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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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Elsie Howard

Elsie Howard

Sep 28, 2022

Racine- Elsie G. Howard, 99, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at St. Monica's Senior Living. Elsie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 3, 1923 to the late Rudolf and Gertrude (nee: Schilling) Schweisser. She was united in marriage to Robert R. Howard on February 5, 1944 in Philadelphia. Sadly, Robert passed away in 1983. She was employed...

Ricky Moorehead

Ricky Moorehead

Sep 27, 2022

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Jeremy Deschler

Jeremy Deschler

Sep 13, 2022

Jeremy S. Deschler,30, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton. Jeremy was born in Racine on December 20, 1991 to Darrell Deschler and Diane (nee: Somers) Petersen. He attended William Horlick Highschool. Jeremy worked many years with his sister Amy at Silvercryst Supper Club in Wautoma. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, reading and...

Dorothy Kober

Dorothy Kober

Sep 13, 2022

Racine- Dorothy E. Kober, (nee: Hansen), 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Dorothy was born in Racine, WI on May 28, 1935 to Walter and Catherine (nee: Gizinski) Hansen. Dorothy married James Kober at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Racine on September 26, 1959. She was employed by Racine County for 15 years, retiring...

Robert Howard

Robert Howard

Sep 11, 2022

Caledonia- Robert J. Howard, 60, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Ascension All Saints. Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1961 to Robert E. and Beverly F. (nee: Kromenaker) Howard. He is survived by his son Luke Howard; his mother Beverly Howard; his brothers and sisters Scott (Patricia) Howard, Barbara (Dale) Hirsch, James Howard, Marianne (James McFarland)...

Todd Prochaska

Todd Prochaska

Sep 10, 2022

Todd A. Prochaska Hurley- Todd A. Prochaska, 52, passed away at Aurora Medical Center-Mount Pleasant on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Todd was born in Racine on September 2, 1970 to Donald and Betty (nee: Thomas) Prochaska. He married Tamara Kinsley on July24, 2004.. Todd was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gun and bow hunting along with ice fishing and four...

Tracy Roberson

Tracy Roberson

Sep 9, 2022

Racine- Tracy C. Roberson Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Tracy was born in Madison, West Virginia on August 30, 1949 to the late Tracy and Maxine (nee: Spencer) Roberson Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a boilerman until his honorable discharge in...

Andrew Pettit

Andrew Pettit

Sep 9, 2022

Andrew M. Pettit Andrew M. Pettit, 33, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. Andrew was born in Kenosha on September 22, 1988. On May 16th of 2015 Andrew married Ariel Erdmann (Sheboygan). He loved being a father and spending as much time with his children as he possibly could. Andrew was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Bonnie Hugill

Bonnie Hugill

Sep 7, 2022

Racine- Bonnie Louise Hugill, 69, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 with her family by her side. Bonnie was born in Boscobel, WI on July 15, 1953, the daughter of the late Buford and Alice (nee: Hardy) Zimpel. Bonnie was married to the love of her life Edward Joseph Hugill for 33 years, sadly he passed away in 2005. Bonnie...

Joseph Knox

Joseph Knox

Sep 7, 2022

Franksville- Joseph E. Knox Sr., 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Medical Center. Joe was born in Sault Ste.Marie, Michigan on December 17, 1937 to the late Leo and Rosalyn (nee: Erhard) Knox. On April 11, 1959 he married Joyce L. Flegler. Joe proudly served 7 years in the U.S. Army until his...

Stanley Cichanofsky

Stanley Cichanofsky

Aug 31, 2022

RACINE – Stanley R. Cichanofsky, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Ascension All Saints. Stan was born in Racine on November 24, 1932, to the late Paul and Carrie (nee, Bosak) Cichanofsky. Stan married the former Dolores Kiernan in 1954, celebrating 66 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2021. He retired from...

Antonia Miller

Antonia Miller

Aug 30, 2022

Racine- Antonia M. "Fee" Miller, 37, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Fee was born in Waukesha on May 22, 1985 to the late Anthony H. Miller and Linda M. Paddock- Tucker. She attended Park High School and was employed as a CNA with Lakeshore at Siena. Fee enjoyed gambling, getting her nails done and shopping for jewelry. She...

Loretta Lindeman

Loretta Lindeman

Aug 29, 2022

Loretta Lindeman, 86, went to heaven on August 29, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1935, to the late Edward and Louise Smith. Loretta was united in marriage to the late Raymond Lindeman on October 22, 1955. They were married 66 years before Ray passed away three months ago. Loretta was passionate, talented, and adventurous in many aspects of...

Gordon Skrobis

Gordon Skrobis

Aug 29, 2022

Caledonia- Gordon F. Skrobis, 79, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home. Gordon was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Virginia (nee: Walczak) Skrobis. He was a 1960 graduate of Pulaski High School. On May 17, 1969 at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Milwaukee, he married Olivia C. Oliviero. Gordon served...

Howard Fogt

Howard Fogt

Aug 27, 2022

Howard K. Fogt, 96, passed away at Parkview Gardens on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Howie was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 8, 1926, to Harold and Delores (nee: Luedtke) Fogt. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and then reenlisted in the reserves serving another 3 years. He was employed for over 30 years at American Motors....

Evelyn Zepp

Evelyn Zepp

Aug 24, 2022

Caledonia- Evelyn H. Zepp,75, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in her home. Evelyn was born in St. Louis, MO on January 20, 1947 to the late Clarence and Eleonor (nee: Hansleben) Zepp. She was a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and earned her PhD in French Literature from Cornell University. Evelyn was employed with UW- Parkside...

Kelsey Chester

Kelsey Chester

Aug 21, 2022

Mt. Pleasant- Kelsey T. Chester, 28, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Ascension All Saints after a 18 year battle with a rare autoimmune disease. Kelsey was born in Racine on July 26, 1994 to the late David W. Jankowski and Michelle L. Chester. She was a 2013 graduate of J. I. Case High School and was employed...

Florence Peterson

Florence Peterson

Aug 20, 2022

Caledonia- Florence A. "Kee Kee" Peterson, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Parkview Gardens. She was born in Spooner, WI on January 13, 1931 to Ernest and Loretta (nee: Lutwitzi) Ludwig. Kee Kee was raised on a State of WI Experimental Farm and moved to southeast WI in 1951. She was employed with S. C. Johnson as...

Danny Driver

Danny Driver

Aug 19, 2022

Racine- Danny J. Driver, 71, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at AccentCare in Oak Creek.

Marilyn Checki

Marilyn Checki

Aug 19, 2022

Racine- Marilyn Jane Checki, 84, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in her home. Marilyn was born in Racine on April 30, 1938 to Thomas and Mary (nee: Haluska) Abernathy. In 1956, she married Edward T. Checki, together they shared 53 years of marriage. Sadly, Ed passed away on September 30, 2009. Alongside her family, Marilyn proudly owned Hillcrest...

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