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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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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...

Richard Schultz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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