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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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Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Nov 14, 2022

Mark J. Johnson Racine- Mark J. Johnson, 58, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Ascension- All Saints. Mark was born in Kenosha, WI pm July 29, 1964, to Richard and Frances Johnson. He attended JI Case High School. He is survived by his mother Fran Johnson of Racine and brother David Johnson of Union Grove. Mark was preceded in...

Martin Mcdannel

Martin Mcdannel

Nov 14, 2022

Racine- Martin D. McDannel,77, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 in his home. Marty was born in Idaho on March 8, 1945 to the late Clarence and Verneil (nee: Damon) McDannel Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. On July 3, 1965, in Racine, he was united in marriage to Judy A. Sommerfeldt....

William Stewart

William Stewart

Nov 13, 2022

William D. Stewart Racine- William D. Stewart, 57 passed away at Froedtert South on November 13, 2022. Loving son of Lucille and brother to Randy (Patti) Stewart. Further survived by extended family in Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father Junior D. Stewart. A special thank you to Froedtert Hospital Emergency Room and ICU...

Henry Ross

Henry Ross

Nov 11, 2022

Henry Robert Ross, 11 months old, passed in the arms of his mom and dad on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Childrens Wisconsin. Born in Milwaukee on November 23, 2021 to Brandon and Angela (nee Romano) Ross. Henry was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and spent the majority of his life in the cardiac ICU. He was a...

Jeffrey Oakley

Jeffrey Oakley

Nov 6, 2022

Racine- Jeffrey S. Oakley, 51, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in his home. He was born in Racine on November 30, 1970 to Gary G. Oakley and Bonnie J. Oakley (nee: Torr). He attended Union Grove High School and was employed with Jensen Metal. Jeff was an avid Alabama and Green Bay Packers fan and loved spending time...

Elwyn Kresin

Elwyn Kresin

Oct 28, 2022

Elwyn Albert Kresin was born on September 25, 1926, the 5th of five children, to Albert and Minnie (Ahlvers) Kresin. He was delivered at home on the family farm south of Glen Elder, Kansas, where he grew up. As an infant, Elwyn contracted the Polio virus in an outbreak that killed many neighbors and friends. He was left partially paralyzed...

David Boldus

David Boldus

Oct 27, 2022

David R. Boldus, 74, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee on Thursday, October 27, 2022. David was born in Racine October 28, 1947, to Floyd and LaVerne (nee: Anderson) Boldus. He was a lifelong Racine resident. He served the City of Racine on the Racine Police Department for 33 years. Prior to his service he worked as...

Eric Bobinski

Eric Bobinski

Oct 26, 2022

Eric A. Bobinski, 55, passed away at Ascension Healthcare Spring Street on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Eric was born in Milwaukee on June 10, 1967, to John and Marilyn (nee: Barbian) Bobinski. He was employed as an auto detailer. Eric enjoyed sports playing baseball, basketball, and football while in school. After high school he played in various softball leagues. He...

Dean Duda

Dean Duda

Oct 25, 2022

Dean V. Duda,73, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at St. Luke's Medical Center. Dean was born in Racine on February 22, 1949 to the late Jerome H. and Margaret I. (nee: Essman) Duda. He was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School and received his BA from UW-Whitewater. On January 30, 1971 at St. Patrick Catholic Church,...

Nancy Heinzelmann

Nancy Heinzelmann

Oct 24, 2022

Caledonia- Nancy A. Heinzelmann, 86, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Ignite Medical Resort of Oak Creek. Nancy was born in Milwaukee on March 25, 1936 to the late Helmuth and Genevieve (nee: Manthy) Liebner. In 1952 she was united in marriage to Wendelin G. Heinzelmann. Sadly, he passed away May 31, 1995. Nancy proudly owned and operated...

Mckenzie Hoegsted

Mckenzie Hoegsted

Oct 23, 2022

McKenzie Rose Hoegsted McKenzie Rose Hoegsted, 22, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 23, 2022. McKenzie was born in Racine on June 5, 2000, to Brian Hoegsted and Nicole Marando. She graduated from Oak Creek High School where she was on the cheerleading squad. McKenzie enjoyed sharing her voice with those around her singing and doing art. She...

Patricia Paragamian

Patricia Paragamian

Oct 21, 2022

Patricia J. "Pat" Paragamian, 84, passed away at Ascension Hospital on October 21, 2022 with her loving son by her side. Pat was born in Racine to Harry and Stella (nee: Betko) Clazmer on May 17, 1938. She married Perry Paragamian at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church on January 25, 1958. Pat was an active member of St. Mesrob Women's...

Paul Chen

Paul Chen

Oct 20, 2022

Paul Chen, 55, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 20, 2022, after a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Paul was born in Taipei, Taiwan on December 23, 1966, to Jim and Mae Chen. He will be dearly missed by his parents, sister Sherry (Andrew) Liu, brother Jesse (Dorothee) Chen, niece Jennifer (Eugene) Park, nephew Andy Liu, stepdaughter Alicon and...

Ronald Degroot

Ronald Degroot

Oct 15, 2022

Caledonia- Ronald A. DeGroot, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home. Ron was born on March 27, 1951 to the late Edward and Ella "Dolly" (nee: Exner) DeGroot. He was employed with Palmen Motors of Racine as a mechanic. Ron was a talented woodworker and photographer. He enjoyed walking, hunting, fishing, sporting clays, and spending time...

Ronald Christensen

Ronald Christensen

Oct 11, 2022

RACINE- Ronald J. Christensen, 59, passed away at Columbia St. Mary's on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Ron was born in Racine on March 19, 1963, to Richard and Rosemarie (nee: Anderson) Christensen. He was a lifelong Racine Resident and remained active in the community. Ron reconnected with the love of his life Nancy Daams and on March 20, 2021 they...

Kenneth Mather

Kenneth Mather

Oct 11, 2022

Kenneth I. Mather, 83, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on October 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family on a beautiful autumn day as the sun shone through the vibrant fall leaves. Ken was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on September 15, 1939 to the late William and Alice...

Lawrence Wetzel

Lawrence Wetzel

Oct 11, 2022

Lawrence D. Wetzel RACINE- Lawrence D. Wetzel,61, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Larry was born in Shawano, WI on March 21, 1961, to Leonard and Lois (nee: Hawkins) Wetzel. He was a 1979 Graduate of Shawano High School and a 1982 graduate of Wisconsin School of Electronics. Larry was employed with GE, Federal Mailing Systems,...

Rosalie Firminhac

Rosalie Firminhac

Oct 7, 2022

Racine- Rosalie F. Firminhac, 86, was called home to her Lord as she passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on October 7, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1936 in West Bend, WI. She was raised on a dairy farm where she learned a very strong work ethic and strong Christian values. She had been a resident of...

Carol Simon

Carol Simon

Oct 2, 2022

Carol D. Simon Carol D. Simon, 73, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Carol was born in Racine on April 19, 1949, to Eugene and Kathleen (nee: Lavan) Leitchy. She graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and St. Catherine High School. After graduation she married and started a family. That union produced 3...

Franklin Billerbeck

Franklin Billerbeck

Sep 28, 2022

Franklin E. Billerbeck Racine- Franklin Edward Billerbeck, 62, passed away at home on September 29, 2022 after battling a number of serious medical issues. A teacher for most of his life, he enjoyed playing the church organ, his daily McDonald's coffee, bookstores, and old passenger trains. His love of trains began when he was very young. He always enjoyed telling...

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