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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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Henryetta Eser
Feb 4, 2023
Henryetta Lee Eser (nee, Sykes), 96, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Henryetta was born in Negaunee, MI on November 16, 1926 to Freeland Ross and Ethel E. (nee: Lee) Sykes. She married Thomas M. Eser at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Racine on April 28, 1962. Henryetta was a member of the Circle 8 Square...
Pamela Eiben
Feb 4, 2023
RACINE- Pamela J. Eiben, 74, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Pam was born in Cleveland, OH on December 15, 1948 to Robert and Marliss (nee:Berg) Bloom. She married George M. Eiben on December 11, 1971. Together they owned and operated a Golden Chicken restaurant for 50 years. She was a devoted wife, amazing...
Lisa Fehr
Jan 28, 2023
Lisa G. Fehr, 57, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Ascension All Saints. Lisa was born in Illinois on October 2, 1965 to the late Robert and Marjorie (nee: Lyons) Fehr. She was a 1983 graduate of Bradley High School. Lisa enjoyed her career in hospitality and was a personal chauffer. She is survived by her sister Debra...
Neil Schmidt
Jan 27, 2023
RACINE- Neil E. Schmidt, 84, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Pleasant Point Senior Living. Neil was born in Oak Creek on September 12, 1938 to the late Oscar and Anna (nee: Clauer) Schmidt. He attended school at Trinity Lutheran and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School. Neil married Joyce Sorenson in the town of Raymond on November...
Cynthia Koepke
Jan 23, 2023
Cynthia Sue (nee: Krueger) Koepke, 70, died on January 23, 2023. Cindy was born on July 8, 1952 in Albert Lea, MN to Harry G. and Margaret J. (Drommerhausen) Krueger. She was baptized at Pickerel Lake Concordia Lutheran Church in rural Albert Lea, MN, confirmed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells, MN. On January 5, 1975, Cindy married the...
Ellen Lenz
Jan 23, 2023
Racine- Ellen K. Lenz,77, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Ridgewood Care Center.
Lucille Brown
Jan 22, 2023
Lucille J. Brown Franklin- Lucille J. Brown, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. Luci was born in Buffalo, New York on August 18, 1938to Joseph and Helen (nee: Mushinski) Kewer. She married Patrick Brown, who preceded her in death October 1, 2007. Luci received her master's degree in education and...
Beverly Howard
Jan 21, 2023
Beverly F. Howard Caledonia, Wisconsin- Beverly F. Howard, 84, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital-Spring Street Campus, Racine, Wisconsin on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beverly was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 15, 1939 to Frank and Margaret (nee: Klister) Kromenaker. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse taking care of elderly patients. Beverly was a fan of westerns,...
Maria Almaraz
Jan 21, 2023
Maria C. Almaraz Racine- Maria C. Almaraz, 78, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by family. Maria was born in Edinburg, Texas on March 10, 1944, to Elijio Cavazos and Susana Alicia Olivares. She married Roberto Almaraz in 1965, he preceded her in death on October 19, 2018. Maria worked at Walker Manufacturing for...
Lois Ann Labeau
Jan 20, 2023
Lois A. LaBeau Caledonia- Lois A. LaBeau, 76, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Franklin Campus on Friday, January 20, 2023. Lois was born in Baraga, Michigan to Herman and Coranna (nee: Heikkila) Erickson. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1964. Lois earned a degree in marketing from Gateway. She married William B. LaBeau, he preceded her in death February...
Pamela Julius
Jan 20, 2023
Pamela J. Julius Racine- Pamela J. Julius, 71, passed away at Aurora Healthcare Mount Pleasant on Friday, January 20, 2023. Pam was born in Racine on September 14 ,1951 to Thomas and Elaine (nee: Miller) Rickert. She graduated from Horlick High School. Pam worked for Racine Unified School District as a teaching assistant and then as a dental lab technician....
Steven Shilhavy
Jan 17, 2023
Steven B. Shilhavy, 57, passed away at All Saints Healthcare on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Steve was born in Racine on April 4, 1965 to Brian and Diane (nee: Chuzles) Shilhavy. He attended school in Racine and graduated from Horlick High School. Steve was a social and outgoing guy making friends wherever he went. He was a Packers and Brewers...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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