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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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Richard Schultz
Oct 6, 2021
Richard "Dick" Schultz, 88, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Richard was born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1933, to Walter and Lydia Schultz. He graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1951. Richard served in the Unite States Navy from 1952 until 1956 and continued to be a proud Veteran throughout his life....
James Palmer
Oct 4, 2021
RACINE- James A. "Jim" Palmer, age 68, passed away deservingly peaceful on October 4, 2021, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie. Jim was born in Racine, the second of six children on September 13,1953 to Harvey L. and Jeanette A. (nee; Rentz) Palmer. He attended Trinity Lutheran School and Racine Lutheran High School, class of 1971. He completed the Mechanical...
Mary Fetzer
Sep 29, 2021
RACINE – Mary Lynn Fetzer, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Mary was born in Racine on August 20, 1939 to the late Rodney and Ruth (nee, Thomas) Merrill. Mary is survived by Ron Fetzer and their children, Bill (Judy) Fetzer and Val (John) James; grandchildren, Tim (Becca) Fetzer, Kim Fetzer, Brian James and Kiersten...
Sandra Mckinney
Sep 13, 2021
RACINE – Sandra Kay McKinney, 78, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, September 13, 2021. Sandra was born in Racine on December 26, 1942, to the late David and Jeanette (nee, Shapiro) Bulmash. She retired from the City of Racine. Survivors include her sons, Michael (Michelle) McKinney and Mark (Kimberly) McKinney; grandchildren, Leah (Junior) Sterling, Nicole McKinney,...
Dennis Fox
Sep 12, 2021
RACINE- Dennis R. Fox, Age 67, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Racine on January 13, 1954, he was the son of Robert L. and Isabell (nee Maison) Fox. He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School in Brighton and graduated from Westosha Central High School in Salem. He continued to spend the remainder of...
John Kraft
Sep 7, 2021
Racine – John D. Kraft, Sr., 89 passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. John was born in Waukesha on November 1, 1931, to the late Warren and Gladys (nee Lighthart) Kraft, Sr. On August 5, 1950, he married the former Jo N. Mehlhorn at Atonement Lutheran Church, celebrating 70 years of marriage. She preceded him in death...
John Jones
Sep 6, 2021
RACINE – John L. Jones, 68, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, September 6, 2021. John was born in Burlington, WI on October 22, 1952, to the late William and Evelyn (nee, Karpen) Jones. Growing up in Union Grove, he was a 1970 graduate of Union Grove High School.On July 28, 1999, he married the former Eleanore...
Shelby Ferrario
Sep 1, 2021
Shelby Jean Ferrario (Baker) was called home at 71 years of age on September 1, 2021. Shelby was a wonderful hair stylist, using her talents to provide her customers with outstanding style and flair. She was also blessed with a beautiful singing voice, which she used in many ways, especially the times she spent singing in church. Shelby's faith in...
Pablo Ramirez
Aug 30, 2021
Pablo A. Ramirez Jr. (Papa) born July 5th, 1946, in Cotulla TX to Pablo O. Ramirez Sr. & Mercedes Anchondo, passed away in the loving arms of his wife, daughter, and grandson on August 30th, 2021, in Yukon OK. Pablo's zest for life was infectious, always the life of the party. A man, that through his actions and words, showed...
Steven Etchison
Aug 29, 2021
RACINE – Steven D. "Stroke" Etchison, 74, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on August 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Racine on August 25, 1947, to Richard Etchison and Elsie (nee, Torosian) Skenandore. On May 22, 1994, he married the former Corrine Trossen, celebrating 27 years of marriage. Steve graduated from Washington Park...
Joanne Haysmer-Wachs
Aug 28, 2021
RACINE - Joanne Haysmer-Wachs (Compton) 58, Passed away peacefully on her own terms due to complications of Covid 19 on August 28, 2021, at Ascension Healthcare Franklin Campus.Joanne was born in Racine on July 8, 1963, to Harley and Barbara (Rymenams) Compton. She was the oldest of four children.Joanne graduated from William Horlick High school, as a single mom, she...
Lucille Seyferth
Aug 28, 2021
RACINE – Lucille Seyferth, 91, passed away at Ignite Hospice in Oak Creek on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Lucille was born in Netawaka, Kansas on December 24, 1929, to the late Rev. Otto and Elda (nee, Haubein) Mueller. Her parents preceded her in death along with her sisters Doris and Geraldine and her brother Norbert. Lucille graduated from Valparaiso University...
Donna Reineck
Aug 22, 2021
Donna Mae Reineck, 84, of Racine, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Born September 22, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at her family home, she was the daughter of the late Herman Krombos and Irene Krombos. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ronald Milton Reineck; their children Scott Reineck (Mary White), Kari Lee...
Debra Turner
Aug 20, 2021
Debra Virginia Oates Turner, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021 at Froedtert South due to complications of COVID 19. Debra was born on October 7, 1959 at Queens Hospital in New York to Frederick Douglas Oates and Virginia Elizabeth Reid. She went to school at John Bowne high school. Debra left New Yourk with her oldest daughter...
Pauline Roeder
Aug 20, 2021
CALEDONIA – Pauline Roeder, nee Schaff, 96, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Pauline was born in Mandan, North Dakota on March 28, 1925, to Joseph and Edith (nee, Heinz) Schaff. On July 1, 1950, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Racine, Pauline married Edward M. "Shorty" Roeder. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003. Pauline graduated...
Donald Schulz
Aug 16, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT – Donald L. Schulz, 74, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Monday, August 16, 2021. Don was born in Racine on August 7, 1947, to the late David and Erma (nee, Ruppel) Schulz. He graduated from Horlick High School in 1965. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Army, 8th Target Acquisition Battalion, 25th Artillery in...
Gene Busarow
Aug 16, 2021
GREEN BAY – Gene E. Busarow, 92, passed away at his home in Green Bay on Monday, August 16, 2021. Gene was born in Racine on July 9, 1929, to the late Nick and Dorothy (nee Borgardt) Busarow. He married the former Judith A. Berg in Valparaiso, IN on July 10, 1950. After attending college in Platteville, Gene went to...
Mark Shumway
Aug 16, 2021
ELMWOOD PARK – Mark A. Shumway, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 16, 2021. Mark was born in Kenosha on July 20, 1949, to the late, Elwin and Anita (nee, Triber) Shumway. He served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. Mark was a member of Kenosha Moose Lodge #286. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Shumway; children,...
Roger Skow
Aug 11, 2021
RACINE- Roger A. Skow, 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Roger was born in Racine on May 24, 1946, to Russell and Kathryn (nee: Zeratsky) Skow. He was a lifelong Racine resident graduating from Washington Park High in 1964. Roger served in the United States Navy during Vietnam on the Wexford County LST. He was...
Joshua Jurgens
Aug 5, 2021
Joshua M. Jurgens, 31, passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 5, 2021.Joshua was born in Racine on February 9, 1990 to Lee Jurgens and Vicki Cheske. He attended school in Racine then joined the Army National Guard. Joshua was active in Racine Assembly of God youth group when he was younger and had a strong belief and relationship...
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