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Recent Obituaries in Racine, WI
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
Sep 27, 2022
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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
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
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
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
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
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...
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