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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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 17, 2021
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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