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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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James Geiss
Dec 22, 2021
RACINE - James "Chip" Robert Geiss, 61, passed to eternal life December 22,2021.Chip was born April 21, 1960, to Frederick C. And Alice (nee Meyer) (Geiss) VanKoningsveld in Racine. He held various jobs driving in the Racine, Milwaukee area. He always enjoyed being on the road.He is survived by his brothers: Rick (Susan) Geiss of Racine and Steve Geiss of...
Betty Van Berg
Dec 21, 2021
Racine – Betty J. Van Berg, 96, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Betty was born in Racine at home on March 12, 1925, to William O. and Sylvia C, (nee, Rankin) Therkelsen. Betty began her working years upon graduation from High School, working at St. Mary's Hospital taking care of mothers of...
Harry Akgulian
Dec 17, 2021
Racine – Harry Akgulian, 92, passed away at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Friday, December 17, 2021.Harry was born on October 25, 1929 to Kaprial and Virginia (nee: Haroutounian) Akgulian and grew up in South Milwaukee. He graduated from South Milwaukee High School and after graduation his parents moved back to Racine. He was then drafted into the Army...
John Parlow
Dec 17, 2021
John J. Parlow was called home to eternal life on December 17, 2021. John was born February 2, 1937, to John H. and Minnie (nee: Jors) Parlow in Milwaukee. He grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown high school. He worked for the recreation department in Watertown, coaching the baseball teams the Brooks and the Puddles. In the winter months...
Robert Dorn
Dec 7, 2021
RACINE – Robert "Bob" L. Dorn, 82, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife, children and their spouses. Bob was born in Milwaukee on April 20, 1939, growing up there to then serve as an airmen First-Class in the U.S. Air Force, with duties in Oklahoma, Morocco, and Greenland. After...
John Loper
Dec 6, 2021
John C. LoperRACINE - John C. Loper, 62, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 6, 2021.John was born in Racine on August 16, 1959 to Milton and Marjorie (nee: Neilsen) Loper. He served in the National Guard. John is survived by his son, Johnathan Loper and brothers James (Sue) Fogt, Terry Loper and Gene (Astrid) Loper. He is...
Robert Nelson
Dec 5, 2021
Robert G. Nelson, 92, passed away at Ignite Medical Resorts in Oak Creek on Sunday, December 5, 2021.Robert was born in Racine on May 3, 1929, to Godfrey and Marie (nee: Barabas) Nelson. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Robert married Arline Lueneberg on October 23, 1954, at St. Luke's Church. He was employed with the telephone...
Maime Schemenauer
Dec 5, 2021
RACINE – Maime C. Schemenauer, 67, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Maime was born in San Diego, CA on April 14, 1954, to the late Frank and Doris (nee, Hodson) Morain. She married Glenn Schemenauer. Maime last worked as an Immigration Clerk for the Department of Homeland Security. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Schemenauer...
Sandra Schroeder
Dec 3, 2021
Sandra M. Schroeder, 75, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Friday, December 3, 2021.Sandi was born in Racine on August 3, 1946, to Marion and Delphia (nee: Gullickson) Wyszynski. She graduated from Park High School in 1964. She married Dennis Bugalecki in 1967 and had two children. Then in 1996 she married Robert Schroeder and lived...
Sharon Reid
Dec 1, 2021
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Kenneth Meinking
Nov 30, 2021
Kenneth Robert Meinking RACINE – Kenneth Robert Meinking, 83, passed away at his residence on November 30, 2021.Kenneth was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Larson) Meinking. Kenneth has two sisters, Lois (Paul) Leaird and Janet Jensen. Kenneth served his country as a member of the Air Force. He worked many years at SC...
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...
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