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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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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...

Milisav Kozic

Milisav Kozic

Jun 21, 2022

Milisav "Mike" Kozic Milisav was born in Brus, Serbia on May 28, 1936, to Nikodije and Kadivka (nee: Vukajlovic) He moved to Racine in 1962 to be with his father whom he had not seen for over 20 years in the aftermath of WWII. He married Vera Jankovic in 1964 and lived his life in Racine where they raised their...

Marie Nielsen

Marie Nielsen

Jun 17, 2022

Marie Joyce Nielsen, 63, passed away on June 17, 2022 at Wheaton Franciscan in Racine. She was born June 24, 1958. She was the daughter of Joyce and Thomas Matson, and was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Thomas Matson Jr. Her life will be forever cherished by remaining siblings Arthur, Edna, Sharon and Russell. She is also...

Elwin Kidd

Elwin Kidd

Jun 15, 2022

Elwin L. "Ernie" Kidd, 82, passed away on June 15, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center- Kenosha. Ernie was born in Abbotsford, WI on August 25, 1939, to the late Floyd B. and Gertrude L. (nee: Stettler) Kidd. He graduated from Spring Green High School and attended Richland County Teachers College. Ernie went on to earn his B.A. in education from...

Sereh Paw

Sereh Paw

Jun 8, 2022

Sereh Paw Racine- Sereh Paw, 44 passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Sereh was born in Burma on May 5, 1978 to Mya Aye and Mu Mu. She married Eh Htoo in 1999. They moved to Racine from Burma in 2008. Sereh was employed at O&H bakery as a cake decorator for 13...

James Morrison

James Morrison

May 31, 2022

KENOSHA - James R. Morrison, 93, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on May 30.Jim was born in Racine on November 28, 1928, the son of Earl and Theresa (Beyer) Morrison. Jim's parents died when he was very young. He and two siblings grew up in a household headed by his oldest sister and her husband. Jim started working at...

Marianne Jerke

Marianne Jerke

May 30, 2022

Racine- Marianne Jerke, 93, passed away at Accenture Hospice in Oak Creek on Monday, May 30, 2022.Marianne was born in Poland on May 20, 1929, to Josef and Anna (nee: Fisher) Eisen. She married Johann Jerke in Germany on May 8, 1950. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2001. Marianne enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and taking care of her...

Donald Barth

Donald Barth

May 29, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT – Donald E. Barth, 88, passed away at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie on Sunday, May 29, 2022.Don was born in South Milwaukee on January 4, 1934, to the late Henry and Frances (nee: Walters) Barth. He served in the U.S. Army. On February 27, 1954, Don married the former Geraldine Otte at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in...

Raymond Lindeman

Raymond Lindeman

May 28, 2022

Caledonia – Raymond Lindeman, 86, passed away on May 28, 2022, at Ascension – Franklin campus. Ray was born in Caledonia on November 21, 1935, to the late Fred and Viola (nee: Funk) Lindeman. Ray was united in marriage to Loretta Smith on October 22, 1955. Ray is survived by his wife, Loretta; daughters Nancy Hintz and Sandy (Gene) Roeder,...

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