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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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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...
Mary Felton
Apr 19, 2021
Mary Ellen Felton, 77, passed away on April 19, 2021. Mary was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 8, 1943, and was adopted by Henry and Inez Dettenmayer. Inez later passed away from cancer; Henry later married Elizabeth. After graduating from high school, Mary began working in the administration field, which she greatly enjoyed. While raising her 2 children, she...
Varteni Shamshoian
Apr 15, 2021
Varteni Rose (Kashian) Shamshoian , Age 96. Passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.Varteni Rose was born in Wauwatosa, WI on November 11, 1924. At the age of five she and her family moved to Marseilles, France for five years, after which they returned to the West Allis/Milwaukee area where she lived until moving to Racine at the time of...
Thomas Lui
Apr 9, 2021
Thomas J. Lui, 58, passed away at home on Friday, April 9, 2021. Tom was born in Racine on December 29, 1962 to Jerome and Olive (nee Wagner) Lui. He married Patricia E. Lui, celebrating 22 years of marriage. Tom was employed by the Delong Grain Company in Union Grove.Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lui; son, Wayne Lui; daughters, Kelly...
Alfred Parise
Apr 9, 2021
Surrounded by his loving family, Alfred S. Parise, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 9, 2021. Alfred was born in Racine on May 15, 1926, the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (nee, Garro) Parise. On April 30, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Catherine (nee, Terselic) Parise. Alfred served in the U.S....
Wallace Goetsch
Apr 3, 2021
RACINE- Wallace W. "Wally" Goetsch, 89, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Saturday, April 3, 2021.Wally was born in Marathon City, WI on June 2, 1931 to Edwin and Anna (nee: Vaubel) Goetsch. He married Nancy Gehrke on November 15, 1952. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2005. Wally served his country in the United...
Iceola Edward
Apr 1, 2021
RACINE – Iceola B. Edward, 81, passed away at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Iceola was born in Priscilla, MS on July 9, 1939. She married David Gresham who preceded her in death on December 8, 2003. Iceola was a very giving person, she cared for others, and loved to cook for everybody. If you stopped by, you would...
Richard Sollman
Mar 31, 2021
RACINE – Richard C. Sollman, 77, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Richard was born in Michigan City, IN on August 10, 1943 to Henry C. and Margaret S. (nee: Gockel) Sollman. On September 30, 1978, he married the former Mary Sue Gallo, celebrating 42 years of marriage. Richard served in...
Virginia Servi
Mar 30, 2021
RACINE - Virginia Catherine Servi passed away peaceful on March 30th surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born on September 16, 1925 and shared that birthday with her beloved husband, Alvin. She grew up in Antigo, WI and graduated from Antigo High. On July 2, 1947, at St John's Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to the love...
Regina Koll
Mar 27, 2021
Regina H. Koll, 94, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Oak Creek on Saturday, March 27, 2021.Regina was born on July 9, 1926 to Leo and Mathilda (nee: Garski) Gabor. She married Bennie Ruffolo who preceded her in death in 1944. Regina then met and married Phillip Koll. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was a very...
Milanka Petrovic
Mar 23, 2021
Milanka PetrovicRACINE – Milanka "Millie" Petrovic, 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.Milanka was born in Kragujevac, Serbia on December 4, 1935 to Mihailo and Bosa Jovanovic. She married Branimir Petrovic in 1956. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2010. Milanka retired from St. Luke's Hospital after 30 years. Survivors include her son, Michael (Barbara)...
Jon Kopecky
Mar 21, 2021
Jon A. Kopecky Jon A. Kopecky passed away due to Covid on March 22, 2021. He was born October 20, 1955 to Rudolph J. and Dorothy Kopecky. He graduated from Horlick High School, Class of 1973. While in high school, Jon joined the Racine Police Law Enforcement Explorer Post. That experience prompted him to attend UW-Platteville where he earned a...
Ethel Swanson
Mar 21, 2021
RACINE – Ethel H. Swanson, nee, Galgocy, 92, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice-Ignite in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ethel was born in Endicott, NY on February 3, 1929 to the late Joseph and Ethel Helen Galgocy. She married the love of her life, Paul Kenneth Swanson who preceded her in death. Ethel was a Medical...
Andre Lambert
Mar 21, 2021
Andre J. Lambert Andre J. Lambert, 69, passed away in Spotsylvania, VA on March 21, 2021. Andre was born in Illinois on April 5, 1951 to Marcel and Solange (nee, Verville) Lambert. He served in the U.S. Army. Andre was employed by Machine Tech/Mazak in Virginia. He was a member of American Legion Post 360 in Spotsylvania and loved riding...
Joyce Overtstreet
Mar 17, 2021
Joyce E. Overstreet, 81, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with her family by her side. Joyce was born in Fullenten, MS on July 22, 1939 to Benjamin and Myrtle Graham. She married James Overstreet in Waukegan, IL and celebrated 56 years of marriage. Joyce spent her career caring for others working as...
Mary Miller
Mar 16, 2021
RACINE – Mary Louise Miller, 83, passed away at Season's Hospice, Ignite in Oak Creek on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mary Lou was born in Warren OH on July 4, 1937 to Francis and Nellie Van Patton. She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1955 and attended the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and Warren Business School. Mary...
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