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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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Regina Koll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alma Vacek

Alma Vacek

Mar 9, 2021

Alma Mae Vacek, 77, passed away at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Alma was born in Racine, Wisconsin on November 22, 1943, to the late John and Alice (nee Howarth) Blankman. Alma and Cliff met on a blind date New Year's Eve 1964 and were married on April 9, 1966, at Atonement Lutheran Church. Alma was...

Kenneth Boettcher

Kenneth Boettcher

Mar 6, 2021

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Charles Kent

Charles Kent

Mar 5, 2021

Charles N. KentCharles N. Kent, 83, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2021.Chuck was born in Milwaukee on December 9, 1937 to the late Charles B.N. and Gertrude (nee, Arn) Kent. He graduated from UW Milwaukee in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Art. He furthered his education earning his Masters Degree in 1965 at UW Milwaukee. In 1960...

Parthy Smith

Parthy Smith

Mar 2, 2021

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Lord called home his child, Parthy Valencia Smith. Parthy was 63 years old, born September 21, 1957. She is survived by her husband of 23 years Harold T. Smith, daughter Yetta Coleman, son Danyell Little, son Aerrion Little and a host of grandchildren. Parthy leaves behind her brother Rodney Leon...

Ronald Bronner

Ronald Bronner

Feb 25, 2021

Ronald E. Bronner, 75, passed away at Season's Hospice – Ignite Medical Resorts on Thursday, February 25, 2021.Ronald was born in Cresco, Iowa on February 9, 1946 to Eldred and Marjorie (nee: Kratz) Bronner. He was employed with the Village of Sturtevant Water Utility. He married Toni Raymond and they celebrated 23 years of marriage. Ronald Enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping...

Robin Calloway

Robin Calloway

Feb 23, 2021

Robin Earline Calloway, 65, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.Robin was born on February 26, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Earl and Hattie Mae (nee, Conner) Calloway. She graduated from Lucy Flower Vocational High School and later went on to work as a computer programmer, working at the Sears Tower for 11 years. Robin was the matriarch...

Joseph Simpson

Joseph Simpson

Feb 22, 2021

Joseph L. Simpson, 76, passed away at Ascension Healthcare, Spring Street Campus on Monday, February 22, 2021 with his family by his side. Joe was born in Hammond, IN on January 28, 1945 to Lawrence and Elsie (nee: Augustine) Simpson. On May 1, 1971 he was happily united in marriage to Bonnie Columb. Joe proudly served in the United States...

Kevin Pettit

Kevin Pettit

Feb 19, 2021

Kevin A. Pettit, 65, passed away at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday, February 19, 2021. Kevin was born in Houston, Texas on July 2, 1955 to Alton H. and Sophie (nee, Lipa) Pettit, Jr. Kevin earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Soon after that he passed the exam to become...

Ted Rodriguez

Ted Rodriguez

Feb 19, 2021

Ted L. Rodriguez, 58, passed away at home on Friday, February 19, 2021. Ted was born in Racine on November 20, 1962 to Raymond C. and Mary Lou (nee, Vivian) Rodriguez. Survivors include his daughter, Casandra L. Vargas; father, Raymond C. (Monica) Rodriguez; brothers and sister, Ray C. (Kris) Rodriguez, Vic (Sue) Rodriguez, Phil A. Rodriguez, Christopher (Victoria) Rodriguez and...

Virginia Mauer

Virginia Mauer

Feb 17, 2021

Virginia Clara MauerRacine – Virginia Clara Mauer (nee: Doepping), 91, passed away on February 17, 2021. Virginia was born in Racine on November 26, 1929 to the late Paul and Clara (nee: Meltz) Doepping. After a blind date, and a courtship of two years, she was united in marriage to Harvey Frank Mauer at Trinity Lutheran Church of Racine, on...

James Howe

James Howe

Feb 16, 2021

RACINE – James Edwin Howe, 90, passed away at the Woods of Caledonia on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. James was born in Kenosha on April 21, 1930 the son of the late Arthur and Louise (McCargo) Howe. James proudly served in the U.S. Air Force Fire and Crash Department during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952, in Fairbanks Alaska....

Cathleen Richter

Cathleen Richter

Feb 8, 2021

Cathleen R. RichterRACINE- Cathleen (Kate) R. Richter, 86 passed away peacefully at St. Monica's Senior living on February 8, 2021.Kate was born on October 7, 1934 in Chicago to Stanley and Mildred (nee: King) McKeon. She spent most of her life in Chicago before relocating to Racine in 1995. Kate enjoyed singing with Sweet Adelines as well as listening to...

Lawrence Peterson

Lawrence Peterson

Feb 8, 2021

Lawrence (Larry) Orville Peterson, 89, of Racine, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021.Larry was born in Wilson, WI on August 15, 1931 to Peter and Alma (nee Jorgensen) Peterson. He married the love of his life Dolores (nee Wickman) on July 16, 1949. They renewed their vows on their 70th wedding anniversary. Larry worked at JI Case in the...

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