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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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Mary Anderson
Jun 18, 2021
Mary F. Anderson, 95, passed away at St. Monica's on Friday June 18, 2021. Mary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 13, 1925, to Arnold and Ramona (nee, Chamberlain) Forbes. She married James V. DeFrancesco, and resided in Rochester, NY. He preceded her in death. She later moved to Orange County, CA, and married Paul Anderson on April 1,...
Leroy Udell
Jun 18, 2021
LeRoy R. UdellRACINE – LeRoy R. Udell, 83, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa on June 18, 2021.LeRoy was born in Racine on May 22, 1938 to the late Raymond and Ida (nee, Casper) Udell. LeRoy married the former Mary Jo Farina (preceded in death). While attending a grief support group he met Mae Kinsley and were married...
Stanisa Markovic
Jun 18, 2021
RACINE WI – Stanisa "Stan" Markovic, 80, of Racine, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 18, 2021. Stan, born in Gracanica, Serbia on April 8, 1941 to the late Milutin and Ruzica (nee, Ciric) Markovic, was the youngest of five siblings born during WWII in what was then Yugoslavia. His father, a prisoner of war, immigrated to the...
Barbara Schmidt
Jun 17, 2021
The "Greatest Generation" lost a member when Barbara E. Schmidt, 100, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 17. Barbara Schmidt (nee Spear) was born February 11, 1921, to Ken and Lillie Spear in Wyocena, Wisconsin. She spent most of her early life there and upon graduation from high school, she continued her education at UW-Madison. She married Herman Schmidt on December...
Carole Wiegand
Jun 9, 2021
Carole Weger Wiegand, of Racine, was born into eternal life at the age of 85 on June 9, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Nora (Darrell) Kufalk, Ann Rosenquist and grandsons Ryan Rosenquist and Zachary Rosenquist. Further survived by brother-in-law Myron Tubbs, her cousin's wife Jackie Schmitter, nieces Debra (Daniel Wilke) Unger, Karen (Larry) Lepley and nephews Scott (MaryBeth)...
Edward Lindgren
Jun 6, 2021
- Edward (aka Eddie/ Big Ed) L. Lindgren, passed away June 6th, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife Helen and their two daughters; Cathy and Mary. Edward was born in Grand Rapids, MN. on August 2nd, 1934 to Carl Lindgren and Veronica Belto. Ed was raised in Warba, MN. where he attended Warba School and spent his free time fishing...
James Binkowski
Jun 5, 2021
RACINE – James M. Binkowski, 57, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Saturday June 5, 2021.Jim was born in Burlington on August 12, 1963, to the late George R. Binkowski, Jr. and Theresa A. (nee, Trainor) Kasmer. On May 13, 2000, Jim married the former Carol Jeanne Schwartz. Jim worked in sales, both in insurance and...
Sharon Toms
Jun 3, 2021
Sharon A. Toms, 66, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Sharon was born in Milwaukee on October 18, 1954 to Raymond and Violet (nee: Larent) Bryzki. She was employed at Curative. Sharon enjoyed babysitting the neighborhood kids and cooking homemade dinners for her daughter Julie, to which Julie will continue cooking her recipes in remembrance of...
Robert Kietzman
May 30, 2021
RACINE- Robert D. Kietzman, 74, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 30, 2021.Bob was born in Milwaukee on November 3, 1947 to Arnold and Mildred (nee: Backer) Kietzman. He attended schools in the Milwaukee area and was employed at Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation until his retirement. During his employment at Allen Bradley, he played on various company sports teams....
Joanne Miehle
May 24, 2021
Joanne "Josie" Miehle RACINE – Joanne "Josie" Miehle, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, May 24, 2021. Josie was born in Racine on April 22, 1940 to the late Gustave and Frieda (nee, Miller) Schultz. On January 18, 1964, Josie married Harald R. Miehle. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2016. Josie was an...
Elaine Loper
May 23, 2021
Racine- Elaine D. Loper ,67, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 23, 2021 with her family by her side.Elaine was born in Racine on November 19, 1953 to Charles and Ardis (nee: Welch) Jacobsen. She was a lifelong Racine resident. She married Terry Loper on April 1st, 1972 celebrating 49 years of pure love. Elaine was employed at...
Robert Youngblood
May 21, 2021
Robert M. YoungbloodRACINE - Robert M. Youngblood born December 15, 1949 to Robert G. and Alma C. (nee: Grant) Youngblood succumbed to his final battle on Friday, May 21, 2021 holding the hands and hearts of his loving wife and daughter at home. He fiercely fought a nine-week siege against a multi-focal glioblastoma tumor in his brain stem that he...
Thomas Stainbrook
May 15, 2021
Thomas C. Stainbrook, 71, passed away at his residence on May 15, 2021. Tom was born in Waukegan, IL on October 12, 1949 to Charles and Evelyn (nee: Peterson) Stainbrook. On September 23, 1972, he married Cynthia Palasz.Tom served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked many years for Roundy's as a warehouse logistics specialist. Tom...
Carl Slye
May 9, 2021
RACINE - Carl R. Slye, 93, passed away on May 9, 2021 at his home. Carl was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on March 4th, 1928 the son of the late Cleo and Mabel Slye. He was a 1947 graduate of Horlick High School. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Wolff at St John's Ev Lutheran Church on July 17,...
Margaret Oman-Zold
May 5, 2021
Margaret Jean Oman Zold passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Racine, Wisconsin. She was a resident at St. Monica's Senior Living in Caledonia, Wisconsin.Known as Peg to her relatives and friends, she is survived by her husband, Robert Zold and his son Kevin; sister Trudy Oman Rodean of Webster, NY; and niece Jenny Marie Johnson (Tom Habing) of...
Todd Redding
May 3, 2021
KENOSHA – Todd Redding, 34, passed away on May 3, 2021. Todd was born in Racine on July 4, 1986 to Charles Redding and Darcy (nee, Prudhomme) Redding. He was employed at Racine Flame Spray and was a very knowledgeable mechanic and loved tinkering on cars and was always willing to help anyone with their cars. He enjoyed watching Nascar...
Rose Park
May 3, 2021
Rose Marie Park, 3, passed away at Ascension Healthcare-Spring Street Campus on Monday, May 3, 2021.Rose was born September 9, 2017 to Tom, Jr. and Kimberly (nee: Roels) Park. She was a loving and caring girl, who didn't like to see people sad. Roses' smile lit up the room and could brighten your day. She loved music and singing. Rose...
Mieczyslaw Dziekonski
Apr 30, 2021
Mitchell Dziekonski, 92, died peacefully, Friday morning, April 30th, 2021 at his home in Racine surrounded by his loving family. Mitchell was born December 11, 1928 in Lipniki, Poland, the son of Thomasz and Katarzyna Dziekonski. In 1941, he was taken to a concentration camp in Germany at the age of 13 until 1945 when World War II ended. At...
Lawrence Getche
Apr 27, 2021
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Lucene Nield
Apr 22, 2021
Lucille Nield, 95, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Lauren, in Appleton on Thursday, April 22, 2021.Lou was born in Racine on January 14, 1926 to the late Ohannes and Gulovzar (nee, Yougourtian) Levonian. On December 4, 1948 she married James Nield. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2004. Lou worked for Western Publishing company...
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