Obituaries

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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Deborah Witte

Deborah Witte

Feb 7, 2021

RACINE – Deborah L. Witte, 69, passed away at Season's Hospice Ignite in Oak Creek on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Debbie was born in Racine on October 31, 1951 to the late Julius and Catherine (nee Matern) Masik. She loved Halloween and celebrating her birthday. Debbie also loved Christmas, especially baking Christmas cookies and cooking. Debbie was a second mom...

Patricia Frontczak

Patricia Frontczak

Feb 3, 2021

RACINE – Patricia V. Frontczak, nee Mulzoff, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Pat was born in Milwaukee on May 11, 1932. She enjoyed working for the DeRango family for many many years at both DeRango's on Six Mile Road and Giovanni's Restaurant. Pat loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her...

Arthur Shannon

Arthur Shannon

Feb 3, 2021

Arthur Shannon age 86, passed away at Oak Ridge Residential Care Center in Union Grove, WI on Feb 3rd, 2021. Art was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He moved his family to Racine, WI and established a permanent residency there. Arthur was a veteran of the United States Army and served overseas in Germany. He worked at Western...

Joann Lonkoski

Joann Lonkoski

Jan 31, 2021

RACINE – Joann Lonkoski, 82, passed away at home on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Joann was born in Racine on May 13, 1938 to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee Baker) Pinnow. On August 1, 1964 she married Richard Lonkoski. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1975. Survivors include her sisters and brothers, Lucille Brown, Betty Pearson, William...

Robert Petricek

Robert Petricek

Jan 31, 2021

Robert R. Petricek, Sr, 77, passed away at Ascension Healthcare- Spring Street Campus on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Robert was born in Racine on April 12, 1943 to Carroll and Viola (Eisley) Petricek. He married Loisjean Haack and celebrated over 52 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2016. He retired from Case after 30 years,...

Joan Steinhoff

Joan Steinhoff

Jan 30, 2021

KENOSHA – Joan Steinhoff, nee Verbeten, 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Joan was born in Racine on August 7, 1938 to the late, Joseph and Jeanette (nee, Hansen) Verbeten. Joan graduated from St. Catherine's High School. She worked as a CNA and retired from Kenosha Visiting Nurses. Joan was witty and loved...

Francis Potter

Francis Potter

Jan 29, 2021

Francis L. "Frank" Potter, 84, passed away at Wisconsin Veterans Home- Gates Hall on Friday January 29th, 2021.Frank was born in Chicago, IL on September 17, 1936 to Francis L. and Catherine (nee: Hartman) Potter. He served in the United States Marines. Frank graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Engineering. He was employed at American Motors-Chrysler until his...

Robert Law

Robert Law

Jan 29, 2021

Robert C. Law passed away very unexpectedly after a short illness on January 29, 2021. Rob was born in Racine on July 27, 1977 to Paul and Cyndi (nee Draeger) Law. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1995 and was a self-employed carpenter. Rob was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed music, going to concerts and all things Star Wars....

Terry Albright

Terry Albright

Jan 28, 2021

BURLINGTON – Terry D. Albright, 75, passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Terry was born in Racine on Father's Day, June 17, 1945 to Gilbert and Marguerite (nee, Fredericks) Albright. He retired after a combined 24 year career in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was...

Sieglinde Miller

Sieglinde Miller

Jan 27, 2021

Sieglinde M. "Ginger" Miller, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home with her family. Sieglinde was born on April 2, 1948 to Marie and Schahnaser Hairapetian. Sieglinde was married on September 17, 1977 to Charles Frank Miller in Racine. She was raised by a large family and loved spending time with all of them. She loved her...

Wilma Phillips

Wilma Phillips

Jan 25, 2021

Wilma Phillips, 94, passed away at Villa at Lincoln Park on Monday, January 25, 2021.Wilma was born in Etta, Mississippi on March 8, 1926 to Gaites and Lonie (nee: Driver) Owens. She married Bob Phillips. He preceded her in death. Wilma enjoyed doing word search puzzles, reading and watching old movies and television shows with her sisers. She is survived...

Harry Gall

Harry Gall

Jan 24, 2021

RACINE – Harry E. Gall 85, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Harry was born in Zeeland, ND on May 22, 1935 to the late Philip and Elizabeth (nee, Just) Gall. On October 27, 1962, Harry married the former Carolyn L. Hellmann, celebrating 58 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on December...

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...

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