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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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Ronald Reineck

Ronald Reineck

Mar 3, 2022

Ronald Milton Reineck, 91, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022.Born December 2, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of the late Milton Reineck and Evelyn Nimmer.He is survived by his children Scott Reineck (Mary White), Kari Lee Moranski (Greg Moranski), and Kent Reineck (Mary Alexander); grandchildren Sarah Reineck, Brett Reineck (Katie Evans), Jessica Moranski...

Scott Zuniga

Scott Zuniga

Feb 28, 2022

RACINE- Scott G. Zuniga, 46, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022.Scott was born in Racine on December 9, 1975, to Eduardo Zuniga and Linda (nee: Vetter) Zuniga. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Scott enjoyed smoking meat and grilling, fishing, and video games. His passion was working on his 1968 Camaro. Most importantly he loved spending time with...

Susan Rosenquist

Susan Rosenquist

Feb 28, 2022

Susan E. Rosenquist Racine – Susan E. Rosenquist, 55, passed away following her courageous battle against cancer, at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, February 28, 2022. Susie was born in Racine on April 1, 1966 to Donald and Elizabeth (nee: Vanderheyden) Schildt. She married her best friend, Mark Rosenquist, on September 18, 1999. Susie worked at Racine Federated for...

Phyllis Degerstedt

Phyllis Degerstedt

Feb 25, 2022

Phyllis Ann Degerstedt Racine – Phyllis Ann Degerstedt, 84, passed away at The Villa at Lincoln Park on Friday, February 25, 2022. Phyllis was born in Franksville on February 18, 1938 to Christian and Pearl (nee: Leitzke) Fink. Phyllis worked at many different jobs throughout her career. She was an avid bowler, both regular and Kankakee, and a golf enthusiast....

Maureen Pape

Maureen Pape

Feb 23, 2022

Maureen Pape, 73, Scottsdale AZ, passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. Maureen was born on September 11th, 1948 to George and Patricia (nee: Carolan) Ontko. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Gary Pape, daughter Cassie Vite and her husband Rick Vite, son Ryan Pape and his wife Jamie Pape, grandchildren Aaron...

Nazaly Bagdassian

Nazaly Bagdassian

Feb 22, 2022

RACINE- Nazaly Bagdassian 90, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Nazaly was born to Hovsep and Anna (nee; Keuraghlian) on July 22, 1931. She was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School in 1949. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Hispanic Studies in 1954 and her Master of Arts degree in Library...

Susan Guentzel

Susan Guentzel

Feb 18, 2022

Dr. Susan Marie Guentzel, M.D., age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022. Susan was an internal medicine physician in Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the past 30 years. She was very devoted to her patients and to the practice of medicine. Her compassionate care will be greatly missed by her patients and members of the local medical...

Jose Soto

Jose Soto

Feb 18, 2022

Jose M. Soto, 44, passed away at his residence in Racine on Friday, February 18, 2022. Friends and family will meet at Purath-Strand Funeral Home on Saturday, February 26 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM. A prayer service lead by Deacon Roberto Fuentes will follow at 6:00PM. Jose will be buried in his hometown of Durango in Mexico.

Michele O'Connor

Michele O'Connor

Feb 8, 2022

RACINE – Michele Raye O'Connor, 52, passed away at Froedtert South in Kenosha on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Michele was born in Lake Forest, IL on April 25, 1969, to the late John M. and Sandra Lee (nee, Johnson) Boerman. She met the love of her life Timothy O'Connor while in high school in Antioch, IL. and were married, celebrating...

Craig Albright

Craig Albright

Feb 6, 2022

Craig D. Albright, 78, passed away at Advocate Aurora Hospital Kenosha on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Craig was born in Racine on April 8, 1943 to Gilbert and Marguerite (nee: Friederichs) Albright. On September 28, 1963 he married Elaine Eilers. Craig was employed by S.C. Johnson for 39 years. He was an avid golfer with his close and long-time group...

Conrad Basterash

Conrad Basterash

Feb 1, 2022

RACINE – Conrad J. Basterash, 89, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Conrad was born in Cudahy on December 15, 1932, to the late Frank and Helen (nee, Jamrog) Basterash. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Conrad was united in marriage to the love of his life, Diane Vash on October 1, 1955. He retired...

Mark Petersen

Mark Petersen

Jan 31, 2022

Mark A. Petersen, 38, passed away at his home on Monday, January 31, 2022.Mark was born in Racine on December 5, 1983, to James and Sally (nee: Aakhus) Petersen. He graduated from Gateway Technical College with an associate degree in Electronics. Mark served in the United States Army and trained to become an Army Ranger. He served one tour in...

Rebecca Mcswine

Rebecca Mcswine

Jan 31, 2022

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Curtis Barnes

Curtis Barnes

Jan 27, 2022

Curtis A. Barnes, 81, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Curt was born in Burlington on June 23, 1940, to Curtis D. and Catherine (nee: Maercklein) Barnes. He was a seventh generation descendent of the first families to settle in Waterford, Wisconsin in the mid 1830's. Curt moved to Racine as a...

Sondra Sinnett

Sondra Sinnett

Jan 26, 2022

Sondra C. "Sunny" Sinnett, 85 of Racine, WI (previously of Baileys Harbor) passed away January 26, 2022, at St. Monica's Memory Care in Racine. Sunny was born December 11, 1936, in Monaca, PA, and was the daughter of the late Reed and Dorothy (Crease) Heckman. On September 4, 1959, in Monaca, Sunny was united in marriage to David B Sinnett...

Charles Hines

Charles Hines

Jan 25, 2022

Charles R. Hines, age 71. Passed away on January 25, 2022 Beloved husband of Alexandra (Sandy), he is also survived by his daughter Rachelleand his grandchildren Brennan and Brianna. Also his children from a previous marriage, Holly and Andy, and his grandchildren Eric and Zendaya. Survived by his siblings, John, Mary, Judy, Shirley and Ralph, along with nieces and nephews,...

Frances Klyzub

Frances Klyzub

Jan 21, 2022

RACINE – Frances Klyzub, 89, passed away due to complications of COVID-19 on January 21, 2022. Frances was born in Racine on July 27, 1932, to the late John and Catherine (nee, Schiro) Merlo. On August 30, 1952, she married Buford Erick Klyzub. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1976. Frances was an avid baker and cook. The...

Robert Robison

Robert Robison

Jan 14, 2022

RACINE- Robert "Rob" Allen Robison, 69, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, after a courageous 17-year battle with Parkinson's. Rob was born in Bangor, Maine on December 24, 1952, to Robert and Ruth Robison. He was a graduate of Racine Lutheran High School and the Berkley College of Music. He married Kathleen Sura on May 24, 1975 and through...

Gerald Kuznicki

Gerald Kuznicki

Jan 11, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Kuznicki Jr.10/3/1965 – 1/11/2022 Jerry passed away on January 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife Jilayne "Jill" Kuznicki, His mother Linda Kuznicki, His sister Sue (Rick) Connor, his niece Sidney (Robert) Neumann, and nephew Jason Connor. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald "Jerry" Kuznicki Sr.Jerry grew up in McHenry Illinois, alongside his sister...

Gina Toutant

Gina Toutant

Jan 10, 2022

Gina Toutant, 66, passed away at home on January 10, 2022. God answered her prayer, took her into his arms and took her pain away. Gina was born in Racine on January 22, 1955, to Frank and Catherine (nee, Sherman) Heflen. On September 9, 1978, she married Louis A. Toutant. Gina enjoyed arts and crafts, but most of all she...

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