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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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Dorothea Heffel

Dorothea Heffel

Nov 22, 2021

RACINE - Dorothea Marie Heffel, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 22, 2021. Dorothea was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 4, 1940, to the late Edward and Gertrude (nee Schmidt) Spurgat. On October 15, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, Ben Earl Heffel. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2014....

Gene Simon

Gene Simon

Nov 20, 2021

- Gene R. Simon, 69, passed away at Parkview Gardens Memory Care on Saturday, November 20, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Gene was born in Racine on April 9, 1952, to George and Elsie (nee; DeMuynck) Simon. He married Gloria Selsus on September 21, 1974, at Atonement Lutheran Church. Gene worked as a dental lab technician until...

John Asdigian

John Asdigian

Nov 20, 2021

John Asdigian, 83, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice- Ignite Medical on Saturday, November 20, 2021. John was born in Racine on June 13, 1938 to Sarkis and Elizabeth (nee: Youghourtjian) Asdigian. He served in the United States Army. John married Joanne Caggio at St. Rita's Church in Milwaukee on April 20, 1963. He was a Master Electrician and was...

David Fromel

David Fromel

Nov 19, 2021

RACINE – David L. Fromel, 68, passed away at home on Friday, November 19, 2021. Dave was born in Jerome, ID on April 1, 1953, to the late Otis W. and Gladys (nee Clark) Fromel. On June 12, 1993, Dave married Lynne A. (Proechel), who survives him along with other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by...

Mary Curtis

Mary Curtis

Nov 17, 2021

Mary Eileen Curtis, age 87, passed November 17, 2021, after a years-long struggle with COPD. Eileen lived a full life, born to Louis and Florence (Brooks) Hoppe, sister to Eugene, in Burlington Wisconsin, July 23, 1934, growing up in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Retiring with husband Bob with a move from Racine to Northwest Arkansas, Eileen grew her network of friends...

Gregory Bednar

Gregory Bednar

Nov 17, 2021

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Jon Sustachek

Jon Sustachek

Nov 16, 2021

Naples, FL- Jon Garret Sustachek (SUS), 77, formerly of Racine, passed away at Naples Community Hospital on November 16, 2021. Jon was born in Racine on July 17, 1944 to Harold and Myrtle (nee:Christopherson) Sustachek. He was a 1963 graduate of William Horlick High School. In 1965, he was married to Susan Weber. In 1966, He proudly became a firefighter...

Gerald Treptow

Gerald Treptow

Nov 13, 2021

RACINE – Gerald "Jerry" R. Treptow, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Gerald was born in Fond du Lac, WI on October 31, 1940, to the late Raymond and Lorraine (nee, Munnagle) Treptow. On July 8, 1967, he married the former Jacqueline Rieser. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2004. Gerald retired from...

Arthur Stewart

Arthur Stewart

Nov 11, 2021

RACINE- Arthur K. Stewart, 94, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-Spring Street Campus on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Art was born in Chicago, IL on February 6, 1927, to Arthur C. Stewart and Viola Swedman. He married Donna Mae Wakeley, and they were married for 47 years before she preceded him in death in 2008. He later married Rosemary Kaisel Kost....

Shirley Pawlowski

Shirley Pawlowski

Nov 8, 2021

RACINE – Shirley D. Pawlowski, 89, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Monday, November 8, 2021. Shirley was born on July 13, 1932, to the late Frank and Martha Czajkowski. She married Ambrose Pawlowski, celebrating 69 years of marriage. Survivors include her husband, Ambrose Pawlowski; children, Dale (Debbie) Pawlowski, Karen (Jeff) Jankowski, Glen Pawlowski, Sharon Wroblewski,...

Ruben Serrano

Ruben Serrano

Nov 8, 2021

Ruben Antonio Serrano"Tony" RACINE – Ruben Antonio "Tony" Serrano, 47, passed away at home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Tony was born in Milwaukee on October 22, 1974, to Ruben and Carol (nee, Gutierrez) Serrano. He was employed by Uline, last working at Bradley. Tony loved spending time gaming with his Xbox and was an avid sports fan, always watching...

Agnes Meissner

Agnes Meissner

Nov 1, 2021

Franksville, WI – Agnes Marjorie Meissner, 97, was called home to heaven on November 1, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community in Wausau, WI. Agnes was born on September 19, 1924, to George and Emma Gutknecht in Franksville where she lived for sixty-two years before moving to Tomahawk, WI, then to Edgar, WI, and finally back to Franksville. Agnes was united...

Dorothy Hutchison

Dorothy Hutchison

Oct 29, 2021

RACINE – Dorothy Mae Hutchison, nee Timmerman, passed away so very peacefully on October 29, 2021. Dorothy was born in Fond du Lac on November 19, 1940, and grew up in Kenosha, WI. She was an excellent cook and worked in many restaurants and supper clubs in Kenosha, Racine and the Waukesha area. She retired from Clemont Manor in 2006....

Jose Tovar

Jose Tovar

Oct 29, 2021

Jose Luis Tovar, Sr., 69, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2021. Jose was born in Crystal City Texas on December 2, 1951, to the late Martin and Eva (nee, Pineda) Tovar. He married the former Raquel Ortiz in Burlington in 1973. Jose loved watching Green Bay Packers games, wrestling, listening to classic rock and...

Teresa Betchner

Teresa Betchner

Oct 27, 2021

Teresa A. Betchner(Nee: Banaszak)South Milwaukee- Teresa A. Betchner, 78, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.Terry was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1943, to Alois J. and Anne (nee: Pechacek). She married George A. Betchner at St. Josaphat Basilica in Milwaukee on June 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on June 9,...

Theresa Ydunate

Theresa Ydunate

Oct 25, 2021

RACINE – Theresa M. Ydunate, 82, was reunited with her husband, Juan on Monday, October 25, 2021. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2015. Theresa was born in Milwaukee on June 10, 1939, to the late Pete and Placida Lucio. She married Juan in December 1957, celebrating 58 years of marriage. Theresa was a loving, funny, caring, strong...

Leo Miller

Leo Miller

Oct 19, 2021

Leo M. Miller, 85, passed away at The Bay at Sheridan on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.Leo was born on September 2, 1936. He graduated from Park High School in 1955 and worked at Racine Hydraulics for a year then enlisted in the Missile Division of the Army and was stationed in Cleveland, Ohio. He met on a blind date and...

Khambao Athathip

Khambao Athathip

Oct 16, 2021

Khambao Athathip, 88, passed away at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. A visitation and service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Robert Lafond

Robert Lafond

Oct 12, 2021

RACINE – Robert V. Lafond, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Bob was born in Two Rivers on July 1, 1940, to the late Victor H. and Eugenie M. (nee, Simono) Lafond. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. On April 23, 1966, Bob married the...

Fritz Larsen

Fritz Larsen

Oct 8, 2021

Fritz E. Larsen, 50, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-Spring Street Campus on Friday, October 8, 2021. Fritz was born in Racine on September 17, 1971, to Allen and Christine (nee: Mianecki) Larsen. He married the love of his life Jessica Barney, who was his life. Fritz attended trade school which he truly enjoyed and applied the skills he learned to...

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