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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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Dennis Rugh
Jul 16, 2021
RACINE -- Dennis C. Rugh, 74, loving husband and best friend of Barbara for the past 54 years, passed away Friday July 16th at Ascension All Saints surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Dennis was born in Menominee, Michigan on September 3rd, 1946. He was the son of the late Clyde and Florence Rugh. He later moved to...
David Wroblewski
Jul 15, 2021
David J. Wroblewski, 63, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Dave was born in Milwaukee on June 18,1958 to Ralph and Vida (nee: Jartz) Wroblewski. He married Sharon Pawlowski. Dave was employed with Associated Bag for 27 years. He enjoyed being outside whether it was to go hunting or just...
Adam Cecchini
Jul 13, 2021
RACINE – Adam L. Cecchini, 79, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Adam was born in Kenosha on July 15, 1942, to the late Adamo L. and Nancy (nee, Copen) Cecchini. He married the former Sandra McCluskey. Adam was a talented carpenter working with his brothers for United Construction Company. Survivors include his beloved...
Joan Anderson
Jul 10, 2021
Joan D. Anderson, 89, passed away on July 10, 2021.Joan was born in Racine on February 22, 1932 to the late Howard and Marjorie (Paap) Holmdohl. She married John W. Anderson on December 18, 1952 at Atonement Lutheran Church.Joan is survived by her children; one son, Geoffrey (Sue) Anderson; two daughters, Catherine Anderson and Elizabeth (Doug) Nerad. Grandchildren; Elyse (Nathan)...
Mary Marchese
Jul 9, 2021
Mary Louise Marchese GREENDALE – Mary Louise Marchese, 94, passed away at Harbor Village Assisted Living on Friday, July 9, 2021. Mary was born in Milwaukee on November 15, 1926, to the late Reginald and Ruthe (nee, Reck) Wolk; big sister to Jean and Harold. On August 12, 1950, she married Carlo J. Marchese in Milwaukee. He preceded her in...
Frank Strobl
Jul 2, 2021
RACINE – Frank Strobl, 83, passed away at home on Friday, July 2, 2021. Frank was born in Hungary on October 17, 1937, to Adam and Maria Strobl. Surviving are his daughter, Michele (Rick Bulgrin) Strobl Hess; grandsons, Robert Hess and Thomas Hess; former son-in-law, Bob Hess; nephew, Werner (Gaby) Strobl; his niece, Tatiana and Family; and special friends, Liz,...
Colleen Mcfarland
Jun 29, 2021
Colleen "Nick" McFarland, 71, passed away on June 29 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 20, 1950 in Watertown, WI. She is survived by her siblings, Mike (Shannan Roeh), Kevin, and Bridget (Roger Oblamski); nieces Molly McFarland and Clair Oblamski; the Mac cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wally...
Ella Felton
Jun 27, 2021
Ella Rose Felton, passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving husband, Al, and other family members. Per the wishes of Ella, cremation has taken place.
Ronald Goetsch
Jun 26, 2021
I, Ronald Dean Goetsch, was born at an early age in Wausau, WI to Elroy and Ruth Goetsch. My birth was on December 25th, 1936. Due to this timeliness and not having a rich family, the tradition of only one big present at Christmas was started. I graduated from Wausau Senior High School, now Wausau East, then attended college at...
Rose Kaplan
Jun 23, 2021
Rose M. Kaplan, 91, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.Rose was born in Racine on June 18, 1930. She married Richard Kaplan at St. Rita's Catholic Church on October 28, 1950. Rose was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers and the Secular Order of St. Augustine. Survivors include her children...
Dixie Rissley
Jun 20, 2021
Dixie Lee Fassett- Rissley, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Dixie was born on October 13, 1942 to Carl and Mae Venila Fassett. She was born and raised in Binghamton City in New York state. Dixie married Norm Rissley, Sr. and enjoyed 46 years of marriage. She bartended...
Radu Turcu
Jun 20, 2021
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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...
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