August 23, 1937 to the late Douglas and Marguerite (nee: Cook) Hicks. Carolyn married Francis Potter on January 3, 1959 at Epiphany Church in south Miami. Sadly, he preceded her in death on January 29, 2021. Carolyn was...

Stanley Strelecki

Stanley Strelecki

Nov 26, 2022

Stanley D. Strelecki, Jr. CALEDONIA- Stanley D. Strelecki, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on , November 24, 2022. Stan was born in Gary, IN on February 9, 1950, to Stanley and Eleanor (nee; Romanski) Strelecki. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Stan was a third-generation plumber in the family plumbing business. He married Karen Chase...

Marion Svendsen

Marion Svendsen

Nov 20, 2022

Racine- Marion J. Svendsen, 94, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in her home. Marion was born in Racine on August 4, 1928 to the late Fred and Edith (nee: Pfeiffer) Scheller. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing. Marion was employed with Twin Disc as a nurse until her retirement in 1988 and was a...

Frederick Plachter

Frederick Plachter

Nov 16, 2022

Racine- Frederick R. Plachter,65, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Azura Memory Care. Fred was born in Racine on December 11, 1956, the son of Rolf and Margarete (nee: Scheuble) Plachter. He was a 1975 graduate of William Horlick High School. Fred was united in marriage to Theresa L. Betchkal in Kenosha on July 13, 2008. He employed...

Sigrid Hufen

Sigrid Hufen

Nov 15, 2022

Racine- Sigrid Hufen, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in her home. Sigrid was born in Germany on April 7, 1934 to the late Friedrich and Karoline (nee: Joachim) Egner. On Nov. 20, 1962 in Mannheim, Germany, she married Manfred Hufen and together they traveled the world. Sadly, after 53 years of marriage he preceded her in death...

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