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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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Paul Martinson

Paul Martinson

Jan 22, 2021

RACINE – Paul L. Martinson, 77, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Friday January 22, 2021. Paul was born in Racine on June 19, 1943 to Elmer and Harriet (nee, Sorenson) Martinson. On October 17, 1964 he married the love of his life Lynne Spangenberg, who preceded him in death in 2018.Paul was president of Diamond Transportation for...

William Merwin

William Merwin

Jan 20, 2021

RACINE – William L. Merwin, 73, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Bill was born in Richland Center on November 29, 1947 to Robert Merwin and Janet (nee, Bristol) Knaus. On June 17, 1972, Bill married the former Joylynn Michalski, celebrating 48 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Bill...

Suzanna Jelinek

Suzanna Jelinek

Jan 18, 2021

Suzanna R. Jelinek, 84, passed away at Lakeshore at Sienna on Monday, January 18, 2021. Sue was born in Racine on May 31, 1936 to Otto and Susan (nee, Barra) Miller. She married Dale D. Jelinek. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2016. Sue attended St. Catherine's High School and graduated in 1954. She worked as a secretary...

Joyce Schwartz

Joyce Schwartz

Jan 17, 2021

Joyce E. Schwartz, 97, passed away at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Joyce was born in Racine on February 13, 1923 to the late Edward and Luella (nee, Schrader) Christensen. She graduated from Horlick High School in 1941. Joyce worked for Hamilton Beach and Custom Packaging. She loved to play Sheepshead, card games, dancing and...

Elizabeth Marzette

Elizabeth Marzette

Jan 17, 2021

Elizabeth MarzetteRacine- Elizabeth Marzette, 99, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Sunday, January 17, 2021.Elizabeth was born in Etta, Mississippi on October 5, 1921 to Gaties and Lonie (nee: Driver) Owens. She married Thomas Lee Marzette. He preceded her in death. Elizabeth loved going to family gatherings and got the most joy out of being around her...

Susan Dellich

Susan Dellich

Jan 15, 2021

RACINE -Susan Faye Dellich, age 66, passed away at home on January 15, 2021.Sue was born in Wakefield, Michigan on August 25, 1954, daughter of the late Nick and Lillian (Delich) Dellich.Sue grew up in Ramsay, Michigan and made her home in the Kenosha/Racine area for the last 40 + years. She worked at various jobs including Kodak and Surgitech...

Dolores Huntowski

Dolores Huntowski

Jan 9, 2021

Dolores T. Huntowski, 94, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Dolores was born in Milwaukee on November 11, 1926 to the late Joseph and Katherine (nee Stetz) Kozak. She married Michael S. Huntowski, in June 1946, and celebrated 68 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2014. Dolores was employed...

Mary Milligan

Mary Milligan

Jan 6, 2021

RACINE – Mary A. Milligan, 58, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Mary was born in Racine on April 5, 1962 to the late Donald and Charmaine (nee, Frank) Weill. She married Rodney Milligan in 1993, celebrating 27 years of marriage. Mary was employed by various hospitals before working at Ascension All Saints...

Carolyn Emmerling

Carolyn Emmerling

Dec 31, 2020

Carolyn M. Emmerling (nee: Tigges), 76, passed away peacefully to our Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020, in the presence of her loving husband Roy Emmerling and loving daughter Tina Emmerling at Seasons Hospice-Ignite Medical in Oak Creek.Carolyn was born to George F. and Katherine F. (nee; Schultz) Tigges on November 14, 1944. She married Roy R. Emmerling, Jr....

Luz Salgado

Luz Salgado

Dec 31, 2020

Luz Patricia Gutierrez Ramos, 61 years old, passed away Thursday, December 31st 2020 in her Racine home. Patricia was born on February 25, 1959 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Her infancy and youth was spent in her hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco alongside her siblings and her parents Ma de la Luz Ramos Chavez and Raul Gutierrez de la Torre. Patricia was...

