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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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Kathryn Kaplan

Kathryn Kaplan

Jan 7, 2022

RACINE – Kathryn Kaplan, 67, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, January 7, 2022.Kathy was born in Racine on December 4, 1954 to Herbert and Irene (nee: Pongo) Schmidt. She loved all her precious cats she cared for in her life. She took pride in her house plants and had a hobby of making candles. She also liked...

Mary Swenson

Mary Swenson

Jan 5, 2022

Mary E. Swenson, 67, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with her K9 companion Snookie by her side. Snookie then passed away peacefully later that evening, Mary was born on March 21, 1954. Her parents are Joseph Kominiak and Constance Shook. She was employed as a school bus driver for many years. Mary enjoyed knitting and...

Lee Sherman

Lee Sherman

Jan 5, 2022

RACINE – Lee T. Sherman, 85, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Lee was born in Racine on June 14, 1936, to Edward A. and Kathryn (nee, Schliesman) Sherman. He married the former Shirley Ann Deschler. She preceded him in death on September 19, 2020. Lee served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from American...

Marion Andersen

Marion Andersen

Jan 2, 2022

Marion R. Andersen, 93, passed away at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022.Marion was born in Racine on October 23, 1928, to August and Lula (nee: Nehring) Rasmussen. She graduated from Washington Park High School. Marion married her beloved husband Martin C. Andersen on May 7, 1949. They celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage prior to his...

Robert Sommers

Robert Sommers

Dec 27, 2021

Robert F. Sommers, 87, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Monday, December 27, 2021. Bob was born in Hortonville, WI on June 2, 1934, to the late Frank and Evelyn (nee, Young) Sommers. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bob married the former Valerie C. Strelecki. Sr preceded him in death on January 28,...

Janice Maurer

Janice Maurer

Dec 25, 2021

Janice M. Maurer, 68, passed away at Bria Trinity Village in Milwaukee on Christmas Day, 12/25/2021. Janice was born in Racine on May 12, 1953 to the late Herbert and Betty (nee: Piette) Maurer. She is survived by her sister, Carol (Lou Sosa) and brothers, Larry (Joy), Bob and Lee (Holly) Maurer. Janice is also survived by nieces, nephews and...

John Norris

John Norris

Dec 23, 2021

RACINE – John Norris, 76, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Thursday, December 23, 2021.John was born in Milwaukee on July 24, 1945 to Frank and Anita (nee: Rossow) Norris. On February 4, 1967, John married the love of his life, Sally Sweet, and they celebrated nearly 55 years of marriage together. John spent many years working as...

Sheryl May

Sheryl May

Dec 23, 2021

Sheryl Lee May (Nee: Hader) age 76, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday December 23, 2021. She was born in Racine on July 21, 1945: daughter of the late Charles "Cully" Hader and the late Ethel "Jan" Hader (Nee: Mahnke).Sherry was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School, class of 1963. She worked at Modine Manufacturing Co. for over 30...

Sheryl May

Sheryl May

Dec 23, 2021

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James Geiss

James Geiss

Dec 22, 2021

RACINE - James "Chip" Robert Geiss, 61, passed to eternal life December 22,2021.Chip was born April 21, 1960, to Frederick C. And Alice (nee Meyer) (Geiss) VanKoningsveld in Racine. He held various jobs driving in the Racine, Milwaukee area. He always enjoyed being on the road.He is survived by his brothers: Rick (Susan) Geiss of Racine and Steve Geiss of...

Betty Van Berg

Betty Van Berg

Dec 21, 2021

Racine – Betty J. Van Berg, 96, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Betty was born in Racine at home on March 12, 1925, to William O. and Sylvia C, (nee, Rankin) Therkelsen. Betty began her working years upon graduation from High School, working at St. Mary's Hospital taking care of mothers of...

Harry Akgulian

Harry Akgulian

Dec 17, 2021

Racine – Harry Akgulian, 92, passed away at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Friday, December 17, 2021.Harry was born on October 25, 1929 to Kaprial and Virginia (nee: Haroutounian) Akgulian and grew up in South Milwaukee. He graduated from South Milwaukee High School and after graduation his parents moved back to Racine. He was then drafted into the Army...

John Parlow

John Parlow

Dec 17, 2021

John J. Parlow was called home to eternal life on December 17, 2021. John was born February 2, 1937, to John H. and Minnie (nee: Jors) Parlow in Milwaukee. He grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown high school. He worked for the recreation department in Watertown, coaching the baseball teams the Brooks and the Puddles. In the winter months...

Robert Dorn

Robert Dorn

Dec 7, 2021

RACINE – Robert "Bob" L. Dorn, 82, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife, children and their spouses. Bob was born in Milwaukee on April 20, 1939, growing up there to then serve as an airmen First-Class in the U.S. Air Force, with duties in Oklahoma, Morocco, and Greenland. After...

John Loper

John Loper

Dec 6, 2021

John C. LoperRACINE - John C. Loper, 62, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 6, 2021.John was born in Racine on August 16, 1959 to Milton and Marjorie (nee: Neilsen) Loper. He served in the National Guard. John is survived by his son, Johnathan Loper and brothers James (Sue) Fogt, Terry Loper and Gene (Astrid) Loper. He is...

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Dec 5, 2021

Robert G. Nelson, 92, passed away at Ignite Medical Resorts in Oak Creek on Sunday, December 5, 2021.Robert was born in Racine on May 3, 1929, to Godfrey and Marie (nee: Barabas) Nelson. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Robert married Arline Lueneberg on October 23, 1954, at St. Luke's Church. He was employed with the telephone...

Maime Schemenauer

Maime Schemenauer

Dec 5, 2021

RACINE – Maime C. Schemenauer, 67, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Maime was born in San Diego, CA on April 14, 1954, to the late Frank and Doris (nee, Hodson) Morain. She married Glenn Schemenauer. Maime last worked as an Immigration Clerk for the Department of Homeland Security. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Schemenauer...

Sandra Schroeder

Sandra Schroeder

Dec 3, 2021

Sandra M. Schroeder, 75, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Friday, December 3, 2021.Sandi was born in Racine on August 3, 1946, to Marion and Delphia (nee: Gullickson) Wyszynski. She graduated from Park High School in 1964. She married Dennis Bugalecki in 1967 and had two children. Then in 1996 she married Robert Schroeder and lived...

Sharon Reid

Sharon Reid

Dec 1, 2021

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Kenneth Meinking

Kenneth Meinking

Nov 30, 2021

Kenneth Robert Meinking RACINE – Kenneth Robert Meinking, 83, passed away at his residence on November 30, 2021.Kenneth was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Larson) Meinking. Kenneth has two sisters, Lois (Paul) Leaird and Janet Jensen. Kenneth served his country as a member of the Air Force. He worked many years at SC...

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