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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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Alan Luther

Alan Luther

Aug 19, 2022

Alan P Luther, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 19, 2022 at Ascension All Saints after a short battle with Lymphoma. Alan was born in Racine on June 6, 1949 to William and Florence (nee: Hood) Luther. He was a 1967 graduate of William Horlick High School. He attended UW-Oshkosh and graduated from UW-Parkside. On August...

Roger Gilbertson

Roger Gilbertson

Aug 14, 2022

Roger E. Gilbertson Roger E. Gilbertson, 74, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Roger was born in Black River Falls on December 3, 1947 to Glenn and Minnie (nee: VanVoorhees) Gilbertson. He married Patricia Recupero. Roger was employed at JI Case until his retirement in 1999. He was happiest spending time with his family. He was...

Debra Curtis

Debra Curtis

Aug 11, 2022

Debra Ann Curtis Debra Ann Curtis, 64, found peace on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Debra was born in Michigan City, Indiana on April 12, 1958, to Joseph Duncan and Ruthie Mae Curtis. She enjoyed birthday and holiday celebrations and spending time with the other residents at the Orchard Adult Family Home. The simplest pleasures brought immense joy to Debra. Debra...

John Schweitzer

John Schweitzer

Aug 10, 2022

John E. Schweitzer RACINE – John E. Schweitzer, 82, passed away at Aurora Medical Center-Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. John was born in Racine on July 27, 1940, to the late Herbert and Lucy (nee, Williams) Schweitzer. On April 27, 1968, John married the former Judy Adel at St. Patrick's Parish. John retired from WTMJ Radio and Television...

James Prochaska

James Prochaska

Aug 10, 2022

CALEDONIA – James K. Prochaska, 91, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Jim was born in Caledonia on January 18, 1931, to the late Emil and Helen (nee, Kvapil) Prochaska. On March 30, 1973, Jim married the former Janice L. Adams in Waukegan. He served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, 128th Aircraft Control and Warning in...

Dragan "Don" Sekuloski

Dragan "Don" Sekuloski

Aug 9, 2022

Racine- Dragan "Don" Sekuloski, 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Ascension All Saints. Don was born on April 20, 1941 in Sirula, Macedonia, formerly Yugoslavia. He married Rajna Tanchevski. They immigrated to Indiana and then to Racine where they proudly owned Balkan Restaurant since 1979. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Robert (Jennifer) Sekuloski; his...

Harold Kobbervig

Harold Kobbervig

Aug 6, 2022

Harold Donald Kobbervig Harold Donald Kobbervig, 79, passed away peacefully at Hospice House while comforted by family on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Harold was born in Dodgeville on December 28, 1942, to Donald E. and Anna "Jerry" (nee: Dale) Kobbervig. He attended school in Dodgeville graduating in 1960, and continuing his education at UW-Platteville earning a degree in Civil Engineering...

Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips

Aug 1, 2022

Mark C. Phillips Mark C. Phillips, 69, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 1, 2022. Mark is survived by his sons Mark (Nathan) Kollaszar and Michael (Stephanie Henningsen) Phillips. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Mathilda Phillips and brothers William and Brian (Burt) Phillips. Private...

Joey Chester

Joey Chester

Jul 27, 2022

Racine- Joey A. Chester, 45, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Joey was born in Racine on January 1, 1977 to Richard A. and Cathy (nee: Woodington) Chester. He was a 1997 graduate of William Horlick High School and was employed with Optimas. On October 24, 2020 in Racine, he married Robin A. Dailey. Joey was a loyal Green...

Michael Quayle

Michael Quayle

Jul 18, 2022

Michael J. Quayle Michael J. Quayle, 82, passed away at Ascension Healthcare on July 18, 2022. Michael was born in Appleton on March 13, 1940 to Elmer and Margaret (nee: Sheerin) Quayle. He married Barbara Giever in Racine on July 7, 1962. Michael was awarded a National Merit Scholarship to Notre Dame where he graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry....