Rafael Hernandez

Rafael Hernandez

Dec 28, 2020

Rafael Hernández, de 45 años, padre amoroso, esposo e hijo falleció en Ascension All Saints en Racine, WI el lunes 28 de diciembre de 2020. Rafael nació en San Sebastián Teitipac, Oaxaca, México; hijo de Joel Hernández (finado) y Marciala Gutiérrez Láscarez. Rafael vino a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía 16 años y vivió con sus tíos, Juan V. Ruiz...

Maryann Hoover

Maryann Hoover

Dec 27, 2020

In Loving Memory of Maryann HooverBorn to Life on December 30, 1937Born to Eternal Life on December 27, 2020Maryann was raised with great faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; she also held a special place in her heart for our Blessed Virgin Mary, and on Sunday December 27, 2020 Maryann Hoover (nee: Borowski), loving and faithfully devoted wife...

Kenneth Lafave

Kenneth Lafave

Dec 24, 2020

RACINE – Kenneth N. LaFave, 79, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Thursday, December 24, 2020.Ken was born in Racine on June 17, 1941 to the late Joseph and Ellen (nee Jacobsen) LaFave. On November 20, 1965, he married the former Roberta Goltz, celebrating 55 years of marriage. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by...

Katie Cress

Katie Cress

Dec 24, 2020

Katie I. Cress, 35, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Katie was born in Racine on February 2, 1985 to Mark A. Cress and Victoria Jean Ruffalo. Katie was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 2004. Survivors include her father, Mark A. Cress; sister, Janette Cress; brother, Mark M. (Sara Lynn) Cress; nieces,...

Andrew Hanson

Andrew Hanson

Dec 21, 2020

Andrew Nolan Hanson, age 21, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home. Andrew was born in Milwaukee on April 1, 1999, cherished son of Andrew John Hanson and Andrea Marie (nee Orth) Hanson, beloved brother to Kaitlyn Hanson. He is also survived by "Grandma", Grandma and Grandpa "Pongo", special cousin Tiffany, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many...

Richelle Calin

Richelle Calin

Dec 21, 2020

Richelle was a well-known and much-loved professional stage manager at theaters across the country. Locally, she was with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater for fifteen-years, and she was a member of Peninsula Players in Fish Creek (Door County) for four.Additionally, Richelle worked at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival in Omaha, NE, The Florida Repertory Theatre in...

Eugene Doepping

Eugene Doepping

Dec 20, 2020

New Berlin- Eugene "Gene" P. Doepping, 95, passed away at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, WI on Sunday, December 20, 2020.Gene had a kind heart, loved to talk to people and had the gift of getting people to talk about themselves. He loved life, was very funny and people adored him. Gene was born in Racine on November 28, 1925 to...

Kathleen Amantea

Kathleen Amantea

Dec 20, 2020

Kathleen Margrethe Amantea, age 88 of Racine passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, December 20th, 2020. She was born in Ludington, MI on September 28th, 1932, the daughter of the late Michael John 'Jack' Cranley and Mary (nee: Hillig) Cranley.On November 27th,1954 she was united in marriage with Rudy S. Amantea. They shared...

Rose Lohman

Rose Lohman

Dec 17, 2020

Racine – Rose Marie (nee, Visocky) Lohman, 79, passed away at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Rose was born in Hopkinsville, KY on August 15, 1941 to Edward L. and Lucille E. (nee, Dymesich) Visocky. On February 24, 1962, Rose married Paul S. Lohman in Mason, WI. He preceded her in death on March 29,...

Judith Kodrich-Shadoan

Judith Kodrich-Shadoan

Dec 12, 2020

Judith A. Kodrich-Shadoan (nee, Rubner), 79, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Judy was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1941 to the late Raymond and Florence (nee, Stockman) Rubner. She retired from Everbright, LLC in Milwaukee. Judy was a loving mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Robert Martin Kodrich, Barton Lee...

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