Jerold Wollenberg

Jerold Wollenberg

Jul 16, 2022

Jerold D. Wollenberg Mt Pleasant - Jerold D. Wollenberg, 66, passed away at Froedtert Hospital Surrounded by Family on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Jerold was born in Milwaukee on October 15, 1955, to Clarence and Gladys (nee; Person) Wollenberg. He married the love of his life Brenda Kramer and became Stepfather to her three young children. Jerry enjoyed riding his...

Arthur Musurlian

Arthur Musurlian

Jul 14, 2022

Arthur Musurlian Arthur Musurlian, 86, passed away at Shorelight at Siena on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Arthur was born in Racine on October 18, 1935, to Harry and Virginia (nee: Kirkorian) Musurlian. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Pharmacy. Arthur owned and operated Washington Square Pharmacy for over 25 years. He served in the United States...

Katherine Boggs

Katherine Boggs

Jul 13, 2022

Katherine L. Boggs Racine- Katherine (Kitty) Boggs (nee: Oehler), 78, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Franklin Campus on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born June 12, 1944 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She will be dearly missed by her children, Rodney (Carrie) Rodriguez, Theresa "Teddi" Rodriguez, and Randy Rodriguez (Linda Hazen). Along with her grandchildren, Jesse, Kaylee, Jason, Patrick and Elizabeth and her...

Gregory Gattie

Gregory Gattie

Jul 11, 2022

Gregory W. Gattie RACINE- Gregory W. Gattie, 75, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Monday, July11, 2022. Greg was born in Racine on March 22, 1947, to Donald R. and Mary E. (nee: Howe) Gattie. He married the love of his life Sharon. She preceded him in death in 2001. Greg was a loving caregiver to his...

Suzanne Schatzman

Suzanne Schatzman

Jul 9, 2022

Racine- Suzanne M. Schatzman,82, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Ascension All Saints. Sue was born in Racine on July 17, 1939 to the late Anthony L. and Eleanor (nee: Jensen) Zagar. In 1962 she was married to Gene M. Schatzman at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Racine. Sue was employed with the Sienna Center as a recreational director...

Jacqueline Hansen

Jacqueline Hansen

Jul 3, 2022

Racine- Jacqueline S. Hansen, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in her home. Jackie was born in Racine on October 8, 1951 to the late Percy and Bertha (nee: Hoffman) Kirchoff. She was a 1969 graduate of J. I. Case High School. Jackie attended UW- Parkside, Carthage College and graduated from the Milwaukee Business Training Institute. She was...

Isabelle Blakley

Isabelle Blakley

Jul 1, 2022

Racine- Isabelle M. Blakley, 89, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 in her home. Isabelle was born in Portage County on August 17, 1932 to Frank and Josephine (nee: Kujawa) Borski. She was employed with St. Luke's Hospital of Racine in the environmental services department until her retirement. Isabelle was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Parish in Racine....

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Jun 25, 2022

Stephen Michael Lee, 66, passed away on June 25, 2022 in his home. Stephen was born in Evanston, Illinois on January 20, 1956 to the late Leo Paul and Catherine Elizabeth Lee. Stephen is survived by his brother, Richard (Terry) Lee and his sister, Corinne (William) McClintic; and many nieces and nephews. His brothers, Robert (Susan) and Patrick predeceased him....

Carol Radtke

Carol Radtke

Jun 24, 2022

Carol A. Radtke, 79, passed away on June 24, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Racine on April 14, 1943 to the late Steve M. and Jennie (nee: Extarowich) Podkamensky. She attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School. On September 10, 1983, Carol was united in marriage to...

Ronald Schmitz

Ronald Schmitz

Jun 21, 2022

Ronald D. Schmitz, 76, passed away in Lake Mary, Florida on June 21, 2022. Ronald was born in Milwaukee on April 22, 1946, to Donald and Dorothy Schmitz. He married Shirley Zeitz and they celebrated 45 years of marriage. she preceded him in death on November 29, 2014. Ronald was a machinist at Briggs and Stratton until his retirement. He...

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